Product Description
IBM ES4E Enterprise 3.2TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for IBM i 02YC897 5952
The IBM ES4E is a 3.2 TB Enterprise PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 solid-state drive designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i.
Product Description
The IBM ES4E (feature code ES4E, part number 02YC897, CCIN 5952) is a 3.2 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. This enterprise SSD is rated at 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) over a five-year period. Feature ES4D is the physically identical AIX/Linux/VIOS version, formatted with 4096-byte sectors.
Features
- 3.2 TB capacity
- Enterprise endurance (3 DWPD over 5 years)
- 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
- Supports boot on Power
- Hot-plug capable in supported U.2 NVMe slots
- Optimized for IBM i workloads
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ES4E
- Part Number / FRU: 02YC897
- CCIN: 5952
- Capacity: 3.2 TB
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
- Form Factor: U.2 15 mm
- Sector Size: 4160-byte (IBM i)
- Endurance: 3 DWPD (5-year)
- Type: Enterprise NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Operating System: IBM i
Compatibility
The IBM ES4E Enterprise 3.2TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM POWER10 and POWER11 systems with available U.2 15 mm NVMe slots, including 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 ES4D, not ES4E. 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.
