The network architecture on the Flex System platform has been specifically designed to address network challenges, giving you a scalable way to integrate, optimize, and automate your data center. The Flex System FC3052 2-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter enables high-speed access for Flex System compute nodes to an external storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the proven Emulex Fibre Channel stack, and works with any of the 8 Gb or 16 Gb Flex System Fibre Channel switch and pass-thru modules. Specification: Ports & interfaces Internal Yes PCI version 3.0 Fiber ports quantity 2 Fiber optic connector FC Interface Fiber Host interface PCI Express Connectivity technology Wired Bandwidth Maximum data transfer rate 16000 Mbit/s Technical details Product colour Black,Green Networking Maximum data transfer rate 16000 Mbit/s Design Product colour Black,Green Certification United States FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, ANSI C63.4 (2003), Class AUnited States UL 60950-1, Second EditionIEC/EN 60950-1, Second EditionFCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class ACanada ICES-003, issue 4, Class AUL/IEC 60950-1CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03Japan VCCI, Class AAustralia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006, Class AIEC 60950-1(CB Certificate and CB Test Report)Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class AKorea KN22, Class A; KN24Russia/GOST ME01, IEC-60950-1, GOST R 51318.22-99, GOST R 51318.24-99, GOST R 51317.3.2-2006, GOST R 51317.3.3-99IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)CISPR 22, Class A Internal Yes System requirements Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2012Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 EditionRed Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 EditionRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 EditionRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64TSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64TSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64TSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 with XenVMware ESX 4.1VMware ESXi 4.1VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 6.0 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 6.5 (ESXi) Weight & dimensions Width 3.94" (100 mm) Depth 3.15" (80 mm) Weight 0.459 oz (13 g) Certificates Certification United States FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, ANSI C63.4 (2003), Class AUnited States UL 60950-1, Second EditionIEC/EN 60950-1, Second EditionFCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class ACanada ICES-003, issue 4, Class AUL/IEC 60950-1CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03Japan VCCI, Class AAustralia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006, Class AIEC 60950-1(CB Certificate and CB Test Report)Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class AKorea KN22, Class A; KN24Russia/GOST ME01, IEC-60950-1, GOST R 51318.22-99, GOST R 51318.24-99, GOST R 51317.3.2-2006, GOST R 51317.3.3-99IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)CISPR 22, Class A Other features Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2012Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 EditionRed Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 EditionRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 EditionRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64TSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64TSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64TSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 with XenVMware ESX 4.1VMware ESXi 4.1VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 6.0 (ESXi)VMware vSphere 6.5 (ESXi)