IBM PowerLinux 7R1 is optimized for Linux to help deliver new solutions and services faster, with higher quality
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-119July 10, 2012
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The PowerLinux 7R1 is fueled by the outstanding performance and energy efficiency of the IBM® POWER7® processor optimized for the Linux™ operating system running on the IBM Power® platform:
- Powerful 64-bit, 8-core POWER7 3.55 GHz processor module
- Up to 128 GB of memory with optional memory riser card
- Rich I/O options in the system unit:
- Five PCIe Gen2 low profile slots
- PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE adapter
- Six-disk or solid-state drive (SSD) SAS small form-factor bays -- up to 3.6 TB
- Slimline DVD-RAM
- Bay for tape or removable drive
- Integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support for disk and SSD; support for tape and DVD
- EnergyScale™ technology
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
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The IBM PowerLinux™ 7R1 server delivers the outstanding performance of the IBM POWER7 processor in a dense, highly efficient 2U rack-optimized form factor for Linux customers. It is ideal for running multiple Linux infrastructure and application workloads, and with PowerVM® virtualization, can be more economical than traditional Linux servers.
Take advantage of the scalability and capacity of IBM PowerLinux 7R1 by leveraging the feature-rich PowerVM virtualization technology from IBM to fully utilize the server's capacity and deploy virtual partitions faster. You can move workloads as needed across PowerLinux and Power Systems™ servers with Live Partition Mobility.
The IBM PowerLinux 7R1 server is a Linux only 2U rack-mount server with one processor socket offering an 8-core 3.55 GHz configuration.
The PowerLinux 7R1 server supports a maximum of eight DDR3 DIMM slots, with four DIMM slots included in the base configuration and four more slots available with one optional memory riser card, allowing for a maximum system memory of 128 GB.
Memory features (two memory DIMMs per feature) supported are 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB, running at speeds of 1066 MHz. PowerVM now features Active Memory™ Sharing, the technology that allows you to intelligently exchange memory between running partitions for increased optimization of physical memory resources. Active Memory Sharing enables the sharing of a pool of physical memory among logical partitions (LPARs) on a single server, helping to increase memory utilization and drive down system costs.
The IBM PowerLinux 7R1 server offers three storage backplane options. The first supports three SFF SAS HDDs or SSDs, an SATA DVD, and a half-high tape drive. The second supports six SFF SAS HDDs or SSDs and an SATA DVD. These two choices both provide an integrated SAS controller, offering RAID 0, 1, and 10 support. The third supports six SFF SAS HDDs or SSDs, an SATA DVD, and adds support for dual write cache RAID 5, RAID 6, and an external SAS port. HDDs and SSDs are hot-swap and front accessible with each of the three alternatives.
Other integrated features include:
- Five PCIe x8 Gen2 low profile expansion slots
- PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE adapter
- Service Processor
- Integrated SAS/SATA controller for HDD, SSD, tape, and DVD in the system unit, supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10; RAID 5 and RAID 6 also available
- EnergyScale technology
- Two system ports, three USB ports, and two HMC ports
- Redundant and hot-swap power
- Redundant and hot-swap cooling
The PowerLinux system is specifically designed for emerging workloads that are proven ideal for a virtualized scale-out, Linux server environment.
The PowerLinux 7R1 server benefits from POWER7 performance, Intelligent Threads technology, and high memory and I/O bandwidth. These workloads realize more performance, more efficient virtualization, unique workload optimizing features, and industry-leading reliability, availability, and scalability at prices comparable with traditional Linux servers.
IBM is investing in new technologies to further advance the value of the PowerLinux 7R1 server for emerging and traditional workloads.
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Refer to the Hardware requirements section and Software requirements section.
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July 20, 2012
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IBM PowerLinux 7R1
Summary of standard features:
- Rack-mount (2U) configuration
- 8-core 3.55 GHz processor module
- 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC memory features (error checking and correcting), minimum 32 GB expandable to 128 GB
- Three storage backplane options:
- Three SFF SAS HDDs/SSDs, SATA DVD bay, tape drive bay
- Six SFF SAS HDDs/SSDs, SATA DVD bay
- Six SFF SAS HDDs/SSDs, SATA DVD bay, dual write cache SAS RAID, external SAS port
- Five PCIe x8 Gen2 and one PCIe x4 Gen2 low profile slots
- One GX++ slot
- Integrated:
- Service Processor
- EnergyScale technology
- Hot-swap and redundant cooling
- Three USB ports, two system ports, and two HMC ports
- One 1725 watt ac, hot-swap power supply
Certain configurations of the PowerLinux 7R1 are ENERGY STAR Qualified. Refer to
You can order the PowerLinux 7R1 using feature number ELBA for a configuration with one POWER7 3.55 GHz processor module.
In addition to the processor module, the minimum PowerLinux 7R1 initial order must include:
- Eight processor activations
- 32 GB of memory
- Two HDDs/SDDs
- Ethernet adapter
- Storage backplane
- One power supply and one power cord
- Operating system indicator
- IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux or GPFS™
- Language group specify
The minimum defined initial order configuration, if no choice is made, is as follows:
Feature number Description
ELBA Package indicator which includes:
1 x EPL5 0/8 core 3.55 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (with ELBA)
8 x EPLA 8 Processor Activation (Zero-priced)
2 x EL16 32 GB Memory (Zero-priced)
2 x EL03 146.8 GB 15k SFF HDD
EL0T Storage Backplane for 2.5-inch Drives/SATA DVD/Tape
(Zero-priced)
EL11 PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter ($0)
1 x 5603 Power Supply, 1725 Watt AC
9300/97xx Language Group Specify
2147 Primary Operating System Indicator - Linux (#2147)
8 x #EC22 IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux (1 per core)
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5765-G66 GPFS
1 x 6xxx One Power Cord
Note:
- The first two memory features chosen on an initial order are installed in the nonfeaturized memory riser card. When 4 x EL15 are chosen to meet the minimum memory requirements, 1 x EL0A must be ordered. Feature number EL0A is not allowed with EL16 or EL17.
- Alternative configuration options are available on a special bid basis from your IBM representative or Business Partner.
- No internal HDD/SSD is required if feature 0837 (boot from SAN) is selected. You must order a Fibre Channel or Fibre Channel over Ethernet adapter if you select feature 0837.
Dynamic LPAR
The dynamic LPAR function offers enhanced resource management for the PowerLinux 7R1 server. Dynamic LPAR enables available system resources to be quickly and easily configured across multiple logical partitions to meet the rapidly changing needs of your business.
With dynamic LPAR, you can add new system resources such as new HDDs or SSDs into your system's configuration without requiring a reboot. If the PowerVM for PowerLinux (EC22) feature is installed in the system, a maximum of 10 dynamic LPARs for each physical processor can be defined, with a PowerLinux 7R1 system maximum of 80 dynamic LPARs.
Notes for System Director and VMControl:
- If you are implementing dynamic LPAR:
- An HMC or IVM is required to manage POWER7 processor-based servers implementing partitioning. Multiple POWER7 processor-based servers can be supported by a single HMC.
- If you use an HMC to manage any POWER7 processor-based server, the HMC must be a CR3, or later, model, rack-mount or a C06, or later, deskside. SDMC cannot be managed by Systems Director at this time.
- If you install IBM Systems Director for IBM PowerLinux : Systems Director Editions for Power Systems 6.3, or later
- If you install IBM Systems Director VMControl™ for IBM PowerLinux :
- Systems Director VMControl 2.4, or later, is required.
- Systems Director VMControl for IBM PowerLinux is included in Systems Director Express® Edition.
- PowerVM is required to run VMControl.
- Systems Director VMControl for IBM PowerLinux or VMControl Enterprise Edition requires Systems Director, V6.3, or later. If the product is installed on an older version of Systems Director, you are prompted to perform an upgrade before accessing full functionality.
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux (#EC22)
Either PowerVM for PowerLinux or GPFS is required on the PowerLinux 7R1.
PowerVM for PowerLinux enables you to create partitions in units of less than 1 CPU (sub-CPU LPARs) and enables the same system I/O to be added to these partitions. The feature also includes a software component that enables cross-partition workload management.
PowerVM for PowerLinux offers:
- Micro-Partitioning® (up to 10 partitions per processor core, 80 per PowerLinux 7R1 system)
- Virtualized disk and optical devices (VIOperating system)
- Automated CPU reconfiguration
- Real-time partition configuration and load statistics
- Support for dedicated and shared processor LPAR groups
- Support for manual provisioning of resources
At initial order entry, you can select feature number EC22 to enable Micro-Partitioning during manufacture and the enabling software media and publications to be shipped to you. When you order feature number EC22 as an MES, an activation key is posted on the following website, and you must retrieve it and install it on the system.
