Power 11 ECT9: 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4k (AIX and Linux)
ECT9 is IBM's 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4k (AIX and Linux). Listed for 9824-22A, 9824-42A, 9080-HEU and more.
A very large 15.3 TB lower-cost solid-state drive for AIX or Linux, best for read-heavy data.
ECT9 at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Feature code | ECT9 |
| Name | 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4k (AIX and Linux) |
| Part type | Disk and SSD drive |
| Capacity | 15.3 TB |
| Interface | NVMe PCIe4 |
| Form factor | U.2, 15 mm |
| Class | mainstream (about 1 drive write per day) |
| CCIN | 5941 |
| Other operating system version | ECTB |
| Listed for these Power 11 machine types | 9824-22A, 9824-42A, 9080-HEU, 9043-MRU |
| Runs with IBM i | Yes ... IBM i can use it only through VIOS; the native IBM i twin is ECTB. |
SG24-8590 Table 3-21 labels the capacity 15 TB; SG24-8587 and SG24-8589 say 15.3 TB.
Mainstream drives are not covered under warranty once they exceed their rated write life. On the E1180 it is placed in the NED24 drawer.
Before you order ECT9
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 11 you have? The Power 11 machine types page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 11 quote checklist. Or look up another feature code.
Source: IBM Power E1180: Introduction and Overview (SG24-8587-00), Tables 3-11 and 3-19; IBM Power11 Scale-Out Servers: Introduction and Overview (SG24-8590-00), Table 3-21. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.
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