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    IBM Power6 Expansions - PCI-X Towers, I/O Drawers & Storage Units

    Discover scalable expansion solutions for IBM Power6 systems. These PCI-X towers, I/O drawers, SAS/SATA disk drawers, and mounting enclosures add adapter slots, disk bays, and I/O capacity to support growing workloads in AIX, IBM i, or Linux environments. Designed for rack or tower configurations, they connect via RIO/HSL, 12X, or direct attachment for enhanced performance and scalability on Power6 servers.

    Why Choose Power6 Expansions?

    IBM Power6 servers (e.g., 9117-MMA/MMB Power 570, 9407-M15, 9408-M25, 9409-M50, System p5 upgraded to Power6 like 550/560/570/575/590/595) benefit from external expansions to increase PCI-X/PCIe adapter capacity and storage beyond internal limits. PCI-X towers (0595/5095) provide disk bays and slots, while I/O drawers (5790/5796) and SAS drawers (5886) add high-capacity storage. These units attach via RIO/HSL cables or direct connections, offering redundancy and scalability. Ideal for enterprise workloads, virtualization, and databases requiring expanded I/O and storage without full system replacement.

    Available IBM Power6 Expansions & Components

    • IBM 0595 PCI-X Tower Unit in Rack Feature Code: 0595 Racked version of 5095 PCI-X tower. Holds 12 disk units and 7 PCI slots. Provides scalable storage and I/O expansion for Power6 and legacy iSeries systems.
    • IBM 5095 PCI-X Expansion Tower Feature Code: 5095 Stand-alone PCI-X expansion tower. Holds 12 disk units and 7 PCI slots. Compatible with Power6 and iSeries for adding I/O and storage capacity.
    • IBM 5886 EXP 12S SAS Drawer Feature Code: 5886 2U SAS disk expansion drawer with 12 SAS disk slots. Supports high-capacity storage growth on Power6 systems via SAS controllers and cables.
    • IBM 5790 PCI Expansion Drawer Feature Code: 5790 (FRU 10N8586) 4U rack-mountable PCI expansion drawer. Adds I/O slots for Power6 and iSeries systems. Compatible with mounting enclosures like 7307/7314.
    • IBM 5796 PCI-DDR 12X Expansion Drawer Feature Code: 5796 PCI-DDR 12X expansion drawer with 6 PCI slots. 4U form factor for Power6/iSeries, supports high-performance I/O via 12X attachment.
    • IBM 5786 TotalStorage EXP24 Disk Drawer Feature Code: 5786 EXP24 disk drawer with 24 disk slots, redundant power/cooling. Ultra 320 SCSI interface for legacy storage expansion on Power6-compatible systems.
    • IBM 7307 Dual I/O Unit Enclosure Feature Code: 7307 Dual I/O unit enclosure for mounting 5790/5796 drawers. Supports rack installation on Power6 systems.
    • IBM 7314 I/O Drawer Mounting Enclosure Feature Code: 7314 I/O drawer mounting enclosure for 5790/5796 drawers. Designed for 19-inch racks on Power6 and compatible systems.

    Note: Power6 expansions primarily use PCI-X and 12X technology (e.g., 5790/5796 drawers). SAS drawers (#5886) support modern disk interfaces. Always verify exact cable/controller requirements and compatibility for your specific Power6 model.

    Compatibility & Support

    These expansions are compatible with IBM Power6-based systems, including but not limited to 9117-MMA / MMB (Power 570), 9407-M15, 9408-M25, 9409-M50, System p5 models upgraded to Power6 processors (e.g., 550, 560, 570, 575, 590, 595), and compatible I/O enclosures, racks, and configurations.

    Refer to individual product pages for exact connection requirements, supported adapters/drives, OS/firmware compatibility (AIX, IBM i, Linux), and installation notes. All items include a 60-day limited warranty.

    • IBM 5786 TotalStorage EXP24 Disk Dwr
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      IBM 5786 TotalStorage EXP24 Disk Dwr

      IBM 5786 TotalStorage EXP24 Disk Dwr 24 Disk  IBM 5786 provides disk slots for up to 24 disk units in a 19-inch, 4 EIA high rack drawer. The #5786 provides redundant power, redundant cooling, and Ultra 320 SCSI interface connections for 24...

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