Product Description
IBM 8286-41A S814 Power8 EPX6 8-Core iSeries Server 1.132TB SAS
The IBM 8286-41A S814 is a compact, high-performance 8-core Power8 iSeries server pre-configured with 1.132 TB of 15K RPM SAS storage. It delivers robust processing power for IBM i workloads, databases, virtualization, and departmental applications in a space-efficient 4U rack-mount or tower form factor.
Product Description
The IBM 8286-41A S814 Power8 EPX6 8-Core iSeries Server (feature code EPX6) comes with an 8-core POWER8 processor running at 3.72 GHz, 32 GB DDR3 memory, 1.132 TB usable internal SAS storage (4 × 283 GB 15K RPM ESFA SFF-3 drives), a DVD-RAM drive, PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE adapter, and dual IOA cache storage backplane with 18 SFF-3 bays. It includes PowerVM Enterprise Edition, IBM i 7 with 1 OS license + 30 user licenses. The server supports hot-plug components, integrated SAS RAID, and flexible I/O expansion, making it ideal for IBM i v7 environments, virtualization, and upgrades from older Power5/Power6 iSeries systems.
Features
- EPX6 8-core POWER8 processor at 3.72 GHz
- 1.132 TB 15K RPM SAS internal storage (4 × 283 GB drives with RAID mirroring)
- 32 GB DDR3 memory (expandable)
- DVD-RAM drive and PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE adapter
- Storage backplane with 18 SFF-3 bays and dual IOA cache
- PowerVM Enterprise Edition for virtualization
- IBM i 7 with 1 OS + 30 user licenses
- 4U rack-mount or tower form factor with hot-swap bays
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type / Model: 8286-41A (S814)
- Processor: EPX6 8-core POWER8 @ 3.72 GHz
- Storage: 1.132 TB usable 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, DVD-RAM (5771)
- RAID: Integrated SAS RAID (0/1/5/6/10) with write cache
- OS Support: IBM i 7.1+/7.2+/7.3+/7.4+
| Feature Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0040 | Mirrored System Disk Level |
| 0267 | OS Partition Specify |
| 2145 | Primary OS – IBM i |
| 5000 | Software Preload Required |
| 5557 | System Console Ethernet, No IOP |
| 5771 | DVD-RAM |
| 5899 | PCIe2 4-Port 1GbE Adapter |
| 6470 | Power Cord 1.8m Drawer to Wall 125V (QTY=4) |
| 9300 | Language Group Specify – US English |
| 9441 | IBM i License Core Counter |
| EB2L | AC Power Supply 900W (QTY=4) |
| EB7X | IBM i 7.X Indicator |
| EJ0P | Storage Backplane 18 SFF-3 Bays/DVD Bay, Dual IOA with Write Cache |
| EM8B | 16GB DDR3 Memory (QTY=2 for 32GB Total) |
| EPX6 | 8-Core Typical 3.72 GHz Power8 Processor |
| EPX8 | One Processor Core Activation for #EPX6 (QTY=8) |
| ESFA | 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 4k Block Cached Disk Drive (QTY=4) |
| EU0B | Operator Panel LCD Display |
Compatibility
The IBM 8286-41A S814 Power8 EPX6 8-Core iSeries Server 1.132TB SAS is compatible with:
- Operating Systems: IBM i (OS/400 V7.1+)
- Storage/Expansion: EXP24S drawers, additional SFF-3 bays
- Networking: Built-in 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet + optional PCIe adapters
- Limitations: Higher core count allows greater workload capacity than 4/6-core variants
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.
