IBM EJ0L PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Quad-port 6Gb x8

The IBM EJ0L PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Quad-port 6Gb x8 (CCIN 57CE, part number 00FX840) is a high-performance PCIe Gen3 x8 SAS RAID controller with integrated 12 GB non-volatile cache, designed for IBM Power Systems servers. This quad-port (4 × Mini-SAS HD) adapter delivers 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity, hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10, and supercapacitor-backed write cache for accelerated, protected internal and external storage configurations in AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS environments on Power8, Power9, and select Power10 systems.

Product Description

The IBM EJ0L (feature code EJ0L, CCIN 57CE, part number 00FX840) is a PCIe Gen3 x8 SAS RAID adapter with 12 GB non-volatile cache (supercapacitor-protected). It occupies a single PCIe Gen3 x8 slot and features four Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) ports supporting up to 48 internal or external SAS/SATA drives (configuration dependent). The adapter provides enterprise-grade RAID protection (0/1/5/6/10), high throughput, and data integrity for boot, database, ERP, virtualization, and large-scale storage workloads. The 12 GB cache significantly accelerates write performance and ensures data protection during power loss. It is backward compatible with 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA devices and fully qualified for Power8 (8286 series), Power9 (9009 series), and select Power10 models with compatible PCIe slots and SAS backplanes or external drawers (EXP24S #5887, EXP24SX #ESLS). The EJ0L is a robust, high-cache RAID solution for demanding enterprise storage needs on AIX, IBM i (iSeries/AS/400), Linux, and VIOS platforms.

Features

PCIe Gen3 x8 host interface with 12 Gb/s SAS support
12 GB non-volatile write cache (supercapacitor-backed for power-loss protection)
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (hardware RAID)
Four Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) ports for internal/external connectivity
Supports up to 48 SAS/SATA drives (backplane/drawer dependent)
Backward compatible with 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA devices
Advanced data protection: T10 DIF/DIX, end-to-end CRC, cache mirroring
Hot-plug drive support in compatible backplanes/drawers
LED indicators for activity, fault, and cache status
Full IBM qualification for AIX, IBM i, Linux, VIOS

Technical Specifications

Feature Code: EJ0L
CCIN: 57CE
Part Number: 00FX840
Interface (Host): PCIe Gen3 x8
Interface (Storage): 12 Gb/s SAS (4 × Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 ports)
Cache: 12 GB non-volatile (supercapacitor-protected)
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Maximum Drives: Up to 48 SAS/SATA (internal backplane + external drawers)
Form Factor: PCIe full-height, half-length card
Power Consumption: ~20–30 W typical
Cooling: Passive heatsink; relies on server airflow
Compatibility: Power8 (primary), Power9, select Power10 models

Compatibility

The IBM EJ0L PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter is compatible with:

Power Systems Models:
- Power7: 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E4B, 8205-E4C, 8205-E4D and others.
- Power8: S814 (8286-41A), S822/S824 (8284-22A), E870/E880 (9119-MME/MHE), and others
- Power9: S914 (9009-41A/41G), S922 (9009-22A/22G), S924 (9009-42A), E950/E980, and related models
- Power10: Select scale-out models with backward-compatible PCIe Gen3 slots (S1022/S1024)
Operating Systems: AIX 7.1+ / 7.2+ / 7.3+, IBM i 7.2+ / 7.3+ / 7.4+ / 7.5+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS
Attachment: PCIe Gen3 x8 slot on host server; connects to internal SAS/SATA backplanes or external drawers (EXP24S #5887, EXP24SX #ESLS)
Drive Support: SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (12 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s)
RAID Management: Integrated hardware RAID via AIX/IBM i tools or VIOS
Limitations: PCIe Gen3 (reduced bandwidth in Gen4 slots); requires compatible SAS backplane/cabling; not for NVMe expansion (use NVMe-specific adapters); cache requires supercapacitor maintenance/replacement over time

Verify exact slot, backplane, and cabling requirements, firmware levels, and OS patch levels via IBM Sales Manual or resources for your specific Power Systems model.

IBM EJ0L PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Quad-port 6Gb x8

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