Product Description
The IBM 1947 139GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-2 disk drive (Part Number: 74Y6479) is a high-performance 2.5-inch disk designed for IBM i on Power Systems, enhancing storage for backup solutions in system units. With a 6 Gbps SAS interface, 139GB capacity formatted with a sector format, and CCIN 19B0, it delivers fast disk storage for virtualization and storage-heavy applications. The drive is supported in SFF SAS bays, such as those in the expansion drawer (5887), using a carrier, but is incompatible with 5802/5803 I/O drawers or system unit CEC due to carrier differences. The 1947 provides data protection with error correction, optimizing system administration for IBM i environments. This disk drive offers a cost-effective storage solution for upgrading system units, managing critical workloads like ERP and database applications with scalable, high-performance capabilities in demanding business environments, ensuring efficiency and data integrity.
Key Features
- 139GB disk drive with 15K RPM, 6 Gbps SAS for drive speed.
- Replaceable in expansion drawer bays for IBM i environments.
- Integrates with backup solutions for Power Systems units.
- Error correction with sector format for reliable data protection.
- Optimized for IBM i on Power Systems for dependable performance.
- Disk with 60-day warranty, technical support, cost-effective solution.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 74Y6479 |
| CCIN | 19B0 |
| Interface | 6 Gbps SAS |
| Capacity | 139GB (528-byte sectors) |
| Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-2 |
| Bays | SFF SAS (e.g., EXP24S Gen2 drawer 5887) |
Compatibility
The IBM 1947 139GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-2 disk drive (74Y6479) is compatible with IBM Power Systems running IBM i, enabling storage for backup solutions in system units. This disk integrates with systems requiring fast disk storage, supporting SFF SAS bays in expansion drawers (5887) but not in 5802/5803 I/O drawers or system unit CEC due to carrier differences. It supports IBM i (V5R4 or later) for system performance and requires compatible SAS controllers like 5913 or ESA3 for connectivity. The drive cannot be combined in arrays with drives of different sector sizes. It facilitates data transfer, system administration, and data management with error correction, optimizing critical workloads like ERP and database applications for IBM i in demanding business environments:
- IBM i (V5R4 or later) on Power Systems for disk storage.
- Power Systems: 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 9117-MMA, optimized for IBM i.
- Supports backup solutions with compatible storage configurations.
Note: Requires SAS controllers (e.g., 5913, ESA3); not supported in 5802/5803 drawers.
