Table 8. PCIe cables
Cable feature
Part number
Length
Systems supported
PCIe storage
enclosures supported
EN05
46K3769
1.5 m (4.9 ft.)
8231-E1C
8231-E2C
8202-E4C
8205-E6C
5888
EDR1
EN07
46K3770
3.0 m (9.8 ft.)
8231-E1C
8231-E2C
8202-E4C
8205-E6C
5888
EDR1
EN08
41U8581
8.0 m (26.2 ft.)
9117-MMD
9179-MHD
EDR1
PCIe storage enclosure configuration rules
Learn about important configuration rules that must be followed when connecting PCIe storage
enclosures to system units.
When connecting a PCIe storage enclosure, observe the configuration rules in the following list:
v
PCIe storage enclosures are connected to system units in a point-to-point topology.
v
Only one PCIe storage enclosure can be connected to a system-side PCIe connector. Daisy-chain cabling
of PCIe storage enclosures is not supported.
v
PCIe storage enclosures can be connected to two PCIe connectors on the same PCIe GX++ adapter, or
split across two different PCIe GX++ adapters. Connecting the two PCIe cables to different PCIe GX++
adapters can improve system serviceability and availability.
The following table specifies PCIe storage enclosure limits.
Table 9. PCIe storage enclosures limits
Machine type and model
Supported PCIe storage
enclosures
Maximum number of PCIe
GX++ adapters
Maximum number of PCIe
storage enclosures
8202-E4C
8231-E1C
5888
1
1
8205-E6C
5888
2
2
8231-E2C
5888
2
2
PCIe storage enclosures
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