IBM Power 10 Storage controller and drive bays

9105 EJ2B: PCIe3 12Gb x8 SAS Tape HBA Adapter

EJ2B is IBM's PCIe3 12Gb x8 SAS Tape HBA Adapter. Listed for 9105-41B, 9105-42A.

A full height card for plugging an external SAS LTO tape drive straight into an IBM i server for backups.

EJ2B at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeEJ2B
NamePCIe3 12Gb x8 SAS Tape HBA Adapter
Part typeStorage controller and drive bays
PCIePCIe3 x8
Speed12 Gb SAS
Form factorfull height
Useexternal SAS tape (LTO-5 to LTO-9)
CCIN57F2
Other height versionEJ2C
Listed for these Power 10 machine types9105-41B, 9105-42A
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i only. Dedicated driver from IBM i 7.5 TR2 and 7.4 TR8.

IBM Docs places it in EMX0 and ENZ0 drawers; REDP-5649 lists it for the E1080 (max 128). The low profile twin #EJ2C is in the S1012 general availability list.

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 10 you have? The Power 10 machine types page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 10 quote checklist. Or look up another feature code.

Source: IBM Docs adapter information by feature code; REDP-5675 Table 3-19; IBM i I/O Support Details. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.