Product Description
IBM ES8J 1.9TB Read Intensive SAS 4K SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux
The IBM ES8J is a 1.9 TB Read Intensive 4K SAS solid-state drive in an SFF-3 form factor designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX or Linux.
Product Description
The IBM ES8J (feature code ES8J, part number 00LY374, CCIN 5B20) is a 1.9 TB (actual capacity approximately 1.86 TB) Read Intensive SAS solid-state drive. It is formatted with 4K (4224-byte) sectors and mounted on an SFF-3 carrier for installation in POWER8 and POWER9 system units. This enterprise-class SSD delivers high performance and low latency for read-intensive workloads on AIX and Linux environments.
Features
- 1.9 TB capacity (approx. 1.86 TB usable)
- Read Intensive solid-state technology
- 4K (4224-byte) sector formatting
- SFF-3 (2.5-inch) form factor
- SAS interface (rated 6 Gb/s)
- High performance and low latency
- Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 operation
- Hot-swap capable in supported bays
- Optimized for AIX and Linux workloads
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ES8J
- Part Number / FRU: 00LY374
- CCIN: 5B20
- Capacity: 1.9 TB (approx. 1.86 TB)
- Interface: SAS
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch)
- Sector Size: 4K (4224-byte)
- Type: Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Operating System: AIX / Linux
Compatibility
The IBM ES8J 1.9TB Read Intensive SAS 4K SFF-3 SSD is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM POWER8 and POWER9 system units with available SFF-3 SAS bays
- Environments: AIX and Linux (including VIOS)
- Limitations: Supported only in SFF-3 bays. Cannot be mixed in the same array with 5xx-byte sector drives. Does not fit in older SFF-1/SFF-2 expansion drawers. Verify firmware levels and population rules via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
