Product Description
IBM 7042-CR9 Rack-mounted Hardware Management Console (Machine Type 7042-CR9)
The IBM 7042-CR9 is a 1U rack-mounted Hardware Management Console (HMC) built to centrally manage, monitor, and administer IBM Power Systems servers. This dedicated appliance offers a secure, graphical interface for partition management, virtual I/O configuration, Capacity on Demand activation, firmware maintenance, performance monitoring, and problem determination. It is optimized for larger-scale or newer Power Systems deployments requiring enhanced processing power and connectivity, supporting AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS environments across Power8, Power9, and select Power10 systems (with compatible HMC code levels).
Features
- Compact 1U rack-mount design for space-efficient data center installation
- Higher-performance Intel multi-core processor and increased memory over earlier models
- Redundant power supplies for improved availability
- RAID-1 mirrored solid-state or hard disk storage for reliability
- Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports for secure network connections to managed systems
- Integrated DVD-RW drive for code updates, backups, and offline operations
- Web-based graphical HMC interface plus full CLI (command-line interface) support
- Role-based access control, audit logging, and secure remote management capabilities
- Supports advanced HMC functions including enhanced Capacity on Demand, Live Partition Mobility, and Virtual I/O Server management
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type/Model: 7042-CR9
- Processor: Intel multi-core (typically 8-core or higher, 2.0+ GHz)
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 (or higher configurations available)
- Storage: RAID-1 mirrored SSD or SATA HDD (typically 480 GB / 500 GB effective)
- Optical Drive: DVD-RW/CD-RW
- Network: 4 × Gigabit Ethernet ports (or more in some configs)
- USB Ports: Multiple USB 3.0 ports
- Power Supplies: Dual redundant hot-swap AC power supplies
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mounted
- Input Voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Warranty: This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
Compatibility
Fully compatible with IBM Power Systems models managed via HMC Version 8.x to 10.x (depending on installed code level), including:
- Power8-era: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E, 9119-MHE/MME
- Power9-era: 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9040-MR9, 9080-M9S, 9080-MHE/MME
- Power10-era: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9223-42H/42S, 9043-MRX (with appropriate HMC code)
- Runs AIX, IBM i (with appropriate levels), Linux, and VIOS on supported managed systems (Consult IBM documentation for exact HMC code version requirements, such as V9R2 M9xx, V10R1, or later, and supported Power generations; Power10 and later may require specific code levels or newer HMC models for full feature support.)
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
