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IBM EMXH PCIe3 6-Slot Fanout Module for PCIe3 Expansion Drawer

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IBM EMXH PCIe3 6-Slot Fanout Module for PCIe3 Expansion Drawer

The IBM EMXH is a PCIe Gen3 6-slot fanout module designed for the EMX0 PCIe3 I/O Expansion Drawer. This module installs into the EMX0 and provides six full-height, full-length PCIe Gen3 slots (2 × x16 + 4 × x8), delivering high-density, flexible I/O expansion for network adapters, storage HBAs, NVMe controllers, GPUs, and other PCIe cards in AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS environments on Power8, Power9, and select Power10 systems.

Product Description

The IBM EMXH (feature code EMXH, CCIN 50CB) is a PCIe Gen3 6-slot fanout module that fits into the EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer. It delivers six PCIe Gen3 slots: two wired as x16 and four as x8, all full-height/full-length, using blind-swap cassettes (BSC) interchangeable with those from older 12X PCIe I/O drawers (#5802/5877/5803/5873). The module features dual CXP ports for connection to the host server via PCIe Optical Cable Adapters (#EJ05, #EJ07, #EJ08) and active optical cables (AOC pair). As a direct follow-on to the EMXF module, EMXH includes minor physical enhancements for broader PCIe adapter compatibility (larger/broader cards) while remaining functionally identical and fully intermixable with EMXF in the same drawer. Firmware 8.4 or later enables concurrent maintenance (though the module's slots go offline during service). The EMXH is ideal for scaling I/O capacity beyond the host server’s internal slots, supporting high-density virtualization, large databases, AI/ML accelerators, high-speed networking, and storage expansion on AIX, IBM i (iSeries/AS/400), Linux, and VIOS platforms.

Features

  • Six PCIe Gen3 full-height/full-length slots (2 × x16 + 4 × x8)
  • Dual CXP ports for reliable optical cable attachment (AOC recommended)
  • Blind-swap cassettes (BSC) compatible with legacy 12X PCIe drawer BSCs
  • Enhanced physical design for broader/larger PCIe adapter support (follow-on to EMXF)
  • Full intermixing with EMXF fanout modules in the same EMX0 drawer
  • Concurrent maintenance support (firmware 8.4+; module offline during service)
  • Low-latency PCIe Gen3 extension for remote I/O scalability
  • LED indicators for power, link, and slot status
  • Full IBM qualification for AIX, IBM i, Linux, VIOS

Technical Specifications

  • Feature Code: EMXH (follow-on to EMXF)
  • CCIN: 50CB
  • Slots: 6 PCIe Gen3 (2 × x16, 4 × x8; full-height/full-length)
  • Interface: PCIe Gen3 (compatible with PCIe Gen2/Gen1 adapters)
  • Ports: 2 × CXP (for connection to PCIe3 Optical Cable Adapter)
  • Form Factor: Fanout module for EMX0 PCIe3 Expansion Drawer
  • Firmware Requirement: 8.4 or later for concurrent maintenance
  • Cabling: Pair of AOC or copper CXP cables (top-to-top, bottom-to-bottom)
  • Power Consumption: ~20–30 W typical (module only; adapters separate)
  • Compatibility: EMX0 PCIe3 Expansion Drawer

Compatibility

The IBM EMXH PCIe3 6-Slot Fanout Module is compatible with:

  • Power Systems Models:
  • Operating Systems: AIX 7.1+ / 7.2+ / 7.3+, IBM i 7.1+ / 7.2+ / 7.3+ / 7.4+ / 7.5+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS
  • Drawer: EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer only
  • Host Adapters: PCIe3 Optical Cable Adapters (#EJ05, #EJ07, #EJ08, etc.)
  • Cables: ECC8 10m AOC pair (or shorter compatible optical cables)
  • Intermixing: Fully intermixable with EMXF modules in the same drawer
  • Limitations: Requires EMX0 drawer and PCIe3 optical host adapter; optical AOC recommended for full distance (copper limited to short reach); performance limited in Gen2 host slots; concurrent maintenance requires firmware 8.4+

Verify exact host adapter, cable, and firmware requirements via IBM Sales Manual or resources for your specific Power Systems model.

Warranty

This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.

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