IBM Power 8 Expansion drawer

8286 ECC7: 3.0 m Optical Cable Pair for PCIe3 Expansion Drawer

ECC7 is IBM's 3.0 m Optical Cable Pair for PCIe3 Expansion Drawer. Listed for 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8284-22A and more.

A pair of 3 meter optical cables that connect the server to an EMX0 expansion drawer in the same rack.

Before you order ECC7

An expansion drawer adds slots or drive bays when the server itself is full. It is often the difference between upgrading a Power 8 and replacing it.

Not sure which Power 8 you have? The Identify Your Power 8 page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 8 maintenance and sourcing vendor directory. Or look up another feature code.

Source: REDP-5097 sections 1.6.1 and 2.7.2; REDP-5102 section 1.6; REDP-5098. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.

Specifications

AttributeDetail
Feature CodeECC7
Description3.0 m Optical Cable Pair for PCIe3 Expansion Drawer
Part TypeExpansion drawer
Length3.0 m
TypeCXP 16X Active Optical Cables (AOC)
Quantityone feature ships two cables
Useintra-rack; use ECC8 (10 m) between racks
Applies To8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8284-22A, 8247-21L, 8247-22L
IBM i SupportedNot stated by the source

Feature code details come from IBM Redbooks, IBM Documentation, IBM Support pages, and the Midland Information Systems parts catalog. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.