Product Description
IBM iSeries Model 8203-E4A 5635 4.2 GHz 4300-15600 CPW 4-Core P10
Empower your mid-range enterprise workloads with the IBM iSeries Model 8203-E4A featuring the 5635 Processor, a high-performance Power 520 Express server engineered for intensive IBM i processing. This configuration delivers exceptional scalability with a 4300-15600 CPW rating on a 4-core POWER6 processor at 4.2 GHz (P10 software tier), ideal for demanding applications, large databases, virtualization, and multi-user environments. It includes integrated high-speed networking, storage, memory, and media support for immediate operational readiness.
The 8203-E4A with 5635 Processor ensures consistent reliability in IBM i or OS/400 setups, equipped with 8 GB DDR2 memory (expandable), 278 GB SAS DASD in a RAID-capable configuration, quad-port Gigabit Ethernet, and a slimline DVD-RAM drive. The system unit provides 6 disk slots (minimum 2 drives required) for storage expansion, plus entitlements for one processor, one operating system, and 10 users.
This fully equipped system package supports organizations leveraging established IBM mid-range technology, with flexible growth paths via compatible memory upgrades, additional disks, and adapters.
Key Features
- Processor Performance: 5635 4-core POWER6 at 4.2 GHz with 4300-15600 CPW (P10 tier).
- Memory Configuration: 8 GB (2x 4096 MB RDIMMs, 1066 MHz; expandable to 32 GB or more 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, backups, and media operations.
- 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 | 5635 (P10) |
| Processor Type | POWER6 4-Core |
| Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| CPW Rating | 4300-15600 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 5635 Processor is compatible with IBM i and OS/400 operating system environments, supporting legacy and contemporary IBM iSeries/Power Systems applications. It integrates with standard peripherals, Ethernet networks, and enables expansion with compatible DDR2 memory DIMMs, SAS disks, and adapters in accordance with Power 520 architecture. Well-suited for mid-range to high-demand business software, databases, and virtualized workloads on IBM platforms.
Configuration
IBM iSeries Model 8203-E4A 5635 4.2 GHz 4300-15600 CPW 4-Core P10
- 278GB 15K RPM SAS DASD
- 8GB Memory
- 4 Port 1GB/Sec
- Ethernet
- DVD ROM
- 10 Users
- 4300-15600 CPW
IBM 8203 E4A Power 520 Express Server IBM iSeries Processor (#5635): 4300-15600 CPW, 4.2 GHz, Power6 4-Core Processor SW Tier: P10 iSeries Memory: 8 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.
