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– AIX 7.1, Technology Level 3, Service Pack 2, or later
– AIX 6.1, Technology Level 8, Service Pack 3, or later
– AIX Version 5.3, Technology Level 12, or later
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.4, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 12, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 2, or later, with current maintenance updates
available from SUSE.
– Ubuntu Server 14.04.3, or later
– For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html).
– The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and
Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/
home.html).
v IBM i
– IBM i Version 7.2 or later
– IBM i Version 7.1, or later
v VIOS
– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.1.4, or later.
v PowerKVM
– IBM PowerKVM 2.1.1, or later
PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC 5899; CCIN 576F)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) 5899 adapter.
Overview
FC 5260 and FC 5899 are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC 5260 is a low-profile
adapter and the FC 5899 is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter is a full-height, generation-2 PCIe adapter. This adapter provides four
1-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 1000 megabits per second (Mbps) (or 1 gigabit per
second (Gbps)), 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. The adapter connects to a network that uses unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters (328.08 feet). The adapter supports AIX Network
Installation Management (NIM) boot capability. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
standard. The adapter supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.
Each of the Ethernet ports can be connected by using:
v CAT5e (or later) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment
v CAT5 or CAT3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment
The cables are attached to the copper RJ45 connectors. Each port is independent of one another and
supports full-duplex or half-duplex. The half-duplex mode does not support a speed of 1000 Mbps.
The adapter provides the following features:
v
Supports interrupt moderation to deliver increased performance while significantly reducing processor
utilization
v Supports dual port operation in almost any PCIe slot, except x1
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Installing the System and Ordered Parts for the 8335-GCA or 8335-GTA