IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-008, dated February 9, 2010 IBM Power 755 server brings IBM POWER7 technology to the High Performance Computing marketplace Table of contents 1 2 3 3 13 14 Overview Key prerequisites Planned availability date Description Statement of general direction Product number 19 20 28 32 47 Publications Technical information Terms and conditions Prices Order now At a glance The Power® 755 server is a 3.
physics, and petroleum reservoir modeling that require highly intense computations where the workload is aligned with parallel processing methodologies. The Power 755 server (8236-E8C) is a 3.3 GHz 32-core POWER7 server that should be very popular in HPC environments such as weather and climate modeling, computational chemistry, physics, computer-aided engineering, computational fluid dynamics, and petroleum reservoir modeling.
• AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-10 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later (planned availability: May 28, 2010) • AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-09 Technology Level and Service Pack 7, or later (planned availability: May 28, 2010) Visit the IBM Prerequisite Web site for compatibility information for hardware features and the corresponding AIX Technology Levels http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.
• A maximum of five hot-swap slots: – Two PCIe x8 slots, short card length (slots 1 and 2) – One PCIe x8 slot, full card length (slot 3) – Two PCIX DDR slots, full card length (slots 4 and 5) – One GX++ slot (shares same space as PCIe x8 slot 1) • Integrated: – Service Processor – Quad-port 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet – EnergyScale technology – Hot-swap and redundant cooling – Three USB ports; two system ports – Two HMC ports; two SPCN ports • Two Power Supplies, 1725 Watt AC, Hot-swap The minimum Power 755 con
expanders (Enclosure Services Manager-ESM). Each ESM has an independent SCSI Enclosure Services (SES ) diagnostic processor. The SAS disk drives or SSDs contained in the EXP12S are controlled by one or two PCIe or PCI-X SAS adapters connected to the EXP12S via SAS cables. The SAS cable will vary, depending upon the adapter being used, the operating system being used, and the protection desired. • The large cache PCI-X (#5904/#5908) uses a SAS Y cable when a single port is running the EXP12S.
Memory error correction extensions The memory has single-bit-error correction and double-bit-error detection ECC circuitry. The ECC code is also designed such that the failure of any one specific memory module within an ECC word by itself can be corrected absent any other fault.
redundant fan fails, the system calls out the failing fan and continues running. When a nonredundant fan fails, the system shuts down immediately. Availability enhancement functions The POWER7 family of systems continues to offer and introduce significant enhancements designed to increase system availability. POWER7 processor functions As in POWER6 , the POWER7 processor has the ability to do processor instruction retry and alternate processor recovery for a number of core-related faults.
PCI extended error handling PCI extended error handling (EEH) enabled adapters respond to a special data packet generated from the affected PCI slot hardware by calling system firmware, which will examine the affected bus, allow the device driver to reset it, and continue without a system reboot. For Linux, EEH support extends to the majority of frequently used devices, although some third-party PCI devices may not provide native EEH support.
Service Interface The Service Interface allows support personnel to communicate with the service support applications in a server using a console, interface, or terminal. Delivering a clear, concise view of available service applications, the Service Interface allows the support team to manage system resources and service information in an efficient and effective way.
intermittent errors are designed to be correctly detected and isolated at the time the failure occurs. Runtime and boot-time diagnostics fall into this category. Stand-alone diagnostics As the name implies, stand-alone or user-initiated diagnostics require user intervention.
components run the risk of becoming loose during shipping or installation, preventing a good electrical connection. Positive retention mechanisms like latches, levers, thumb-screws, pop Nylatches (U-clips), and cables are included to help prevent loose connections and aid in installing (seating) parts correctly. These positive retention items do not require tools.
IBM Electronic Services Electronic Service Agent and the IBM Electronic Services Web portal comprise the IBM Electronic Services solution -- dedicated to providing fast, exceptional support to IBM customers. IBM Electronic Service Agent is a no-charge tool that proactively monitors and reports hardware events such as system errors, performance issues, and inventory.
functions make it even easier for Electronic Service Agent-enabled customers to track system inventory and find pertinent fixes. My Systems provides valuable reports of installed hardware and software using information collected from the systems by IBM Electronic Service Agent. Reports are available for any system associated with the customer's IBM ID.
