Product Description
IBM 8286-41A S814 Power8 EPXK 4-Core Server 1.132TB SAS
The IBM 8286-41A S814 is a compact, high-performance 4-core Power8 enterprise server with 1.132 TB of high-speed internal 15K RPM SAS storage. It delivers reliable processing power for small to medium IBM i workloads in a space-efficient 4U rack-mount form factor.
Product Description
The IBM 8286-41A S814 Power8 EPXK 4-Core Server (feature code EPXK) comes pre-configured with 1.132 TB of 15K RPM SAS DASD storage (typically 4 × 283 GB drives), 32 GB DDR3 memory, and a 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet adapter. The EPXK processor runs at 3.02 GHz with 512 KB L2 cache and 8 MB L3 cache per core, providing up to 10,300 CPW in IBM i P05 tier configurations. It supports up to 64 GB memory (limited with 4-core EPXK) and offers flexible I/O with hot-plug PCIe Gen3 slots, integrated SAS RAID, and DVD-RAM drive. Available in rack-mount or tower configurations, this single-socket server is ideal for departmental applications, light virtualization, and IBM i v7 environments seeking a cost-effective, scalable upgrade from older Power5/Power6 systems.
Features
- EPXK 4-core POWER8 processor at 3.02 GHz
- 1.132 TB 15K RPM SAS internal storage (4 × 283 GB drives)
- 32 GB DDR3 memory (scalable configuration)
- 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet adapter and DVD-RAM drive
- Integrated SAS RAID controller with hot-plug bays
- 4U rack-mount or tower form factor
- Supports IBM i P05 tier with 1 processor entitlement + 5 user entitlements
- Hot-swap components and EnergyScale power management
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type / Model: 8286-41A (S814)
- Processor: EPXK 4-core POWER8 @ 3.02 GHz
- Storage: 1.132 TB 15K RPM SAS DASD (4 × 283 GB ESFA SFF-3, 4K block)
- Memory: 32 GB DDR3 (expandable per model limits)
- Form Factor: 4U rack-mount or tower
- I/O: PCIe Gen3 slots, integrated 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet
- RAID: Integrated SAS RAID (0/1/5/6/10)
- OS Support: IBM i 7.1+/7.2+/7.3+/7.4+
Compatibility
The IBM 8286-41A S814 Power8 EPXK 4-Core Server 1.132TB SAS is compatible with:
- Operating Systems: IBM i (OS/400 V7.1+)
- Storage/Expansion: Not supported on 4-Core system.
- Networking: Built-in 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet + optional PCIe adapters
- Limitations: 4-core EPXK limits maximum memory to 64 GB; designed for small-scale workloads (P05 tier).
Verify exact configuration, firmware levels, and entitlement requirements via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
