IBM S922 9009-22G EP56 4-Core AIX Server

IBM S922 9009-22G EP56 4-Core AIX Server has a single socket 2.8-3.8 GHz Power9 processor, with AIX rPerf ratings of SMT8 89.8, SMT4 71.2, SMT 51.6 and ST 30.4, supports up to 2TB memory, 14 NVMe Enterprise SSD devices, 14.4TB internal storage, and is ideal for Linux Server and AIX Server workloads running data-intensive operational databases, advanced analytics, and business applications with heavy memory and bandwidth requirements. The IBM S922 supports AIX V7R1 or later, IBM Red Hat Enterprise Linux V8R1 or later and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 or later. The IBM Power9 S922 9009-22G server is an updated version of the 9009-22A model, but has all 4th generation PCIe architecture capable of delivering much better I/O performance, bandwidth and faster data transfers. Request IBM S922 AIX Server configuration and pricing using the Request Quote feature, or go here for IBM i 9009-22G model specification, configuration and pricing.

IBM S922 9009-22G Processors options and Performance Ratings:

IBM S922 9009-EP56 4-core 2.8-3.8 GHz POWER9 processor
AIX rPerf SMT8 = 89.8 | SMT4 = 71.2 | SMT2 = 51.6 | ST = 30.4 | CPW = 68,000
IBM S922 9009-EP58 8-core 3.4-3.9 GHz POWER9 processor
AIXrPerf SMT8 = 202.3 | SMT4 = 106.5 | SMT2 = 116.3 | ST = 68.4 | CPW = 145,500
IBM S922 9009-EP59 10-core 2.9-3.8 GHz POWER9 processor
AIXrPerf SMT8 = 218.6 | SMT4 = 173.5 | SMT2 = 125.7 | ST = 74.0 | CPW = 174,500
IBM S922 9009-EP5B 11-core 2.8-3.8 GHz POWER9 processor
AIX rPerf SMT8 = 233.9 | SMT4 = 185.6 | SMT2 = 134.5 | ST = 79.1 | CPW = 195,200
IBM S922 9009-EP58 16-core 3.4-3.9 GHz POWER9 processor
AIX rPerf SMT8 = 394.5 | SMT4 = 313.1 | SMT2 = 226.9 | ST = 133.4 | CPW = 268,500
IBM S922 9009-EP59 20-core 2.9-3.8 GHz POWER9 processor
AIX rPerf SMT8 = 426.4 | SMT4 = 338.4 | SMT2 = 245.2 | ST = 144.2 | CPW = 318,000
IBM S922 9009-EP5B 22-core 2.8-3.8 GHz POWER9 processor
AIX rPerf SMT8 = 456.1 | SMT4 = 362.0 | SMT2 = 262.3 | ST = 154.3 | CPW = 350,000
Note: Single socket processors models are upgradeable to 2 socket processors onsite, except EP56 4-core. Performance statistics based on all processor cores being activated. This 9009 EP5Y 1-core processor is the only S922 processor model that has a maximum user limitation, is the only S922 processor model that runs IBM i OS400 natively, is the only 9009-22G processor in a P05 software tier, and is the only 9009-22G processor that does not support VIOS.

Memory: 4TB Maximum (2TB per Processor), 32 DDR4 DIMM slots for 16 GB (324E EM62 78P4197) 32 GB (324F EM63 78P4198) 64 GB (325A EM64 78P4199) 128 GB (324C EM65 78P4200), running at various speeds (2133, 2400, and 2666 Mbps)

Level 1 (L1) Cache: 64 K per core
Level 2 (L2) Cache: 512 K per core
Level 3 (L3) Cache: 10 MB per core

Processor-to-Memory Bandwidth: 340 GB/s maximum (Up to 170 GB/s per socket)

NVMe Enterprise SSD: 14 devices for a maximum of 89.6 TB of NVMe data storage space (6.4 TB per SSD)

Storage: 14.4TB Maximum SSD and HDD of internal storage, supports up to 672 additional external disk drives in 28 expansion units. Storage Options:

