Name: pSeries RS6000 Type II PCIx Swap Carrier
Brand: IBM
Price: 22.95 USD
Availability: InStock

IBM 21P8331 pSeries RS6000 Type II PCIx Swap Carrier

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In Stock: 2
Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 21P8331
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview

The IBM pSeries RS6000 Type II PCIx Swap Carrier (part number 21P8331) is a high-performance carrier designed to provide flexible, reliable connectivity for PCI Express expansion cards in legacy RS6000 server environments. Engineered with precision and built to IBM standards, this swap carrier enables seamless integration of modern I/O solutions while preserving the stability and scalability that enterprise customers demand.

Key Features

Supports full length and half length PCI Express cards for maximum versatility
Robust metal chassis with reinforced mounting points to reduce vibration and improve durability
Easy tool-less installation with captive screws and alignment guides
Optimized signal integrity with high-speed backplane traces for low latency data transfer
Compatible with all IBM pSeries RS6000 Type II chassis models
Thermal management features include built-in heat sink attachment points

Technical Specifications

Model / Part Number: 21P8331
Form factor: Type II carrier for RS6000 chassis
PCI Express slots: 1 x PCIe x8, 2 x PCIe x4 (configurable)
Supported card lengths: Full height, full length; half height, half length
Operating temperature range: 0 deg to 55 deg Celsius
Power connector: Standard 12 V DC input with optional auxiliary power pins
Dimensions: 17.5 inches (height) x 9.0 inches (width) x 1.2 inches (depth)
Weight: Approx. 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg)

Applications

Enterprise server upgrades requiring additional network, storage or graphics capabilities
High-performance computing clusters where low latency I/O is critical
Data center environments that need to extend the life of existing RS6000 platforms
Research institutions modernizing legacy systems with contemporary PCIe peripherals
Virtualization hosts that benefit from expanded bandwidth and device density

By choosing the IBM pSeries RS6000 Type II PCIx Swap Carrier, organizations can protect their investment in existing infrastructure while unlocking new performance potential through advanced PCI Express expansion.