IBM Power 7 Storage controller and drive bays

8202 EJ14: PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID PLUS SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8

EJ14 is the PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID PLUS SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8. Listed for 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, 8205-E6D and more.

A high-end RAID disk controller with up to 12 GB of protected write cache, installed in pairs, for large SSD or disk setups.

EJ14 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeEJ14
NamePCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID PLUS SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8
Part typeStorage controller and drive bays
CacheUp to 12 GB write cache (compression of 4 GB physical cache)
Ports4 x Mini-SAS HD
BusPCIe Gen3 x8
Form factorShort, full height
CCIN57B1
FRU01DH742
Listed for these Power 7 machine types8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, 8205-E6D, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i I/O Support Details (April 2016): IBM i 7.3 and IBM i 7.2 TR4 are supported.

Midland lists Power7 models including 8202-E4D. The IBM Documentation pages checked (Power9 S922, Power10) list only newer systems and do not name any 8202, 8205 or 8231 model.

Must be installed as a pair for mirrored write cache. Successor to EJ0L.

Before you order EJ14

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 EJ14 PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Quad-port 6Gb x8. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.