IBM EM01 Memory Riser Card

The IBM EM01 Memory Riser Card is a critical expansion component that allows installation of additional memory DIMMs in compatible IBM Power Systems servers. Designed for POWER7 and POWER7+ based models, this riser card enables higher memory configurations beyond base planar slots, supporting increased system performance, larger workloads, virtualization, and database applications in AIX and IBM i environments.

Engineered to IBM specifications, the EM01 riser provides stable, high-bandwidth memory access and full compatibility with supported DDR3 DIMMs. Ideal for memory capacity upgrades, performance tuning, or replacing failed risers in production servers requiring maximum RAM support.

Key Features

Supports additional DDR3 DIMM slots
Designed for POWER7 processor-based systems
Enables higher total system memory capacity
High-reliability enterprise-grade design
Compatible with AIX and IBM i operating environments
Plug-in installation in compatible server slots

Specifications

Feature Code / Part Number: EM01
CCIN: 2C1C
Part Number: 00E0638
Type: Memory Riser Card / Memory Expansion Card
Supported Memory: DDR3 RDIMMs (specific speeds and capacities per system)
Compatibility: Select POWER7 Power Systems models
Form Factor: Server-specific riser card

Compatibility

This IBM EM01 Memory Riser Card is compatible with select POWER7 and POWER7+ based IBM Power Systems servers that support additional memory risers, including (but not limited to):

Power 720 / 8202-E4x series
Power 740 / 8205-E6x series
Power 750 / 8233-E8x series
Power 760 / 9109-RMD series
Corresponding iSeries models with POWER7 processors

Verify exact system model, firmware level, base memory configuration, and riser slot availability before installation. Requires compatible DDR3 DIMMs and proper population rules for optimal performance.

IBM EM01 Memory Riser Card

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