Product Description
The IBM EJ10 PCIe3 SAS Tape/DVD Adapter Quad-port 6Gb x8 (Part Number: 00MH910) is a high-performance adapter designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i, AIX, or Linux. Featuring a PCIe3 x8 interface and four Mini-SAS HD connectors, it supports up to 4 tape drives or 8 SAS devices at 6Gb/s. This adapter enhances enterprise backup and storage solutions for applications like virtualization and database management.
Key Features
- Quad-Port SAS Connectivity: Supports four Mini-SAS HD ports for tape and DVD drives.
- 6 Gbps Data Rate: Auto-negotiates at 1, 2, 4, or 6 Gbps for optimal performance.
- PCIe3 x8 Interface: High-bandwidth connectivity for efficient data transfer.
- Device Support: Compatible with LTO-5/LTO-6 tape drives and SAS/SATA DVD-RAM.
- Cable Options: Uses AE1 cables for 4 drives or YE1 cables for 8 devices.
- Error Correction: Ensures reliable data transfer for backup operations.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Part Number: 00MH910, for precise system compatibility.
- CCIN: 57B4, custom card identification number.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 00MH910
- Feature Code: EJ10
- CCIN: 57B4
- Interface: PCIe3 x8
- Ports: 4x Mini-SAS HD (6Gb/s)
- Data Rates: 1, 2, 4, 6 Gbps (auto-negotiated)
- Supported Devices: SAS VTL, tape drives (LTO-5, LTO-6), SAS/SATA DVD-RAM
- Form Factor: Full-height, short-form factor
- Supported Systems: 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, 9179-MMD, 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E, 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9040-MR9, 9080-M9S, 9105-22A, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H
Compatibility
The IBM EJ10 PCIe3 SAS Tape/DVD Adapter is designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i, AIX, or Linux, providing high-speed SAS connectivity for external tape and DVD drives in enterprise backup applications. Below are the compatibility details:
- Supported Models:
- Power7: 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD (Power 770), 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, 9179-MMD (Power 780)
- Power8: 8286-41A (Power S814), 8286-42A (Power S824), 8408-44E, 8408-E8E (Power E850C), 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME (Power E870, E880)
- Power9: 9009-41A (Power S914), 9009-42A (Power S924), 9040-MR9 (Power E950), 9080-M9S (Power E980)
- Power10: 9105-22A (Power S1022), 9105-42A (Power S1024), 9786-22H (Power H922), 9786-42H (Power H924)
- Operating System: IBM i 6.1+ (Power7), 7.1+ (Power8), 7.2+ (Power9/Power10); AIX 6.1+ (Power7), 7.1+ (Power8/Power9), 7.2+ (Power10); Linux RHEL 6.4+, SUSE 11 SP3+ (Power7/Power8/Power9), RHEL 8.0+, SUSE 15 SP1+ (Power10); VIOS.
- Cables: Requires AE1 (#ECBY) for 4 drives or YE1 (#ECBZ) for 8 devices with Mini-SAS HD narrow connectors.
- Restrictions:
- Fits only PCIe3 x8 slots (Gen2/Gen1 compatible with reduced performance).
- Supports up to 4 tape drives or 8 SAS devices; LTO-4 or earlier drives not supported.
- Cannot mix with SAS disk drives on the same adapter; single-adapter configuration only.
- Not compatible with internal drives or multi-initiator/high-availability setups.
