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    • IBM 8205 E6B 740 iSeries Power 7 Servers for IBMi

    IBM 8205 E6B 740 iSeries Power7 Systems

    The IBM Power 740 Express (8205-E6B) is a powerful 5U rack-mount or tower-convertible server from the POWER7 generation, optimized for demanding IBM i workloads in medium to large business environments. This single-socket system supports 8-core or 12-core POWER7 processor configurations (feature codes typically 8338 8-core at 3.0 GHz or similar), delivering high CPW capacity for enterprise applications, virtualization, databases, ERP, and high-throughput processing. Typical configurations include 16 GB DDR3 memory (scalable up to 512 GB), 1.8 TB 15K RPM SAS DASD (e.g., 6 × 283 GB SFF-3 drives) with RAID support, a 2-port 10/1 GbE BaseT RJ45 Ethernet adapter, DVD-RAM drive, and all necessary components for rack or tower deployment. The server runs natively on IBM i (no VIOS required in lower-tier configs), supports full PowerVM virtualization, and is ideal for mission-critical IBM i hosting or mixed AIX/Linux workloads.

    Key Features

    • Processor: 8-core or 12-core POWER7 at 3.0 GHz (single socket).
    • Performance: ~60,000–110,000 CPW (12-core P20 tier example; 8-core ~60,000 CPW; interactive capacity varies by config).
    • Memory: 16 GB DDR3 base (scalable to 512 GB with 16 DIMM slots).
    • Storage: 1.8 TB 15K RPM SAS DASD (e.g., 6 × 283 GB SFF-3) with RAID-5/6/10 support.
    • Connectivity: 2-port 10/1 GbE BaseT RJ45 Ethernet adapter.
    • Media: DVD-RAM drive included.
    • Form Factor: 4U rack-mount (tower convertible with optional kit).
    • Software: Native IBM i support (6.1–7.3); full PowerVM virtualization.
    • Reliability: Redundant hot-swap power/cooling, EnergyScale efficiency, concurrent maintenance.

    Technical Specifications

    Specification Details
    Machine Type Model 8205-E6B (Power 740 Express)
    Processor Feature 8338 or equivalent (8-core / 12-core POWER7)
    Processor Speed 3.0 GHz
    CPW (Processor/Interactive) ~60,000 (8-core), ~110,000 (12-core) CPW (P20 tier; interactive varies)
    Memory 16 GB DDR3 (max 512 GB)
    DASD 1.8 TB 15K RPM SAS (e.g., 6 × 283 GB SFF-3)
    Ethernet 2-port 10/1 GbE BaseT RJ45 adapter
    Form Factor 4U rack-mount (tower convertible)
    I/O Slots Multiple PCIe Gen2 slots for expansion
    Operating System IBM i (native; 6.1–7.3)
    Warranty 60 days
     

    This 4U configuration provides outstanding performance and expandability for IBM i environments, with high memory bandwidth, extensive I/O slots, and core scaling for intensive workloads. It supports extensive expansions in memory, storage, and PCIe to handle significant growth.

    Compatibilities

    The IBM Power 740 8205-E6B is compatible with:

    • IBM i operating system (6.1–7.3; native execution).
    • Full PowerVM for virtualization and logical partitioning.
    • IBM Power Systems storage and peripherals via SAS/SFF bays and PCIe Gen2.
    • Ethernet networks and standard adapters for connectivity.
    • Backward compatibility with IBM i applications and data from prior Power generations.
    • Enterprise workloads in medium to large setups, with support for data-intensive tasks on AIX/Linux as well.

    Rely on this powerful POWER7 server for scalable, high-capacity IBM i performance in rack or tower environments with enterprise-grade reliability.

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