How do I identify the difference between IOM12 and IOM12B?
Applies to
- ONTAP 9
- DS224C, DS212C, DS460C SAS3 storage shelves
- IOM12, IOM12B shelf modules
Answer
- Visual identification:
- The label on the module shows either "IOM12" or "IOM12B"
- The IOM12 module does not have the blue stripe. The IOM12B module has a blue stripe on the faceplate.

- Review the output of the
storage shelf show -moduleor (nodeshell)environmentstatus shelfCLI commands:- IOM12 reports the following Mfg. 3x5 part number: 111-02850
- IOM12B reports one the following Mfg. 3x5 part numbers: 111-04850 or 111-05055
- Review the output of the
system controller config showor (nodeshell)sysconfig -aCLI commands:- The shelf information will report the IOM model (IOM12 or IOM12B)
Shelf 10: DS224-12 Firmware rev. IOM12B A: 0120 IOM12B B: 0120
