9105 ES5B: Enterprise 800 GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for IBM i
ES5B is IBM's Enterprise 800 GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for IBM i. Listed for 9105-41B, 9105-42A.
An 800 GB fast flash drive formatted for IBM i that slides into the server's front NVMe drive bays.
ES5B at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Feature code | ES5B |
| Name | Enterprise 800 GB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for IBM i |
| Part type | Disk and SSD drive |
| Capacity | 800 GB |
| Interface | PCIe4 NVMe |
| Form factor | U.2 15 mm |
| Sector | 4160 byte (per Midland) |
| Endurance | 3 DWPD over 5 years (per Midland) |
| CCIN | 5B53 |
| Other operating system version | ES5A |
| Listed for these Power 10 machine types | 9105-41B, 9105-42A |
| Runs with IBM i | Yes ... Native IBM i 7.5, 7.4 TR6 and 7.3 TR12. IBM i requires mirroring for these devices. Usable as a load source. |
REDP-5675 Table 3-30 prints CCIN 5947 for #ES1K and 5B53 for #ES3A and #EKF2; the 5B53 value agrees with Midland.
IBM introduced the ES5x codes in October 2023 as equivalents of the earlier #EKF2 and #ES3A and says to order the new codes instead. applies_to follows the Redbook placement of #EKF2/#ES3A (Table 3-30, S1014 and S1024); #ES3A is also listed for the NED24 drawer. CCIN and specs from Midland (Midland lists S1014 9105-41B and S1024 9105-42A). REDP-5675 says the S1012 supports 0.8 TB and 1.6 TB enterprise NVMe drives but does not name feature codes.
Before you order ES5B
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: New Feature Codes for Enterprise PCIe4 NVMe U.2 modules. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.
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