Product Description
The IBM 9009 ESNJ 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 4k Block Cached Disk Drive (Part Number: 01LU575) is a 2.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive designed for IBM i on Power Systems, offering high-performance storage for enterprise data centers. Formatted with 4224-byte sectors and featuring a 256MB DRAM cache, this drive delivers 283GB capacity and enhanced performance for critical applications in industries like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. With a 15,000 RPM spindle speed, it ensures rapid data access for workloads such as ERP, CRM, and database systems. Available refurbished as of October 2023, this cost-effective drive supports Power8 and Power9 servers in SFF-3 SAS bays, providing reliable, scalable storage for midrange server upgrades.
Key Features
- 283GB capacity with 6 Gbps SAS interface and 4224-byte sectors for high-performance IBM i storage.
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed with 256MB DRAM cache enhances data access speeds for enterprise workloads.
- Supported in SFF-3 SAS bays of Power8 and Power9 system units, ideal for server upgrades.
- Physically identical to ESNK (AIX/Linux, 4096-byte sectors, 300GB) with CCIN 5B41, but formatted for IBM i.
- Robust design ensures continuous operation in mission-critical data center environments.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Codes | ESNJ (IBM i), ESNK (AIX/Linux) |
| Part Numbers | 01LU575, 01LU573, 01LU577, 01LU579, 01LU583 |
| CCIN | 5B41 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-3 (Gen-3 Carrier Tray) |
| Interface | SAS 6 Gbps (Dual Port) |
| Capacity | 283GB (4224-byte sectors) |
| Rotational Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB DRAM |
Compatibility with IBM i and Power Systems
The IBM 9009 ESNJ 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 Disk Drive (01LU575) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, ensuring seamless integration for enterprise storage across industries like banking, healthcare, retail, and logistics:
- IBM i (7.1 with RS710-10 or later, 7.2 with RS720-00 or later, VIOS 2.2.3.4 or later) for robust platform support.
- Power Systems models: 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9009-22A, 9008-22L, 9223-22H, 9223-42H, 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E.
- Requires SFF-3 SAS bays in system units; not supported in EXP24S/EXP24SX SFF-2 bays due to carrier tray differences.
Note: Physically identical to ESNK (AIX/Linux, 4096-byte sectors, 300GB) with CCIN 5B41, but formatted for IBM i with 4224-byte sectors. Cannot be combined in arrays with different sector sizes or reformatted to 4096-byte sectors for IBM i.
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Upgrade your IBM i and Power Systems storage with this high-performance, refurbished SAS disk drive, designed for enterprise reliability and cost-effective scalability. Act now to enhance your server capacity.
