IBM Power 10 Disk and SSD drive

9105 ES5E: Enterprise 3.2 TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for AIX/Linux

ES5E is IBM's Enterprise 3.2 TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for AIX/Linux. Listed for 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9105-22B and more.

The AIX, Linux and VIOS version of the 3.2 TB front-bay NVMe flash drive.

ES5E at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeES5E
NameEnterprise 3.2 TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for AIX/Linux
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity3.2 TB
InterfacePCIe4 NVMe
Form factorU.2 15 mm
CCIN5B51
Other operating system versionES5F
Listed for these Power 10 machine types9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9105-22B, 9105-22A, 9043-MRX
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i uses this code only as a client of VIOS.

IBM-stated equivalent of #EKF5 and #ES3D, which appear in REDP-5675 Tables 3-30 and 3-32 and REDP-5684 Table 3-19.

Before you order ES5E

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 Tables 3-30 and 3-32. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.