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

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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