Product Description
IBM ES3G 6.4TB Enterprise SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 Module for IBM i Power Systems 02YC727 5B50
The IBM ES3G is a 6.4 TB Enterprise PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 solid-state drive designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i.
Product Description
The IBM ES3G (feature code ES3G, part number 02YC727, CCIN 5B50) is a 6.4 TB Enterprise NVMe U.2 15 mm SSD. It uses a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and is formatted with 4160-byte sectors for IBM i. Feature EKF8 is a physically related IBM i feature for this same 6.4 TB Enterprise U.2 family. Feature ES3F is the physically related AIX/Linux/VIOS version, formatted with 4096-byte sectors.
Features
- 6.4 TB capacity
- Enterprise NVMe endurance
- PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface
- U.2 15 mm form factor
- 4160-byte sector formatting for IBM i
- Higher IOPS and throughput than SAS SSD
- Hot-plug capable in supported U.2 NVMe slots
- Can be used as an IBM i load source
- Optimized for IBM i workloads
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ES3G
- Part Number / FRU: 02YC727
- CCIN: 5B50
- Capacity: 6.4 TB
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
- Form Factor: U.2 15 mm
- Sector Size: 4160-byte (IBM i)
- Type: Enterprise NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Operating System: IBM i
Compatibility
The IBM ES3G Enterprise 6.4TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM POWER9, POWER10, and POWER11 systems with available U.2 15 mm NVMe slots, including 9009-22G / 41G / 42G, 9105-41B, 9105-22A / 22B, 9105-42A, 9043-MRX, 9080-HEX, 9824-22A, and 9824-42A
- Environments: IBM i
- Requirements: Available U.2 15 mm NVMe slot. Mirroring is required when the drive is used as an IBM i load source.
- Limitations: Does not fit SAS SFF-2 or SFF-3 bays. AIX and Linux use feature ES3F, not ES3G. Confirm firmware, slot population rules, and IBM i load-source rules before install.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
