IBM 9406-520 v5r4 Special

Revitalize your legacy IBM mid-range computing with the IBM iSeries Model 9406-520 V5R4 Special, a refurbished Power5 server preconfigured with V5R4 operating system for immediate use in stable business environments. This setup provides dependable performance with a minimum 1000 CPW rating on a 1-core POWER5 processor in the P10 software tier, suitable for interactive applications, moderate batch processing, and OS/400 or IBM i workloads. It includes a comprehensive hardware package with memory, high-speed SCSI DASD in RAID configuration, integrated Ethernet, Twinax support, DVD ROM, tape backup, and communication features for efficient deployment.

The Model 9406-520 V5R4 Special delivers reliable single-processor capacity, supporting established AS/400 iSeries applications effectively. Configured with 8 GB DDR2 memory (2x 4 GB modules), 282 GB 15K RPM SCSI DASD (typically 8x 35.16 GB or equivalent 70.56 GB drives), RAID enablement, 2-port 1 Gbps Ethernet, Twinax workstation connectivity, DVD ROM drive, 30 GB 1/4-inch cartridge tape, base 2-line WAN with modem, and base IOP. The system unit features 8 disk slots (minimum 2 drives required) for storage scalability.

This complete, ready-to-deploy system includes entitlements for one processor and one operating system, offering a cost-effective solution for organizations maintaining proven IBM iSeries platforms with V5R4 preinstalled.

Key Features

Processor Performance: 1-core POWER5 with minimum 1000 CPW (P10 tier).
Memory Configuration: 8 GB DDR2 (2x 4 GB modules; expandable up to 32 GB per model limits).
Storage Capacity: 282 GB 15K RPM SCSI DASD with RAID support (typically 8x 70.56 GB drives).
Networking: 2-port 1 Gbps Ethernet (integrated).
Connectivity: Twinax workstation support.
Media Drives: DVD ROM and 30 GB 1/4-inch cartridge tape.
Communication: Base 2-line WAN with modem.
Expandability: 8 disk slots in system unit (minimum 2 drives required).
Entitlements: One processor, one OS.
Preinstalled OS: IBM i / OS/400 V5R4.
Complete Configuration: Ready-to-deploy with all specified components.

Specifications

Feature	Details
Model	9406-520
Processor Type	POWER5 1-Core
CPW Rating	1000 min CPW
Software Tier	P10
Memory	8 GB DDR2 (2x 4 GB)
Storage	282 GB 15K RPM SCSI DASD (e.g., 8x 70.56 GB drives)
RAID Support	Yes (5709/5727 RAID Enablement Card)
Ethernet	2-port 1 Gbps (5706 Integrated)
Twinax	Supported (4746 Twinax)
Media Drives	DVD ROM (2640), 30 GB 1/4In Cartridge Tape (5753)
Communication	Base 2-Line WAN w/modem (9793), Base IOP (9844)
Disk Slots	8 (minimum 2 drives)
Entitlements	1 Processor, 1 OS
Operating System	IBM i / OS/400 V5R4 preinstalled
Warranty	60 days

Compatibility

The IBM iSeries Model 9406-520 V5R4 Special is compatible with IBM i and OS/400 V5R4 operating system environments, supporting legacy IBM iSeries applications. It integrates with standard iSeries peripherals, SCSI storage devices, Twinax terminals, Ethernet networks, and allows expansion via compatible DDR2 memory, SCSI DASD, and adapters consistent with POWER5 520 architecture. Ideal for traditional mid-range business software, databases, and workloads on IBM platforms requiring V5R4 compatibility.

Configuration

IBM iSeries Model 9406-520 1000 min CPW

282GB 15K RPM SCSI DASD
8GB Memory
2 Port 1Gbps Ethernet
Twinax
DVD ROM
RAID
30GB 1/4In Cartridge Tape
v5r4

IBM 9406 520 Server IBM iSeries Processor: w/min 1000 CPW, Power5 1Core Processor SW Tier: P10 iSeries Memory: 1 GB to 32 GB iSeries Disk Drives: Minimum of 2 Disc Drives with 8 slots in system unit. Configuration includes: 2640 DVD-ROM, 4327 70.56GB 15K RPM SCSI Disk Unit (QTY=8), 4GB DDR Memory (QTY=2), 4746 Twinax, 5706 Integrated 2-Port 1Gbps Ethernet, 5709/5727 RAID Enablement Card, 5753 30GB 1/4in Cartridge Tape, 9793 BASE 2-Line WAN w/modem, 9844 BASE IOP. one processor entitlement, and one operating system entitlement.

IBM 9406-520 v5r4 Special

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