Product Description
The IBM 9009 ESJA 1.86TB Mainstream SAS 4k SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux (Part Number: 00LY374) is a high-performance solid-state drive designed for IBM Power Systems. Featuring a 6 Gbps SAS interface and 4224-byte sector formatting, it offers 1.86TB capacity on a Gen-3 SFF-3 carrier. This SSD supports enterprise applications like virtualization and database management with fast data access.
Key Features
- 1.86TB Capacity: Provides 1.86TB for enterprise storage needs.
- 6 Gbps SAS Interface: Ensures high-speed data transfer.
- 4224-Byte Sectors: Optimized for AIX/Linux with 4k block formatting.
- SFF-3 Form Factor: Fits SFF-3 SAS bays with Gen-3 carrier.
- Mainstream Performance: Ideal for read-intensive workloads.
- Error Correction: Includes wear-leveling and power-loss protection.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Part Number: 00LY374, for precise system compatibility.
- CCIN: 5B20, custom card identification number.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 00LY374
- Feature Code: ESJA
- CCIN: 5B20
- Capacity: 1.86TB
- Interface: 6 Gbps SAS
- Sector Size: 4224 bytes (AIX/Linux)
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch) with Gen-3 carrier
- Supported Systems: 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9040-MR9, 9080-M9S
Compatibility
The IBM 9009 ESJA 1.86TB SFF-3 SAS SSD is designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX or Linux, fitting into SFF-3 bays for high-performance storage in applications like virtualization and database management. Below are the compatibility details:
- Supported Models:
- Power9: 9009-41A (Power S914), 9009-42A (Power S924), 9040-MR9 (Power E950), 9080-M9S (Power E980)
- Operating System: AIX 7.2 or later, Linux distributions compatible with Power9, VIOS.
- SAS Controllers: Requires PCIe3 SAS controllers (e.g., EJ14, EJ0L, EJ0J/EL59, EJ0M/EL3B) or integrated Power9 controllers.
- Restrictions:
- Fits only SFF-3 SAS bays in Power9 system units.
- Not compatible with SFF-1, SFF-2 bays (e.g., EXP24S/EXP24SX drawers), non-SAS interfaces, or IBM i without reformatting.
- Formatted for 4224-byte sectors; reformatting to 4096 bytes may alter capacity and is not supported for IBM i.
- Cannot be mixed in RAID arrays with different sector sizes.
