Power 11 EJ2B: SAS Tape HBA with 4X HD Mini-SAS, full height, PCIe3 12 Gb x8
EJ2B is IBM's SAS Tape HBA with 4X HD Mini-SAS, full height, PCIe3 12 Gb x8. Listed for 9824-42A, 9080-HEU.
The full height version of the four-port SAS tape card, for the S1124 or an I/O expansion drawer.
EJ2B at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Feature code | EJ2B |
| Name | SAS Tape HBA with 4X HD Mini-SAS, full height, PCIe3 12 Gb x8 |
| Part type | Storage controller and drive bays |
| Ports | 4 x HD Mini-SAS |
| Speed | 12 Gb SAS |
| PCIe | PCIe3 x8 |
| Form factor | full height (low profile capable) |
| CCIN | 57F2 |
| Use | tape only |
| Other height version | EJ2C |
| Listed for these Power 11 machine types | 9824-42A, 9080-HEU |
| Runs with IBM i | Yes ... Native IBM i tape adapter; VIOS is not supported. In an ENZ0 drawer attached to an S1122, native use needs EEPS. |
SG24-8590 says IBM i only with AIX support planned; SG24-8587 Table 3-18 lists IBM i, AIX and VIOS.
Supported in the PCIe Gen4 I/O Expansion Drawer (ENZ0). Supports up to four LTO tape drives.
Before you order EJ2B
The drive bay and controller setup decides how many drives the server can hold and how they are protected. Changing it usually means planning downtime, so check it against your machine type first.
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), Table 3-20; IBM Power E1180: Introduction and Overview (SG24-8587-00), Table 3-18. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.
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