Product Description
The IBM 8286 ESNN 571GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (Part Number: 01LU576) is a high-performance hard disk drive designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i. Featuring a 12 Gbps SAS interface, 4224-byte sector formatting, and a 256MB DRAM cache, it offers 571GB capacity on a Gen-3 carrier for SFF-3 bays. This drive supports enterprise applications like virtualization and database management with enhanced performance.
Key Features
- 571GB Capacity: Provides 571GB for enterprise storage needs.
- 15K RPM Speed: Delivers fast data access at 15,000 RPM.
- 12 Gbps SAS Interface: Ensures high-speed data transfer.
- 256MB DRAM Cache: Enhances performance with onboard caching.
- 4224-Byte Sectors: Optimized for IBM i with 4k block formatting.
- SFF-3 Form Factor: Fits SFF-3 SAS bays with Gen-3 carrier.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Part Number: 01LU576, for precise system compatibility.
- CCIN: 5B45, custom card identification number.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 01LU576
- Feature Code: ESNN
- CCIN: 5B45
- Capacity: 571GB (4224-byte sectors)
- Interface: 12 Gbps SAS
- Rotational Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Sector Size: 4224 bytes (IBM i)
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch) with Gen-3 carrier
- Cache: 256MB DRAM
- Supported Systems: 8286-41A, 8286-42A
Compatibility
The IBM 8286 ESNN 571GB SFF-3 SAS Disk Drive is designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i, fitting into SFF-3 bays for high-performance storage in applications like virtualization and database management. Below are the compatibility details:
- Supported Models:
- Power8: 8286-41A (Power S814), 8286-42A (Power S824)
- Operating System: IBM i (V7R2 or later recommended for Power8 compatibility).
- SAS Controllers: Requires compatible Power8 SAS controllers (standard system controllers assumed).
- Restrictions:
- Fits only SFF-3 SAS bays in Power8 system units.
- Not compatible with SFF-1, SFF-2 bays (e.g., EXP24S drawers), non-SAS interfaces, or AIX/Linux without reformatting.
- Formatted for 4224-byte sectors; reformatting to 4096 bytes (600GB) is not supported by IBM i.
- Cannot be mixed in RAID arrays with drives of different sector sizes.
