Product Description
IBM EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer
The IBM EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer provides scalable and high-performance I/O expansion for IBM Power Systems environments. This 4U rack-mountable unit offers 12 PCIe Gen3 adapter slots through two 6-slot fanout modules (#EMXF), connected via PCIe3 optical cables to the host system. It enables flexible addition of network, storage, and other adapters to support demanding workloads in AIX, IBM i, or Linux configurations.
Featuring blind-swap cassettes for hot-plug adapter replacement without downtime, redundant power supplies, and support for PCIe Gen3 speeds (backward compatible with Gen2/Gen1 adapters), the EMX0 enhances system expandability. It requires a compatible PCIe3 host bridge adapter in the system's GX++ slot and supports multiple drawers for greater I/O density.
Optimized for Power8, Power9, and Power10 servers, the drawer delivers reliable performance in data center settings. Optional optical cables (various lengths) and fanout modules enable tailored setups. This expansion solution is rigorously tested for compatibility and reliability.
The IBM EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer is backed by a 60-day warranty, providing assurance in its quality and operation.
Key Features
- 12 PCIe Gen3 adapter slots (via two 6-slot fanout modules #EMXF).
- Blind-swap cassettes for hot-plug adapter installation/removal.
- PCIe3 optical cable connectivity for high-speed expansion.
- Redundant hot-swap power supplies (1025W 80+ Platinum).
- Backward compatibility with PCIe Gen2 and Gen1 adapters.
- 4U rack-mount form factor for efficient data center deployment.
- Supports IBM Power Systems (Power8, Power9, Power10 models).
- Compatible with AIX, IBM i, and Linux operating systems.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 4U rack-mountable |
| PCIe Slots | 12 x PCIe Gen3 (blind-swap, via 2 x 6-slot fanout modules #EMXF) |
| Connectivity | PCIe3 optical cables (#ECC6-#ECCS series) |
| Power Supplies | Redundant 1025W 80+ Platinum hot-swap |
| Supported Systems | IBM Power8 (e.g., 8286-41A/42A), Power9 (e.g., 9009-22A/41A/42A), Power10 (e.g., 9105-22A/9786-22H) |
| Host Adapter Requirement | PCIe3 host bridge (#EJ08/#EJ07 CCIN 50CB or #EJ19/#EJ1R CCIN 50CD) in GX++ slot |
| Operating Systems | IBM i (V5R4+), AIX (5.3+), Linux (RHEL 6+/SLES 11+) |
| Dimensions (approximate) | 4U rack height (specifics per IBM docs) |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer is compatible with select IBM Power Systems servers and operating systems:
- Servers: Power8 models (e.g., 8286-41A/42A), Power9 models (e.g., 9009-22A/41A/42A), Power10 models (e.g., 9105-22A/9786-22H).
- Operating Systems: IBM i (V5R4 and later), AIX (5.3 and later), Linux distributions (RHEL 6+, SLES 11+, and others).
Requires appropriate PCIe3 host adapter in the system's GX++ slot and compatible optical cables. Multiple drawers supported (check system limits). For complete configuration and interoperability details, refer to IBM documentation or the System Storage Interoperation Center equivalents.
