The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#6457) Dual-port 12X Channel Attach- Long Run</p><p>This Adapter is the interface for attachment of the I/O Drawer to a 12X Channel loop. The adapter includes two 12X channel connectors to support attachment of the drawer into the loop. This adapter includes the repeater function and can support longer cable loops allowing drawers to be located in adjacent racks. 12X Cables up to 8 Meters in length can be attached to this adapter. The required 12X Cables are ordered under a separate feature number. </p><p></p><p>Attributes provided: 12X Channel Interface Connection </p><p>Attributes required: none </p><p>For 8203-E4A: The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#6457) </p><p>Minimum required: 0 </p><p>Maximum allowed: 8 (Initial order maximum: 8) </p><p>OS level required: </p><p>AIX 5.3 TL9 or later </p><p>IBM i V5R4 with V5R4M5 machine code, or later </p><p>IBM i 6.1 or later </p><p>Linux - For information about support on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux see URL http://www.ibm.com/systems/p/hardware/ factsfeatures.html </p><p>Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both </p><p>CSU: Yes </p><p>Return parts MES: No
