IBM Power 9 Disk and SSD drive

9009 ESJS: 931 GB Mainstream SAS 4k SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux

ESJS is IBM's 931 GB Mainstream SAS 4k SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux. Listed for 9223-22S, 9223-42S.

A 931 GB lower cost read-focused solid-state drive for AIX or Linux that fits the server's internal drive bays.

ESJS at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeESJS
Name931 GB Mainstream SAS 4k SFF-3 SSD for AIX/Linux
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity931 GB
TypeMainstream SAS SSD (rated 1 drive write per day over 5 years)
CarrierSFF-3
Sector4k
CCIN5B2B
Other operating system versionESJT (IBM i version)
Listed for these Power 9 machine types9223-22S, 9223-42S
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i through VIOS (IBM i page lists it in the IBM i with VIOS SFF-3 column).

Not in REDP-5497 or REDP-5595 tables; confirmed for the H922/H924 (9223-22S, 9223-42S) in REDP-5622.

Before you order ESJS

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-5622 IBM Power Systems H922 and H924 Technical Overview (disk drive tables); IBM i I/O Support Details (Mainstream 931 GB to 7.44 TB SSDs). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.

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9009 ES8P: 387GB SFF-3 SSD 4k eMLC4 for IBM i

ES8P is IBM's 387GB SFF-3 SSD 4k eMLC4 for IBM i. Not listed for a Power 9 machine type.

9009 EB2L: 900 W 100 - 127 V AC or 200 - 240 V AC power supply

EB2L is IBM's 900 W 100 - 127 V AC or 200 - 240 V AC power supply. Listed for 9009-41A, 9009-41G.

9009 ES8G: 1.55TB SFF-2 SSD 4k eMLC4 for IBM i

ES8G is IBM's 1.55TB SFF-2 SSD 4k eMLC4 for IBM i. Not listed for a Power 9 machine type.

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