Product Description
IBM ECC7 3M Optical Cable Pair for PCIe3 Expansion Drawer (Feature Code ECC7)
The IBM ECC7 is a 3-meter optical cable pair (transmit and receive) using MPO connectors, designed to connect PCIe3 expansion drawers to the host Power Systems server. These cables provide high-bandwidth, low-latency PCIe Gen3 signaling over fiber optic media, enabling reliable attachment of I/O expansion drawers in data center environments where longer cable runs or reduced electromagnetic interference are required. They are used in conjunction with compatible optical transceivers and are ideal for AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS configurations requiring extended-distance PCIe connectivity.
Features
- 3-meter length optical cable pair (one transmit, one receive)
- MPO-to-MPO connectors for direct attachment to PCIe3 optical adapters and drawer ports
- Supports PCIe Gen3 x16 signaling (full bandwidth for expansion drawer attachment)
- Low-latency, high-reliability multimode fiber optic transmission
- Immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI) – suitable for dense or noisy data center environments
- Rugged construction with protective pull tabs and strain relief
- Plug-and-play installation with no additional configuration required
- Designed specifically for IBM PCIe3 I/O expansion drawer connectivity
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ECC7
- Part Number: Typically associated with 00FP650 / 00FP651 pair or equivalent FRU
- Cable Type: Multimode fiber optic (OM3 or OM4 grade)
- Length: 3 meters (9.84 feet)
- Connectors: MPO (Multi-fiber Push-On) on both ends
- Channels: 16-lane PCIe Gen3 signaling (transmit + receive pair)
- Supported Distance: Up to 3 m (designed for this length; shorter runs possible with proper bend radius)
- Wavelength: 850 nm (typical for multimode PCIe optical links)
- Form Factor: Dual-fiber pair cable assembly
- Warranty: This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
Compatibility
Fully compatible with IBM Power Systems models and PCIe3 expansion drawers requiring optical cable attachment (used with appropriate PCIe3 optical adapters such as EN0F/EN0G or equivalent):
- PCIe3 I/O Expansion Drawer: #EMX0 / #EMX1
- Host systems:
- 8286-41A
- 8286-42A
- 8408-44E
- 8408-E8E
- 9009-41A
- 9009-42A
- 9040-MR9
- 9080-M9S
- 9080-MHE
- 9080-MME
- Additional Power8 and Power9 models supporting PCIe3 I/O expansion drawers (requires compatible optical adapter cards and drawer attachment; consult system documentation for exact cable routing, bend radius guidelines, and drawer placement rules)
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
