Product Description
The IBM ESNL 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-2 4k Block Cached Disk Drive (Part Number: 01LU583) is a 2.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drive designed for IBM i on Power Systems, delivering high-performance storage for enterprise data centers. Engineered for IBM i environments, this disk supports critical applications in industries like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, powering workloads such as ERP, CRM, and database systems. With a 15,000 RPM spindle speed, 4224-byte sector formatting, and 256MB DRAM cache, it offers 283GB capacity and superior data integrity for RAID setups. Available refurbished, this cost-effective disk ensures seamless integration with Power Systems, making it ideal for businesses upgrading midrange servers or expanding storage capacity while maintaining reliability and scalability in high-demand enterprise environments.
Key Features
- 283GB capacity with 6 Gbps SAS interface and 256MB DRAM cache for rapid data access and enhanced performance.
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed ensures high-performance storage for IBM i and Power Systems servers.
- 4224-byte sector formatting provides robust data integrity for IBM i RAID configurations.
- Compatible with SFF-2 SAS bays in EXP24S drawers, ideal for enterprise server upgrades.
- Physically identical to ESNM (AIX/Linux, 4096-byte sectors, 300GB) with CCIN 5B43, but formatted for IBM i.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Codes | ESNL, ESNM |
| Part Numbers | 01LU583, 01LU581, 01LU585, 01LU587 |
| CCIN | 5B43 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF-2 (Gen-2 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 ESNL 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-2 Disk Drive (01LU583) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, ensuring seamless integration for enterprise storage across industries like banking, healthcare, and retail:
- 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: 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-22A, 8286-41A, 8286-42A, supported in EXP24S Gen2 SAS bays (not system unit bays).
- Requires SFF-2 SAS bays in EXP24S drawers; not compatible with SFF-3 bays or system unit SFF-2 bays due to carrier tray differences.
Note: Physically identical to ESNM (AIX/Linux, 4096-byte sectors, 300GB) with CCIN 5B43, but formatted for IBM i with 4224-byte sectors. Reformatting to 4096-byte sectors is time-intensive and not supported for IBM i. Cannot be combined in same array with different sector sizes.
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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.
