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IBM 9824 42A S1124 AIX Power11 Servers

IBM 9824 42A S1124 AIX Power11 Servers

The IBM Power S1124 (9824-42A) Power11 server delivers scale-out performance in a 4U rack form factor. Built on Power11 architecture, these dual-socket servers support up to 60 cores, 8 TB of high-bandwidth DDR5 memory, and internal NVMe storage for AIX environments.

With AIX support, PowerVM virtualization, Transparent Memory Encryption, quantum-safe cryptography, and in-core Matrix Math Accelerator (MMA) capabilities, the IBM Power S1124 9824-42A is the larger scale-out platform beside the S1122.

Key Features of the IBM Power S1124 9824-42A Power11 Server

  • Dual Power11 processors with up to 60 cores and SMT8 threading
  • Up to 8 TB DDR5 memory
  • Internal NVMe U.2 storage with up to 16 bays
  • Up to 10 PCIe slots, including Gen5
  • Expansion drawer support
  • Transparent Memory Encryption (TME)
  • Quantum-safe cryptography
  • In-core MMA acceleration
  • Enterprise BMC (eBMC) service processor with redundant hot-swap power supplies

Processor Configurations and Feature Codes

Feature Code Processor Description Cores per Module Frequency Range Maximum System Cores
EP3X 16-core Power11 processor module 16 3.4 – 4.2 GHz 32
EP3H 24-core Power11 processor module 24 3.05 – 4.15 GHz 48
EP3Y 30-core Power11 processor module 30 2.8 – 3.95 GHz 60
 
Core activations are available on a per-core basis through Power Enterprise Pools 2.0.

Memory, Storage, and I/O Specifications

Component Specification
Memory Up to 8 TB DDR5 (32 DDIMM slots; 16 usable in single-socket configurations)
Internal Storage Up to 16 NVMe U.2 bays
PCIe Slots Up to 10 slots (Gen5 x8/x16 and Gen4) with expansion drawer support
Form Factor 4U rack-mountable
Dimensions 173 mm x 482 mm x 712 mm (6.8" x 18.97" x 28")
Related Linux model L1124 9856-42H
 

Virtualization and Reliability

  • PowerVM for AIX and mixed partitions
  • Hot-plug NVMe and concurrent maintenance on supported parts
  • Redundant power
  • Upgrade path from Power8, Power9, and Power10 AIX systems

Compatibility

The IBM Power S1124 9824-42A AIX servers are compatible with:

  • Operating systems: AIX 7.3 with supported TLs and service packs. AIX 7.2 with supported TLs in Power9 compatibility mode. Linux on Power and IBM i when mixed partitions are required
  • Minimum AIX with virtual I/O: AIX 7.3 TL 7300-02 SP2 or AIX 7.2 TL 7200-05 SP8
  • Minimum AIX with direct I/O: AIX 7.3 TL 7300-02 SP4 or AIX 7.2 TL 7200-05 SP10
  • Storage: Enterprise NVMe U.2 modules for AIX/Linux and supported drawers
  • Networking: PCIe Ethernet and Fibre Channel adapters
  • Limitations: 4U scale-out system. Maximum 8 TB DDR5 and 16 NVMe U.2 bays. AIX 7.2 LPARs run in Power9 compatibility mode. Match firmware, HMC level, and AIX TL/SP to the processor feature=

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