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    IBM Power7 Expansions - PCIe I/O Drawers & Storage Units

    Discover scalable expansion solutions for IBM Power7 systems. These PCIe I/O drawers, disk expansion units, and storage towers 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 appropriate cables and controllers for enhanced performance and scalability on Power7 servers.

    Why Choose Power7 Expansions?

    IBM Power7 servers (e.g., 8202-E4B/E4C/E4D, 8231-E2B/E2C/E2D, 9117-MMB/MMC/MMD, 9179-MHB/MHC/MHD, 8408-E8D) benefit from external expansions to increase PCIe adapter capacity and storage beyond internal limits. The 5802 and 5796 PCIe I/O drawers provide additional PCIe Gen2 slots and disk bays, while storage expansion units add high-capacity disk options. These units attach via direct cabling or HSL/OptiConnect, offering redundancy and scalability. Ideal for virtualization, databases, and enterprise applications requiring expanded I/O and storage without full system replacement.

    Available IBM Power7 Expansions & Components

    • IBM 5802 PCIe Expansion Drawer Feature Code: 5802 12U rack-mount PCIe expansion drawer. Supports up to 12 PCIe Gen2 slots (full-length/full-height) and additional disk bays. Connects via appropriate cables and controllers. Provides scalable I/O for Power7 systems requiring high adapter density.
    • IBM 5796 PCIe Expansion Drawer Feature Code: 5796 4U rack-mount PCIe expansion drawer. Supports up to 6 PCIe Gen2 slots and disk bays. Compact I/O expansion for Power7 servers, connects via direct cabling. Ideal for adding adapters and storage in mid-range configurations.
    • IBM 5887 Disk Expansion Drawer Feature Code: 5887 4U disk expansion drawer with 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA bays (hot-swap). Supports high-capacity storage expansion for Power7 systems via SAS controllers and cables. Ideal for disk-intensive workloads requiring additional storage.
    • IBM 5877 12x I/O Drawer Feature Code: 5877 PCIe expansion units compatible with 8202-E4x and similar Power7 models. Add PCIe slots via direct attachment. Supports AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments.

    Note: Power7 expansions primarily use PCIe Gen2 technology (5802/5796 series). Disk expansions (#5887) support SAS/SATA drives. Always verify exact cable/controller requirements and compatibility for your specific Power7 model.

    Compatibility & Support

    These expansions are compatible with IBM Power7-based systems, including but not limited to 8202-E4B / E4C / E4D, 8231-E1C / E1D / E2B / E2C / E2D / 8268-E1D, 8205-E6B / E6C / E6D, 8233-E8B / 8236-E8C, 8248-L4T / 8408-E8D / 9109-RMD, 8412-EAD / 9117-MMB / MMC / MMD, 9179-MHB / MHC / MHD, and compatible with AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments.

    Refer to individual product pages for exact connection requirements, supported adapters/drives, OS/firmware compatibility, 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...

      $800.00
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    • IBM 5796 PCI-DDR 12X Expansion Drawer
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      IBM 5796 PCI-DDR 12X Expansion Drawer

      IBM 5796 PCI-DDR 12X Expansion Drawer 6 PCI slots IBM 5796 is a four EIA unit I/O expansion drawer providing six full length, 64 bit, 3.3 volt, 266MHz PCI-X DDR slots. Blind swap cassettes are used to insert or remove the PCI-X cards. The #5796 is...

      $650.00
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    • IBM 5802 12X I/O Drawer PCIe SFF Disk (44V6774)
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      IBM 5802 12X I/O Drawer PCIe SFF Disk (44V6774)

      Enhance your server infrastructure with the IBM 5802 12X I/O Drawer PCIe SFF Disk, identified by part number 44V6774. This compact 4U rack-mountable expansion unit delivers versatile I/O and storage options through 10 PCIe 8x adapter slots and 18 SAS...

      $850.00
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    • IBM 5877 12X I/O Drawer PCIe Expansion Unit
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      IBM 5877 12X I/O Drawer PCIe Expansion Unit

      The IBM 5877 12X I/O Drawer PCIe Expansion Unit (No Disk) expands I/O options for IBM Power Systems. This 4U rack-mount drawer features 10 PCIe 8x slots, linked by 12X DDR cables. Tailored for Power6 and Power7, it integrates with AIX, IBM i, and Linux...

      $950.00
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    • IBM 5886 EXP 12S SAS Drawer
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      IBM 5886 EXP 12S SAS Drawer

      IBM 5886 EXP 12S SAS Drawer 12 SAS disk slots The IBM 5886 EXP 12S SAS drawer is a 2 EIA drawer and mounts in a 19-inch rack. The drawer can hold either SAS disk drives or SSD. The EXP 12S SAS drawer has twelve 3.5-inch SAS disk bays with redundant...

      $250.00
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    • IBM 7307 Dual I/O Unit Enclosure
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      IBM 7307 Dual I/O Unit Enclosure

      IBM 7307 Dual I/O Unit Enclosure Holds 5790 and 5796 IBM 7307 enclosure provides the mounting hardware, with adjustable rails, required to install a #5790 I/O drawer in a #0551, #0553, #0554, or #0555 rack. The enclosure can accommodate two #5790...

      $350.00
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    • IBM 7314 I/O Drawer Mounting Enclosure
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      IBM 7314 I/O Drawer Mounting Enclosure

      IBM 7314 I/O Drawer Mounting Enclosure Holds 5790 and 5796 IBM 7314 enclosure is required to mount the #5796 I/O drawer or 7314-G30 I/O drawer in a 19" rack. It will accommodate one or two #5796/7314-G30 I/O drawers side by side in the same 4 EIA...

      $350.00
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    • IBM EDR1 EXP30 Ultra SSD I/O Drawer
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      IBM EDR1 EXP30 Ultra SSD I/O Drawer

      IBM EDR1 EXP30 Ultra SSD I/O Drawer 30 SSD disk slots 1U Rackspace Supported on Power7 machines   The IBM EDR1 is a 1U high I/O drawer providing 30 hot-swap SSD bays and a pair of integrated large write cache, high-performance SAS...

      $1,200.00
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