io3 Flash Adapter configuration information and requirements

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This document supports the following IBM PCIe Solid State Device (SSD) Adapters:

Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x
Description	Option	Replacement part (FRU)	Form Factor
IBM 1250 GB Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00AE983	00AE985	low profile
IBM 1600 GB Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00AE986	00AE988	low profile
IBM 3200 GB Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00AE989	00AE991	low profile
IBM 6400 GB Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00AE992	00AE994	full height

Enterprise io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x
Description	Option	Replacement part (FRU)	Form Factor
IBM 1000 GB Enterprise io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00AE995	00AE997	low profile
IBM 1300 GB Enterprise io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00AE998	00JY000	low profile
IBM 2600 GB Enterprise io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00JY001	00JY003	low profile
IBM 5200 GB Enterprise io3 Flash Adapter for Systems x	00JY004	00JY006	full height

io3 Adapter Documentation and Software Download

For documentation and adapter driver and firmware download go to io3 Flash Adpater software matrix

IBM ServerProven

Please refer to IBM ServerProven for the current list of supported adapters for each server model. http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/

Thermal Considerations

Enterprise and Enterprise Value io3 adapters have a number of special configuration requirements in System x servers to ensure proper cooling of the cards. To maintain proper airflow required by these adapters, some systems will increase fan speeds when these adapters are detected within the server. Other methods of thermal mitigation include adding cards using the coolest slots first, slot restriction where airflow is severely impeded, or requiring empty spaces between cards to improve convection.

Acoustical Notice

Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) may govern noise level exposure in the workplace and may apply to you and your server installation. IBM Enterprise Racks are available with an optional acoustical door feature that can help reduce the sound emitted from installed servers. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon a variety of factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and configuration of the room; the noise levels from other equipment; the room ambient temperature, and employees’ location in relation to the equipment. Further, compliance with such government regulations also depends upon a variety of additional factors, including the duration of employees’ exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. IBM recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.

Shipping Restrictions

As noted in the table below, some servers do not support the Enterprise and Enterprise Value io3 adapter(s) for shipping or transport while installed inside the server. In these cases, the adapter(s) must be packaged in the original box and packaging material or an alternate equivalent that provides individual protection for fragile and ESD sensitive devices.

Form Factors for Enterprise/Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapters

System x Servers support two types of PCI slots from a form fit perspective; full height slots and low profile slots. Full height adapters only fit in full height slots. Low profile adapters can fit into both the low profile slots and the full height slots depending on the chassis bracket installed on the card so the maximum number of low-profile cards span the low-profile slots and the full height slots. The chart below shows the maximum number of cards supported in the System x models. These individual card maximums can be installed in any combination up to the maximum number of cards supported by the server, unless otherwise stated in the "Configuration Requirements and Restrictions" field within the table.

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System	Max io3 Cards	Configuration Requirements and Restrictions
System x3630 M4	4	Requires minimumu UEFI: ibm_fw_uefi_bee142b-1.71_anyos_32-64 Requires minimum IMM2: ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo64v-4.58_anyos_noarch Note: io3 adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server
System x3550 M4	1	Requires minimum uEFI: ibm_fw_uefi_d7e142a-1.71_anyos_32-64 Requires minimum IMM2: ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo58t-4.31_anyos_noarch Minimum of 2 CPUs and 6 fans must be installed. Slot 2 only
System x3550 M5	2	Minimum of 2 CPU's and 6 fans must be installed. Note:The 6400GB Enterprise Value io3 and 5200GB Enterprise io3 full height adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server.
System x3650 M4	4	Requires minimumum UEFI: ibm_fw_uefi_vve142d-1.73_anyos_32-64 Requires minimum IMM2: ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo58t-4.31_anyos_noarch Low profile and full height adapters One CPU: slots 1, 2, 3, Max=2 Two CPUs: slots 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6, Max=4 Note: The 6400GB Enterprise Value io3 and 5200GB Enterprise io3 full height adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server.
System x3650 M5	6	Low profile adapters One CPU: slots 1, 4, Max=2 Two CPUs: slots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1, Max=6 Full height adapters One CPU: slots 1, 2, 3, Max=3 Two CPUs: slots 1, 6, 2, 7, 8, 3, Max=6 Note: io3 adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server
System x3650 M4 HD	4	Requires minimumum UEFI: ibm_fw_uefi_vve142d-1.73_anyos_32-64 Requires minimum IMM2: ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo58t-4.31_anyos_noarch Low profile and full height adapters One CPU: slots 1, 2, 3, Max=2 Two CPUs: slots 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6, Max=4 Note: The 6400GB Enterprise Value io3 and 5200GB Enterprise io3 full height adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server
System x3650 M4 BD	2	Requires minimum uEFI: ibm_fw_uefi_yoe104b-1.10_anyos_32-64 Requires minimum IMM2: ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo62w-4.35_anyos_noarch Slots 1 & 2
x3850 x6 4s & 8s	6(4s), 12 (8s) low profile 9(4s), 18(8s) full height	Requires minimum uEFI: ibm_fw_uefi_a8e112b-1.00_anyos_32-64 Requires minimum IMM2: ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo64e-4.04_anyos_noarch Low profile: Slots 3, 6, 9, 1, 4, 7 and 35, 38, 41, 33, 34, 39 only Full height: all slots Note:The 6400GB Enterprise Value io3 and 5200GB Enterprise io3 full height adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server.
BladeCenterHS23	8 low profile 4 full height	IBM BladeCenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade II (PN68Y7484) required Low profile: Max=2/Expansion Blade, 4 Expansion Blades/HS23=8 Max/HS23 Full height: Max=1/Expansion Blade, 4 Expansion Blades/HS23=4 Max/HS23
NeXtScale nx360 M5	1	Supported in front of node PCIe slot only, rear slot not supported Note: io3 adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server
Flex System x240	4 low profile 2 full height	Flex System PCIe Expansion Node (PN 81Y8983) required Low profile: Install in Low Profile Riser slots first then in Full Height slots, Max=4. Full height: Can only be installed in Full Height Riser slot, Max=2. Note:The 6400GB Enterprise Value io3 and 5200GB Enterprise io3 full height adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server.
Flex System x240 M5	4 low profile 2 full height	Flex System PCIe Expansion Node (PN 81Y8983) required Low profile: Install in Low Profile Riser slots first then in Full Height slots, Max=4. Full height: Can only be installed in Full Height Riser slot, Max=2. Note:The 6400GB Enterprise Value io3 and 5200GB Enterprise io3 full height adapters are not supported shipping installed in this server.

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