Product Description
The IBM ESDE 571GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (Part Number: 00E9968) is a 2.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive engineered for IBM i on Power Systems, delivering high-performance storage for enterprise data centers. Optimized for IBM i environments, this disk supports critical applications in industries like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. With a 15,000 RPM spindle speed and 528-byte sector formatting, it offers 571GB capacity and enhanced data integrity, ideal for RAID configurations. Available refurbished, this cost-effective disk ensures seamless integration with Power Systems, supporting IBM i workloads for robust data processing. Its Small Form Factor-3 (SFF-3) design with a Gen-3 carrier tray makes it perfect for businesses upgrading midrange servers or expanding storage capacity while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and efficiency.
Key Features
- 571GB capacity with 6 Gbps SAS interface for rapid data access and enhanced reliability.
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed ensures high-performance storage for IBM i and Power Systems servers.
- 528-byte sector formatting provides additional data integrity for RAID configurations.
- Compatible with SFF-3 SAS bays in Power Systems, ideal for enterprise server upgrades.
- Physically identical to ESDF (AIX/Linux) with CCIN 59E5, but formatted for IBM i use.
- Refurbished IBM disk with a 90-day warranty and free technical support, ensuring cost-effective performance.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Codes | ESDE, ESDF |
| Part Numbers | 00E9968, 00E9972, 00E9980 |
| CCIN | 59E5 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-3 (Gen-3 Carrier Tray) |
| Interface | SAS 6 Gbps (Dual Port) |
| Capacity | 571GB (528-byte sectors) |
| Rotational Speed | 15,000 RPM |
Compatibility with IBM i and Power Systems
The IBM ESDE 571GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (00E9968) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, ensuring seamless integration for enterprise storage and server upgrades across industries like banking, healthcare, retail, and logistics, where reliable IBM i performance is critical:
- IBM i (7.1 with RS710-10 or later, 7.2 with RS720-00 or later, VIOS 2.2.3.4 or later) for robust platform support.
- Power Systems models: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824), 9119-MME, 9119-MHE, designed for high-performance IBM i workloads.
- Requires SFF-3 SAS bays in system units; not compatible with EXP24S Gen2 drawers due to carrier tray differences.
Note: Physically identical to ESDF (AIX/Linux, 512-byte sectors, 600GB) with CCIN 59E5, but formatted with 528-byte sectors for IBM i RAID use. Reformatting to 512-byte sectors is time-intensive. Cannot be combined in the same array with different sector sizes.
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