Product Description
IBM ECSE PCIe5 x16 AI Accelerator Adapter (FRU 03PN188)
The IBM ECSE PCIe5 x16 AI Accelerator Adapter (FC ECSE, CCIN 2E1F, FRU 03PN188) delivers dedicated AI acceleration for IBM Power Systems servers. This PCIe Gen5 x16 adapter features a Samsung 5LPE chip with 32 accelerator cores and 128 GB of LPDDR5 memory, optimized for high-performance AI inference and machine-learning workloads in IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments.
Engineered for maximum throughput and efficiency, the ECSE adapter is supported in ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawers equipped with ENZA fanout modules on Power10 and Power11 platforms.
Key Features of the IBM ECSE PCIe5 x16 AI Accelerator Adapter
- • PCIe 5.0 x16 interface for ultra-high-bandwidth AI acceleration
- • 32 accelerator cores with 128 GB LPDDR5 memory
- • Samsung 5LPE chip technology for high-efficiency AI inference
- • Low-profile form factor with standard bracket for easy installation
- • Hot-plug capable in supported Power server expansion drawers
- • Full compatibility with IBM Power10 and Power11 systems
- • CCIN 2E1F and feature code ECSE for accurate system recognition
- • Advanced error correction, link-level reliability, and energy-efficient design
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Feature Code | ECSE |
| CCIN | 2E1F |
| Part / FRU Number | 03PN188 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Accelerator Cores | 32 |
| Memory | 128 GB LPDDR5 |
| Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe adapter card |
| Compatibility | IBM Power10 and Power11 servers (ENZ0 drawer with ENZA fanout) |
Virtualization, Security and Reliability
The ECSE adapter integrates seamlessly with IBM PowerVM and IBM i environments, supporting AI workload acceleration while maintaining full virtualization compatibility. Combined with enterprise-grade RAS features of Power Systems, this adapter delivers reliable, high-performance AI processing for mission-critical workloads.
Every IBM ECSE PCIe5 x16 AI Accelerator Adapter purchased from Data Tech Computer is backed by a full 60-day warranty for complete peace of mind.