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– IBM i 7.1 (with TR7), or later.
– IBM i 6.1 (with 6.1.1-M Machine Code), or later.
v Supported on Firmware level 7.8, or later.
This adapter requires the following drivers:
v AIX: devices.pci.14104A0 device driver package
PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0L; CCIN
57CE)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ0L adapters.
Overview
The PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter is a large cache
PCIe3 SAS adapter that provides high-performance capabilities and supports the attachment of
serial-attached SCSI (SAS) disks and SAS solid-state drives (SSDs) through four mini SAS high-density
(HD) connectors. The feature code (FC) EJ0L has up to a 12 GB write-cache via compression. The adapter
is a 64 bit, 3.3 V, bootable SAS adapter that supports RAID levels 0, 5, 6, and 10 as well as system level
mirroring via the operating system. The adapter must be installed in pairs and must be used in a high
availability, multi-initiator RAID configuration with two adapters in dual-controller mode (dual storage
IOA configuration). Two FC EJ0L adapters provide additional performance and adapter redundancy with
mirrored write-cache data and mirrored RAID parity footprints between the adapters. If the FC EJ0L
pairing is broken, then the write cache is disabled. Integrated flash memory with capacitors provides
protection of the write cache in case of power failure, without the need for batteries as were used with
some previous large cache adapters.
Figure 24 on page 68 shows the PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb adapter. The connector
plug (A) is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the
adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.
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Managing PCI adapters
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