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IBM 8202-E4D Power 720 iSeries Servers

The IBM Power 720 Express (8202-E4D) is a reliable 4U rack-mount or tower-convertible server from the POWER7+ generation, optimized for IBM i workloads in small to medium business environments. This single-socket system supports 4-core, 6-core, or 8-core POWER7+ processor configurations (feature codes EPCK / EPCL / EPCM typical), delivering strong CPW performance for enterprise applications, light virtualization, and departmental tasks. A typical configuration includes 32 GB DDR3 memory (scalable up to 512 GB), 1.132 TB SAS HDD (e.g., 4 × 300 GB 15K RPM SFF-3 drives or mixed) with RAID support, a 2-port 10/1 GbE BaseT RJ45 Ethernet adapter, DVD-RAM drive, and all necessary components for rack or tower deployment. The server runs natively on IBM i (no VIOS required in lower-tier configs), supports PowerVM virtualization (limited by tier), and is ideal for cost-effective IBM i hosting, ERP, or mixed AIX/Linux workloads.

Key Features

Processor: 4/6/8-core POWER7+ (single socket; EPCK / EPCL / EPCM typical at 3.7–4.2 GHz).
Performance: Approximately 45,000–95,000 CPW (P10 tier; interactive capacity varies by core count and config).
Memory: 32 GB DDR3 base (scalable to 512 GB with 16 DIMM slots).
Storage: 1.132 TB (4 × 300 GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 or similar) 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 (tower convertible with optional kit).
Software: Native IBM i support (6.1–7.3); PowerVM virtualization available.
Reliability: Redundant hot-swap power/cooling options, EnergyScale efficiency.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Machine Type Model	8202-E4D (Power 720 Express)
Processor Feature	EPCK / EPCL / EPCM (4/6/8-core POWER7+)
Processor Speed	3.7–4.2 GHz
CPW (Processor/Interactive)	~45,000–95,000 CPW (P10 tier; interactive varies by core count)
Memory	32 GB DDR3 (max 512 GB)
DASD	1.132 TB (4 × 300 GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 or similar)
Ethernet	2-port 10/1 GbE BaseT RJ45 adapter
Form Factor	4U rack-mount (tower convertible)
I/O Slots	Multiple PCIe Gen2/Gen3 slots for expansion
Operating System	IBM i (native; 6.1–7.3)
Warranty	60 days

This 4U configuration provides excellent balance of performance and expandability for IBM i environments, with ample memory bandwidth, I/O slots, and core scaling for moderate to intensive workloads. It supports extensive expansions in memory, storage, and PCIe to accommodate growth.

Compatibilities

The IBM Power 720 8202-E4D is compatible with:

IBM i operating system (6.1–7.3; native execution).
PowerVM for virtualization and logical partitioning (limited in lower tiers).
IBM Power Systems storage and peripherals via SAS/SFF-3 bays and PCIe Gen2/Gen3.
Ethernet networks and standard adapters for connectivity.
Backward compatibility with IBM i applications and data from prior Power generations.
Enterprise workloads in small to medium setups, with support for data-intensive tasks on AIX/Linux as well.

Depend on this versatile POWER7+ server for efficient, scalable IBM i performance in rack or tower environments with proven enterprise reliability.

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