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2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapters User’s Guide 2-1
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Chapter 2
2 Gbit/s FC
Host Adapter
Characteristics
This chapter provides specific details about the physical environment
associated with the 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters. This chapter
includes the following sections:
• Section 2.1, “General Description”
• Section 2.2, “Features”
• Section 2.3, “Physical Environment”
• Section 2.4, “Operational Environment”
• Section 2.5, “PCI System ID Values”
• Section 2.6, “PCI Subsystem ID Values”
• Section 2.7, “Unique World Wide Name”
• Section 2.8, “Physical Characteristics”
2.1 General Description
The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters makes use of state-of-
the-art, 2 Gbit/s FC technology to provide the highest possible
performance and most flexible storage configuration available. These
LSI Logic host adapters support 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s FC speeds, and
detect and correctly set the speed of operation automatically. LSI Logic
host adapters are available with LC optical interfaces using optical
SFP transceivers.
These LSI Logic FC host adapters offer the highest degree of integration
available for your PCI-X or PCI Express based computer system,
allowing for maximum performance, optimized use of system resources,
and true Plug and Play installation.