Notes for PowerVM for PowerLinux:
- If you are implementing PowerVM for PowerLinux, PowerVM V2.2, or later, is required.
- VMs or logical partitions (LPARs) are managed using built-in Integrated Virtualization Manager (IVM) software or optionally through use of a Hardware Management Console (HMC).
- If any processors in a system have the virtualization feature, all active processors must have it.
- After the virtualization feature is installed in a system, it cannot be removed.
- PowerVM V2.2, or later, and a supported Linux operating system level are minimum requirements for performing Live Partition Mobility functions on POWER7 . For more information on minimum Linux operating system levels, refer to the Software requirements section.
- Active Memory Sharing is supported with RHEL 6 and SLES 11 SP1.
- Virtual Ethernet and Virtual Storage are part of PowerVM Editions.
PowerVM for PowerLinux also includes Live Partition Mobility, which allows for the movement of a logical partition from one POWER6® or POWER7 server to another with no application downtime, and Active Memory Sharing, which dynamically reallocates memory between running logical partitions on a server.
Note: PowerVM 2.1.2.11 with Fix Pack 22.1 and Service Pack 1, or later, and a supported Linux operating system level are minimum requirements for performing Live Partition Mobility functions on POWER7 . For more information on minimum Linux operating system levels, refer to the Software requirements section.
19-inch racks
The PowerLinux 7R1 (8246-L1C) is designed to mount in the 36U 7014-T00 (#0551) or the 42U 7014-T42 (#0553) rack. These racks are built to the 19-inch EIA standard. When you order a new 8246 system, you can also order the appropriate 7014 rack model with the system hardware on the same initial order. IBM is making the racks available as features of the 8246-L1C when you order additional I/O drawer hardware for an existing system (MES order). The rack feature number should be used if you want IBM to integrate the newly ordered I/O drawer in a 19-inch rack before shipping the MES order.
1.8-meter rack (#0551)
The 1.8-meter rack (#0551) is a 36 EIA unit rack. The rack that is delivered as feature 0551 is the same rack delivered when you order the 7014-T00 rack; the included features may be different. Some features that are delivered as part of the 7014-T00 must be ordered separately with the feature 0551. Order the feature 0551 only when required to support rack integration of MES orders prior to shipment from IBM .
2.0-meter rack (#0553)
The 2.0-meter rack (#0553) is a 42 EIA unit tall rack. The rack that is delivered as feature 0553 is the same rack delivered when you order the 7014-T42 rack; the included features may be different. Some features that are delivered as part of the 7014-T42 must be ordered separately with the feature 0553. Order the feature 0553 only when you require support for rack integration of MES orders prior to shipment from IBM .
IBM Power Systems deployment-ready services
IBM offers a portfolio of integration, configuration, and customization services for IBM Power Systems . These services are designed to accelerate customer solution deployment and reduce related resources and cost. Offerings include:
- Integration:
- Component integration
- Rack integration
- Operating system preinstallation
- Unit personalization
- Third-party hardware/software installation
- Customer-specified placement
- Asset tagging: Standard RFID
- Special packaging: Box consolidation
- System customization: Remote access partitioning customized operating system and firmware
For more information on deployment-ready services, visit
Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features
Reliability, fault tolerance, and data correction
The reliability of systems starts with components, devices, and subsystems that are designed to be highly reliable. The POWER7 processor SCM uses lower-voltage technology, improving reliability with stacked latches to reduce soft error (SER) susceptibility. During the design and development process, subsystems go through rigorous verification and integration testing processes. During system manufacturing, systems go through a thorough testing process to help ensure the highest level of product quality.
The system cache and memory offer ECC (error checking and correcting) fault-tolerant features. ECC is designed to correct environmentally induced, single-bit, intermittent memory failures and single-bit hard failures. With ECC, the likelihood of memory failures will be reduced. ECC also provides double-bit memory error detection that helps protect data in the event of a double-bit memory failure.
The Linux operating system supports disk drive mirroring (RAID 1) through software, while other RAID protection schemes are provided via hardware RAID adapters.
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.
Memory protection features include scrubbing to detect errors, a means to call for the deallocation of memory pages for a pattern of correctable errors detected, and signaling deallocation of a logical memory block when an error occurs that cannot be corrected by the ECC code.
Fault monitoring functions
- When a POWER7 processor-based system is initially powered on, built-in self-test (BIST) and power-on self-test (POperating systemT) check processor, cache, memory, and associated hardware required for proper booting of the operating system. If a noncritical error is detected or if the errors occur in resources that can be removed from the system configuration, the restarting process is designed to proceed to completion. The errors are logged in the system nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM).
- Disk drive fault tracking is designed to alert the system administrator of an impending disk drive failure before it impacts customer operation.
Mutual surveillance
The Service Processor monitors the operation of the firmware during the boot process, and also monitors the hypervisor for termination. The hypervisor monitors the Service Processor and will perform a reset/reload if it detects the loss of the Service Processor. If the reset/reload does not correct the problem, the hypervisor notifies the operating system and the operating system can take appropriate action, including calling for service.
Environmental monitoring functions
POWER7-based servers include a range of environmental monitoring functions:
- Temperature monitoring warns the system administrator of potential environmental-related problems by monitoring the air inlet temperature. When the inlet temperature rises above a warning threshold, the system initiates an orderly shutdown. When the temperature exceeds the critical level or if the temperature remains above the warning level for too long, the system will shut down immediately.
- Fan speed is controlled by monitoring actual temperatures on critical components and adjusting accordingly. If internal component temperatures reach critical levels, the system will shut down immediately, regardless of fan speed. When a 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 can perform processor instruction retry and alternate processor recovery for a number of core-related faults. This significantly reduces exposure to both hard (logic) and soft (transient) errors in the processor core. Soft failures in the processor core are transient (intermittent) errors, often due to cosmic rays or other sources of radiation, and generally are not repeatable. When an error is encountered in the core, the POWER7 processor will first automatically retry the instruction. If the source of the error is truly transient, the instruction succeeds and the system continues as before. On IBM systems prior to POWER6 , this error would have caused a checkstop.
Hard failures are more difficult, being true logical errors that will be replicated each time the instruction is repeated. Retrying the instruction will not help in this situation. As in POWER6 , POWER7 processors have the ability to extract the failing instruction from the faulty core and retry it elsewhere in the system for a number of faults, after which the failing core is dynamically deconfigured and called out for replacement. These systems are designed to avoid a full system outage.
POWER7 single processor checkstopping
As in POWER6 , POWER7 provides single processor checkstopping. This significantly reduces the probability of a fault in any one processor affecting total system availability.
Partition availability priority
Also available is the ability to assign availability priorities to partitions. If an alternate processor recovery event requires spare processor resources in order to protect a workload, when no other means of obtaining the spare resources is available, the system will determine which partition has the lowest priority and attempt to claim the needed resource. On a properly configured POWER7 processor-based server, this allows that capacity to be first obtained from, for example, a test partition instead of a financial accounting system.
POWER7 cache availability
The POWER® processor-based line of servers continues to be at the forefront of cache availability enhancements. The L3 cache is now integrated on the POWER7 processor. The POWER7 processor provides both L2 and L3 cache line delete functions.
Special uncorrectable error handling
Special Uncorrectable Error (SUE) handling is an IBM innovation introduced for POWER5 processors, where an uncorrectable error in memory or cache does not immediately cause the system to terminate. Rather, the system tags the data and determines whether it will ever be used again. If the error is irrelevant, it will not force a checkstop.
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.
Predictive failure and dynamic component deallocation
Servers with POWER processors have long had the capability to perform predictive failure analysis on certain critical components such as processors and memory. When these components exhibit certain symptoms that may indicate a failure is imminent, the system can dynamically deallocate and call home, when enabled, about the failing part before the error is propagated system-wide. In many cases, the system first attempts to reallocate resources in such a way that avoids unplanned outages. In the event that insufficient resources exist to maintain full system availability, these servers attempt to maintain partition availability by user-defined priority.
Uncorrectable error recovery
When the auto-restart option is enabled, the system can automatically restart following an unrecoverable software error, hardware failure, or environmentally induced (ac power) failure.
Serviceability
The purpose of serviceability is to repair the system while attempting to minimize or eliminate service cost (within budget objectives), while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Serviceability includes system installation, MES (system upgrades/downgrades), and system maintenance/repair. Depending upon the system and warranty contract, service may be performed by the customer, an IBM representative, or an authorized warranty service provider.
