Product Description
IBM ES3C 1.6TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 for IBM i 02YC725
The IBM ES3C 02YC725 is a high-performance enterprise-grade 1.6TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 solid-state drive specifically certified and optimized for IBM i workloads on Power Systems. This 2.5-inch U.2 form factor SSD delivers ultra-low latency, high throughput, and exceptional endurance for demanding production environments requiring fast I/O and data integrity.
Featuring PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, hot-swap capability, power-loss protection, and advanced NAND management, the ES3C drive is ideal for IBM i databases, ERP applications, virtualization, and mixed workloads. It provides significantly higher IOPS and lower response times compared to traditional HDDs or earlier SAS SSDs, while maintaining full compatibility with IBM i storage management and RAID configurations.
The drive includes enterprise reliability features such as end-to-end data protection, enhanced error correction, and wear-leveling for sustained performance over the drive's lifecycle. It is fully supported in Power10 (and select Power9) systems with NVMe U.2 bays or compatible backplanes.
The IBM ES3C 1.6TB PCIe4 NVMe U.2 SSD for IBM i (02YC725) is backed by a 60-day warranty, providing assurance in its quality and operation.
Key Features
- 1.6TB capacity with PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface for high speed.
- Optimized and certified for IBM i on Power Systems.
- U.2 (2.5-inch) form factor with hot-swap support.
- High endurance and low latency for mission-critical workloads.
- Power-loss protection and advanced error correction.
- Enterprise-grade wear-leveling and NAND management.
- Compatible with IBM Power10 (and select Power9) NVMe U.2 bays.
- Supports RAID configurations and IBM i storage management.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 02YC725 (ES3C) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch U.2 |
| Capacity | 1.6 TB |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.4 |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
| Endurance | High (enterprise DWPD rating – typically 1–3 DWPD) |
| Compatibility | IBM Power Systems with NVMe U.2 support (primarily Power10, select Power9) |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM ES3C 02YC725 1.6TB PCIe4 NVMe U.2 SSD is compatible with select IBM Power Systems and operating systems:
- Servers: IBM Power10 models (e.g., S1014, S1022, S1024, E1050) and select Power9 models with NVMe U.2 bays or compatible backplanes.
- Operating Systems: IBM i (7.4+ recommended), AIX, Linux distributions certified for Power Systems NVMe support.
