Product Description
IBM 7063-CR1 Rack-mounted Hardware Management Console for Power Systems
Efficiently oversee your IBM Power Systems environment with the 7063-CR1 Hardware Management Console (HMC), a dedicated 1U rack-mounted appliance powered by POWER8 technology. This console offers centralized management for configuration, monitoring, virtualization, and maintenance across supported Power servers, providing secure and reliable control in enterprise setups.
Key Features
- POWER8 6-core processor at 2.095 GHz (turbo up to 2.4 GHz) for dependable system management performance
- 32 GB DDR4 memory (standard configuration) sufficient for managing multiple systems
- Dual mirrored HDDs (typically 2 x 2 TB SATA LFF or equivalent in RAID 1) for data integrity and redundancy
- Multiple Ethernet ports including Gigabit Base-T connections and dedicated management/IPMI port
- Four USB 3.0 ports for local device connectivity (keyboard, mouse, media)
- 1U rack-mount form factor with included rail kit for easy installation in standard racks
- Web-based interface supporting logical partitioning, firmware updates, diagnostics, and remote service
- Dedicated appliance for out-of-band, secure management of Power servers
- Supports AIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads with advanced PowerVM virtualization features
The IBM 7063-CR1 HMC provides a straightforward, appliance-based platform for administering Power Systems, with robust connectivity options and a focus on reliability. It handles tasks like dynamic resource allocation and Capacity on Demand while ensuring compatibility across various Power generations (depending on HMC code level).
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | POWER8 6-core, 2.095 GHz (turbo to 2.4 GHz) |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2 TB SATA LFF |
| Network | Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports + dedicated IPMI/BMC |
| Ports | 4 x USB 3.0 |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mounted |
| Model/Machine Type | 7063-CR1 |
| Voltage | Standard rack power operation (refer to system docs for exact) |
Compatibility This HMC is compatible with a range of IBM Power Systems servers, including:
- Power11 models
- Power10 models
- Power9 models
- Power8 models
- Power7 models (depending on HMC code level, with appropriate updates for full support)
- Supports management of IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments on these platforms.
At Data Tech Computer, we stand behind this product with a 60-day warranty for added confidence. Ideal for centralized, dependable management of your IBM Power Systems environment.
