Product Description
IBM ESNH 1.55TB SAS 4k SFF-3 SSD 00AY199 for IBM i (CCIN 59C0)
The IBM ESNH is a high-performance 1.55TB enterprise-class SAS solid-state drive in SFF-3 (2.5-inch small form factor Gen3 carrier) format. Featuring native 4224-byte (4K) sector formatting optimized for IBM i, this read-intensive SSD delivers exceptional IOPS, low latency, and reliability for demanding workloads such as databases, high-transaction processing, and virtualized environments on Power9 and Power10 systems.
Key Features
- 1.55TB capacity (1550 GB) with read-intensive enterprise endurance (~1 DWPD).
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface for high throughput and dual-port redundancy.
- Native 4K (4224-byte) sector size required for current IBM i releases.
- SFF-3 2.5-inch carrier for hot-plug installation in compatible bays.
- Designed for maximum IOPS on Power9/Power10 RAID controllers.
- Proven IBM engineering for data integrity and long-term reliability.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Feature Code | ESNH |
| Part Number | 00AY199 |
| CCIN | 59C0 (also referenced as 5B15) |
| Capacity | 1.55 TB (1550 GB) |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-3 carrier |
| Sector Size | 4224 byte native (4K) |
| Endurance | ~1 DWPD (read-intensive enterprise) |
| Type | Enterprise SAS SSD |
Benefits
This SSD significantly boosts performance over traditional HDDs in IBM i environments, offering dramatically higher IOPS and reduced latency for critical applications like DB2 and transaction-heavy workloads. The native 4K sectors ensure full compatibility and optimal efficiency on modern Power Systems RAID setups. It supports seamless HDD-to-SSD conversions or expansions, lowering response times, improving throughput, and enhancing overall system responsiveness while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and data protection.
Compatibility
The IBM ESNH SSD is compatible with IBM Power9 and Power10 systems featuring SFF-3 SAS bays, including models such as 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9223-42H, 9223-42S, and Power10 equivalents with appropriate backplanes or EXP24SX/EXP12SX drawers. It requires IBM i V7R3 (or later) due to 4K sector support and is optimized for Power9/Power10 SAS controllers. Not compatible with older Power8 or earlier systems. Supports RAID configurations for high availability and is ideal for native IBM i or virtualized setups needing high-performance storage.
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