IBM Power 9 Disk and SSD drive

9009 ESB4: 775 GB Enterprise SAS 5xx SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux

ESB4 is IBM's 775 GB Enterprise SAS 5xx SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux. Listed for 9009-22A, 9009-41A, 9009-42A and more.

A 775 GB enterprise solid-state drive for AIX or Linux that fits the server's internal drive bays.

ESB4 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeESB4
Name775 GB Enterprise SAS 5xx SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity775 GB
TypeEnterprise SAS SSD
CarrierSFF-3
Sector5xx
CCIN5B1A
Listed for these Power 9 machine types9009-22A, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9009-22G, 9009-41G, 9009-42G
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i only through VIOS (5xx drives have no native IBM i column).

One misaligned REDP-5497 table row prints 600 GB 10K HDD next to ESB4; the clean row and the IBM i page both give 775 GB 5xx SFF-3 SSD.

Before you order ESB4

IBM sells many drives in two versions: one formatted for IBM i and one for AIX or Linux. Order the one that matches your operating system, and match the carrier to the bay or drawer it goes in.

Not sure which Power 9 you have? The Power 9 machine types page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 9 quote checklist. Or look up another feature code.

Source: REDP-5497 Table 1-11; IBM i I/O Support Details (New Enterprise SSDs table). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.

Your 4 next moves with a Power 9

Every Power 9 owner lands on one of these. You can mix them, too. Keeping or upgrading buys time while you plan a replacement.

  1. Keep it running

    Your Power 9 does not stop working when IBM support ends. Third-party maintenance can cover parts and repairs, often for less than IBM charged.

    Best when the server is stable and you need one or two more years.

    Compare third-party maintenance
  2. You are reading about this move

    Upgrade the server you have

    More memory, bigger drives, or a faster network or Fibre Channel card can buy real time without a new server. Every part has an IBM feature code, so the upgrade starts there.

    Best when you are running out of room, not out of support.

    Browse Power 9 upgrades
  3. Buy a used or refurbished Power 9

    A matching used Power 9 makes a cheap spare, test box, or short bridge. Match the machine type first, because an A model and a G model carry different support dates.

    Best for a spare, a test system, or a stopgap of two years or less.

    Compare new, used, and refurbished
  4. Replace it with Power 10 or Power 11

    If you need IBM i 7.6, or want five or more years of IBM support, price a replacement. IBM i 7.6 does not run on any Power 9.

    Best when the server has to last past 2027 or the software needs a newer release.

    Compare Power 9 vs Power 11