Product Description
The IBM EJ0G GX++12X Channel 2-Port DDR Host Channel Adapter (Part Number: 45D9735) is a high-performance GX++ adapter designed for IBM Power7 Systems, enabling enterprise connectivity for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. Featuring two 12X DDR ports with CCIN 2BC3, it supports attachment of up to four I/O drawers (e.g., 7314-G30) in a single loop, delivering robust data transfer for virtualization and I/O-intensive applications. The adapter plugs into a GX++ bus slot, connecting via 12X cables to form a high-speed loop for I/O expansion. It supports IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments, ensuring reliable system administration with advanced error handling for enterprise data protection. This HCA provides a cost-effective connectivity solution for upgrading data center infrastructure, optimizing mission-critical workloads like ERP and database systems with scalable, high-performance capabilities in demanding business environments, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
Key Features
- Two 12X DDR ports for high-speed enterprise connectivity.
- Supports up to four I/O drawers for scalable I/O expansion.
- Integrates with TS3100 and TS3200 libraries for data center solutions.
- Advanced error handling ensures enterprise data protection.
- Compatible with IBM i, AIX, Linux for versatile platform support.
- HCA with 60-day warranty, technical support, offering cost-effective connectivity.
Technical Specifications
| Part Numbers | 45D9735, 45D9736, 45D7063, 73Y9518, 74Y0532 |
| CCIN | 2BC3 |
| Interface | GX++ 12X DDR Channel |
| Ports | 2x 12X DDR |
| I/O Drawers | Up to 4 per loop (e.g., 7314-G30) |
| Form Factor | GX++ bus slot |
Compatibility with Power Systems
The IBM EJ0G GX++12X Channel 2-Port DDR HCA (45D9735) is compatible with IBM Power7 Systems, enabling enterprise connectivity for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. This adapter integrates with systems requiring high-speed I/O expansion, connecting up to four I/O drawers (e.g., 7314-G30) in a single 12X DDR loop for virtualization and storage applications. It supports IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments, ensuring robust data transfer and system administration with reliable connectivity for enterprise configurations. The EJ0G requires 12X cables and is essential for Power7 systems needing scalable I/O drawer attachment, optimizing performance in demanding business environments:
- IBM i (V6R1 or later), AIX (5.3 or later), Linux (RHEL 6, SLES 11 or later).
- Power7 Systems: 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2D, 9117-MMA, optimized for I/O expansion.
- Supports TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries for flexible configurations.
Note: Requires 12X cables and GX++ bus slot for I/O drawer connectivity.