The serviceability features delivered in this system provide a highly efficient service environment by incorporating the following attributes:
- Design for customer setup (CSU), customer installed features (CIF), and customer replaceable units (CRU)
- Error detection and fault isolation (ED/FI)
- First Failure Data Capture (FFDC)
- Converged service approach across multiple IBM server platforms
Service environments
The HMC is a dedicated server that provides functions for configuring and managing servers for either partitioned or full-system partition using a GUI or command-line interface (CLI). An HMC attached to the system allows support personnel (with client authorization) to remotely log in to review error logs and perform remote maintenance if required.
The POWER7 processor-based platforms support two main service environments:
- Attachment to one or more HMCs is an option supported by the system. This is the default configuration for servers supporting logical partitions with dedicated or virtual I/O. In this case, all servers have at least one logical partition.
- No HMC; two service strategies for non-HMC systems are available:
- Full system partition: A single partition owns all the server resources and only one operating system may be installed.
- Partitioned system: In this configuration, the system can have more than one partition and can be running more than one operating system. In this environment, partitions are managed by the Integrated Virtualization Manager (IVM), which provides some of the functions provided by the HMC.
Service interface
The service interface enables 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. Applications available via the service interface are carefully configured and placed to give service providers access to important service functions.
Different service interfaces are used, depending on the state of the system and its operating environment. The primary service interfaces are:
- LEDs
- Operator panel
- Service Processor menu
- Operating system service menu
- Service focal point on the HMC
- Service focal point Lite on IVM
In the light path LED implementation, the system can clearly identify components for replacement by using specific component-level LEDs, and can also guide the servicer directly to the component by signaling (turning on solid) the amber system fault LED, enclosure fault LED, and the component FRU fault LED. The servicer can also use the identify function to blink the FRU-level LED. When this function is activated, a roll-up to the blue enclosure locate and system locate LEDs will occur. These LEDs will turn on solid and can be used to follow the light path from the system to the enclosure and down to the specific FRU.
FFDC analysis
FFDC is a technique that helps ensure that when a fault is detected in a system, the root cause of the fault will be captured without the need to re-create the problem or run any sort of extending tracing or diagnostics program. For the vast majority of faults, a good FFDC design means that the root cause can also be detected automatically without servicer intervention.
FFDC information, error data analysis, and fault isolation are necessary to implement the advanced serviceability techniques that enable efficient service of the systems and to help determine the failing items.
In the rare absence of FFDC and error data analysis, diagnostics are required to re-create the failure and determine the failing items.
Diagnostics
General diagnostic objectives are to detect and identify problems such that they can be resolved quickly. Elements of IBM's diagnostics strategy include:
- Provide a common error code format equivalent to a system reference code, system reference number, checkpoint, or firmware error code.
- Provide fault detection and problem isolation procedures. Support remote connection ability to be used by the IBM Remote Support Center or IBM Designated Service.
- Provide interactive intelligence within the diagnostics with detailed online failure information while connected to IBM's back-end system.
Automatic diagnostics
Because of the FFDC technology designed into IBM servers, it is not necessary to perform re-create diagnostics for failures or require user intervention. Solid and 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. The user must perform manual steps, including:
- Compact disc-based diagnostics
- Entering commands
- Interactively selecting steps from a list of choices
Concurrent maintenance
The system will continue to support concurrent maintenance of power, cooling, HDD or SSD, DVD, and firmware updates (when possible). The determination of whether a firmware release can be updated concurrently is identified in the readme information file released with the firmware.
Service labels
Service providers use these labels to assist them in performing maintenance actions. Service labels are found in various formats and positions, and are intended to transmit readily available information to the servicer during the repair process. Following are some of these service labels and their purpose:
- Location diagrams: Location diagrams are located on the system hardware, relating information regarding the placement of hardware components. Location diagrams may include location codes, drawings of physical locations, concurrent maintenance status, or other data pertinent to a repair. Location diagrams are especially useful when multiple components are installed such as DIMMs, CPUs, processor books, fans, adapter cards, LEDs, and power supplies.
- Remove/replace procedures: Service labels that contain remove/replace procedures are often found on a cover of the system or in other spots accessible to the servicer. These labels provide systematic procedures, including diagrams, detailing how to remove/replace certain serviceable hardware components. Numbered arrows indicate the order of operation and serviceability direction of components. Some serviceable parts such as latches, levers, and touch points need to be pulled or pushed in a certain direction and certain order for the mechanical mechanisms to engage or disengage. Arrows generally improve the ease of serviceability.
Packaging for service
The following service enhancements are included in the physical packaging of the systems to facilitate service:
- Color coding (touch points): Terracotta-colored touch points indicate that a component (FRU/CRU) can be concurrently maintained. Blue-colored touch points delineate components that are not concurrently maintained -- those that require the system to be turned off for removal or repair.
- Tool-less design: Selected IBM systems support tool-less or simple tool designs. These designs require no tools or simple tools such as flathead screw drivers to service the hardware components.
- Positive retention: Positive retention mechanisms help to assure proper connections between hardware components such as cables to connectors, and between two cards that attach to each other. Without positive retention, hardware 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.
Error handling and reporting
In the event of system hardware or environmentally induced failure, the system run-time error capture systematically analyzes the hardware error signature to determine the cause of failure. The analysis result is stored in system NVRAM. When the system can be successfully restarted either manually or automatically, the error is reported to the operating system. Error log analysis (ELA) can be used to display the failure cause and the physical location of the failing hardware.
With the integrated Service Processor, the system can automatically send out an alert via phone line to a pager or call for service in the event of a critical system failure. A hardware fault also turns on the amber system fault LED located on the system unit to alert the user of an internal hardware problem. The indicator may also be set to blink by the operator as a tool to allow system identification. For identification, the blue locate LED on the enclosure and at the system level turns on solid. The amber system fault LED is turned on solid when an error condition occurs.
On POWER7 processor-based servers, hardware and software failures are recorded in the system log. When an HMC is attached, an ELA routine analyzes the error, forwards the event to the service focal point (SFP) application running on the HMC, and notifies the system administrator that it has isolated a likely cause of the system problem. The Service Processor event log also records unrecoverable checkstop conditions, forwards them to the SFP application, and notifies the system administrator. After the information is logged in the SFP application, if the system is properly configured, a call home service request is initiated and the pertinent failure data with service parts information and part locations is sent to an IBM service organization. Customer contact information and specific system-related data such as the machine type, model, and serial number, along with error log data related to the failure are sent to IBM Service.
Service Processor
The Service Processor can diagnose, check the status of, and sense the operational conditions of a system. It runs on its own power boundary and does not require resources from a system processor to be operational to perform its tasks.
The Service Processor supports surveillance of the connection to the HMC and to the system firmware (hypervisor). It also provides several remote power control options, environmental monitoring, reset, restart, remote maintenance, and diagnostic functions, including console mirroring. The Service Processor menus (ASMI) can be accessed concurrently with system operation, allowing nondisruptive abilities to change system default parameters.
Call Home
Call Home refers to an automatic or manual call from a customer location to IBM support structure with error log data, server status, or other service-related information. Call Home invokes the service organization in order for the appropriate service action to begin. Call Home can be done through HMC or most non-HMC managed systems. While configuring Call Home is optional, clients are encouraged to implement this feature in order to obtain service enhancements such as reduced problem determination and faster and potentially more accurate transmittal of error information. In general, using the Call Home feature can result in increased system availability. The Electronic Service Agent™ application can be configured for automated call home. The following section contains specific details on this application.
IBM Electronics 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. Electronic Service Agent can help focus on the customer's company business initiatives, save time, and spend less effort managing day-to-day IT maintenance issues.
Integrated in the operating system in addition to the HMC, Electronic Service Agent is designed to automatically and electronically report system failures and customer-perceived issues to IBM , which can result in faster problem resolution and increased availability. System configuration and inventory information collected by Electronic Service Agent also can be viewed on the secure Electronic Services web portal and used to improve problem determination and resolution between the customer and the IBM support team. As part of an increased focus to provide even better service to IBM customers, Electronic Service Agent tool configuration and activation comes standard with the system. In support of this effort, a new HMC External Connectivity security whitepaper has been published, which describes data exchanges between the HMC and the IBM Service Delivery Center (SDC) and the methods and protocols for this exchange. To read the whitepaper and prepare for Electronic Service Agent installation, go to the "Reference Guide" section at
Select your country.
Click on " IBM Electronic Service Agent Connectivity Guide."
Benefits
Increased uptime:
Electronic Service Agent is designed to enhance the warranty and maintenance service by providing faster hardware error reporting and uploading system information to IBM Support. This can optimize the time monitoring the symptoms, diagnosing the error, and manually calling IBM Support to open a problem record. And 24x7 monitoring and reporting means no more dependency on human intervention or off-hours customer personnel when errors are encountered in the middle of the night.
