IBM Power 7 Network card

8202 5899: PCIe2 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet adapter

5899 is IBM's PCIe2 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet adapter. Listed for 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C and more.

A full-height network card with four regular 1 Gb Ethernet ports.

5899 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature code5899
NamePCIe2 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet adapter
Part typeNetwork card
Ports4 x 1 Gb RJ45
BusPCIe Gen2
Form factorFull height
CCIN576F
Other height version5260 (low profile)
Listed for these Power 7 machine types8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, 8205-E6D
Runs with IBM iYes ... Native with IBM i 7.1 or IBM i 6.1 with 6.1.1 machine code; VIOS 2.2.1.4 or later.

Included in the Redbook sample IBM i configurations. IBM Documentation lists it across many POWER7 machine types including 8202 and 8205.

Before you order 5899

Network cards come in two heights. Low profile cards fit the shorter 2U servers. Full height cards fit the taller 4U servers. If a card has a twin code, the twin is the same card in the other height.

Not sure which Power 7 you have? The Identify Your Power 7 page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 7 maintenance and sourcing vendor directory. Or look up another feature code.

Source: IBM Power 720 and 740 Technical Overview and Introduction (REDP-4984; models 8202-E4D, 8205-E6D). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.