Hardware requirements
OptiConnect hardware requirements are dependent on the specific hardware used.
- HSL OptiConnect
On models that support the high-speed link, there is no additional hardware required other than standard HSL or HSL-2 cables to connect the systems into an HSL loop.
- Virtual OptiConnect
In a logical partitioning environment, there is no additional hardware required because the connectivity between logical partitions is internal to the system. The hardware communication option HSL OptiConnect must be activated for each logical partition that uses the HSL OptiConnect function. The hardware communication option Virtual OptiConnect must be activated for each logical partition that uses the Virtual OptiConnect function.
- SPD OptiConnect
On models that support the SPD system bus, OptiConnect receiver cards are installed in a dedicated I/O expansion unit. Each receiver card is connected to a satellite system through standard SPD fibre-optic cables.
The following table shows SPD OptiConnect hardware and feature codes.
Table 1. Hardware required for SPD OptiConnect Type Feature code Description 1063 Mbps OptiConnect receiver card 2685 This card is placed in the hub's dedicated I/O expansion unit and is connected to a satellite system. 266 Mbps OptiConnect receiver card 2683 This card is placed in the hub's dedicated I/O expansion unit and is connected to a satellite system. 1063 Mbps Optical link card 2688 This card connects a satellite system to a 1063 Mbps OptiConnect receiver card, type 2685. 266 Mbps Optical link card 2686 This card connects a satellite system to a 266 Mbps OptiConnect receiver card, type 2683.
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Installing OptiConnectRelated concepts
OptiConnect hardwareRelated reference
High Availability and Clusters