IBM Power 7 Expansion drawer

8202 5887: EXP24S SFF Gen2-bay Drawer

5887 is IBM's EXP24S SFF Gen2-bay Drawer. Listed for 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C and more.

A 2U rack drawer that holds up to 24 small 2.5 inch disks or SSDs outside the server.

5887 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature code5887
NameEXP24S SFF Gen2-bay Drawer
Part typeExpansion drawer
Bays24 x SFF-2 (2.5 in) SAS
Height2U, 19 in rack
PowerRedundant AC power supplies
Listed for these Power 7 machine types8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, 8205-E6D
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i supported since May 2011 (IBM i 7.1 TR2 and 6.1).

Uses SFF-2 drives only; SFF-1 drives do not fit. Attaches through SAS adapters (for example 5913, ESA1, ESA2) or one drawer to the EJ01 backplane external SAS port.

Before you order 5887

An expansion drawer adds slots or drive bays when the server itself is full. It is often the difference between upgrading a Power 7 and replacing it.

Not sure which Power 7 you have? The Identify Your Power 7 page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 7 maintenance and sourcing vendor directory. Or look up another feature code.

Source: IBM Power 720 and 740 Technical Overview and Introduction (REDP-4984; models 8202-E4D, 8205-E6D). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.