Product Description
The IBM ECC7 3M Optical Cable Pair (Feature Code: ECC7) is a high-performance connectivity solution designed for IBM Power Systems, enabling robust data transfer between the EMX0 PCIe3 Expansion Drawer and a PCIe3 Optical Cable Adapter. This active optical cable pair consists of two identical 3-meter cables, each with two CXP connectors, linking the top and bottom CXP ports of the PCIe3 module to the corresponding ports on adapters like EJ08 or EJ19. Compatible with Power8 and Power9 servers, such as E980, S914, and 8286-41A, it supports high-speed PCIe3 expansion for virtualization and compute-intensive applications. The ECC7 ensures reliable system connectivity with error-free transmission, optimizing performance in demanding environments. This cable pair offers a cost-effective solution for upgrading system units, enhancing scalability for workloads like ERP and database applications, ensuring efficiency and system reliability.
Key Features
- 3-meter optical cable pair for PCIe3 expansion drawer.
- Two CXP connectors per cable for reliable connectivity.
- Links EMX0 drawer to PCIe3 adapters like EJ08, EJ19.
- Supports Power8 and Power9 servers for high-speed expansion.
- Error-free transmission for demanding system workloads.
- 60-day warranty, technical support, cost-effective solution.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Code | ECC7 |
| Cable Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
| Length | 3 meters |
| Connectors | Two CXP per cable |
| Cable Pair | Two identical cables |
| Connection | PCIe3 module to PCIe3 adapter |
Compatibility
The IBM ECC7 3M Optical Cable Pair (ECC7) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, enabling connectivity between the EMX0 PCIe3 Expansion Drawer and PCIe3 Optical Cable Adapters like EJ08, EJ19, EJ20, or EJ1R. It supports Power8 servers (e.g., 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8247-21L) and Power9 servers (e.g., E980, E950, S914, S924, L922), connecting the PCIe3 6-slot fanout module (e.g., EMXH) to system units. The cable pair integrates with systems requiring high-speed PCIe3 expansion, linking top and bottom CXP ports for reliable data transfer. It is interchangeable with other CXP cable pairs (e.g., ECC8, ECCS) but requires matching lengths for drawer connections. The ECC7 optimizes system scalability, supporting virtualization and compute-intensive applications in demanding environments:
- Power8: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8247-21L; Power9: E980, S914, S924.
- Requires EJ08, EJ19, EJ20, or EJ1R adapters with EMX0 drawer.
- Supports PCIe3 6-slot fanout modules for system expansion.
Note: Requires matching cable lengths for drawer connections.
