Product Description
IBM 8286-42A Power8 iSeries Server EPXF 8-Core Processor
The IBM 8286-42A is a single-socket Power8 S824 server configured with the EPXF processor for 8 cores at 4.15 GHz, optimized for IBM i workloads.
Product Description
The IBM Power System S824 (machine type 8286 model 42A) with one EPXF processor module delivers 8 POWER8 cores running at 4.15 GHz. Each core provides 512 KB of L2 cache and 8 MB of L3 cache. The system supports CDIMM memory and includes options for 12 or 18 SFF-3 drive bays with dual IOA write cache. It is a 4U rack-mount server with hot-plug PCIe Gen3 slots, dual or quad hot-plug power supplies, and EnergyScale technology. This configuration is commonly ordered with IBM i as the primary operating system.
Features
- EPXF 8-core POWER8 processor at 4.15 GHz
- 512 KB L2 cache and 8 MB L3 cache per core
- CDIMM memory slots
- 12 or 18 SFF-3 SAS bays with dual IOA and write cache option
- Hot-plug PCIe Gen3 slots
- 4U rack-mount form factor
- Integrated service processor and EnergyScale
- Dual or quad hot-plug redundant power supplies and cooling
- Supports native IBM i
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type / Model: 8286-42A (S824)
- Processor: EPXF 8-core POWER8 @ 4.15 GHz
- Total Cores: 8
- L2 Cache: 512 KB per core
- L3 Cache: 8 MB per core
- Memory: Configurable (example: 256 GB)
- Storage Bays: Up to 18 SFF-3 with expanded backplane
- Form Factor: 4U rack-mount
- PCIe: Gen3 hot-plug slots
- RAID: Integrated SAS RAID with optional write cache
- Power: Hot-plug redundant supplies
Priced Configuration:
| 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/1.8-INCH SSD ATTACH/DVD Bay, Dual IOA with Write Cache |
| EM8D | 64GB DDR3 Memory (QTY=4 for 256GB Total) |
| EPXF | 8-Core Typical 4.15 GHz Power8 Processor |
| EPXH | One Processor Core Activation for #EPXF (QTY=8) |
| ESFA | 283GB 15K RPM SAS SFF-3 4k Block Cached Disk Drive (QTY=4) |
| EU0B | Operator Panel LCD Display |
Compatibility
The IBM 8286-42A EPXF 8-Core Server is compatible with:
- Operating Systems: IBM i 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3 / 7.4+, AIX, and Linux on Power
- Memory: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and higher CDIMM features (EM8x / EM9x series)
- Storage: Internal SFF-3 SAS HDDs and SSDs; EXP24S expansion drawers supported
- Networking: Integrated and optional PCIe Ethernet and Fibre Channel adapters
- Limitations: Single processor socket in this configuration. All cores must be activated. Confirm memory population rules and software tier for the target configuration
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
