9009 ESLS: EXP24SX SAS Storage Enclosure
ESLS is IBM's EXP24SX SAS Storage Enclosure. Listed for 9009-22A, 9009-41A, 9009-42A and more.
A 2U rack drawer that holds up to 24 extra 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs outside the server.
ESLS at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Feature code | ESLS |
| Name | EXP24SX SAS Storage Enclosure |
| Part type | Expansion drawer |
| Bays | 24 x 2.5 in SFF SAS (SFF-2 carriers) |
| Height | 2U (2 EIA) |
| Modes | AIX/Linux/VIOS: 1, 2, or 4 groups; IBM i: one group of 24 (mode 1) |
| Listed for these Power 9 machine types | 9009-22A, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9009-22G, 9009-41G, 9009-42G |
| Runs with IBM i | Yes ... IBM i supports mode 1 only. |
IBM: does not apply to the 4-core Power S914.
Before you order ESLS
An expansion drawer adds slots or drive bays when the server itself is full. It is often the difference between upgrading a Power 9 and replacing it.
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 section 1.6.3 EXP24SX (#ESLS) and EXP12SX (#ESLL) SAS Storage Enclosures. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.
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