Re: Power 9 Disk Drives

[Jim Oberholtzer <midrangel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are several vendors out there.  These are the vendors I have used
successfully in the past and recently: (off the top of my head and not
endorsing any, nor implying anything by order)
Supreme Systems (chicago)
Midland Systems (orlando)

A simple google search revealed many more.


--
Jim Oberholtzer
Chief Technical Architect
Agile Technology Architects


On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 8:07 AM Mayer, Michael via MIDRANGE-L <
midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Good morning everyone. Someone asked me recently if I knew where they
> Could purchase Power 9 disk drives on the open market.
> Honestly I checked around and really couldn't find any.
>
> You guys are amongst the smartest group of IBM i tech savvy people
> around.
>
> Does anyone know where these drives might be available other than
> IBM, who quoted the cost new as $625 each.
>
> Model 5B41, IBM p/n 01LU575
> Model 5B43, IBM p/n 01LU581
>
> Thank you everyone.
>
> Very Respectfully,
> Michael Mayer
> IBM i on Power System Admin.
> Cell: 518.641.8906
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