Product Description
IBM ES0A 387GB SFF-1 SAS SSD for AIX/Linux
The IBM ES0A is a 387 GB 6 Gb SAS solid-state drive in an SFF-1 form factor designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX or Linux.
Product Description
The IBM ES0A (feature code ES0A, part number 74Y9524, CCIN 58B8) is a 387 GB enterprise Multi-Level Cell (eMLC) SAS solid-state drive. It uses a 6 Gbps dual-port SAS interface and is formatted with 528-byte sectors for optimal compatibility with AIX and Linux environments. This SFF-1 (2.5-inch) drive delivers high IOPS, low latency, and strong endurance for performance-intensive workloads on supported IBM Power Systems.
Features
- 387 GB capacity
- 6 Gbps SAS dual-port interface
- SFF-1 (2.5-inch) form factor
- Enterprise Multi-Level Cell (eMLC) flash technology
- 528-byte sector formatting for AIX/Linux
- High IOPS and low latency performance
- Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 operation
- Hot-swap capable in supported bays
- Compatible with IBM Power RAID adapters
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ES0A
- Part Number / FRU: 74Y9524
- CCIN: 58B8
- Capacity: 387 GB
- Interface: 6 Gb SAS (dual-port)
- Form Factor: SFF-1 (2.5-inch)
- Sector Size: 528-byte
- Technology: eMLC
- Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Operating System: AIX / Linux
Compatibility
The IBM ES0A 387GB SFF-1 SAS SSD is compatible with:
- Systems: Select IBM Power7 and Power8 models including 8202-E4B/E4C/E4D, 8205-E6B/E6C/E6D, 8231-E1C/E1D/E2B/E2C/E2D, 8233-E8B, 8408-E8D, 9109-RMD, 9117-MMB/MMC/MMD, 9119-FHB, 9179-MHB/MHC/MHD, and related I/O drawers (#5802/#5803)
- Environments: AIX 7.1 / 6.1 / 5.3 (supported TLs), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VIOS
- Limitations: Supported only in SFF-1 SAS bays. Do not mix with HDDs or different capacity/format SSDs in the same array. Verify firmware levels and adapter support (e.g., 5805, 5903, 5913, ESA1/ESA2) via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
