Product Description
IBM ESGD 387GB Enterprise SAS 4K SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux
The IBM ESGD is a 387 GB Enterprise 4K SAS solid-state drive in an SFF-3 form factor designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX or Linux.
Product Description
The IBM ESGD (feature code ESGD, part number 00LY333, CCIN 5B13) is a 387 GB Enterprise SAS solid-state drive formatted with 4K (4224-byte) sectors. It is mounted on an SFF-3 carrier for installation in POWER8 system-unit SAS bays. This high-endurance enterprise SSD is rated at 10 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) over a five-year period and delivers strong performance for AIX, Linux, and VIOS workloads. Feature ESGE is the physically identical IBM i version. Feature ES8N is a physically related AIX/Linux feature for this same 4K SFF-3 family.
Features
- 387 GB capacity
- Enterprise-grade endurance (10 DWPD over 5 years)
- 4K (4224-byte) sector formatting
- SFF-3 (2.5-inch) form factor
- SAS interface
- High performance and low latency
- Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 operation
- Hot-swap capable in supported SFF-3 bays
- Optimized for AIX, Linux, and VIOS
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ESGD
- Part Number / FRU: 00LY333
- CCIN: 5B13
- Capacity: 387 GB
- Interface: SAS
- Form Factor: SFF-3 (2.5-inch)
- Sector Size: 4K (4224-byte)
- Endurance: 10 DWPD (5-year)
- Type: Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Operating System: AIX / Linux
Compatibility
The IBM ESGD 387GB Enterprise SAS 4K SFF-3 SSD is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM POWER8 system units with available SFF-3 SAS bays, including 8286-series and related models
- Controllers: PCIe3 SAS adapters or later
- Environments: AIX, Linux, and VIOS
- Limitations: Fits only SFF-3 bays. Does not fit EXP24S / EXP24SX (SFF-2) drawers or older SFF-1 bays. Cannot be mixed in the same array with 5xx-byte sector drives. Cannot be reformatted to 5xx-byte sectors. Older PCIe2 and earlier SAS adapters do not support 4K drives. Verify firmware levels and population rules via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
