IBM zSeries 800 Installation Manual

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FICON Channel FeatureThe FICON channel delivers a 1 or 2 Gbps link data rate to servers, switches,control units and storage devices. The link speed is auto-negotiated, point-to-point,between server and device and is transparent to users and applications. FICONchannels offer fast, efficient data transfer while allowing reuse of currently installedsingle mode and multimode fiber optic cables. FICON channels can coexist withESCON channels on all zSeries 800 server models.Configuration InformationThe table below lists the FICON channel cards. Both FC 2319 and FC 2320 support3 three modes of operation:v FC - native FICONv FCV - Fibre Channel Converter - used with the 9032 Model 5 Director with bridgecardNote: The FICON Express LX feature is limited to 1Gpbs.v FCP - Fibre Channel Protocol - attachment to SCSI disks in Linux environments.Feature Code Description Fiber Type Connector TypeFC 2319 FICON Express LX(Long Wavelength)single mode 9 micron LC DuplexFC 2320 FICON Express SX(Short Wavelength)multimode 50 and 62.5 micron LC DuplexFICON channel adapters have two ports per adapter card. Both short wavelengthand long wavelength features can coexist in the same I/O cage.Connectivity InformationFICON Express LX (Long Wavelength)v Cable type is single mode 9 micron fiber opticv Cable connector is LC duplexv See “FICON References” for information about link distances and light lossbudget.FICON Express SX (Short Wavelength)v Cable type is multimode 50 and 62.5 micron fiber opticv Cable connector is LC duplexv See “FICON References” for information about link distances and light lossbudget.FICON ReferencesThe following illustration shows the FICON channel card, the channel ports on thecard, and the type of fiber optic connector that plugs to the channel ports.Level 04a, June 21, 2004Chapter 6. Cabling and Connectivity 6-5||||||||||||||||||||||