Product Description
IBM ESEY 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-2 4K Disk Drive 00E8681
The IBM ESEY 00E8681 is a high-performance enterprise-class 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) hard disk drive designed for demanding server and storage environments. With 283GB capacity at 15,000 RPM rotational speed and a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, this drive delivers exceptional throughput, low latency, and high IOPS for mission-critical applications.
Featuring advanced 512e sector format, hot-swap capability, and robust vibration tolerance, the ESEY drive is optimized for IBM Power Systems, System x, and other compatible servers requiring reliable, high-speed storage. It supports RAID configurations and provides consistent performance in dense storage arrays, making it ideal for databases, virtualization, transaction processing, and high-availability workloads.
The drive includes enterprise-grade reliability features such as enhanced error correction, rotational vibration sensors, and power-loss protection. It is fully compatible with IBM systems requiring 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity and SFF drive bays.
The IBM ESEY 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF Disk Drive (00E8681) is backed by a 60-day warranty, providing assurance in its quality and operation.
Key Features
- 283GB capacity with 15,000 RPM spindle speed for high performance.
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface for fast data transfer and low latency.
- 2.5-inch SFF (small form factor) design for high-density storage.
- 512e sector format for compatibility with modern systems.
- Hot-swap support for easy maintenance without downtime.
- Enterprise reliability with advanced error correction and vibration sensors.
- Optimized for IBM Power Systems and other enterprise servers.
- Compatible with RAID configurations for data protection.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 00E8681 (ESEY) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) |
| Capacity | 283 GB |
| Interface | 12 Gb/s SAS |
| Rotational Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Sector Format | 512e |
| Cache | 128 MB (typical for enterprise 15K drives) |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
| Compatibility | IBM Power Systems, System x, and other SAS-compatible servers |
| Warranty | 60 days |
System Compatibility
The ESEY disk drive (00E8681, CCIN 59C9) requires SFF-2 bays in EXP24S drawers with IBM i for high-performance server storage operations.
- Supported Systems:
- Power6: 8203-E4A (Power 520), 8204-E8A (Power 550)
- Power7: 8202-E4B (Power 720), 8205-E6B (Power 740)
- Power8: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824)
- Operating System: IBM i V5R4M5+ for Power6, V6R1+ for Power7, V7R2+ for Power8; VIOS 2.2.3.3+.
- Requirements: PCIe SAS adapters (e.g., 5913, EJ0S), EXP24S drawer (#5887).
- Restrictions:
- Fits SFF-2 bays in EXP24S only.
- Incompatible with Power8 SFF Gen3 bays.
- No mixing with 4096-byte sector drives.
- Refurbished condition only.
