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    • Power 9 AIX

    IBM Power9 AIX Disk Drives

    These are storage drives for IBM Power9 servers running AIX.

    They include SAS hard drives, SAS solid-state drives, and NVMe flash options. Most use hot-swap 2.5-inch SFF-3 carriers. You can add more space with EXP24SX expansion drawers.

    IBM Power9 AIX SAS SSD or HDD drive

    Key Features

    • Hot-swap SFF-3 (2.5-inch) carriers for internal bays and SFF-2 carriers for EXP24SX drawers
    • SAS 12 Gb/s interface for HDDs and SSDs
    • NVMe options via PCIe adapters for very fast storage
    • Support for RAID and AIX mirroring
    • Hot-swap design for easy replacement without downtime
    • Qualified for AIX 7.1 TL5 and later (NVMe from AIX 7.2 TL3)

    Drive Types for AIX

    SAS Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)

    • Spinning drives for cost-effective capacity
    • Typical sizes: 300 GB to 1.8 TB
    • 10K or 15K RPM for solid sequential and mixed performance
    • Good for traditional applications, databases, and archival data

    SAS Solid-State Drives (SSDs)

    • Flash drives for high random IOPS and lower latency
    • Typical sizes: 387 GB to 6.4 TB or more
    • Enterprise and mainstream classes with solid endurance
    • Best for virtualization, analytics, ERP, and high-concurrency workloads

    NVMe Options

    • Very fast flash storage with low latency
    • Available via PCIe adapters on supported models
    • Requires AIX 7.2 TL3 or later

    Common Specifications

    Drive Type Interface Typical Capacities AIX Support
    SAS HDD    SAS 12 Gb/s    300 GB – 1.8 TB    AIX 7.1 TL5+
    SAS SSD    SAS 12 Gb/s    387 GB – 6.4 TB+    AIX 7.1 TL5+
    NVMe    PCIe    Varies    AIX 7.2 TL3+

    Compatibility

    These drives work with IBM Power9 systems running AIX.

    Data Tech Computer is an IBM Business Partner. We help you choose the right SAS or NVMe drives for your Power9 AIX system. All drives include a 60-day warranty.

    Browse the product listings below for current Power9 AIX disk drives and pricing.

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