Product Description
IBM iSeries Model 8203-E4A 5634 4.2 GHz 4300-8300 CPW 2-Core P10
Strengthen your mid-range enterprise infrastructure with the IBM iSeries Model 8203-E4A featuring the 5634 Processor, a versatile Power 520 Express server tailored for IBM i workloads. This configuration offers scalable performance with a 4300-8300 CPW rating on a 2-core POWER6 processor at 4.2 GHz (P10 software tier), supporting demanding applications, databases, and virtualization needs effectively. It incorporates integrated networking, storage, memory, and media components for efficient setup and operation.
The 8203-E4A with 5634 Processor provides reliable execution in IBM i or OS/400 environments, including 8 GB DDR2 memory (expandable), 278 GB SAS DASD configured for RAID capability, quad-port Gigabit Ethernet, and a slimline DVD-RAM drive. The system unit includes 6 disk slots (minimum 2 drives required) for storage expansion, along with entitlements for one processor, one operating system, and 10 users.
This complete, ready-to-deploy system supports organizations maintaining established IBM mid-range environments, with options for further customization through compatible memory, additional disks, and adapters.
Key Features
- Processor Performance: 5634 2-core POWER6 at 4.2 GHz with 4300-8300 CPW (P10 tier).
- Memory Configuration: 8 GB (2x 4096 MB RDIMMs, 1066 MHz; expandable per model limits).
- Storage Capacity: 278 GB 15K RPM SAS DASD (2x 139 GB drives) with RAID support.
- Networking: Quad-port 1 Gb/s Ethernet (HEA daughter card).
- Media Drive: SATA slimline DVD-RAM for installation and backups.
- User Entitlements: 10 users included.
- Expandability: 6 disk slots in system unit; supports additional DASD and adapters.
- Entitlements: One processor, one operating system, and 10-user license.
- Complete Configuration: Ready-to-deploy with all specified components.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 8203-E4A |
| Processor / Feature Code | 5634 (P10) |
| Processor Type | POWER6 2-Core |
| Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| CPW Rating | 4300-8300 CPW |
| Memory | 8 GB (4523 8192 MB RDIMMs, 1066 MHz) |
| Storage | 278 GB 15K RPM SAS DASD (3677 139 GB x2) |
| RAID Support | Yes |
| Ethernet | Quad-port 1 Gb/s (5624 HEA Daughter Card) |
| Media Drive | DVD-RAM (5762 SATA Slimline) |
| Disk Slots | 6 (minimum 2 drives) |
| Entitlements | 1 Processor, 1 OS, 10 Users |
| Operating System | IBM i / OS/400 entitlement included |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM iSeries Model 8203-E4A with 5634 Processor is compatible with IBM i and OS/400 operating system environments, supporting legacy and current IBM iSeries/Power Systems applications. It integrates with standard peripherals, Ethernet networks, and allows expansion with compatible DDR2 memory DIMMs, SAS disks, and adapters per Power 520 architecture. Suitable for mid-range business software, databases, and virtualized workloads on IBM platforms.
Configuration
IBM iSeries Model 8203-E4A 5634 4.2 GHz 4300-8300 CPW 2-Core P10
- 278GB 15K RPM SAS DASD
- 8GB Memory
- 4 Port 1GB/Sec
- Ethernet
- DVD ROM
- 10 Users
- 4300-8300 CPW
IBM 8203 E4A Power 520 Express Server IBM iSeries Processor (#5634): 4300-8300 CPW, 4.2 GHz, Power6 2-Core Processor SW Tier: P10 iSeries Memory: 4 GB to 32 GB iSeries Disk Drives: Minimum of 2 Disc Drives with 6 slots in system unit Configuration includes: 5624 Quad-Port 1GB HEA Daughter Card, 3677 139GB 15K RPM SAS Disk Drive (QTY=2), 4523 8192MB (2x4096MB) RDIMMS, 1066 MHZ, 5762 SATA Slimline DVD-RAM Drive, one processor entitlement, one operating system entitlement, and a 10 user entitlement.
