Product Description
IBM ES84 931GB Mainstream SAS 4k SFF-3 SSD for IBM i (00LY559)
The IBM ES84 is a cost-effective Mainstream SSD designed for IBM Power8 and Power9 systems running IBM i. It delivers 931 GB of storage with solid performance for general-purpose IBM i workloads such as databases, virtualization, and application environments.
Product Description
The IBM ES84 (feature code ES84, part number 00LY559, CCIN 5B2B) is a 2.5-inch SFF-3 Mainstream SAS SSD formatted with 4224-byte (4k) sectors for IBM i. It provides a good balance of capacity, performance, and cost for read-intensive and mixed workloads. The drive is mounted on an SFF-3 carrier/tray and is designed for installation in SFF-3 bays within the system unit of supported Power8 and Power9 servers. It is an excellent choice for IBM i environments that need higher capacity at a more affordable price point than high-endurance Enterprise SSDs.
Features
- 931 GB formatted capacity with 4224-byte (4k) sectors for IBM i
- Mainstream enterprise TLC NAND for balanced performance and cost
- SFF-3 (2.5-inch) form factor optimized for Power Systems system unit bays
- 6 Gb/s SAS interface
- Hot-swap support in compatible SFF-3 bays
- Good random read performance for general workloads
- RAID compatible (0/1/5/6/10)
- Advanced error correction and data protection features
- Designed specifically for IBM i environments on Power8 and Power9
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ES84
- Part Number: 00LY559
- CCIN: 5B2B
- Capacity: 931 GB
- NAND Type: Mainstream Enterprise TLC
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch)
- Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
- Sector Size: 4224 bytes (4k) for IBM i
- Endurance: Mainstream (suitable for read-intensive and general workloads)
- Compatibility: Power8 and Power9 system unit SFF-3 bays
Compatibility
The IBM ES84 931GB Mainstream SAS 4k SFF-3 SSD is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models:
- Power8: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, and related models with SFF-3 bays
- Power9: 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9009-22A, 9040-MR9, and related models with SFF-3 bays
- Operating System: IBM i
- Attachment: Internal SFF-3 SAS bays in the system unit (CEC)
- Limitations: Fits only SFF-3 SAS bays. Formatted for 4224-byte sectors. Not supported in SFF-1, SFF-2, EXP24S, or EXP24SX expansion drawers. Best suited for read-intensive and general workloads rather than heavy write environments. Cannot be mixed in the same RAID array with drives of different sector sizes.
Verify exact bay population rules, firmware levels, and OS patch levels via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
