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Cisco Physical Security Multiservices Platform Series User Guide
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Fiber Channel Card
The fiber channel card enables a direct fiber channel connection to an external storage array. This card
is available as a factory-installed option for the Multiservices Platform Series. The part number is
CIVS-FC-1P.
Key features of the fiber channel card include:
•
Adherence to ANSI fiber channel specification
•
Support for fiber channel class 2 and 3
shows the rear of the Cisco Multiservices Platform Series 1-RU model with the fiber channel
card installed. The circled area shows the I/O connectors on the fiber channel card. In a 2-RU model, this
card is installed in a similar slot at the right rear of the device.
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CIVS-MSP-1RU with Optional Fiber Channel Card Installed
Table C-1
Specifications
Item
Description
Architecture
Channel
Single channel
Log ins
Up to 16 port log ins
Link speed detection
4 Gbs, 2 Gbs, or 1 Gbs fiber channel dink speeds detected
automatically
Connectivity
Adheres to PCI Express base specification 1.0a
Optical
Data rates
1.0625 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, and 4.25 Gbps, auto-detected
Optics
Short-wave lasers with LC type connector
Physical
Form factor
Short, low-profile MD2 form factor
Length
67.64 mm (6.60 in.)
Height
64.42 mm (2.54 in.)
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