Description
🔌 IBM 10N7249 — PCI Express 4 Gb/s 1 Port FC 5773 Fibre Channel HBA Adapter — Emulex LPE11000 Chip — Compatible with IBM Power Systems SAN 🖧
FRU Reference: 10N7249 — Feature Code: FC 5773 / CCIN 5773 — PCIe x4 Short Low-Profile Interface
📦 Product Overview
The IBM 10N7249 card is a 1-port 4 Gb/s PCI Express Fibre Channel adapter (Feature Code 5773 / CCIN 5773) designed for IBM Power Systems servers. Based on the Emulex LightPulse LPE11000 chip, it offers high-performance SAN connectivity via an LC (short-wave) fiber optic connector and supports speeds of 1, 2, and 4 Gbps with automatic maximum speed negotiation.
It installs in any PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot and supports Fibre Channel topologies point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and fabric (classes 2 and 3). The card allows distances of 500 m at 1 Gbps with 50/125 µm fiber, or up to 10 km using IBM FC switches with long-range optics.
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🔍 Product Condition
✅ Used — Tested and Functional
This product comes from decommissioned professional IT fleets. It has been inspected and tested before shipping. Light signs of use may be visible on the card or its bracket.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
🖥️ Compatible Operating Systems
- ✅ AIX 5L Version 5.3 (Technology Level 5300-06 or higher)
- ✅ IBM i 6.1 or higher
- ✅ Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 U5 and RHEL 5
- ✅ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 and SLES 10 SP1
🎁 Our Commitments
- 🛡️ 30-day warranty satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
- 📦 Careful and secure packaging suitable for fragile electronic equipment
- 🚚 Fast shipping with carrier tracking number provided
- 🧾 Professional invoice with 0% VAT in paper format included in every package
- 💼 Professional seller specializing in refurbished enterprise IT equipment
⚠️ Software disclaimer: We cannot guarantee software compatibility of this product with your specific system environment. No technical support is provided. Configuration, driver installation, and compatibility with your SAN infrastructure remain the sole responsibility of the buyer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔹 Is this IBM 10N7249 card compatible with my IBM Power Systems server?
The IBM 10N7249 Fibre Channel HBA adapter (FC 5773) is certified for IBM Power Systems servers in the 82xx, 91xx, and 94xx series. The card installs in an available PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot. Please refer to your machine’s PCI card placement guide before installation.
🔹 What Fibre Channel transfer speeds are supported?
The IBM 10N7249 PCIe SAN card supports FC speeds of 1, 2, and 4 Gbps with dynamic auto-negotiation. It reaches a full duplex speed of 4.25 Gbps, making it compatible with 1G, 2G, and 4G generation SAN infrastructures. It is ideal for IBM DS, XIV, or equivalent storage environments.
🔹 Which fiber optic cable should I use with this HBA card?
The IBM 10N7249 card is equipped with a LC (Lucent Connector) short-wave connector. Use 50/125 µm cables (up to 500 m at 1G, 300 m at 2G, 150 m at 4G) or 62.5/125 µm cables (up to 300 m at 1G). For an SC connector, an LC-SC converter cable is required (IBM ref. #2456 for 50 µm or #2459 for 62.5 µm).
🔹 Has the card been tested before shipping?
Yes, every IBM 10N7249 PCIe Fibre Channel adapter we offer is inspected and functionally tested before shipping. The card comes with a 30-day warranty. If any issue is found upon receipt, contact us for a quick exchange or refund.
🔹 Does this IBM SAN card work with Linux?
Yes, the IBM 10N7249 adapter is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 4 U5 / RHEL 5) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES 9 SP4 / SLES 10 SP1). Emulex drivers are available through standard repositories. It is also compatible with AIX 5L 5.3 (TL 5300-06+) and IBM i 6.1.
🔹 Can the card be used on a standard x86 server?
Although the Emulex LightPulse LPE11000 chip is recognized by generic x86 drivers, this card is specifically certified for IBM Power Systems servers. Its use on x86 PC architectures is outside official IBM specifications and is at the buyer's sole discretion, with no warranty from us for this use case.
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