IBM Power 6 Disk and SSD drive

8203 3677: 139.5 GB 15 K RPM SAS Disk Drive

3677 is IBM's 139.5 GB 15 K RPM SAS Disk Drive. Listed for 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 9406-MMA.

A 139.5 GB, 15,000 RPM SAS disk drive formatted for IBM i that fits the POWER6 system unit bays.

3677 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature code3677
Name139.5 GB 15 K RPM SAS Disk Drive
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity139.5 GB
RPM15,000
InterfaceSAS
Form factor3.5 in, in a carrier, hot swap
CCIN433C
Other operating system version3647 (146 GB 15k SAS drive for AIX/Linux in the same Power 520 and 550 disk tables)
Listed for these Power 6 machine types8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 9406-MMA
Runs with IBM iYes ... IBM i only (AIX and Linux cannot use IBM i formatted disks directly). REDP-5052 requires i5/OS V5R4 with LIC V5R4M5 or later.

IBM i's formatting uses eight extra bytes per sector, which is why it holds 139.5 GB against 146 GB for the AIX/Linux drive. IBM's suggested IBM i Express and Solution Edition configurations for the 8203-E4A use six #3677 drives, and the 8204-E8A Express Edition pairs #4328/#3677. REDP-5052 lists it on the 570 (POWER6).

Before you order 3677

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 6 you have? The Identify Your Power6 page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 6 maintenance and sourcing vendor directory. Or look up another feature code.

Source: REDP-4403 Table 1-7 (SAS disk drive feature codes, 8203-E4A); REDP-4404 disk table; REDP-5052 #3677 feature description and CCIN table. Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.