The IBM 02WF000 PCIe3 (x16) Optical Cable Adapter is a high-performance enterprise I/O expansion adapter designed for IBM Power Systems. It provides a dedicated PCIe Gen3 x16 optical link that enables high-speed connectivity between the server system unit and the EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer.

This adapter is a critical component for extending PCIe capacity beyond the main system chassis, allowing additional I/O resources such as network adapters, storage controllers, and accelerators to be installed in the expansion drawer. It uses active optical cable technology to deliver low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer suitable for demanding enterprise workloads.

Designed for reliability and scalability, this adapter supports mission-critical environments where flexible I/O expansion and high availability are essential. It is commonly used in IBM Power Systems environments to build large-scale, modular infrastructure with significant PCIe expansion capability.

Specifications:

• Part Number: 02WF000
• Type: PCIe Gen3 Optical Cable Adapter
• Link Speed: PCIe Gen3 x16
• Compatibility: IBM EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer
• Interface: Optical cable-based PCIe expansion
• Application: Enterprise servers and data center I/O expansion

Features:

• High-speed PCIe Gen3 x16 optical connectivity
• Enables connection to IBM EMX0 expansion drawer
• Extends system PCIe capacity for additional I/O devices
• Supports scalable and modular enterprise infrastructure
• Designed for low-latency, high-throughput data transfer
• Ideal for mission-critical IBM Power Systems environments