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    • IBM 8202 E4B 720 iSeries Power 7 Servers for IBMi

    IBM 8202 E4B 720 iSeries Power 7 Systems

    The IBM Power 720 Express (8202-E4B) is a reliable 4U rack-mount or tower-convertible server from the POWER7 generation, optimized for IBM i workloads in small to medium business environments. This single-socket system supports 4-core, 6-core, or 8-core POWER7 processor configurations (feature codes 8350 4-core, 8351 6-core, 8352 8-core at 3.0 GHz), delivering solid CPW performance for enterprise applications, light virtualization, and departmental tasks. Typical configurations include 8 GB DDR3 memory (scalable up to 256 GB), SAS DASD (capacity varies, often 283 GB–1 TB+ with RAID support), 4-port 1 Gbps Ethernet adapter, and essential components for rack or tower deployment. The server runs natively on IBM i (no VIOS required in lower-tier configs), supports PowerVM virtualization (limited by tier), and is ideal for cost-effective IBM i hosting or mixed AIX/Linux workloads.

    Key Features

    • Processor: 4-core (8350), 6-core (8351), or 8-core (8352) POWER7 at 3.0 GHz (single socket).
    • Performance: ~5,900–46,300 CPW (8-core 8352 P10 tier example ~46,300 CPW; lower cores ~5,900–23,800 CPW; interactive capacity varies by config and tier).
    • Memory: 8 GB DDR3 base (scalable to 256 GB with 16 DIMM slots).
    • Storage: SAS DASD (e.g., 283 GB–1 TB+ 15K RPM SFF drives) with RAID-5/6/10 support.
    • Connectivity: 4-port 1 Gbps Ethernet adapter (common in listings).
    • Media: DVD-ROM included.
    • Form Factor: 4U rack-mount (tower convertible with optional kit).
    • Software: Native IBM i support (6.1+); PowerVM virtualization available.
    • Reliability: Redundant hot-swap power/cooling options, EnergyScale efficiency.

    Technical Specifications

    Specification Details
    Machine Type Model 8202-E4B (Power 720 Express)
    Processor Feature 8350 (4-core), 8351 (6-core), 8352 (8-core) POWER7
    Processor Speed 3.0 GHz
    CPW (Processor/Interactive) ~5,900–46,300 CPW (P05–P10 tier; varies by core count; interactive configurable)
    Memory 8 GB DDR3 base (max 256 GB)
    DASD 283 GB–1 TB+ 15K RPM SAS (RAID supported)
    Ethernet 4-port 1 Gbps adapter
    Form Factor 4U rack-mount (tower convertible)
    I/O Slots Up to 28 PCI slots (with expansion)
    Operating System IBM i (native; 6.1+)
    Warranty 60 days
     

    This 4U configuration provides a strong balance of performance and expandability for IBM i environments, with ample memory bandwidth, I/O slots, and core scaling for moderate workloads. It supports expansions in memory, storage, and PCIe to accommodate growth.

    Compatibilities

    The IBM Power 720 8202-E4B is compatible with:

    • IBM i operating system (6.1+; native execution).
    • PowerVM for virtualization and logical partitioning (limited in lower tiers).
    • IBM Power Systems storage and peripherals via SAS bays and PCIe slots.
    • Ethernet networks and standard adapters for connectivity.
    • Backward compatibility with IBM i applications and data from prior Power generations.
    • Enterprise workloads in small to medium setups, with support for data-intensive tasks on AIX/Linux as well.

    Depend on this POWER7 server for efficient, scalable IBM i performance in rack or tower environments with proven enterprise reliability.

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