8205-E6C EPC8 IBM Power7 System Processor 4-Core 8-Core
Brand:
IBM AS400 iSeries
Model Number:
8205-E6C-EPC8
The 8205-E6C EPC8 has a IBM Power7 3.7 GHz Processor that can have one or two EPC8 4-core processor modules activated for a total of 8 active processors in two sockets, delivering 52,200 CPW. The 8205-E6C EPC8 is sold as a fully configured IBM Power7 system or as a processor upgrade for customer owning other EPC9, EPCA, EPCB 8205-E6D processors.
IBM 8205-E6C Power7 Specifications, Standard Features and Maximums
Processor Options and Performance:
EPC9 4 or 8-core 3.3 GHz (25,500-47,800 CPW)
EPC8 4 or 8 3.7 GHz (27,900-52,200 CPW)
EPCA 6 or 12-core 3.7 GHz (41,600-77,200 CPW)
EPCB 8-core or 16-core 3.55 GHz (52,600-97,700 CPW)
EPCA 6 or 12-core 3.7 GHz (41,600-77,200 CPW)
EPCB 8-core or 16-core 3.55 GHz (52,600-97,700 CPW)
Main Storage: 1 TB is maximum with optional 512 GB memory riser; 512 GB is maximum without riser. 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC Memory can be added in 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB increments. Optional Active Memory Expansion feature can double maximum memory capacity of system via compression/decompression of memory content using processor cycles that allow memory expansion up to 100%.
PCI Slots in CEC: 5 Full Height PCIe 8x Short, 1 PCIe 4x Short + 4 optional PCIe LP
SSD/HDD Slots in CEC: 8 SFF slots for 4.8 TB maximum with optional high function backplane that also supports up an SATA DVD, a half-high tape drive and provides a Dual 175 MB Write Cache RAID and an external SAS port. The standard backplane has 6 slots for SFF SAS SDDs or HSDs, supports a SATA DVD and a half-high tape drive.
Maximum 12 X I/O PCIe Expansion Drawers: 4
Maximum 12 X I/O PCI-X Expansion Drawers: 8
Maximum SSD/HDD Slots with I/O Drawers: 416
Maximum PCI Slots with 12X PCI-X I/O Drawers: 5 PCIe and 48 PCI-X
Maximum PCI Slots with 12X PCIe I/O Drawers: 45 PCIe
Maximum Partitions: 160
Integrated Ethernet Ports: Four 1 Gbps or Two 10 Gbps
Serial Ports: 2
USB Ports: 3
Hardware Management Console (HMC) Ports: 2
System Power Control Network (SPCN) Ports: 2
GX Adapter Slots: 2 GX++ for 12X I/O loop
Integrated Storage Controllers: 1 SAS/SATA
Maximum SAS Speed: 3 Gbps
Maximum PCIe Bus Speed: 5.0 Gen2
Redundant and hot-swap cooling: Yes
Redundant and hot-swap power: Optional
Integrated RAID 5/6 Write Cache Speed: 175 MB/s (Optional)
Media bays: One slim bay for an optional DVD-RAM and One half-high bay for an optional tape drive or removable disk
Power Supplies: Two 1725 Watt AC Power Supplies (2 x #5603)
Chasis: 4U Rack-mount
SSD/HDD Slots in CEC: 8 SFF slots for 4.8 TB maximum with optional high function backplane that also supports up an SATA DVD, a half-high tape drive and provides a Dual 175 MB Write Cache RAID and an external SAS port. The standard backplane has 6 slots for SFF SAS SDDs or HSDs, supports a SATA DVD and a half-high tape drive.
Maximum 12 X I/O PCIe Expansion Drawers: 4
Maximum 12 X I/O PCI-X Expansion Drawers: 8
Maximum SSD/HDD Slots with I/O Drawers: 416
Maximum PCI Slots with 12X PCI-X I/O Drawers: 5 PCIe and 48 PCI-X
Maximum PCI Slots with 12X PCIe I/O Drawers: 45 PCIe
Maximum Partitions: 160
Integrated Ethernet Ports: Four 1 Gbps or Two 10 Gbps
Serial Ports: 2
USB Ports: 3
Hardware Management Console (HMC) Ports: 2
System Power Control Network (SPCN) Ports: 2
GX Adapter Slots: 2 GX++ for 12X I/O loop
Integrated Storage Controllers: 1 SAS/SATA
Maximum SAS Speed: 3 Gbps
Maximum PCIe Bus Speed: 5.0 Gen2
Redundant and hot-swap cooling: Yes
Redundant and hot-swap power: Optional
Integrated RAID 5/6 Write Cache Speed: 175 MB/s (Optional)
Media bays: One slim bay for an optional DVD-RAM and One half-high bay for an optional tape drive or removable disk
Power Supplies: Two 1725 Watt AC Power Supplies (2 x #5603)
Chasis: 4U Rack-mount
OS System Requirements:
IBM i OS400:
IBM i OS400:
IBM i 7.1, or later
IBM i 6.1 with i 6.1.1 machine code, or later
IBM i 6.1 with i 6.1.1 machine code, or later
AIX:
AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level, or later
AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-00 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later (planned availability November 16, 2011)
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level, or later
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-06 Technology Level and Service Pack 6, or later
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-05 Technology Level and Service Pack 7, or later
AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level and Service Pack 5, or later
AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-00 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later (planned availability November 16, 2011)
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level, or later
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-06 Technology Level and Service Pack 6, or later
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-05 Technology Level and Service Pack 7, or later
AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level and Service Pack 5, or later
Linux:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE to enable all planned functionality
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 4, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE to enable all planned functionality
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 for POWER, or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 for POWER, or later
Users should also update their systems with the latest Linux for Power service and productivity tools available at
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 4, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE to enable all planned functionality
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 for POWER, or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 for POWER, or later
Users should also update their systems with the latest Linux for Power service and productivity tools available at
VIOS: VIOS 2.2.1.0, or later
IBM Systems Director:
IBM Systems Director for Power Systems, V6.2.1, or later
IBM Systems Director Editions for Power Systems, V6.2.1, or later
Firmware level 7.4, or later, is required.
IBM Systems Director Editions for Power Systems, V6.2.1, or later
Firmware level 7.4, or later, is required.
Java 1.4.2 on POWER7
There are unique considerations when running Java 1.4.2 on POWER7. For best exploitation of the outstanding performance capabilities and most recent improvements of POWER7 technology, IBM recommends upgrading Java-based applications to Java 6 or Java 5 whenever possible.
There are unique considerations when running Java 1.4.2 on POWER7. For best exploitation of the outstanding performance capabilities and most recent improvements of POWER7 technology, IBM recommends upgrading Java-based applications to Java 6 or Java 5 whenever possible.
Physical Dimensions:
Depth: 237.0 mm (9.3 in.)
Height: 457.0 mm (18.0 in.)
Width: 400.0 mm (15.7 in.)
Weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs.)
Height: 457.0 mm (18.0 in.)
Width: 400.0 mm (15.7 in.)
Weight: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs.)