  Storage backplane with two or four front PCIe Gen4 capable NVMe U.2 drive slots
  Eight SFF bays, one integrated SAS controller without cache, and JBOD RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10
  Option to split the above SFF-3 bays and add a second integrated SAS controller without cache
  Expanded function storage backplane 8 SFF-3 bays/single IOA with write cache
  Option to attach an EXP12SX/EXP24SX SAS HDD/SSD expansion drawer to the single IOA

PCIe Slots:
12 PCIe slots for single processor:
  1x16 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slot (CAPI)
  1x8 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slot (CAPI)
  2x16 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slots
  4x8 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slots (one is required for a base LAN adapter)
  4 front PCIe Gen4 capable NVMe U.2 drive slot
15 PCIe slots for two processors:
  3x16 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slots (CAPI)
  1x8 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slots (CAPI)
  1x8 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slots
  2x16 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slots
  4x8 Gen4 low-profile, half-length slots (one is required for a base LAN adapter)
  4 front PCIe Gen4 capable NVMe U.2 drivel slot
Note: Support concurrent maintenance of PCIe adapters

Interfaces:
Two front and two rear USB 3.0 ports
Two 1 GbE RJ45 ports for the Hardware Management Console
One system port with RJ45 connector
One Operator Panel LCD Display
QR code labels to provide instant access to key service functions through a mobile device

Partitions (LPARs): 480 Maximum

Virtualizaton: PowerVM hypervisor license is built-in the system at no additional costPowerVM hypervisor license is built-in the system at no additional cost

Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) Features:
POWER9 processor has the ability to do processor instruction retry for some transient errors
Memory subsystem RAS with error detection and correction circuitry
Chip kill memory
Service processor with proactive fault monitoring
Dynamic Processor Deallocation
Alternate Processor Recovery
Cache availability: L2 and L3 cache protected with ECC
Special Uncorrectable Error (SUE) handling prevents immediate system termination
PCI extended error handling (EEH) that allows the affected device driver to reset and continue without a
system reboot
Uncorrectable error recovery, when enabled, allows the system to automatically restart, reducing downtime
Mutual surveillance: Service processor monitors the operation of firmware and the hypervisor monitors the
service processor
Environmental monitoring does ambient and over temperature monitoring and reporting
Concurrent maintenance of PCIe adapter, power supplies, cooling fans and HDD/SSD drives
First Failure Data Capture (FFDC): Fault root cause is captured without the need to re-create the problem
Mobile access to important customer service functions available by scanning a QR label

OS Requirements:
IBM Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 for Power LE Version 8.1 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Service Pack 1 or later
AIX OS LPAR with any I/O configuration:
AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-05 Technology Level and Service Pack 7100-05-06-2028 or later
AIX Version 7.2 with the 7200-03 Technology Level and Service Pack 7 (02-19-21)
AIX Version 7.2 with the 7200-04 Technology Level and Service Pack 7200-04-02-2028 or later
AIX OS Virtual I/O only LPAR:
AIX Version 7.2 with the 7200-04 Technology Level or later
AIX Version 7.2 with the 7200-03 Technology Level or later
AIX Version 7.2 with the 7200-02 Technology Level and Service Pack 7200-02-02-1832 or later
AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-05 Technology Level and Service Pack 7100-05-02-1832 or later
IBM i supported through VIOS
IBM i 7.4 TR2, or later and requires VIOS
IBM i 7.3 TR8, or later and requires VIOS
IBM i 7.2 with 7.2 Licensed Machine Code - RS 720-Q, or later and requires VIOS

Physical Dimensions:
Width: 18.97 inches
Depth: 30.2 inches
Height: 3.4 inches
Weight: 67 lbs
19-inch rack-mount, 2U (EIA units) drawer

Warranty and Support:
Includes 3 years of on-site, customer replacement unit, 9x5 coverage with Next Business Day response, upgradable to 24X7 with 4 and 2 hour response times.