Product Description
IBM ESFA 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 4K Block 4224 Disk Drive (for IBM i)
The IBM ESFA is a high-performance 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 disk drive designed specifically for IBM Power Systems running IBM i. It delivers 283 GB of formatted capacity with fast random access and low latency, making it ideal for database, transaction processing, and high-IOPS workloads in IBM i environments.
Product Description
The IBM ESFA (feature code ESFA) is a 2.5-inch SFF-3 SAS disk drive with a 15,000 RPM spindle speed and 12 Gb/s SAS interface. It provides 283 GB of storage using a 4K block size (4224 bytes per sector) and is fully qualified for direct attachment to Power8 server backplanes and EXP drawers. The drive supports RAID configurations and hot-swap operation, making it a reliable choice for IBM i workloads that require consistent performance and high reliability.
Features
- 283 GB formatted capacity with 4K block size (4224)
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed for low-latency random I/O
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface (dual-ported)
- Compact SFF-3 (2.5-inch) form factor
- Hot-swap and hot-plug support in compatible bays
- RAID 0/1/5/6/10 compatible
- Advanced error correction and reliability features
- Optimized for IBM i operating system
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ESFA
- Part Number: 00E9966
- CCIN: 59E1
- Capacity: 283 GB
- Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS (dual-ported)
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch)
- Block Size: 4K (4224 bytes per sector)
- Compatibility: Power8 servers and expansion drawers
Compatibility
The IBM ESFA 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 4K Block 4224 Disk Drive is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models: Power8 (S814 8286-41A, S824 8286-42A) and compatible EXP drawers
- Operating Systems: IBM i 7.1+ / 7.2+ / 7.3+ / 7.4+
- Attachment: Internal SAS backplane or EXP drawer bays
- Limitations: Designed for Power8 systems; requires matching SAS controller and RAID configuration; not supported on Power9 or Power10
Verify exact bay population rules, firmware levels, and OS patch levels via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
