IBM Power 10 Disk and SSD drive

9105 ES5A: Enterprise 800 GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for AIX/Linux

ES5A is IBM's Enterprise 800 GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for AIX/Linux. Listed for 9105-22B, 9105-22A, 9105-42A.

The AIX, Linux and VIOS version of the 800 GB front-bay NVMe flash drive.

ES5A at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeES5A
NameEnterprise 800 GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for AIX/Linux
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity800 GB
InterfacePCIe4 NVMe
Form factorU.2 15 mm
CCIN5B53
Other operating system versionES5B
Listed for these Power 10 machine types9105-22B, 9105-22A, 9105-42A
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i uses this code only as a client of VIOS (VSCSI, 4096 byte block).

IBM-stated equivalent of #EKF9 and #ES3H. applies_to follows the NED24 drawer table where #ES3H appears (NED24 is supported on two-socket S1022s, S1022 and S1024).

Before you order ES5A

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 10 you have? The Power 10 machine types page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 10 quote checklist. Or look up another feature code.

Source: IBM i I/O Support Details, October 2023 NVMe feature code mapping; REDP-5675 Table 3-41. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.