IBM p5 550, Technical Overview And Introduction

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IBM System p5 550 and 550Q Technical Overview and Introduction
In many cases, the 5723 async adapter is configured to supply a backup HACMP heartbeat.
In these cases, a serial cable (FC 3927 or FC 3928) must be also configured. Both of these
serial cables and the 5723 adapter have 9-pin connectors.
2.6.9 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor
The PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor (FIPS 4) (FC 4764) for selected System p servers
provides both cryptographic coprocessor and secure-key cryptographic accelerator functions
in a single PCI-X card. The coprocessor functions are targeted to banking and finance
applications. Financial PIN processing and credit card functions are provided. EMV is a
standard for integrated-chip based credit cards. The securekey accelerator functions are
targeted to improving the performance of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transactions. The FC
4764 provides the security and performance required to support to support On Demand
Business and emerging digital signature application.
Provides both cryptographic coprocessor and secure-key cryptographic accelerator functions
in a single PCI-X card. The FC 4764 provides secure storage of cryptographic keys in a
tamper resistant hardware security module (HSM), which is designed to meet FIPS 140
security requirements. FIPS 140 is a U.S. Government National Institute of Standards &
Technology (NIST) administered standard and certification program for cryptographic
modules. The firmware for the FC 4764 is available on a separately ordered/distributed CD.
This firmware is an LPO product: 5733-CY1 Cryptographic Device Manager. The FC 4764
also requires LPP 5722-AC3 Cryptographic Access Provider to enable data encryption.
2.6.10 Additional support for owned PCI-X adapters
The lists of the major PCI-X adapters that can be configured in a p5-550 or p5-550Q when an
initial configuration order is built are described in 2.6.1, “LAN adapters” on page 35 through
2.6.8, “Asynchronous PCI-X adapters” on page 39. The list of all the supported PCI-X
adapters, with the related support for additional external devices, is more extended.
If you would like to use owned PCI-X adapters, contact your IBM service representative to
verify whether those adapters are supported.
2.6.11 Internal system ports
The system ports S1 and S2, at the rear of the system, are only available if the system is not
managed using a Hardware Management Console (HMC). In this case, the S1 and S2 ports
support the attachment of serial console and modem.
If an HMC is connected, a
virtual serial console
is provided by the HMC (logical device vsa0
under AIX 5L). If serial port function is needed, see 2.6.8, “Asynchronous PCI-X adapters” on
page 39 for a listing of optional PCI adapters.
2.6.12 Ethernet ports
The two built-in Ethernet ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity over CAT-5 cable for
up to 100 meters. Table 2-9 on page 41 lists the attributes of the LEDs that are visible on the
side of the jack.
Note: This feature has country-specific usage. Refer to the IBM representatives in your
country for availability or restrictions.