Product Description
The IBM ESD8 1.1TB 10K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive for IBM i (Part Number: 00E9923) is a high-performance hard disk drive designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i. Featuring a 6 Gbps SAS interface and a Gen-3 SFF-3 carrier, it offers 1.1TB capacity with 528-byte sectors for RAID or 1.2TB with 512-byte sectors for JBOD. This drive supports enterprise applications like virtualization and database management with reliable data access.
Key Features
- 1.1TB Capacity: Offers 1.1TB (528-byte) or 1.2TB (512-byte) storage.
- 10K RPM Speed: Delivers fast data access at 10,000 RPM.
- 6 Gbps SAS Interface: Ensures high-speed data transfer.
- SFF-3 Form Factor: Fits SFF-3 SAS bays with Gen-3 carrier.
- 528-Byte Sectors: Optimized for IBM i with RAID data integrity.
- Data Protection: Enhanced reliability with 528-byte formatting.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Part Number: 00E9923, for precise system compatibility.
- CCIN: 59D8, custom card identification number.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 00E9923
- Feature Code: ESD8
- CCIN: 59D8
- Capacity: 1.1TB (528-byte sectors) or 1.2TB (512-byte sectors)
- Interface: 6 Gbps SAS
- Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
- Sector Size: 528 bytes (IBM i RAID) or 512 bytes (JBOD)
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch) with Gen-3 carrier
- Supported Systems: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9009-22A, 9008-22L, 9040-MR9, 9080-M9S, 9223-22H, 9223-42H
Compatibility
The IBM ESD8 1.1TB SFF-3 SAS Disk Drive is designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i, fitting into SFF-3 bays for high-performance storage in applications like virtualization and database management. Below are the compatibility details:
- Supported Models:
- Power8: 8286-41A (Power S814), 8286-42A (Power S824), 8408-44E, 8408-E8E (Power E850C)
- Power9: 8284-21A (Power S912), 8284-22A (Power S922), 9009-41A (Power S914), 9009-42A (Power S924), 9009-22A (Power S922), 9008-22L (Power L922), 9040-MR9 (Power E950), 9080-M9S (Power E980), 9223-22H (Power H922), 9223-42H (Power H924)
- Operating System: IBM i V7R1 with TR7 (SF99707 Level 7, Fix C3298710), V6.1.1 with RS610-10 OS, RS611-M LIC, Fix C3312610 for Power8; V7R3 or later for Power9.
- SAS Controllers: Requires PCIe3 SAS controllers (e.g., EJ14, EJ0L, EJ0J, EJ0M, EL59, EL3B, EL65) or integrated Power8/Power9 controllers.
- Restrictions:
- Fits only SFF-3 SAS bays in system units; not compatible with SFF-1, SFF-2 bays (e.g., EXP24S/EXP24SX drawers, #5802/#5803).
- Formatted for 528-byte sectors; reformatting to 512-byte sectors (1.2TB) not supported by IBM i and time-intensive.
- Cannot be mixed in RAID arrays with different sector sizes (e.g., 4k drives).
- Available only in refurbished condition.
