Product Description
The IBM 2053 PCIe Low Profile RAID & SSD SAS Adapter (Feature Code: 2053) is a high-performance controller for IBM Power7 Systems. With CCIN 57CD, it supports up to four SSD modules for reliable server storage connectivity in enterprises.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: 2053
- Part Number: Not specified
- CCIN: 57CD
- Interface: PCIe x8, 3 Gb/s SAS
- SSD Support: 1, 2, or 4 modules (177 GB eMLC, FC 1995/1996)
- RAID Levels: RAID 0, 5, 6 (AIX/Linux); RAID 5, 6 (IBM i)
- Form Factor: Double-wide, low-profile
- Slot Requirement: Two adjacent PCIe slots
- Warranty: 60-day
- Supported Systems: 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 8233-E8B, 8236-E8C, 9117-MMB, 9179-MHB
System Compatibility
The 2053 adapter (2053, CCIN 57CD) requires two PCIe slots in Power7 systems and specific operating systems for high-performance server storage operations.
- Supported Systems:
- Power7: 8202-E4B (Power 720), 8205-E6B (Power 740), 8233-E8B (Power 750), 8236-E8C (Power 750 Express), 9117-MMB (Power 770), 9179-MHB (Power 780)
- Operating System: IBM i V6R1+ or V7R1+; AIX 6.1 with 6100-03+ or 5.3 with 5300-07+; Linux RHEL 5.1+, SLES 10 SP1+; VIOS 2.2+.
- Requirements: Two adjacent PCIe x8 slots, SSD modules (FC 1995/1996).
- Restrictions:
- Fits low-profile slots or #5802/5877 drawers only.
- Incompatible with Power6, Power8, Storwize.
- No external SAS ports.
- Refurbished condition only.
