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    • IBM 8286 42A S824 iSeries Power 8 Servers

    IBM 8286-42A S824 Power8 System 

    The IBM Power S824 (8286-42A) is a high-performance 4U rack-mount server from the POWER8 family, optimized for demanding IBM i workloads in medium to large business environments. This dual-socket system supports 8-core to 24-core POWER8 processor configurations (feature codes EPX0, EPX5, EPX6 typical for 8/12/16/20/24-core options), delivering exceptional CPW capacity for enterprise applications, virtualization, databases, ERP, and high-throughput processing. It includes 128 GB DDR3 memory (scalable up to 2 TB), 1.8 TB SAS HDD (e.g., 6 × 283 GB 15K RPM 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 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, mixed AIX/Linux workloads, or consolidated environments.

    Key Features

    • Processor: 8/12/16/20/24-core POWER8 (dual socket; EPX0 / EPX5 / EPX6 typical at 4.0–4.19 GHz).
    • Performance: Approximately 80,000–200,000+ CPW (P20 tier; interactive capacity varies by core count and config).
    • Memory: 128 GB DDR3 base (scalable to 2 TB with 32 DIMM slots).
    • Storage: 1.8 TB (6 × 283 GB 15K RPM SAS 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 (high-density, space-efficient).
    • Software: Native IBM i support (7.1–7.4); full PowerVM virtualization.
    • Reliability: Redundant hot-swap power/cooling, EnergyScale efficiency, concurrent maintenance.

    Technical Specifications

    Specification Details
    Machine Type Model 8286-42A (Power S824)
    Processor Feature EPX0 / EPX5 / EPX6 (8/12/16/20/24-core POWER8)
    Processor Speed 4.0–4.19 GHz
    CPW (Processor/Interactive) ~80,000–200,000+ CPW (P20 tier; interactive varies by core count)
    Memory 128 GB DDR3 (max 2 TB)
    DASD 1.8 TB (6 × 300 GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3)
    Ethernet 2-port 10/1 GbE BaseT RJ45 adapter
    Form Factor 4U rack-mount
    I/O Slots Multiple PCIe Gen3 slots for expansion
    Operating System IBM i (native; 7.1–7.5)
    Warranty 60 days
     

    This dual-socket 4U configuration provides outstanding performance density for IBM i environments, with ample memory bandwidth, 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 S824 8286-42A is compatible with:

    • IBM i operating system (7.1–7.5; native execution).
    • Full PowerVM for virtualization and logical partitioning.
    • IBM Power Systems storage and peripherals via SAS/SFF-3 bays and PCIe Gen3.
    • 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 dual-socket POWER8 server for scalable, high-capacity IBM i performance in dense rack environments with enterprise-grade reliability.

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