Product Description
IBM 7042-CR9 Rack-mounted Hardware Management Console
The IBM 7042-CR9 is a 1U rack-mounted Hardware Management Console that provides centralized management for IBM Power Systems servers.
Product Description
The IBM 7042-CR9 is a dedicated 1U rack-mounted Hardware Management Console (HMC) based on an Intel Xeon processor. It provides a graphical interface for creating and managing logical partitions, monitoring system resources, activating Capacity on Demand features, performing firmware updates, and handling problem determination for managed Power Systems. The unit supports connection to one or more managed systems via private and public networks. It includes dual redundant power supplies, hot-swap storage options, and an optical drive. The 7042-CR9 is based on server machine type 5463-AC1 and supports HMC code levels suitable for Power7, Power8, and Power9 systems depending on the installed version.
Features
- 1U rack-mount form factor
- Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 processor (2.4 GHz, 6-core)
- 16 GB DDR4 memory
- Hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives (500 GB or 1 TB options)
- Dual redundant 550 W power supplies
- Four Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Six USB ports
- One PCIe slot
- SATA multi-burner optical drive
- Supports logical partitioning, Capacity on Demand, and firmware management
- Graphical management interface for system administration
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type-Model: 7042-CR9
- Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3, 2.4 GHz, 6-core
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 (2133 MHz)
- Storage: 2.5-inch hot-swap SATA HDD (500 GB or 1 TB)
- Optical Drive: Ultraslim enhanced SATA multi-burner
- Network: Four Ethernet ports
- USB Ports: Six
- Power Supplies: Dual redundant 550 W
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mount
- Dimensions: Width 429 mm (16.9 in), Depth 734 mm (28.9 in), Height 43 mm (1.7 in)
- Weight: 15.9 kg (35 lb)
- Power: 135–183 W typical; 100–127 V or 200–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Operating Temperature: 5°C–40°C (41°F–104°F) at sea level (derated at altitude)
Compatibility
The IBM 7042-CR9 Hardware Management Console is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM Power Systems including Power7, Power8, and Power9 models (exact support depends on installed HMC code level)
- Operating Systems: Managed systems running AIX, IBM i, or Linux
- Functions: Logical partitioning, Virtual I/O Server management, Capacity on Demand, and firmware updates
- Attachment: Private and public Ethernet networks to managed systems
- Code Levels: Supports HMC Version 8.x and Version 9.x (specific releases required for newer Power generations)
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