Product number The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 8236 machine type: Description Feature number MT Model IBM Power 755 8236 E8C AIX Partition Specify Linux Partition Specify CSC Specify V.24/EIA232 6.1m (20-Ft) PCI Cable V.35 6.1m (20-Ft) PCI Cable X.21 6.
controller/single path 3M SAS Cable (AE) Adapter to Enclosure, single controller/single path 6M SAS Cable (YI) System to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 1.5M SAS Cable (YI) System to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 3M SAS Cable (YO) Adapter to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 1.
Adapter 4 Port Async EIA-232 PCIe Adapter EXP 12S Expansion Drawer PCIe Dual-x4 SAS Adapter PCIe 380MB Cache Dual - x4 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter Non-paired PCIe SAS RAID Indicator Full Width Keyboard -- USB, US English, #103P Full Width Keyboard -- USB, French, #189 Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Italian, #142 Full Width Keyboard -- USB, German/Austrian, #129 Full Width Keyboard -- USB, UK English, #166P Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Spanish, #172 Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Japanese, #194 Full Width Keyboard -- USB,
4.3m (14-Ft) 3PH/24A Power Cord 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/48A Pwr Cord 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/48-60A Pwr Cord Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A) Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A) Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A) Power Cable - Drawer to IBM PDU, 200-240V/10A Optional Rack Security Kit Modem Tray for 19-Inch Rack Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (125V, 15A) 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/24-30A Pwr Cord 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/24-30A WR Pwr Cord 4.
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Publications IBM Power Systems hardware documentation provides you with the following topical information: System overview Planning for the system Installing and configuring the system Working with consoles, terminals, and interfaces Managing system resources Working with operating systems and software applications Troubleshooting, service, and support You can access the product documentation at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/index.
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Noise level and sound power • Two 3.3 GHz 6-core processors, sixteen 8 GB DIMMs, two power supplies, eight SFF disks, one DVD, three PCI adapters: 6.4 bels idle/6.2 bels operating • Two 3.3 GHz 6-core processors, sixteen 8 GB DIMMs, two power supplies, eight SFF disks, one DVD, three PCI adapters with acoustical doors: 5.8 bels idle/5.6 bels operating • Four 3.3 GHz 6-core processors, thirty-two 8 GB DIMMs, two power supplies, eight SFF disks, one DVD, three PCI adapters: 7.1 bels idle/7.
– One Language Group, Specify (#9300 or #97xx) • Four 8-core 3.3 GHz POWER7 processor cards (#8332) • Thirty-two zero-priced processor activations (#2325) • Choose 128 GB minimum memory from: – 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, 2 Gb (#4526) – 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, 2 Gb (#4527) Note: The 8 GB memory feature (#4526) is planned to be available on March 16, 2010. • DASD/Media Backplane with external SAS port, 8 x 2.
Visit the IBM Prerequisite Web site for compatibility information for hardware features and the corresponding AIX Technology Levels http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.
Power cords Two power cords are required. The Power 755 requires 200-240 V power cords for all configurations. System memory • A minimum 128 GB of memory is required on the Power 755 system. • Eight memory DIMM slots are on a processor card. The maximum system memory is 256 GB with four processor cards. • Different system memory feature numbers may not be mixed on the same processor card. However, a system with more than one processor card may use different memory feature numbers on the same system.
O/S 5886 AIX 13 Linux 13 PCI card slots The Power 755 has a maximum of five hot-plug slots. • Slot 1 is a PCIe x8 short-length slot. A GX++ slot shares this slot. • Slot 2 is a PCIe x8 short-length slot. • Slot 3 is a PCIe x8 full-length slot. • Slots 4 and 5 are PCIX DDR 266 MHz full-length slots. • All slots are hot pluggable except slot 1 when used as a GX slot. Graphics adapters • A graphics adapter, keyboard, and mouse are not required in the minimum configuration.
Storage devices/bays • The Power 755 has a slim media bay that contains a mandatory DVD-RAM (#5762 or follow-on). • Feature number 8340 must be selected and supports only SFF or SSD; 3.5-inch drives are not supported with feature 8340: – Feature number 1878 must be selected. – One of feature numbers 1882, 1883, 1885, 1886, or 1890 must be selected1. – If connection of a feature 5886 EXP12S drawer is desired using the external SAS port on feature 8340, feature number 3668 is required.
• A feature 5886 cannot be attached to the CEC external SAS port when it contains solid-state drives. Device 146.8 GB 15K RPM, SAS 300 GB 15K RPM, SAS 450 GB 15K RPM, SAS Maximum quantity Bay Orderable feature number Supported feature number AIX 156 Linux 156 13 x #5886 3647 156 156 13 x #5886 3648 156 156 13 x #5886 3649 Note: 3.5-inch DASD is not supported in the 8236-E8C CEC. Planning information Cable orders No cables required.
