9105 ESLS: EXP24SX SAS Storage Enclosure
ESLS is IBM's EXP24SX SAS Storage Enclosure. Listed for 9105-41B, 9105-22B, 9105-22A and more.
A 2U drawer that holds 24 small SAS hard drives or SSDs, used when a Power10 server needs to keep using SAS disks.
ESLS at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Feature code | ESLS |
| Name | EXP24SX SAS Storage Enclosure |
| Part type | Expansion drawer |
| Bays | 24 SFF-2 SAS |
| Height | 2U |
| CCIN | 78D1 |
| Modes | mode 1 (24 bays), mode 2 (2 x 12), mode 4 (4 x 6) |
| Listed for these Power 10 machine types | 9105-41B, 9105-22B, 9105-22A, 9105-42A, 9043-MRX, 9080-HEX |
| Runs with IBM i | Yes ... IBM i supports mode 1 (one set of 24 bays) only. |
Withdrawn from marketing but still supported; IBM suggests the NVMe NED24 (#ESR0) instead. Not supported on the S1012. Attaches through #EJ0J, #EJ0L, #EJ0M or #EJ14 SAS adapters with YO12 or X12 cables. HDDs and SSDs cannot mix in a mode 1 drawer.
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 10 and replacing it.
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: REDP-5675 section 3.8.4; REDP-5684 section 3.9.4; REDP-5649 Table 2-21. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.
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