IBM Power 10 Expansion drawer

9105 EMXH: PCIe Gen 3 6-Slot Fanout Module for PCIe Gen 3 Expansion Drawer

EMXH is IBM's PCIe Gen 3 6-Slot Fanout Module for PCIe Gen 3 Expansion Drawer. Listed for 9105-41B, 9105-22B, 9105-22A and more.

The module that goes inside the Gen3 I/O drawer and provides six of its card slots; each drawer holds two.

EMXH at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeEMXH
NamePCIe Gen 3 6-Slot Fanout Module for PCIe Gen 3 Expansion Drawer
Part typeExpansion drawer
Slots6 PCIe3 (two x16, four x8)
CCIN50CD
Listed for these Power 10 machine types9105-41B, 9105-22B, 9105-22A, 9105-42A, 9043-MRX, 9080-HEX
Runs with IBM iYes ... REDP-5649 Table 2-20 lists AIX, IBM i, and Linux.

Each fan-out module cables to one PCIe cable adapter in the server. An empty module bay in a one-socket configuration needs a filler. Feature conversion #EMXG to #EMXH exists for older modules.

Before you order EMXH

An expansion drawer adds slots or drive bays when the server itself is full. It is often the difference between upgrading a Power 10 and replacing it.

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: REDP-5649 Table 2-20; REDP-5675 section 3.8.2. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.