IBM Power8 iSeries Servers

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IBM iSeries Power 8 Servers

These are IBM Power8 servers for IBM i workloads. They use the POWER8 processor for strong performance and scalability on the IBM i operating system.

Power8 systems support high-density virtualization with PowerVM. They include DDR3 or DDR4 memory, SAS storage options, and PCIe Gen3 slots for expansion. They work well for databases, ERP, and enterprise applications.

What Power8 Adds

POWER8 cores with SMT8 threading
Higher core counts and stronger performance than Power7
High-capacity DDR3 and DDR4 memory
SAS HDD and SSD storage options
PCIe Gen3 slots for network and storage cards
PowerVM Enterprise Edition for partitions
Support for IBM i 7.1 through 7.4 with the right PTFs

Power8 Models at a Glance

Use this chart to compare sizes. Then open the model page for full options.

Model	Machine Type	Size	Max Cores	Max Memory	Storage
S812	8284-21A	2U rack	Up to 8–10	Up to 1 TB	SAS
S814	8286-41A	4U rack / tower	Up to 8	Up to 1 TB	SAS
S824	8286-42A	4U rack	Up to 24	Up to 2 TB	SAS

Common Features Across the Line

Redundant hot-swap power supplies and cooling
Concurrent maintenance for high availability
EnergyScale technology for efficiency
Flexible core activations
Integrated SAS RAID with cache

Compatibility

These servers are built for IBM i. They also support mixed partitions when needed.

Operating Systems: IBM i 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4
Virtualization: PowerVM Enterprise Edition
Storage: Internal SAS plus Power8 disk drives and EXP24S expansion

Data Tech Computer is an IBM Business Partner. We help you choose the right Power8 size for your IBM i workloads. All systems include a 60-day warranty.

Browse the product listings below for current Power8 iSeries servers and configurations.