Product Description
Product Description
The IBM ESFB 300GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 4K Block Disk Drive (Part Number: 00E9972) is a high-performance storage solution designed for IBM Power8 and select Power9 systems. Featuring a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Gen-3 carrier/tray, this disk drive is optimized for SFF-3 SAS bays and delivers 300GB of storage with 4096-byte sector formatting, ideal for AIX and Linux environments.
With a 15K RPM spindle speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface, the ESFB provides fast data access and transfer rates, making it suitable for enterprise applications like databases, virtualization, and analytics. It can be reformatted to 4224-byte sectors for IBM i iSeries systems, reducing capacity to 283GB. The drive is identical to the IBM ESFA (PN: 00E9966) with the same CCIN 59E1
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 00E9972, 00E9969, 00LY178, 00FX396, 00LY532 |
| CCIN | 59E1 |
| Capacity | 300GB (4096-byte sectors), 283GB (4224-byte sectors) |
| Interface | 6Gb/s SAS |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-3 (Gen-3 carrier/tray) |
| Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Sector Size | 4096 bytes (default), reformattable to 4224 bytes |
| Compatibility | IBM Power8, select Power9 systems |
| Supported Bays | SFF-3 SAS bays |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Key Features
- High-performance 15K RPM spindle speed for fast data access
- 6Gb/s SAS interface for reliable and efficient data transfer
- Formatted for 4096-byte sectors, optimized for AIX and Linux
- Reformattable to 4224-byte sectors for IBM i iSeries (283GB capacity)
- Compatible with SFF-3 SAS bays in IBM Power8 and select Power9 systems
- Includes 60 day warranty
System Compatibility
- IBM Power Systems S814 (8286-41A)
- IBM Power Systems S822 (8284-22A)
- IBM Power Systems S824 (8286-42A)
- IBM Power Systems E870 (9119-MME)
- IBM Power Systems E880 (9119-MHE)
- Select IBM Power9 systems with SFF-3 SAS bay support (consult IBM documentation)
System Requirements
- AIX Version 7.1 with 7100-03 Technology Level and Service Pack 3, or AIX Version 6.1 with 6100-09 Technology Level and Service Pack 3 or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, or Ubuntu Server
- VIOS 2.2.3.3 or later when assigned to VIOS
- IBM i 7.1 TR8 or 7.2 or later (for 4224-byte sector formatting)
Limitations
- Cannot be installed in EXP24S SFF Gen2-bay Drawer due to physical differences in carrier/tray
- Cannot be combined in the same array with drives of the same capacity but different sector sizes
- Requires compatible SFF-3 SAS bays for installation
