IBM #EUA5 Standalone USB DVD drive w/cable for 9009, 9105, 9223

IBM feature code EUA5 is a standalone USB DVD drive with cable, an optional external USB DVD device for IBM Power systems of machine types 9009, 9105 and 9223. Its custom card identification number (CCIN) is 6331 model 005, and its form factor is a standalone USB DVD drive.

The drive reads CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs, and it writes 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs. The CD read speed is 24X, the DVD-ROM read speed is 8X, and DVD-RAM reads and writes at 5X. The buffer size is 0.75 MB and it cannot be disabled. The loading tray supports 12 cm and 8 cm discs. DVD video is not supported.

The interface is USB with a USB 2.0 connector. The drive requires high current at 5V and must use the front USB 3.0 port on the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9223-22H and 9223-42H systems. It is not supported on the rear USB 3.0 ports. A USB extension cable, part number 32N1311, is included for racks with no safe, flat spot for the drive. Alternate or additional extension cables are not supported, because the total USB cable length can be no longer than 3 meters.

On the Power System S922 (9009-22A) the minimum required is 0 and the maximum allowed is 1, with an initial order maximum of 1. No attribute is required. It can be ordered on the initial order or as an MES, customer set-up is Yes, and no parts are returned with an MES. Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Server and AIX are supported, and IBM i requires VIOS. More options are in IBM server options.