Product Description
The IBM ESFS 1.7TB 10K RPM SAS SFF-2 Disk Drive (Part Number: 00E9932) is a 2.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive designed for IBM Power Systems, delivering high-performance storage for enterprise data centers. Optimized for IBM i, this disk supports industries like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and a Gen-2 carrier for SFF-2 bays in EXP24S drawers. Offering 1.71TB capacity with 4224-byte sectors for enhanced data integrity, it’s ideal for RAID configurations. Available refurbished, this cost-effective drive supports mission-critical IBM i workloads such as ERP and database systems, ensuring reliable, scalable performance. Its compact Small Form Factor-2 design enhances server efficiency in midrange environments, making it perfect for Power Systems storage upgrades.
Key Features
- 1.71TB capacity with 4224-byte sectors and 6 Gbps SAS interface for rapid data access.
- 10,000 RPM spindle speed ensures high-performance storage for IBM i Power Systems servers.
- 4224-byte sector formatting provides additional data integrity for RAID configurations.
- Compatible with SFF-2 SAS bays in EXP24S drawers, ideal for enterprise server upgrades.
- Physically identical to ESFT (AIX/Linux) with CCIN 59DD, but formatted for IBM i use.
- Refurbished IBM disk with a 90-day warranty and free technical support, offering cost-effective reliability.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Codes | ESFS, ESFT |
| Part Numbers | 00E9932, 00E9938, 00E9944 |
| CCIN | 59DD |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-2 (Gen-2 Carrier Tray) |
| Interface | SAS 6 Gbps (Dual Port) |
| Capacity | 1.71TB (4224-byte sectors) |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
Compatibility with IBM i and Power Systems
The IBM ESFS 1.7TB 10K RPM SAS SFF-2 Disk Drive (00E9932) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, ensuring seamless integration for enterprise storage upgrades across industries like finance, healthcare, and retail:
- IBM i (7.1 with RS710-10 or later, 7.2 with RS720-00 or later, VIOS 2.2.3.3 or later).
- Power Systems models: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824), 9119-MME, 9119-MHE, supporting IBM i workloads.
- Requires SFF-2 SAS bays in EXP24S drawers (#5887); not compatible with POWER8 SFF-3 bays due to tray differences.
Note: Physically identical to ESFT (4096-byte, AIX/Linux, 1.8TB) with CCIN 59DD, but formatted with 4224-byte sectors for IBM i RAID. Reformatting to 4096-byte sectors is time-intensive and not supported by IBM i. Cannot be combined in arrays with different sector sizes.