Terms and conditions Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative. IBM Global Financing Yes Warranty period One year Alternative warranty options are available on a special bid basis from your IBM representative or Business Partner. Warranty service If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM Web site.
• Power Supply • Thermal Card (TPMD) • VPD card • Line/power cord • Keyboard • Mouse • External cables • Display • Operator Panel • TOD Battery • DIMMs On-site Service: IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
Maintenance Services: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically, via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed.
If IBM has a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge, if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or a maintenance service.
Educational allowance A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. The educational allowance is 8% for the products in this announcement. Prices For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative. Model number Feature number E8C 3632 Description Widescreen LCD Monitor Note: This feature is subject to a $16.
E8C 1861 Both Yes No Op Panel Cable for Rack-mount Drawer w/2.5" DASD E8C 1878 Initial N/A No 146.8GB 10K RPM SAS SFF Disk Drive E8C 1882 Both Yes No 73.
3M E8C 3687 Both Yes No SAS Cable (YO) Adapter to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 1.5 M E8C 3691 Both Yes No SAS Cable (YO) Adapter to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 3 M E8C 3692 Both Yes No SAS Cable (YO) Adapter to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 6 M E8C 3693 Both Yes No SAS Cable (YO) Adapter to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 15 M E8C 3694 Both Yes No 0.
Dual Port (SR) Integrated Virtual Ethernet 10Gb Daughter Card E8C 5613 Both 4-Port 1Gb Integrated Virtual Ethernet Daughter Card E8C 5624 Both Blind Swap Type III Cassette- PCIe, Short Slot E8C 5646 MES Blind Swap Type III Cassette- PCI-X or PCIe, Standard Slot E8C 5647 MES IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter E8C 5706 Both 10Gb FCoE PCIe Dual Port Adapter E8C 5708 Both 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X on Copper Media Adapter E8C 5713 Both 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter E8C 5717 Bo
Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Danish, #159 E8C 5966 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Bulgarian, #442 E8C 5967 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Swiss/French/German, #150 E8C 5968 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Norwegian,#155 E8C 5969 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Dutch, #143 E8C 5970 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Portuguese, #163 E8C 5971 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Greek, #319 E8C 5972 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Hebrew, #212 E8C 5973 Both Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Polish, #214 E8C 5974 Bo
Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (125V, 15A or 250V, 10A ) E8C 6488 Both Yes No 4.3m (14-Ft) 3PH/24A Power Cord E8C 6489 MES Yes No 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/48A Pwr Cord E8C 6491 MES Yes No 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/48-60A Pwr Cord E8C 6492 MES Yes No Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A) E8C 6493 Both Yes No Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A) E8C 6494 Both Yes No Power Cord 2.
E8C 8845 Both Order Routing Indicator- System Plant E8C 9169 NC Initial Language Group Specify - US English E8C 9300 NC Initial New AIX License Core Counter E8C 9440 NC Initial New Red Hat License Core Counter E8C 9442 NC Initial New SUSE License Core Counter E8C 9443 NC Initial Other AIX License Core Counter E8C 9444 NC Initial Other Linux License Core Counter E8C 9445 NC Initial 3rd Party Linux License Core Counter E8C 9446 NC Initial VIOS Core Counter E8C 9447 NC Initial Month Indicator E8C 9461 NC Initi
E8C Language Group Specify - Thai E8C Machine type 8236 9728 NC Initial N/A No 9729 NC Initial N/A No Model E8C Description BASE ATLAS HPC One-time charge $7,498 New features Machine type Model 8236 E8C Feature number 4526 8236 E8C 4527 8236 E8C 6263 8236 E8C 6272 8236 E8C 7118 8236 E8C 7740 8236 E8C 8332 8236 E8C 8340 Model Description 8GB (2x4GB) Memory DIMMs, 1067 MHz, 1Gb DDR3 DRAM 16GB (2x8GB) Memory DIMMs, 1067 MHz, 2Gb DDR3 DRAM 1.8M Rack Trim Kit 2.
8236 E8C 1861 8236 E8C 1878 8236 E8C 1882 8236 E8C 1883 8236 E8C 1885 8236 E8C 1886 8236 E8C 1890 8236 E8C 2456 8236 E8C 2459 8236 E8C 2728 8236 E8C 2893 8236 E8C 2934 8236 E8C 2936 8236 E8C 3124 8236 E8C 3125 8236 E8C 3586 8236 E8C 3632 8236 E8C 3647 8236 E8C 3648 8236 E8C 3649 8236 E8C 3652 8236 E8C 3653 8236 E8C 3654 8236 E8C 3661 IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-008 10 METER 12X TO 4X ENHANCE 0.