Security:
Electronic Service Agent is secure in monitoring, reporting, and storing the data at IBM . Electronic Service Agent securely transmits via the Internet (HTTPS or VPN) and can be configured to communicate securely through gateways to provide customers a single point of exit from their site. Communication between you and IBM only flows one way; activating Service Agent does not enable IBM to call into your system. System inventory information is stored in a secure database, which is protected behind IBM firewalls. Your business applications or business data is never transmitted to IBM .
More accurate reporting:
Because system information and error logs are automatically uploaded to the IBM Support Center in conjunction with the service request, you are not required to find and send system information, decreasing the risk of misreported or misdiagnosed errors. Once inside IBM , problem error data is run through a data knowledge management system and knowledge articles are appended to the problem record.
Customized support:
Using the IBM ID entered during activation, you can view system and support information in the "My Systems" and "Premium Search" sections of the Electronic Services website.
The Electronic Services web portal is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. This web portal enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The newly improved My Systems and Premium Search 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. Premium Search combines the function of search and the value of Electronic Service Agent information, providing advanced search of the technical support knowledgebase. Using Premium Search and the Service Agent information that has been collected from the system, you can see search results that apply specifically to your systems.
For more information on how to utilize the power of IBM Electronic Services, visit the following website or contact an IBM Systems Services Representative
Big data analytics
Companies want to deliver insights faster with optimized solutions that process structured and unstructured data on a massive scale. IBM PowerLinux Big Data Solutions offer breakthrough solutions for big data analytics whether it's IBM Big Data software solutions such as IBM InfoSphere® BigInsights or InfoSphere Streams, or Open Source software such as Apache Hadoop.
The IBM PowerLinux Big Data Solution for InfoSphere BigInsights enables organizations to mine data at rest and the PowerLinux Big Data Solution for InfoSphere Streams analyzes data in motion.
Apache Hadoop is a software framework that supports data-intensive applications under a free license. It enables applications to work with thousands of nodes and petabytes of data and can help users perform analysis swiftly, including unstructured data which isn't possible to analyze with conventional systems. The Apache Hadoop software framework has been updated specifically to take advantages of benefits of the Power architecture with the IBM PowerLinux Big Data Solution for Apache Hadoop.
PowerLinux big data solutions are optimized for both structured and unstructured data to help businesses deliver analytics services faster by taking advantage of the workload-optimizing features of the POWER7 architecture that specifically apply to big data:
- Run thousands of tasks in parallel with:
- Eight higher-frequency cores per socket
- Four intelligent threads per core
- Larger on-chip cache (eDRAM)
- Achieve massive scale-out flexibility with:
- Choice of dense rack or compute nodes
- High-speed, low-latency interconnect
- Similar pricing to x86 rack/compute node
- Exploit extreme memory bandwidth:
- Higher memory bandwidth of other commercially available systems
- Workload accelerators designed for key big data functions planned:
- Data compression via IBM Research high-performance "gzip" algorithm
- Text analytics acceleration of SystemT (text parser)
InfoSphere BigInsights for PowerLinux uses the open source Apache Hadoop framework and other open source and IBM value-added technologies for distributed processing of large data sets across clusters of computers. This big data solution can help companies analyze social media sites for the latest buzz about their products, for example, and take action to boost sales.
InfoSphere Streams for PowerLinux analyzes data in motion. Designed to manage stream flows and apply various analytics against streaming data, companies can store less, analyze more, and make better decisions faster. By extracting insight from data as it streams into your organization, you can react to events as they are happening to change business outcomes. For example, financial institutions can inspect real-time credit card usage to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions.
The PowerLinux Big Data Solution for InfoSphere Streams performs complex real-time analytics on data in motion. Enterprises can seamlessly extend existing applications with data mining capabilities - and scale to any size PowerLinux cluster. The PowerLinux Big Data Solution for InfoSphere Streams also leverages GPFS - the industry-leading cluster file system from IBM .
Industry application solutions
More companies are relying on Linux for business applications that are designed for their industry and tuned for specific business needs. PowerLinux provides a highly secure, resilient, and fully optimized stack for industry applications, enabling faster time-to-delivery for new, differentiating services with less downtime. Optimized systems tuned with PowerLinux offer a lower cost per workload for high-quality business services compared to x86 commodity servers. Solutions for government, banking, manufacturing, and others are available in several local markets.
The IBM PowerLinux Solution Edition for SAP Applications delivers a single system SAP environment for midsize businesses, supporting up to 500 SAP users on the competitively priced IBM PowerLinux 7R1 server with IBM PowerVM and IBM DB2® . The IBM PowerLinux 7R1 server provides the ideal platform to consolidate multiple x86 server workloads on to a single server. SAP production, development, test, and database environments can run on a single high performing, efficient and reliable server. Consolidation of the SAP and database environments simplify administration and maintenance for SAP applications and lower IT costs for midsize businesses.
The IBM PowerLinux Solution Edition for SAP Applications leverages IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux that is optimized for the Linux operating system and is offered exclusively on the IBM PowerLinux servers. IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux incorporates all the features of PowerVM Enterprise Edition and provides unique advanced capabilities for Linux environments, including the ability to dynamically remove memory from running virtual machines (VMs) and reallocate it to other VMs and the ability to enhance performance by automatically reacting to anticipated and unanticipated spikes in server demand.
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux offers new pricing for cost-effective virtualized workload environments. With lower virtualization costs you receive IT savings through the total cost of acquisition (TCA) and the total cost of ownership (TCO).
The IBM PowerLinux Solution Edition for SAP Applications supports SAP's POWER7 certified products like SAP Business Suite and SAP Solution Manager with IBM DB2 V9.7. SAP products are available for order from SAP or SAP Business Partners.
Open source infrastructure services
Today, Linux is the low-cost deployment platform of choice for vital applications like web, email, and social media collaboration. Companies are replacing more expensive infrastructure applications with robust open source offerings running on Linux , and running them in virtualized environments. With the IBM PowerLinux Linux Application Services Edition you can run key infrastructure workloads with industry standards-based Linux on competitively priced PowerLinux servers. Open source applications for Power Linux are included with commercial Linux distributions from Red Hat and SUSE, and supported by Red Hat, SUSE, or IBM . Open source applications like email, file and print, web, and network infrastructure can be installed and configured in the IBM PowerLinux Linux Application Services Edition using the IBM Installation Toolkit. The IBM Installation Toolkit simplifies the setup of your workloads by stepping you through their configuration.
The IBM PowerLinux Linux Application Services Edition leverages IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux for efficient server virtualization. IBM PowerLinux Linux Application Services Edition PowerVM technology is designed to help IBM Power Systems servers deliver higher server utilization rates than VMware on x86. Running open source application workloads on a single server reduces costly IT administration, energy consumption, data center space, and other expenses associated with the deployment and maintenance of numerous servers. IBM can offer a superior economic model for workload consolidation on POWER7 servers with PowerVM software - a key driver behind recent migrations from Oracle (Sun) and HP to Power Systems technology.
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux offers advanced virtualization functionality and is offered exclusively on the IBM PowerLinux servers. IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux's pricing structure delivers cost-effective virtualized workload environments. PowerVM technology is designed to provide secure and scalable virtualization and to control server and virtual image sprawl.
ISV industry and cross-industry solutions
IBM is working with worldwide ISVs like SAP along with regional ISVs to optimize and exploit integrated PowerVM virtualization functionality and superior performance of the PowerLinux 7R1 with their business application suites. In addition, a growing portfolio of thousands of applications is available from global and regional ISVs for the PowerLinux 7R1 server. To search for ISV applications available for the new PowerLinux 7R1 server along with the associated Linux distributions, refer to the IBM Global Solutions Directory
To view the full list of available applications that are compatible to run on the PowerLinux 7R1 server, use the following in your search criteria:
- Choose the following hardware platforms:
- IBM Power Systems , IBM System p® ( pSeries® ), and IBM BladeCenter® JSxx and PSxx ( POWER processor-based)
- Choose from the following operating systems:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, RHEL6
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11
- Other Linux distribution
IBM Software
In addition, IBM Software provides a growing portfolio of solution stacks and services optimized for PowerLinux, including:
- Web Infrastructure with optional database and enterprise integration
- Data Management and Analytics for structured and unstructured data
- Web Portals
- Storage Management
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
IBM PowerLinux 7R1 server is capable as of August 24, 2012, when used in accordance with associated IBM documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Procduct Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested via de the IBM website
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- IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux 212-012, dated April 24, 2012
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM POWER 212-020, dated April 24, 2012
- PowerLinux 7R1 with EXP24S Drawer Support 112-118, dated July 10, 2012
New feature
Description MT Model Feature
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux 1457 7FL EC22
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM , you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld® ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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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
Product documentation is also available on DVD (5K5T-7087).
