IBM Power 11 Expansion drawer

Power 11 EJ24: PCIe x16 to CXP Converter Card (PCIe4 cable adapter, low profile)

EJ24 is IBM's PCIe x16 to CXP Converter Card (PCIe4 cable adapter, low profile). Listed for 9824-22A, 9856-22H, 9242-21B and more.

The low profile card that cables a 2U server to an ENZ0 or NED24 expansion drawer.

EJ24 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeEJ24
NamePCIe x16 to CXP Converter Card (PCIe4 cable adapter, low profile)
Part typeExpansion drawer
Ports2 x CXP
PCIePCIe4 x16
Form factorlow profile
Cablescopper only on 2U servers
Other height versionEJ2A
Listed for these Power 11 machine types9824-22A, 9856-22H, 9242-21B, 9080-HEU
Runs with IBM iYes

CCIN is given as 6B98 and 6B92 in different places in SG24-8590, and as 6B99 in SG24-8587 for the E1180.

On the S1112 it must go in slot C2 and is orderable only on the rack model 9242-21B. Active optical cables are not supported on 2U models.

Before you order EJ24

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), Tables 3-7 and 3-8; IBM Power E1180: Introduction and Overview (SG24-8587-00), Table 3-5; IBM Power S1112 Technical Overview and Introduction (MD260032). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.