Product Description
Expand IBM Power Systems with the refurbished IBM EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer. This 4U unit offers 12 PCIe Gen3 slots via two 6-slot fanout modules for flexible I/O. Suited for Power8, Power9, Power10 running IBM i, AIX, or Linux. Cost-effective upgrade; rigorously tested at DataTech with 60-day warranty and support.
Key Features
- 12 PCIe Gen3 slots with blind-swap for easy adapter swaps.
- Two 6-slot fanout modules (#EMXF) for optimized performance.
- PCIe3 optical cable connectivity for high-speed expansion.
- Supports IBM i (V5R4+), AIX (5.3+), Linux (RHEL 6+/SLES 11+).
- Redundant power and DataTech's 60-day warranty.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Code | EMX0 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 4U Rack-Mountable |
| PCIe Slots | 12x Gen3 (Blind-Swap) |
| Fanout Modules | 2x 6-Slot (#EMXF) |
| Cables | PCIe3 Optical (#ECC6-#ECCS) |
| Power Supplies | Redundant 1025W |
Compatibility with Power Systems
Compatible with Power8 (8286-41A/42A), Power9 (9009-22A/41A/42A), Power10 (9105-22A/9786-22H). Requires PCIe3 adapter (#EJ08/#EJ07 CCIN 50CB; #EJ19/#EJ1R CCIN 50CD) in GX++ slot. Backward compatible with PCIe1/2. Verify configs for multiple drawers.
OS-Specific Notes
- AIX/Linux: Align adapters for Gen3 speeds.
- IBM i: Use HMC for I/O partitioning.
Installation Overview
Install by adding PCIe3 adapter and fanout modules. Rack-mount (4 EIA units, 2-person lift). Connect optical cables (2m-20m) to T1/T2, power up, verify via HMC. Pro assistance recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many slots in IBM EMX0?
12 PCIe Gen3 slots via two modules.
Compatible with Power10?
Yes, Power8/9/10; check cable lengths.
Fanout modules included?
Typically (#EMXF); adapters/cables separate.