The following information is shipped with the 8246-L1C:
- Power Hardware Information DVD (SK5T-7087)
- Installing the 8246-L1C
- Safety Information
Hardware documentation such as installation instructions, user's information, and service information is available to download or view at
Visit the IBM System Support Site, which contains the documentation for the hardware
The IBM Systems Information Center provides you with a single information center where you can access product documentation for IBM systems hardware, operating systems, and server software. Through a consistent framework, you can efficiently find information and personalize your access. The IBM Systems Information Center
IBM Publications Center Portal
The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge.
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Global Technology Services
IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management.
These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
- Width: 440 mm (19.0 in)
- Depth: 706 mm (27.8 in)
- Height: 89 mm (3.5 in)
- Weight (Maximum configurator): 29.5 kg (65 lb)
Operating environment
- Temperature: (nonoperating) 5 to 45 degrees C (41 to 113 F); recommended temperature (operating) 18 to 27 degrees C (64 to 80 F); allowable operating temperature 5 to 35 degrees C (41 to 95 F)
- Relative humidity: Nonoperating 8% to 80%; recommended 5.5 degrees C (42 F) dew point to 60% RH and 15 degrees C (59 F) dew point
- Maximum dew point: 28 degrees C (84 degrees F) (operating)
- Operating voltage: 100 to 127 V ac or 200 to 240 V ac
- Operating frequency: 47/63 Hz
- Maximum measured power consumption:
- 750 watts (maximum)
- Power factor: 0.98
- Thermal output:
- 2,560 Btu/hour (maximum)
- Power-source loading
- 0.765 kVa (maximum configuration)
- Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
Note: The maximum measured value is the worst case power consumption expected from a fully populated server under an intensive workload. The maximum measured value also accounts for component tolerance and non-ideal operating conditions. Power consumption and heat load vary greatly by server configuration and utilization. The IBM Systems Energy Estimator should be used to obtain a heat output estimate based on a specific configuration.
Noise level and sound power (Preliminary data)
6.6 bels (Operating and idling)
EMC conformance classification:
This equipment is subject to FCC rules and shall comply with the appropriate FCC rules before final delivery to the buyer or centers of distribution.
- U.S.: FCC Class A
- Europe: CISPR 22 Class A
- Japan: VCCI-A
- Korea: Korean Requirement Class A
- China: People's Republic of China commodity inspection law Class A
Homologation -- Telecom environmental testing (Safety and EMC): Homologation approval for specific countries has been initiated with the IBM Homologation and Type Approval (HT&A) organization in LaGaude, France. This Power Systems model and applicable features meet the environmental testing requirements of the country telecom and have been designed and tested in compliance with the Full Quality Assurance Approval (FQAA) process as delivered by the British Approval Board for Telecom (BABT), the U.K. Telecom regulatory authority.
This product is not certified for connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions.
Product safety/Country testing/Certification:
- UL 60950 Underwriters Laboratory, Safety Information
- CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, Canadian Standards Association
- EN60950 European Norm
- IEC 60950, Edition 1, International Electrotechnical Commission, Safety Information
- Nordic deviations to IEC 60950-1 1st Edition
General requirements:
The product is in compliance with IBM Corporate Bulletin C-B 0-2594-000 Statement of Conformity of IBM Product to External Standard (Suppliers Declaration).
Hardware requirements
PowerLinux 7R1 minimum system configuration
The PowerLinux 7R1 offers an 8-core configuration with one processor module. The PowerLinux 7R1 can contain up to 128 GB of system memory (64 GB maximum per memory riser card).
The PowerLinux 7R1 offers five PCIe x8 Gen2 slots and one PCIe x4 Gen2 low profile slots, and three or six SFF HDDs/SDDs and one or two media devices, depending on the storage back-plane selected.
PowerLinux 7R1 initial order must include a minimum of the following items:
- Feature ELBA indicates a package that includes one 3.55 GHz processor module and 8 processor activations (8 x EPLA).
- Choose 32 GB minimum memory from:
- 4 x 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, DDR3 (#EL15)
- 2 x 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, DDR3 (#EL16)
- 1 x 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, DDR3 (#EL17)
Note: The first two memory features chosen on an initial order are installed in the nonfeaturized memory riser card. When you choose 4 x EL15 to meet the minimum memory requirements, you must order 1 x #EL0A. Feature EL0A is not allowed with #EL16 or EL17. - Choose storage backplane from:
- 3 x SFF/SATA DVD bay/tape bay (#EL0R)
- 6 x SFF/SATA DVD bay (#EL0T)
- 6 x SFF/SATA DVD bay with dual write cache RAID, and an external SAS port (#EL0V)
- One PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter (#EL11)
Note: Takes up one PCIe slot - Choose minimum of two HDDs or SSDs from:
- 177 GB SAS SFF SSD (#1775)
- 387 GB SAS SFF SSD (#ES0A)
- 600 GB SAS SFF HDD 10,000 rpm (#EL0P)
- 300 GB SAS SFF HDD 15,000 rpm (#EL0Z)
- 146.8 GB SAS SFF HDD 15,000 rpn (#EL03)
- 300 GB SAS SFF HDD 15,000 rpm (#EL02)
- 177 GB SAS 1.8-in Solid-State Drive (#1995) (Feature 1995 requires feature 2053.)
- No internal HDD or SSD is required if #0837 (Boot from SAN) is selected. In this case, a Fibre Channel or Fibre Channel over Ethernet adapter must also be ordered.
- One 1725 watt ac Power Supply (1 x 5603) and one power cord (1 x 6xxx)
- Linux Primary Operating System Indicator (#2147)
- Choose one of the following:
- PowerVM for PowerLinux (8 x #EC22)
- GPFS (5765-G66)
- One Language Group, Specify (#9300 or #97xx)
Note: The following features are initial order only and are part of package ELBA:
EL11 PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter
EL15 8 GB (2x4 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, 2Gb DDR3 DRAM
(Zero-priced)
EL16 16 GB (2x8 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, 2Gb DDR3 DRAM
(Zero-priced)
EL17 32 GB (2x16 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, 2Gb DDR3 DRAM
(Zero-priced)
EL0R Storage Backplane -- 3 SFF Drives/SATA DVD/HH Tape
(Zero-priced)
EL0T Storage Backplane -- 6 SFF Drives/SATA DVD
(Zero-priced)
EL0V Storage Backplane -- 6 SFF Drives/SATA
DVD/RAID/External SAS Port (Zero-priced)
EL0A Memory Riser Card (Zero-priced)
EPL5 8-core 3.55 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (Zero-priced)
EPLA Processor Activation for #EPL5 (Zero-priced)
Note: One nonfeaturized memory riser card is included in the base system. One additional memory riser card feature (#EL0K) can be ordered on the PowerLinux 7R1.
RAID
There are multiple protection options for HDD/SSD drives in the SAS SFF bays in PowerLinux 7R1 system units or drives in disk-only I/O drawers. Although protecting drives is always recommended, Linux users may choose to leave some or all drives unprotected at their own risk and IBM supports these configurations.
This HDD/SSD drive protection can be provided by Linux software or by the HDD or SSD hardware controllers. Mirroring of drives is provided by Linux software. In addition, Linux supports controllers providing RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, or 10. To further augment HDD/SSD protection, hot spare capability can be used for protected drives. Specific hot spare prerequisites apply.
An integrated SAS HDD/SSD controller is provided in the PowerLinux 7R1 system unit and provides support for JBOD and RAID 0, 1, and 10 for Linux . It is optionally augmented by RAID 5 and RAID 6 capability when storage backplane feature number EL0V is added to the configuration. Other disk/SSD controllers are provided as PCIe SAS adapters are supported. PCI Controllers with and without write cache are supported. RAID 5 and RAID 6 on controllers with write cache are supported.
Linux can use disk drives formatted with 512 byte blocks when being mirrored by the operating system. These disk drives must be reformatted to 528 byte sectors when used in RAID arrays. Although a small percentage of the drive's capacity is lost, additional data protection such as ECC and bad block detection is gained in this reformatting. For example, a 300 GB disk drive when reformatted provides around 283 GB. IBM Power SSDs are formatted to 528 bytes.
Software requirements
- SLES 11 Service Pack 2, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE to enable all planned functionality
- RHEL V6.2 for POWER , or later
- RHEL V5.8 for POWER , or later
Note: One of the Linux operating systems listed as a software requirement must be selected when ordering an IBM PowerLinux 7R1. Selection of Linux will require the purchase of a subscription. For additional information on these Linux operating systems and the subscription and support options available for them, refer to US Announce Letters 212-020 (Red Hat) or 209-184 (SUSE)Users should also update their systems with the latest Linux for Power service and productivity tools available at
For software requirements for each feature number, visit
Limitations
System
- Integrated system ports are not supported under Linux when the HMC ports are connected to an HMC. Either the HMC ports or the integrated system ports can be used, but not both.
