Operating system or partition requirements
This adapter is supported for the following versions of the operating system:
v Linux:
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Cables
Feature codes 5279 and FC 5745 require the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active,
Ethernet cables. See Figure 35 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are compliant
with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM
requirements.
Note: These cables are EMC Class A compliant.
See Table 31 for details about the feature codes.
Table 31. Feature code and part number for varying lengths of the cable
Cable length 1 m (3.28 ft) 3 m (9.84 ft) 5 m (16.4 ft)
Feature code EN01 EN02 EN03
CCIN EF01 EF02 EF03
Part number 46K6182 46K6183 46K6184
Related tasks:
Installing PCI adapters
Related reference:
IBM Prerequisite website
Parts information
PCI adapter placement
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Figure 35. Top and bottom view of the cable
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