Product Description
IBM ES8R 775GB SFF-3 SSD 4k eMLC4 for IBM i (00LY334)
The IBM ES8R is a high-endurance Enterprise SSD designed for IBM Power8 and Power9 systems running IBM i. It delivers 775 GB of reliable storage with strong performance and enterprise-grade endurance, making it ideal for demanding IBM i workloads such as databases, virtualization, and transaction processing.
Product Description
The IBM ES8R (feature code ES8R, part number 00LY334, CCIN 5B14) is a 2.5-inch SFF-3 Enterprise SAS SSD that uses eMLC4 (enterprise multi-level cell) NAND flash technology. It is specifically formatted with 4224-byte (4k) sectors for IBM i and provides a balance of capacity, performance, and high write endurance. The drive supports 6 Gbps SAS connectivity and is designed for installation in SFF-3 bays within the system unit of supported Power8 and Power9 servers. It is an excellent choice for IBM i environments that require higher endurance than mainstream SSDs while maintaining consistent random I/O performance.
Features
- 775 GB formatted capacity with 4224-byte (4k) sectors for IBM i
- Enterprise-grade eMLC4 NAND flash for high endurance
- SFF-3 (2.5-inch) form factor optimized for Power Systems system unit bays
- 6 Gbps SAS interface
- Hot-swap support in compatible SFF-3 bays
- Strong random read/write performance
- RAID compatible (0/1/5/6/10)
- Advanced error correction, wear-leveling, and power-loss protection
- Designed specifically for IBM i environments on Power8 and Power9
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ES8R
- Part Number: 00LY334
- CCIN: 5B14
- Capacity: 775 GB
- NAND Type: eMLC4 (Enterprise Multi-Level Cell)
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch)
- Interface: 6 Gbps SAS
- Sector Size: 4224 bytes (4k) for IBM i
- Endurance: Enterprise-grade (high DWPD rating)
- Compatibility: Power8 and Power9 system unit SFF-3 bays
Compatibility
The IBM ES8R 775GB SFF-3 SSD is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models:
- Power8: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E
- Power9: 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9009-22A, 9008-22L, 9223-22H, 9223-42H
- Operating System: IBM i (V7R1 TR7 or later; V7R3 or later recommended for Power9)
- Attachment: Internal SFF-3 SAS bays in the system unit (CEC)
- Limitations: Fits only SFF-3 SAS bays. Formatted for 4224-byte sectors and cannot be reformatted to 528-byte sectors. Not supported in SFF-1 bays. Cannot be mixed in the same RAID array with drives of different sector sizes.
Verify exact bay population rules, firmware levels, and OS patch levels via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