- The integrated system ports are supported for modem and async terminal connections by Linux . Any other application using serial ports requires a serial port adapter to be installed in a PCI slot. The integrated system ports do not support HACMP™ configurations.
HMC machine code
Notes for Systems Director and VMControl:
- If you are implementing dynamic LPAR:
- An HMC or IVM is required to manage POWER7 processor-based servers implementing partitioning. Multiple POWER7 processor-based servers can be supported by a single HMC.
- If an HMC is used to manage any POWER7 processor-based server, the HMC must be a CR3, or later, model rack-mount HMC or C05, or later, deskside HMC.
- When Systems Director is used to manage an HMC, or if the HMC manages more than 254 partitions, the HMC should have 3 GB of RAM minimum and be model, or later, rack-mount or a C06, or later, deskside. SDMC cannot be managed by Systems Director at this time.
- If you install IBM Systems Director for IBM PowerLinux :
- Systems Director Editions for Power Systems V6.3, or later
- If you install IBM Systems Director VMControl for IBM PowerLinux :
- Systems Director VMControl , V2.4, or later, is required.
- Systems Director VMControl for IBM PowerLinux is included in Systems Director Express Edition.
- PowerVM is required to run VMControl.
- Systems Director VMControl for IBM PowerLinux or VMControl Enterprise Edition requires Systems Director V6.3, or later. If the product is installed on an older version of Systems Director, you will be prompted to perform an upgrade before accessing full functionality.
If you are attaching an HMC to a new server or adding function to an existing server that requires a firmware update, the HMC machine code may need to be updated.
To determine the HMC machine code level required for the firmware level on any server, go to the following web page to access the Fix Level Recommendation Tool (FLRT) on or after the planned availability date for this product. FLRT will identify the correct HMC machine code for the selected system firmware level.
If a single HMC is attached to multiple servers, the HMC machine code level must be updated to the server with the most recent firmware level. All prior levels of server firmware are supported with the latest HMC machine code level.
Boot requirements
Selecting feature 0837 will indicate boot from SAN.
Processor modules
- One processor module is required on an order with eight processor cores on the processor module.
- All processors must be activated.
- Eight processor activation codes (8 x #EPLA) must be ordered.
Power supply
One 1725 watt ac power supply (1 x #5603) is required.
A second power supply is available for redundant power.
Redundant fans
Redundant fans standard
Power cords
One power cord is required. The PowerLinux 7R1 supports 100-127 V ac and 200-240 V ac power cords.
System memory
A minimum 32 GB is required on the PowerLinux 7R1. A system must be ordered with a minimum/maximum of 4 x #EL15, 2 x #EL16, or 1 x #EL17.
If more than 32 GB of memory is required, optional memory features EL1F, EL1G, and EL1H may be ordered.
- The base machine contains one nonfeaturized memory riser card with four DIMM sockets. Memory features consume two memory DIMM sockets.
The PowerLinux 7R1 offers one optional memory riser card feature (1 x #EL0A on initial orders; 1 x #EL0K on MES orders) with an additional four DIMM sockets per feature. Maximum system memory is 64 GB without feature EL0A/EL0K and 128 GB with one x feature EL0A/EL0K.
- A system can be ordered with a single memory feature EL17. The second memory feature ordered on the same memory riser card does not have to match the first memory feature. Memory features can be mixed on either memory riser card.
- A minimum of one memory feature must be plugged into each memory riser card. Empty memory riser cards are not allowed.
- There is a performance benefit when all DIMMs on a memory riser card are of the same capacity.
- It is generally recommended that memory be installed evenly across all memory riser cards in the system. Balancing memory across the installed memory riser cards allows memory access in a consistent manner and typically results in the best possible performance for your configuration. However, balancing memory fairly evenly across multiple memory riser cards, compared to balancing memory exactly evenly typically has a very small performance difference.
Plans for future memory upgrades should be taken into account when deciding which memory feature size to use at the time of initial system order.
Memory features
Feature Minimum Maximum
Feature number quantity quantity
8 GB 1066 Mhz EL15 0 4
(2 x 4 GB RDIMMs)
(Zero priced)
16 GB 1066 Mhz EL16 0 2
(2 x 8 GB RDIMMs)
(Zero priced)
32 GB 1066 Mhz EL17 0 1
(2 x 8 GB RDIMMs)
(Zero priced)
8 GB 1066 Mhz EL1F 0 4
(2 x 4 GB RDIMMs)
(Reduced price)
16 GB 1066 Mhz EL1G 0 4
(2 x 8 GB RDIMMs)
(Reduced price)
32 GB 1066 Mhz EL1H 0 4
(2 x 8 GB RDIMMs)
(Reduced price)
PCI card slots
The PowerLinux 7R1 contains five x8 Gen2 slots and one x4 Gen2 PCIe Low Profile slot, which is restricted to the standard Ethernet adapter.
Graphics adapters
- A graphics adapter, keyboard, and mouse are not required in the minimum configuration.
- The maximum number of graphics adapters supported in the PowerLinux 7R1 CEC is four.
I/O adapters
- Feature number EL11 is required in the 8246-L1C minimum configuration and occupies the x4 slot.
- One GX++ slot is available on the PowerLinux 7R1. The GX++ slot does not share space with the CEC Low Profile adapter slots.
- No GX++ adapters are currently supported.
- Refer to the following table for additional I/O adapter information.
I/O adapter features
Orderable Supported CEC Sys
feature feature Max Max
I/O adapter number number qty qty Size
PCIe LP RAID & SSD SAS A 2053 2 2 LP
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter 5260 5 5 LP
PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Acc 5269 4 4 LP
PCIe LP 10Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter 5270 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-T 5271 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 10GbE CX4 1-port Adapter 5272 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX Adapter 5274 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 10GbE SR 1-port Adapter 5275 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adap 5277 5 5 LP
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1/10GbE SFP+ 5279 5 5 LP
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1/10GbE SR 5280 5 5 LP
PCIe2 LP PCIe2 2-port 4X IB QDR 5283 5 5 LP
PCIe2 LP PCIe2 2-Port 10GbE SFP 5286 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 2-Port Async EIA 232 5290 2 2 LP
PCIe LP 4 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel EL09 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 2-x4-port SAS Adapter 3Gb EL10 5 5 LP
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter ($0) EL11 1 1 LP
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10GbE RoCE SFP+ EL27 5 5 LP
PCIe LP 8Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel EL2N 5 5 LP
PCIe2 LP PCIe2 2-port 10GbE SR EL2P 5 5 LP
PCIe2 LP 8Gb 4-port Fibre Channel EN0Y 5 5 LP
Storage devices/bays
- The PowerLinux 7R1 has a slim media bay that can contain an optional DVD-RAM (#5762 or follow-on) and a tape bay (only available with #EL0T/#EL0X) that can contain a tape drive or removable disk drive.
- Either feature number EL0R, EL0T, or EL0V must be selected.
- Feature number EL0T/EL0X supports three small form-factor (SFF) disk units, either HDD or SSD, an SATA DVD, and a tape. No split backplane supported. No RAID 5 or 6 support.
- Feature number EL0R/EL0W supports six SFF disk units, either HDD or SSD, and an SATA DVD. No split backplane supported. No RAID 5 or 6 support.
- Feature number EL0V/EL0Y supports six SFF disk units, either HDD or SSD, and an SATA DVD External SAS port. No split backplane supported. RAID 5 and 6 is supported.
- Two valid orderable HDDs or SSDs are required in a minimum configuration. No HDDs or SSDs are required in the CEC if feature number 0837 is selected.
- A feature EL01 DAT160 80/160 GB tape feature and a feature 1123 USB Internal Docking Station for Removable RDX Disk Drive are mutually exclusive. One or the other can be on the system but not both. A minimum of one x feature 1107 or feature EU01 must be ordered with each feature 1123 ordered.
- SAS-bay-based 1775/ES0A support restrictions:
- SFF features 1775 and ES0A are supported in the PowerLinux 7R1 CEC.
- SSDs and disk drives (HDDs) are not allowed to mirror each other.
Storage device features
Orderable
Maximum feature
Device quantity Bay number
DVD-RAM (SATA) 1 Slim 5762
DAT160 80/160 GB Tape 1 Tape EL01
USB Internal Docking Station
for Removable RDX Disk
Drive 1 Tape 1123
Orderable
Maximum feature
Device quantity Bay number
177 GB SAS, SFF, 6 SFF 1-6 1775
Solid-state
387 GB SAS, SFF, 6 SFF 1-6 ES0A
Solid-state
300 GB 10K, 6 SFF 1-6 EL02
SAS, SFF
146.8 GB 15K, 6 SFF 1-6 EL03
SAS, SFF
600 GB 10K, 6 SFF 1-6 EL0P
SAS, SFF
300 GB 15K, 6 SFF 1-6 EL0Z
SAS, SFF
177 GB 1.8", 4 2 per 1995
Solid-state, for #2053 #2053
Note: Six HDDs or SSDs maximum can be installed internally.
