Product Description
IBM EC7W Enterprise 800GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 Module for AIX/Linux
The IBM EC7W is an Enterprise-class 800 GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 solid-state drive designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX and Linux. It delivers high performance, low latency, and strong endurance for demanding enterprise workloads.
Product Description
The IBM EC7W Enterprise 800GB SSD is a PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module optimized for AIX and Linux environments on IBM Power Systems. As an Enterprise-grade drive, it offers higher write endurance and consistent performance compared to Mainstream SSDs, making it suitable for mixed and write-intensive applications such as databases, virtualization, and transactional workloads. The drive uses the U.2 form factor and PCIe Gen4 interface to provide significantly higher IOPS and throughput than traditional SAS or SATA SSDs.
Features
- 800 GB Enterprise NVMe capacity
- PCIe Generation 4 (Gen4) interface for high bandwidth
- U.2 form factor for hot-swap support in compatible bays
- Optimized for AIX and Linux operating systems
- High endurance suitable for mixed and write-intensive workloads
- Low latency and high IOPS performance
- Supports 4K sector formatting for AIX/Linux
- Boot support in compatible configurations
- Ideal for database, virtualization, and enterprise application storage
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: EC7W
- Capacity: 800 GB
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Form Factor: U.2
- Type: Enterprise SSD
- Sector Size: 4K (4096-byte) for AIX/Linux
- Target OS: AIX and Linux
- Compatibility: IBM Power Systems with supported U.2 NVMe bays (including Power11 S1112 and related models)
Compatibility
The IBM EC7W Enterprise 800GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models: Power11 systems (including S1112 9242-21B / 9242-21T) and other Power Systems models that support PCIe4 U.2 NVMe drives
- Operating Systems: AIX and Linux (IBM i typically requires a different feature code or VIOS path)
- Environments: System unit U.2 NVMe bays
- Limitations: Requires compatible U.2 NVMe slots. Verify exact bay population rules, firmware levels, and OS support via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model. Not intended for IBM i native configurations without VIOS in most cases.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
