QLogic 8200 Virtual Fabric Adapter Family for IBM System x
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Popular configurations
This section illustrates how the QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA can be used in 10 Gb
Ethernet configurations.
The following figure shows the adapter installed in the x3650 M4 and connected to a pair of IBM
RackSwitch G8124E top-of-rack switches.
Figure 4. 10 Gb Ethernet solution
The parts used are listed in the following table. We provide two cabling options: a direct-attach copper
(DAC) cable option and a fiber optic cable option.
Table 4. Components used when connecting the QLogic adapter to Ethernet switches
Part number/
machine type
Description
Quantity
7915
IBM System x3650 M4 or other supported server
1
90Y6454
QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA
1
7309BF7
IBM RackSwitch G8124E
2
Direct-attach copper (DAC) cable connectivity
95Y0323
1 m IBM Active DAC SFP+ Cable
2
Fibre optic cable connectivity
49Y4218
QLogic 10Gb SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver
2
46C3447
IBM SFP+ SR Transceiver (for the G8124E)
2
88Y6851
1 m LC-LC Fiber Cable (networking) - Optical
2
