Product Description
The IBM ESDT 146GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (Part Number: 00FX876, Feature Code: ESDT) is a high-performance 2.5-inch disk designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX or Linux. With a 6 Gbps SAS interface, 146GB capacity formatted with 512-byte sectors, and CCIN 59FD, it delivers fast data transfer for virtualization and storage-intensive applications. The drive uses a Gen-3 carrier tray for SFF-3 SAS bays in system units but is incompatible with EXP24S Gen2 drawers due to physical carrier differences. It can be reformatted to 528-byte sectors for 139GB capacity, matching the IBM ESDU for IBM i. The ESDT ensures reliable storage with error correction, optimizing system performance for demanding workloads like ERP and databases. This disk drive offers a cost-effective solution for upgrading system units, enhancing scalability in challenging environments, ensuring efficiency and data integrity.
Key Features
- 146GB disk drive with 15K RPM, 6 Gbps SAS for fast storage.
- Gen-3 SFF-3 carrier tray for Power Systems AIX/Linux.
- 512-byte sectors, reformattable to 528-byte for 139GB.
- CCIN 59FD ensures compatibility with SFF-3 SAS bays.
- Error correction for reliable performance in demanding workloads.
- 60-day warranty, technical support, cost-effective solution.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 00FX876 |
| Feature Code | ESDT |
| CCIN | 59FD |
| Interface | 6 Gbps SAS |
| Capacity | 146GB (512-byte sectors) |
| Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-3 |
| Bays | SFF-3 SAS |
Compatibility
The IBM ESDT 146GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (00FX876) is compatible with IBM Power Systems running AIX or Linux, providing high-speed storage for system units. It supports SFF-3 SAS bays in servers like 8286-41A, 8286-42A, and 9119-MME, but not EXP24S Gen2 drawers due to carrier differences. The drive, with CCIN 59FD, uses 512-byte sectors and can be reformatted to 528-byte sectors for 139GB, aligning with IBM ESDU for IBM i compatibility. It requires compatible SAS controllers (e.g., EJ0L, EJ14) and supports Power8 and Power9 systems. The ESDT cannot be mixed in arrays with drives of different sector sizes. It optimizes system performance, supporting virtualization and compute-intensive applications in demanding environments:
- Power8: 8286-41A, 8286-42A; Power9: 9119-MME, for AIX/Linux.
- Requires EJ0L or EJ14 SAS controllers with SFF-3 bays.
- Supports reformatting to 528-byte sectors for IBM i systems.
Note: Incompatible with EXP24S Gen2 drawers; requires matching sector sizes.