8236 E8C 3662 8236 E8C 3663 8236 E8C 3668 8236 E8C 3679 8236 E8C 3681 8236 E8C 3682 8236 E8C 3684 8236 E8C 3685 8236 E8C 3686 8236 E8C 3687 8236 E8C 3691 8236 E8C 3692 8236 E8C 3693 8236 E8C 3694 8236 E8C 3925 8236 E8C 3926 8236 E8C 3927 8236 E8C 3928 8236 E8C 4242 8236 E8C 4256 8236 E8C 4276 8236 E8C 4764 8236 E8C 5524 8236 E8C 5609 8236 E8C 5613 IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-008 SAS CBL (X) ADP ENCLOSURE SAS CBL (X)
8236 E8C 5624 8236 E8C 5646 8236 E8C 5647 8236 E8C 5706 8236 E8C 5708 8236 E8C 5713 8236 E8C 5717 8236 E8C 5732 8236 E8C 5735 8236 E8C 5748 8236 E8C 5759 8236 E8C 5762 8236 E8C 5767 8236 E8C 5768 8236 E8C 5769 8236 E8C 5772 8236 E8C 5774 8236 E8C 5785 8236 8236 E8C E8C 5886 5901 8236 E8C 5903 8236 E8C 5951 8236 E8C 5952 8236 E8C 5953 8236 E8C 5954 8236 E8C 5955 IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-008 VIRTUAL ETHERNET DAUGHTE
8236 E8C 5956 8236 E8C 5957 8236 E8C 5958 8236 E8C 5959 8236 E8C 5960 8236 E8C 5961 8236 E8C 5962 8236 E8C 5964 8236 E8C 5965 8236 E8C 5966 8236 E8C 5967 8236 E8C 5968 8236 E8C 5969 8236 E8C 5970 8236 E8C 5971 8236 E8C 5972 8236 E8C 5973 8236 E8C 5974 8236 E8C 5975 8236 E8C 5976 8236 E8C 5977 8236 E8C 5978 8236 E8C 5979 IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-008 KEYBOARD USB, SPANISH, 172 KEYBOARD USB, JAPANESE, 19 USB, BRAZILIAN POR
8236 E8C 5980 8236 E8C 5981 8236 E8C 5982 8236 E8C 5983 8236 E8C 6068 8236 E8C 6069 8236 E8C 6248 8236 E8C 6249 8236 E8C 6458 8236 E8C 6460 8236 E8C 6469 8236 E8C 6470 8236 E8C 6471 8236 E8C 6472 8236 E8C 6473 8236 E8C 6474 8236 E8C 6475 8236 E8C 6476 8236 E8C 6477 8236 E8C 6478 8236 E8C 6487 8236 E8C 6488 8236 E8C 6489 8236 E8C 6491 8236 E8C 6492 8236 E8C 6493 8236 E8C 6494 IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-008 KEYB
8236 E8C 6496 8236 E8C 6580 8236 E8C 6586 8236 E8C 6651 8236 E8C 6654 8236 E8C 6655 8236 E8C 6656 8236 E8C 6659 8236 E8C 6660 8236 E8C 6665 8236 E8C 6669 8236 E8C 6671 8236 E8C 6672 8236 E8C 6680 8236 E8C 6808 8236 E8C 7109 8236 E8C 7188 8236 E8C 7535 8236 E8C 7549 8236 E8C 7564 8236 E8C 7565 8236 E8C 7802 8236 E8C 7863 8236 E8C 8143 8236 E8C 8144 8236 E8C 8845 IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-008 TO WALL/OEM PDU, (250
Machine type 8236 8236 Model/ Feature number E8C 0551 8236 0553 8236 8236 8236 1890 3586 8332 8236 5886 8236 7535 Description p7 755 19 inch, 1.8 meter high rack 19 inch, 2.0 meter high rack 69GB SS SFF Disk 69 GB SS 3.5" Disk 0/8W 3.3 GHz PROC CD, P7 SCM(8GC), 8XDIMMS, (KAPALUA) EXP 12S Expansion Drawer 150 x 3586 MMMC $146 $40 $47 $73 $73 $273 $228 $10,920 ServicePac prices For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
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