Product Description
IBM 1793 177GB SFF-2 SSD with eMLC for AIX/Linux
The IBM 1793 is a 177 GB enterprise solid-state drive (SSD) using eMLC technology in an SFF-2 form factor, formatted for AIX and Linux environments on IBM Power Systems.
Product Description
The IBM 1793 (feature code 1793, CCIN 58B4) is a 177 GB SAS solid-state drive with enterprise Multi-Level Cell (eMLC) flash technology. It is formatted with 528-byte sectors and designed for use in SFF-2 (Gen2) SAS bays, such as those found in the IBM EXP24S expansion drawer (#5887). This drive delivers significantly higher performance and lower latency compared to traditional hard disk drives, making it suitable for high-IOPS workloads on AIX and Linux systems. It is the AIX/Linux counterpart to the IBM 1794 (IBM i version).
Features
- 177 GB usable capacity
- eMLC (enterprise Multi-Level Cell) flash technology
- SFF-2 (Gen2) form factor carrier
- Formatted with 528-byte sectors for AIX/Linux
- High performance and low latency versus HDDs
- Supported in EXP24S (#5887) and other SFF-2 SAS bays
- Ideal for high-IOPS applications on Power Systems
- Hot-swap capable in supported drawers
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: 1793
- CCIN: 58B4
- Part Numbers: 74Y5296, 00E6053
- Capacity: 177 GB
- Interface: SAS
- Form Factor: SFF-2 (2.5-inch Gen2 carrier)
- Sector Size: 528-byte
- Flash Type: eMLC
- Target OS: AIX and Linux
Compatibility
The IBM 1793 177GB SFF-2 SSD is compatible with:
- Expansion Drawers: IBM EXP24S SFF Gen2-bay Drawer (#5887) and other systems with SFF-2 / Gen2 SAS bays
- Power Systems: Supported on various POWER6 and POWER7 servers (including models such as 8202-E4B/C/D, 8205-E6B/C/D, 8231-E2C/D, and others with compatible SAS controllers)
- Operating Systems: AIX and Linux
- Limitations: Not supported in Gen1 SAS bays (e.g., #5802/#5803 in certain modes). SSDs and HDDs cannot be mixed in the same RAID array or used to mirror each other. Verify exact system support, adapter compatibility, and firmware requirements via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
