IBM Power 7 Storage controller and drive bays

8202 ESA3: PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb CR

ESA3 is IBM's PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb CR. Listed for 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D and more.

A lower-cost, lower-power version of the 5913 big-cache RAID controller, installed in pairs, for lots of SSDs or disks.

ESA3 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature codeESA3
NamePCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb CR
Part typeStorage controller and drive bays
Cache1.8 GB write cache
Ports3 x mini-SAS HD
Form factorShort, full height
CCIN57BB
Listed for these Power 7 machine types8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, 8205-E6D
Runs with IBM iYes ... Native with IBM i 7.1 TR7 or IBM i 6.1.1 RS611-M; via VIOS with VIOS 2.2.3.0 or later.

Must be paired with another ESA3. IBM i I/O Support Details: Power7+ supported first, Power7 support to follow.

Before you order ESA3

The drive bay and controller setup decides how many drives the server can hold and how they are protected. Changing it usually means planning downtime, so check it against your machine type first.

Not sure which Power 7 you have? The Identify Your Power 7 page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 7 maintenance and sourcing vendor directory. Or look up another feature code.

Source: IBM Documentation (POWER7), PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6Gb (FC ESA3; CCIN 57BB). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.