IBM Power 11 Expansion drawer

Power 11 EJ2A: PCIe4 x16 to CXP Converter Card (PCIe4 cable adapter, full height)

EJ2A is IBM's PCIe4 x16 to CXP Converter Card (PCIe4 cable adapter, full height). Listed for 9824-42A, 9856-42H, 9043-MRU.

The full height card that cables the server to an ENZ0 or NED24 expansion drawer.

EJ2A at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeEJ2A
NamePCIe4 x16 to CXP Converter Card (PCIe4 cable adapter, full height)
Part typeExpansion drawer
Ports2 x CXP
PCIePCIe4 x16
Form factorfull height
CCIN6B99
Cablescopper or active optical
Other height versionEJ24
Listed for these Power 11 machine types9824-42A, 9856-42H, 9043-MRU
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i 7.5, 7.4 TR 6 and 7.3 TR 12 support it.

SG24-8589 Table 3-8 prints CCIN 6B92 but its text says 6B99.

One card drives one fan-out module or one NED24 ESM, so a full drawer needs two. E1150 FRU 02WF534.

Before you order EJ2A

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 E1150 Introduction and Technical Overview (SG24-8589-00), section 3.2.4. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.