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IBM iSeries Power 6 Servers

IBM Power6 iSeries Servers

These are IBM Power6 servers for IBM i workloads. They use the POWER6 processor for solid midrange performance on the IBM i operating system.

Power6 systems support virtualization with PowerVM. They include DDR2 or DDR3 memory, SAS storage options, and PCIe Gen2 slots for expansion. They work well for databases, ERP, and departmental applications in small to medium businesses.

IBM Power6 iSeries server

What Power6 Adds

  • POWER6 cores with high clock speeds
  • Strong multi-threaded performance for the generation
  • DDR2 and early DDR3 memory options
  • SAS HDD storage with RAID support
  • PCIe Gen2 slots for network and storage cards
  • PowerVM for logical partitions
  • Support for IBM i 5.4 through 7.2

Power6 Models at a Glance

Use this chart to compare sizes. Then open the model page for full options.

Model Machine Type Size Max Cores Max Memory Storage
Power 520          8203-E4A  4U rack / tower  Up to 4–6   Up to 128–256 GB         SAS
Power 550          8204-E8A  4U rack / tower    Up to 8  Up to 128–256 GB       SAS
Power 750  8233-E8B / 8234-EMA          4U rack    Up to 8  Up to 256–512 GB       SAS
Power 520 (early)    9408-M25 / 9407-M15    4U rack / tower      Up to 4   Up to 64–128 GB  SAS / SCSI  

Common Features Across the Line

  • Redundant hot-swap power supplies and cooling
  • Concurrent maintenance for high availability
  • EnergyScale technology for efficiency
  • Flexible core activations

Compatibility

These servers are built for IBM i. They also support mixed partitions when needed.

  • Operating Systems: IBM i 5.4, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2
  • Virtualization: PowerVM
  • Storage: Internal SAS plus expansion options

Data Tech Computer is an IBM Business Partner. We help you choose the right Power6 size for your IBM i workloads. All systems include a 60-day warranty.

Browse the product listings below for current Power6 iSeries servers and configurations.

Power6 Disk Drives      Power6 Memory      Power6 Adapters      Power6 RAID Adapters

Power6 Ethernet          Power6 DVD            Power6 Expansions