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    • IBM 8286 41A S814 AIX Power 8 Servers

    IBM 8286-41A S814 Power8 System

    The IBM 8286-41A (Power System S814) is a 1-socket, 4U rack-mounted (or tower-capable) scale-out server powered by POWER8 processors. This compact system delivers high performance, security, and flexibility for business processing applications on AIX, IBM i (virtualized), and Linux. It supports efficient deployment of core workloads, new I/O capabilities including CAPI accelerators (on higher-core models), higher internal disk/SSD capacities, and hot-plug PCIe Gen3 slots (on 8-core configs). Available in rack or tower form factors, it offers proven reliability and integration for small to midsized environments.

    Key Features

    • POWER8 processor technology for superior per-core performance and energy efficiency.
    • Single-socket design with scalable core activation (4-core, 6-core, or 8-core).
    • Support for Coherent Accelerator Processor Interface (CAPI) accelerators (8-core rack-only).
    • Hot-plug PCIe Gen3 slots and higher internal storage/SSD capacities.
    • Integrated SAS RAID controller (RAID 0/1/10; optional RAID 5/6 with write cache).
    • Multiple storage backplane options: 12 SFF bays (splittable), 18 SFF bays with dual IOA, or SSD cage with Easy Tier.
    • PowerVM virtualization for partitioning and resource optimization.
    • Supports IBM i partitions (virtualized, max 4 cores each, requires VIOS), AIX, Linux.
    • Capacity Upgrade on Demand for cores.

    Technical Specifications

    • Form Factor: 4U rack-mounted (19-inch rack) or desk-side tower; rack mandatory for 8-core model.
    • Processors: Single POWER8 socket:
      • EPXK: 4-core 3.02 GHz.
      • EPX0: 6-core 3.02 GHz.
      • EPX6: 8-core 3.72 GHz (rack-only, higher performance).
    • Cores: 4, 6, or 8 activated cores.
    • Memory: Up to 1024 GB DDR4 (eight CDIMM slots; supported sizes: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB at 1600 Mbps).
      • Note: 4-core model limited to four slots and 16 GB CDIMMs (max 64 GB).
    • Storage: Multiple backplane options:
      • 12 hot-plug SFF-3 SAS/SATA bays (splittable with #EJ0S).
      • 18 hot-plug SFF-3 bays with dual IOA and write cache.
      • Optional SSD cage with Easy Tier.
      • Max internal capacity up to 32.4 TB (with expansion drawers up to 1,209 TB via EXP24S 5887).
    • PCIe Slots: Hot-plug PCIe Gen3 slots (higher capacity on 8-core).
    • Connectivity: Standard options (e.g., 4 Port 1 Gbps Ethernet); optional high-speed adapters.
    • Power/Cooling: Redundant hot-swap supplies and fans.
    • RAID: Integrated RAID 0/1/10; optional write cache for RAID 5/6.
    • Other: Active Memory Expansion support; EnergyScale for efficiency.

    Compatibility

    • Operating Systems: AIX, IBM i (virtualized LPARs max 4 cores each, requires VIOS), Linux.
    • Virtualization: PowerVM Enterprise Edition; supports multiple partitions.
    • Expansion: External I/O and disk drawers (e.g., EXP24S 5887) for additional slots/storage.
    • Environments: Ideal for small/midsized businesses, core applications, database/middleware platforms, and consolidated workloads.
    • Legacy POWER8 system; no intermixing with incompatible newer generations.

    This system comes with a 60-day warranty from Data Tech Computer.

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