IBM Power 10 Disk and SSD drive

9105 ES5F: Enterprise 3.2 TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for IBM i

ES5F is IBM's Enterprise 3.2 TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for IBM i. Listed for 9105-41B, 9105-42A.

A 3.2 TB fast flash drive formatted for IBM i for the server's front NVMe bays.

ES5F at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeES5F
NameEnterprise 3.2 TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module for IBM i
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity3.2 TB
InterfacePCIe4 NVMe
Form factorU.2 15 mm
CCIN5B51
Other operating system versionES5E
Listed for these Power 10 machine types9105-41B, 9105-42A
Runs with IBM iYes ... Native IBM i 7.5, 7.4 TR6 and 7.3 TR12; mirroring required.

IBM-stated equivalent of #EKF6 and #ES3E. CCIN taken from the Redbook value for those predecessor codes. The 6.4 TB IBM i version #ES5H has no IBM i 7.3 native support.

Before you order ES5F

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