Planning information
Cable orders
No cables required.
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host software and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM . Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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IBM Global Financing
Yes
Warranty period
Three years.
An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which it is installed.
Warranty service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM website. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service.
Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information.
CRU Service
IBM provides replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request. CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU.
Tier 1 (mandatory) CRU
Installation of Tier 1 CRUs, as specified in this announcement, is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
Tier 2 (optional) CRU
You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day (NBD) delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM . When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU. You may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:
- DASD drive
- DASD media backplane
- DVD drive
- Fan air baffle
- Fan
- All PCI adapters
- Memory riser card
- Power supply
- Line/power cord
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- External cables
- Display
- Operator panel
- TOD battery
- Memory DIMMs
- Processor VRM
- SAS conduit cable
- SAS tape drive cables
- USB and SAS tape drive
- USB tape drive signal cable
- Storage interposer
- SPCN cable
- Interlock switch
- RAID battery
- RAID package card
- RAID battery card
On-site service
At IBM's discretion, you will receive specified CRU service, or 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.
Service level is 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day response. Calls must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time in order to qualify for next business day response.
Non-IBM parts
Warranty service
IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their customers, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply.
Warranty service upgrades
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of on-site service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of on-site Service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. Refer to the Warranty service upgrades section for additional details.
IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM website. Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM . You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem determination, if IBM determines on-site service is required, scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts.
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.
The service levels are:
- 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 4-hour average response, same-business-day response.
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
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 website. Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM . You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information. The following service selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type.
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.
The service levels are:
- 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day response.
- 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 4-hour average response.
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) service
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will ship the replacement CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM . When return is required:
- Return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU
- you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement
CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's standard maintenance service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under any of the on-site service levels specified above.
Non-IBM parts service
Under certain conditions, IBM provides services for selected non-IBM parts at no additional charge for machines that are covered under warranty service upgrades or maintenance services.
This service includes hardware problem determination (PD) on the non-IBM parts (for example, adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives, memory) installed within IBM machines and provides the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional charge.
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.
Warranty service upgrades
Usage plan machine
No
IBM hourly service rate classification
Two
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Field-installable features
Yes
Model conversions
No
Machine installation
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply
No
Licensed machine code
IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer. You can obtain the agreement by contacting your IBM representative or visiting
Machine using LMC Type Model
8246-L1C
IBM may release changes to the machine code. IBM plans to make the machine code changes available for download from the IBM System p technical support website
If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved through your application of downloadable machine code, you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated machine code changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable machine code changes; however, you may be charged
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 18% for the products in this announcement.
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The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 8246 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both/ RP
Description Number Numbers Support CSU MES
IBM PowerLinux 7R2
L1C Yes
Linux Partition Specify
L1C 0266 Both Yes No
V.24/EIA232 6.1m (20 Ft) PCI C
L1C 0348 Both Yes No
V.35 6.1m (20 Ft) PCI Cable
L1C 0353 Both Yes No
X.21 6.1m (20 Ft) PCI Cable
L1C 0359 Both Yes No
SSD Placement Indicator CEC
L1C 0462 Both Yes No
19 inch, 1.8 meter high rack
L1C 0551 MES Yes No
19 inch, 2.0 meter high rack
L1C 0553 MES Yes No
Rack Filler Panel Kit
L1C 0599 Both Yes No
SAN Load Source Specify
L1C 0837 Both Yes No
US TAA Compliance Indicator
L1C 0983 Both Yes No
USB External Docking Station R
L1C 1104 Both Yes No
USB 500 GB Removable Disk Dr
L1C 1107 Both Yes No
USB Internal Docking Station
L1C 1123 Both Yes No
Custom Serv. Specify, Roch
L1C 1140 Both Yes No
177GB SFF-1 SSD w/ eMLC AIX/Li
L1C 1775 Both Yes No
System port/UPS Conversion Cab
L1C 1827 Both Yes No
177GB SSD Module with eMLC (AI
L1C 1995 Both No No
PCIe LP RAID SSD SAS Adapter 3
L1C 2053 Both Yes No
Primary Operating system Linux
L1C 2147 Both Yes No
Factory Deconfiguration of 1 c
L1C 2319 Initial N/A No
LC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Conv Cab
L1C 2456 Both Yes No
LC-SC 62.5 Mic.Fib.Conv.Cable
L1C 2459 Both Yes No
Asynch.Termin/Print.Cbl EIA232
L1C 2934 Both Yes No
Asynchronous Cable EIA 232/V
L1C 2936 Both Yes No
Ser to Ser Port Cab Draw/Draw
L1C 3124 Both Yes No
Serial to Se.Port Cbl Rack 8M
L1C 3125 Both Yes No
1m, QDR IB Copper Cable
L1C 3287 Both Yes No
3m, QDR IB Copper Cable
L1C 3288 Both Yes No
5m QDR IB/E'Net Copper Cable
L1C 3289 Both Yes No
10m QDR IB Optic Cable
L1C 3290 Both Yes No
30m QDR IB Optic Cable
L1C 3293 Both Yes No
NOTE: The monitor or display features are subject to a $8
Electronic Waste Recycling Fee (15- to 34-inch video device.)
Widescreen LCD Monitor
L1C 3632 Both Yes No
0.3M Serial Prt Converter Cbl
L1C 3925 Both Yes No
Serial Port Null Mod Cab 3.7M
L1C 3927 Both Yes No
Ser.Port Null Modem Cable,10M
L1C 3928 Both Yes No
System Serial Port Converter C
L1C 3930 Both Yes No
6Foot Extend.Cbl for Displays
L1C 4242 Both Yes No
Extender Cable USB Keybo 1.8M
L1C 4256 Both Yes No
VGA to DVI Connection Converte
L1C 4276 Both Yes No
Rack Integration Services: BP
L1C 4648 Initial N/A No
Rack Integration Services
L1C 4649 Initial N/A No
One and only one rack indicator feature is required on
all orders (#4650 to #4666).
No Factory Integration Ind.
