Product Description
IBM ESDA 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (IBM i) 00E9906
The IBM ESDA 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (part number 00E9906) is a high-performance enterprise SAS hard disk drive optimized for IBM i workloads on Power Systems servers. This 2.5-inch SFF-3 drive delivers 15,000 RPM rotational speed for low-latency random I/O, 283 GB raw capacity, and 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity, making it ideal for transactional, database, and mixed-workload applications requiring high throughput and reliability.
Product Description
The IBM ESDA (feature code ESDA, CCIN typically 59E9 or related, part 00E9906) is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF-3) SAS hard disk drive designed specifically for IBM Power Systems running IBM i (iSeries/AS/400). It operates at 15,000 RPM for superior random read/write performance, with a 283 GB native capacity and 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-bandwidth attachment to integrated controllers or SAS adapters. The drive uses a standard SFF-3 hot-plug carrier compatible with internal Power Systems bays. It supports IBM i native attachment (no VIOS required in many configurations), OS mirroring, RAID 0/1/5/6/10 via the host controller, and end-to-end data protection (T10 DIF/DIX). This drive is qualified for mission-critical IBM i environments, offering proven reliability, power-loss protection circuitry, and firmware alignment with AIX/IBM i releases. It is well-suited for legacy and current Power8/Power9/Power10 systems where high-RPM SAS HDDs remain in use for cost-effective, high-performance tiered storage.
Features
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed for low-latency random I/O and high transactional throughput.
- 283 GB native capacity in 2.5-inch SFF-3 form factor.
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface (backward compatible with 6 Gb/s SAS).
- Hot-plug SFF-3 carrier for easy installation and maintenance.
- Enterprise reliability with power-loss protection, advanced error correction, and vibration tolerance.
- Full RAID support (0/1/5/6/10) via attached Power Systems controller or VIOS.
- IBM i native sector format compatibility (512-byte/4K options).
- LED status indicators on carrier for activity and fault conditions.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ESDA
- Part Number: 00E9906
- CCIN: Typically 59E9 (or related variant)
- Capacity: 283 GB (raw/native)
- Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS (dual-port)
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF-3 (hot-plug carrier)
- Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Average Seek Time: ~2.5–3 ms typical (read/write)
- Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to ~200 MB/s
- Sector Format: 512-byte native (supports IBM i 4K/4160-byte alignment)
- MTBF: 2.5 million hours (typical enterprise-class)
- Power Consumption: ~7–10 W active
- Compatibility: Power8, Power9 models with SAS backplanes
Compatibility
The IBM ESDA 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models:
- Power8: S814 (8286-41A), S822/S824 (8284-22A), E870/E880 (9119-MME/MHE), and others
- Power9: S914 (9009-41A/41G), S922 (9009-22A/22G), S924 (9009-42A), E950/E980, and related models
- Operating Systems: IBM i 7.1+ (native SAS support), AIX 7.1+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS
- Attachment: Integrated SAS controllers/backplanes (#EJ0P, #EJ1D series)
- RAID Support: Managed by host server (integrated RAID or VIOS)
- Limitations: Not compatible with NVMe backplanes; 12 Gb/s SAS requires compatible adapters/controllers
Verify exact backplane requirements, firmware levels, and IBM i TR levels via IBM Sales Manual or resources for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
