Product Description
The IBM 7042-CR7 Rack-mounted Hardware Management Console (Part Number: 00F6847) is a dedicated 1U appliance designed for IBM Power Systems, enhancing enterprise management for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. Powered by a 2.53 GHz Intel Quad-core processor with 8GB DDR3 memory and a 500GB SATA HDD, it supports RAID 1 for data redundancy and high reliability. The HMC manages IBM i, AIX, and Linux resources across Power9, Power8, Power7, Power6, and Power5 systems, enabling logical partitioning, dynamic resource allocation, and Capacity on Demand upgrades. It supports advanced service functions like guided repair, concurrent firmware updates, and error reporting, ensuring robust system administration. The console provides a cost-effective management solution for upgrading data center infrastructure, optimizing mission-critical workloads like ERP and database systems with scalable, high-performance capabilities in demanding business environments.
Key Features
- 2.53 GHz Quad-core processor with 8GB DDR3 for enterprise management.
- RAID 1 support with 500GB HDD for reliable data redundancy.
- Manages TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries for data center solutions.
- Advanced error reporting and firmware updates for enterprise data protection.
- Supports IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power Systems for versatile management.
- HMC with 60-day warranty and technical support, offering cost-effective management.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 00F6847 |
| Processor | 2.53 GHz Intel Quad-core, 12 MB L2 cache |
| Memory | 8GB (1x 8GB) DDR3, 1,333 MHz |
| Storage | 500GB SATA SFF HDD, RAID 1 support |
| Optical Drive | SATA CD/RW - DVD-RAM |
| Networking | Four Ethernet ports |
| Ports | Four USB (two front, two rear) |
| Expansion | One PCIe slot, one PCI-X slot |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mounted |
Compatibility with Power Systems
The IBM 7042-CR7 Rack-mounted Hardware Management Console (00F6847) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, enabling enterprise management for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. This HMC integrates with systems running IBM i, AIX, and Linux, supporting Power9, Power8, Power7, Power6, and Power5 processors for logical partitioning and resource allocation. It facilitates robust system administration, Capacity on Demand upgrades, and secure data management with advanced error reporting and firmware updates, ensuring scalable management for mission-critical workloads like ERP and database systems. The console supports physical or logical LAN connections, optimizing performance in demanding business environments:
- IBM i (V5R4 or later), AIX (5.3 or later), Linux (RHEL 6, SLES 11 or later).
- Power Systems: 9119-MHE, 8286-41A, 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 9117-MMA, optimized for management.
- Supports TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries for flexible configurations.
Note: Requires Ethernet hub for high-availability setups; modem optional for ESA, broadband recommended.
