IBM Power 11 Expansion drawer

Power 11 ECLS: 3.0 m CXP x16 Copper Cable Pair for PCIe4 Expansion Drawer

ECLS is IBM's 3.0 m CXP x16 Copper Cable Pair for PCIe4 Expansion Drawer. Listed for 9824-22A, 9824-42A, 9242-21B and more.

The pair of 3 meter copper cables that links the server cable card to an expansion drawer.

ECLS at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeECLS
Name3.0 m CXP x16 Copper Cable Pair for PCIe4 Expansion Drawer
Part typeExpansion drawer
Length3.0 m
Typecopper, 2 cables per feature
CCINC1B0
Listed for these Power 11 machine types9824-22A, 9824-42A, 9242-21B, 9080-HEU, 9043-MRU
Runs with IBM iYes

Copper and optical cables cannot be mixed on one drawer. Optical alternatives are ECLX (3 m), ECLY (10 m) and ECLZ (20 m); 2U servers take copper only. E1150 FRU 03NG620.

Before you order ECLS

An expansion drawer adds slots or drive bays when the server itself is full. It is often the difference between upgrading a Power 11 and replacing it.

Not sure which Power 11 you have? The Power 11 machine types page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 11 quote checklist. Or look up another feature code.

Source: IBM Power11 Scale-Out Servers: Introduction and Overview (SG24-8590-00), section 3.2.1; IBM Power E1150 Introduction and Technical Overview (SG24-8589-00), Table 3-9. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.