L1C 4650 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 1
L1C 4651 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 2
L1C 4652 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 3
L1C 4653 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 4
L1C 4654 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 5
L1C 4655 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 6
L1C 4656 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 7
L1C 4657 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 8
L1C 4658 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 9
L1C 4659 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 10
L1C 4660 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 11
L1C 4661 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 12
L1C 4662 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 13
L1C 4663 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 14
L1C 4664 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 15
L1C 4665 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 16
L1C 4666 Initial N/A No
Software Preload Required
L1C 5000 Initial N/A No
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter
L1C 5260 Both Yes No
PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics
L1C 5269 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 10Gb FCoE 2 port Adapt
L1C 5270 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 4 Port 10/100/1000 Bas
L1C 5271 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 10GbE CX4 1 port Adapt
L1C 5272 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 2 Port 1GbE SX Adapter
L1C 5274 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 10GbE SR 1 port Adapt
L1C 5275 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 4 Port Async EIA 232 A
L1C 5277 Both Yes No
PCIe2 4Port 10GBE&1GBE SFP+ LP
L1C 5279 Both Yes No
PCIe2 4-Port 10GbE&1GbE SR LP
L1C 5280 Both Yes No
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 4X IB QDR Adap
L1C 5283 Both Yes No
PCIe2 LP 2 Port 10GbE SFP Copp
L1C 5286 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 2 Port Async EIA 232 A
L1C 5290 Both Yes No
RFID Tags for Servers, Blades
L1C 5524 Initial N/A No
System AC Power Supply, 1725 W
L1C 5603 Both Yes No
SATA Slimline DVD RAM Drive
L1C 5762 Both Yes No
Opt Front Door for 1.8m Rack
L1C 6068 MES Yes No
Opt Front Door for 2.0m Rack
L1C 6069 MES Yes No
1.8m Rack Acoustic Doors
L1C 6248 MES Yes No
2.0m Rack Acoustic Doors
L1C 6249 MES Yes No
1.8m Rack Trim Kit
L1C 6263 MES Yes No
2.0m Rack Trim Kit
L1C 6272 MES Yes No
Pwr Crd 4.3m 14ft Wall IBM PDU
L1C 6458 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd (14FT), Drwr - OEM PDU
L1C 6460 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 4.3m 14ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6469 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 1.8m 6ft Wall 125V/15A
L1C 6470 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6471 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6472 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6473 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6474 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6475 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6476 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6477 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6478 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6488 Both Yes No
4.3m (14 Ft) 3PH/24A Power Cor
L1C 6489 MES Yes No
4.3m (14 Ft) 1PH/48A Pwr Cord
L1C 6491 MES Yes No
4.3m (14 Ft) 1PH/48 60A Pwr Co
L1C 6492 MES Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6493 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6494 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall 250V,10A
L1C 6496 Both Yes No
Power Cable Drawer to IBM PD
L1C 6577 Both Yes No
Optional Rack Security Kit
L1C 6580 MES Yes No
Modem Tray for 19-Inch Rack
L1C 6586 MES Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall 125V,15A
L1C 6651 Both Yes No
4.3m 1PH/24-30A Pwr Cord
L1C 6654 MES Yes No
4.3m 14Ft 1PH/24 30A WR Pwr
L1C 6655 MES Yes No
4.3m 14Ft 1PH/24A Power Cord
L1C 6656 MES Yes No
Pwr.Cord(9ft),To Wall/OEM PDU
L1C 6659 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 14ft 4.3m WallOEM PDU
L1C 6660 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.8m 9.2ft Wall PDU
L1C 6665 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 4.3M, Drwr - OEM PDU
L1C 6669 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7M, Drwr - IBM PDU
L1C 6671 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 1.5M, Drwr - IBM PDU
L1C 6672 Both Yes No
Pwr Crd 2.7m 9ft Wall OEM PDU
L1C 6680 Both Yes No
IIntelligent PDU+ 1 EIA Unit
L1C 7109 MES Yes No
Environmental Monitoring Probe
L1C 7118 Both Yes No
Power Distribution Unit
L1C 7188 MES Yes No
Linux Software Preinstall
L1C 8143 Initial N/A No
Linux Software Preinstall BP
L1C 8144 Initial N/A No
USB Mouse
L1C 8845 Both Yes No
Order Routing Indicator Syste
L1C 9169 Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-US Eng
L1C 9300 NC Initial N/A No
New Red Hat Lic Core Counter
L1C 9442 NC Initial N/A No
New SUSE Lic Core Counter
L1C 9443 NC Initial N/A No
Other Linux Lic Core Counter
L1C 9445 NC Initial N/A No
3rd Party Linux Lic Core Cnt
L1C 9446 NC Initial N/A No
VIOperating system Core Counter
L1C 9447 NC Initial N/A No
Month Indicator
L1C 9461 Initial N/A No
Day Indicator
L1C 9462 Initial N/A No
Hour Indicator
L1C 9463 Initial N/A No
Minute Indicator
L1C 9464 Initial N/A No
Qty Indicator
L1C 9465 Initial N/A No
Countable Member Indicator
L1C 9466 Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Dutch
L1C 9700 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-French
L1C 9703 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-German
L1C 9704 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Polish
L1C 9705 NC Initial N/A No
Lang Group Specify - Norwegian
L1C 9706 NC Initial N/A No
Lang.Group Spcf-Portuguese
L1C 9707 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Spanish
L1C 9708 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Italian
L1C 9711 NC Initial N/A No
Langua Gr Speci Canadian Frenc
L1C 9712 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Japanese
L1C 9714 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Specify Tr Chin
L1C 9715 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Korean
L1C 9716 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Turkish
L1C 9718 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Hungarian
L1C 9719 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Slovakian
L1C 9720 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Russian
L1C 9721 NC Initial N/A No
Lang Group Spcf Simpl Chinese
L1C 9722 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Czech
L1C 9724 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Romanian
L1C 9725 NC Initial N/A No
Lang Group Specify - Croatian
L1C 9726 NC Initial N/A No
Language Group Spcf-Slovenian
L1C 9727 NC Initial N/A No
Lang Group Specify - Braz Port
L1C 9728 NC Initial N/A No
Lang Group Specify - Thai
L1C 9729 NC Initial N/A No
Full Width Key USB, US English
L1C EK51 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, French
L1C EK52 Both Yes No
Full WidthKey USB,Italian
L1C EK53 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, German/Aus
L1C EK54 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, UK English
L1C EK55 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Spanish
L1C EK56 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Japanese
L1C EK57 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, BrazilianP
L1C EK58 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Hungarian
L1C EK59 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Korean
L1C EK60 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Chinese
L1C EK61 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, French Can
L1C EK62 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Belgian/UK
L1C EK64 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Swedish/Fi
L1C EK65 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Danish
L1C EK66 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Bulgarian
L1C EK67 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Swiss/Fr/G
L1C EK68 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Norwegian
L1C EK69 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Dutch
L1C EK70 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Portuguese
L1C EK71 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Greek
L1C EK72 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Hebrew
L1C EK73 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Polish
L1C EK74 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Slovakian
L1C EK75 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Czech
L1C EK76 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Turkish
L1C EK77 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, LA Spanish
L1C EK78 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Arabic
L1C EK79 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Thai
L1C EK80 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Russian
L1C EK81 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, Slovenian
L1C EK82 Both Yes No
Full Width Key USB, US English
L1C EK83 Both Yes No
80/160GB Tape - PowerLinux
L1C EL01 Both Yes No
300GB 10K SFF Disk-PowerLinux
L1C EL02 Both Yes No
146GB 15K SFF Disk-PowerLinux
L1C EL03 Both Yes No
4Gb 2-port FCAL - PowerLinux
L1C EL09 Both Yes No
Memory Riser Card(Zero-priced)
L1C EL0A Initial N/A No
Memory Riser Card - PowerLinux
L1C EL0K Both Yes No
600GB 10K SFF Disk-PowerLinux
L1C EL0P Both Yes No
Storage Backplane 6 SFF Dri
L1C EL0R Initial N/A No
Storage Backplane 3 SFF Dri
L1C EL0T Initial N/A No
Storage Backplane w/ext SAS
L1C EL0V Initial N/A No
Backplane 6 SFFs -PowerLinux
L1C EL0W MES Yes No
Backplane 3 SFFs -PowerLinux
L1C EL0X MES Yes No
Backplane w/ext SAS-PowerLinux
L1C EL0Y MES Yes No
GB 15K SFF Disk-PowerLinux
L1C EL0Z Both Yes No
2-port SAS adapter -PowerLinux
L1C EL10 Both Yes No
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter
L1C EL11 Initial N/A No
8GB (2x4GB) Memory-PowerLinux
L1C EL15 Initial N/A No
16GB (2x8GB) Memory-PowerLinux
L1C EL16 Initial N/A No
32GB (2x16GB) Memory-PowerLinu
L1C EL17 Initial N/A No
8GB (2x4GB) Memory-PowerLinux
L1C EL1F Both Yes No
16GB (2x8GB) Memory-PowerLinux
L1C EL1G Both Yes No
32GB (2x16GB) Memory-PowerLinu
L1C EL1H Both Yes No
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10GbE RoCE SFP
L1C EL27 Both Yes No
PCIe LP 8Gb 2 Port Fibre Chann
L1C EL2N Both Yes No
PCIe2 LP 2 port 10GbE SR Adapt
L1C EL2P Both Yes No
PowerLinux Base - 8c 3.55GHz
L1C ELBA Initial N/A No
Trial Live Partition Mobility
L1C ELPM Both Yes No
1m 10GbE Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
L1C EN01 Both Yes No
3m 10GbE Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
L1C EN02 Both Yes No
5m 10GbE Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
L1C EN03 Both Yes No
PCIe2 LP 8Gb 4-port Fibre Chan
L1C EN0Y Both Yes No
8-core 3.55 GHz (Zero-priced)
L1C EPL5 Initial N/A No
EPL5 Proc Activ (Zero-priced)
L1C EPLA Initial N/A No
RFID Tags for Compute Nodes
L1C ERF1 Initial N/A No
387GB SFF-1 SSD for AIX/Linux
L1C ES0A Both Yes No
1TB Removable Disk Cartridge
L1C EU01 Both Yes No
RDX 320 GB Removable Disk Driv
L1C EU08 Both Yes No
The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 1457 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 1457 number numbers Support CSU MES
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux
7FL EC22 Both Yes No
Alternative and maintenance service
Pricing terms
Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices on day of announcement for the U.S. only. They are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. IBM list price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice.
ServicePac prices
For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
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Through our IBM Project Financing™ program, credit qualified customers can obtain funding to design and build their entire IT infrastructure, aligning up-front costs to expected project benefits. This could include financing for select facility design and construction, building and structural upgrades, infrastructure equipment, IT hardware, software, services and consulting. Through our Global Asset Recovery Services' buyback program customers can obtain cash for marketable IT assets and dispose of non-marketable assets in a way that complies with environmental laws and regulations.
IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. For all customer segments offerings, rates, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice.
For more information contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the website
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