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    • IBM 8286 42A S824 AIX Power 8 Servers

    IBM 8286-42A S824 Power8 System 

    The IBM 8286-42A (Power System S824) is a powerful 4U rack-mounted scale-out server powered by dual-socket POWER8 processors. This two-processor system delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for demanding commercial workloads on AIX, IBM i (virtualized), and Linux. It supports high core counts, large memory, extensive storage and PCIe options, CAPI accelerator support, hot-plug PCIe Gen3, and advanced virtualization with PowerVM. Optimized for transaction processing, database, middleware, and consolidated enterprise applications, it offers improved price/performance and energy efficiency over prior generations.

    Key Features

    • Dual-socket POWER8 processors for scalable core activation and high per-core performance.
    • Support for Coherent Accelerator Processor Interface (CAPI) accelerators.
    • Hot-plug PCIe Gen3 slots and enhanced RAS features.
    • Multiple storage backplane options: 12/18 SFF bays (splittable), dual IOA with write cache, or SSD cage with Easy Tier.
    • Integrated SAS RAID controller (RAID 0/1/10 standard; optional RAID 5/6 with cache).
    • PowerVM Enterprise Edition for virtualization, partitioning, and resource optimization.
    • Transparent memory sharing and Active Memory Expansion for workload efficiency.
    • 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, EIA units).
    • Processors: Dual POWER8 sockets:
      • EPXE: 6-core 3.89 GHz (scalable to 12 cores).
      • EPXF: 8-core 4.15 GHz (scalable to 16 cores).
      • EPXH: 12-core 3.52 GHz (scalable to 24 cores).
    • Cores: Up to 24 activated cores total.
    • Memory: Up to 4096 GB DDR4 (16 CDIMM slots; supported: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB at 1600 Mbps).
    • Storage: Multiple backplane options:
      • 12 hot-plug SFF-3 SAS/SATA bays (splittable).
      • 18 hot-plug SFF-3 bays with dual IOA and write cache.
      • Optional SSD cage with Easy Tier.
      • Max internal capacity up to ~35.4 TB (with expansion drawers up to higher via EXP24S).
    • PCIe Slots: Higher PCIe Gen3 capacities; hot-plug capable.
    • Connectivity: Standard 2-port 10/1 GbE BaseT RJ45; optional high-speed adapters (Ethernet, FC, SAS).
    • 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 power management.

    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) for additional slots/storage.
    • Environments: Ideal for mid-sized businesses consolidating AIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads; virtualized application servers, transaction processing, and integrated applications.
    • 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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