IBM Power 7 Storage controller and drive bays

8202 5913: PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb

5913 is IBM's PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb. Listed for 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D and more.

A big-cache RAID disk controller, installed in pairs, for large numbers of SSDs or disks in external drawers.

5913 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature code5913
NamePCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb
Part typeStorage controller and drive bays
Cache1.8 GB write cache
Ports3 x mini-SAS HD
BusPCIe Gen2
Form factorShort, full height
CCIN57B5
Listed for these Power 7 machine types8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, 8205-E6D, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2B, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D
Runs with IBM iYes ... Native with IBM i 7.1 TR3 or IBM i 6.1.1 RS611-E; VIOS 2.2.0.12-FP24 SP02 or later.

A pair of adapters is required for mirrored write cache and redundancy. ESA3 is the later lower-cost version.

Before you order 5913

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 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 Documentation (POWER7), PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Tri-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC 5913; CCIN 57B5). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.