Product Description
IBM 5075 PCI Expansion Tower
The IBM 5075 PCI Expansion Tower is a high-capacity I/O expansion unit designed for IBM Power Systems and iSeries servers. It provides additional PCI slots for installing adapters, storage controllers, networking cards, and other peripherals when the host server’s internal slots are fully utilized.
Product Description
The IBM 5075 PCI Expansion Tower (feature code 5075) is a standalone or rack-mountable expansion unit that connects to compatible Power Systems servers via SPCN and PCI cables. It offers up to 14 PCI slots (depending on configuration) and supports a wide range of IBM adapters for expanded storage, networking, and tape backup capabilities. The tower is ideal for growing IBM i and AIX environments that require additional I/O without replacing the existing server. It maintains full compatibility with older Power4, Power5, and select Power6 systems, enabling cost-effective expansion and future-proofing of legacy hardware.
Features
- Up to 14 PCI slots for adapter expansion
- Supports both short and long PCI cards
- Rack-mountable or standalone tower configuration
- Hot-plug and concurrent maintenance support for most adapters
- Redundant power options available
- SPCN and PCI bus attachment to host server
- Full IBM qualification and firmware support
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: 5075
- CCIN: Not assigned (expansion tower)
- Form Factor: Tower (rack-mountable)
- PCI Slots: Up to 14 (mix of 32-bit/64-bit, 33/66/133 MHz)
- Interface: SPCN + PCI expansion bus
- Power: Redundant AC power supplies available
- Compatibility: Power4, Power5, and select Power6 systems
Compatibility
The IBM 5075 PCI Expansion Tower is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models: Power4, Power5 (9405/9406-520, 9406-550, 9119-595), and compatible Power6 systems with available SPCN/PCI expansion ports
- Operating Systems: IBM i (OS/400 V5R3+), AIX 5.3+/6.1+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE)
- Attachment: SPCN cable + PCI expansion cable to host server
- Limitations: Requires compatible host server and cabling; older generation PCI technology (not for Power7+)
Verify exact slot population rules, cable requirements, and firmware levels via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
