IBM eServer p5 Model 520

The IBM p520 servers feature the new POWER5 processors. These 64-bit processors feature IBM’s newest Virtualization Engine™ technology, enabling features like Dynamic Logical Partitioning, and Micro-Partitioning™.

Dynamic Logical Partitioning increases systems utilization and optimization by automatically allocating memory and CPUs to Linux® or AIX™ workloads that need it most, eliminating the need to spend money on unused computing power. The optional virtual I/O allows your workloads to share expensive disk drives.

Micro-partitioning further cuts costs by allowing you to consolidate multiple independent AIX 5L and Linux workloads and finely tune performance. Virtual servers can be as small as 1/10th of a processor, and in increments as small as 1/100th of a processor. You can even run independent Linux and AIX™ workloads simultaneously on the same chip with the p5 platform.

Expandability features

Available in either a deskside or 19" rack-mounted configuration, the p520 systems are perfect as a low-cost development and deployment platform for new applications, or as a branch server, small database server, or e-Business platforms for enterprises of all sizes. The p520 is available as a 2-Way symmetric multiprocessing system, and can support up to 32 GB of memory.

You are able to connect up to four I/O drawers to the server, resulting in up to 8.2 TB of disk storage, and as many as 34 hot-plug PCI-X slots. HACMP™ software and cluster-ready hardware allows you to connect up to 64 p520s into a single HPC cluster, for continuous availability.

Reliability, Availability, Serviceability

In addition to the hot-swappable PCI slots and other RAS features considered standard for IBM user that need systems up and running around the clock, the new p5 systems include additional RAS features that further reduce downtime.

Concurrent firmware updates ensure that application remain functional while systems firmware is updates. Also included is a finer-grained L2 cache deallocation function,and improved L3 cache line deletes, as well as ECC cache for self-healing functionality.

p520 Value Packs	9111-520
CPU	2-Way 1.65 GHz POWER5
L2 Cache	1.9 MB
L3 Cache	36 MB
Main Memory	1 GB (standard), expandable to 32 GB ECC DDR1 SDRAM
Media Bays	Two slimline and one standard
Internal Disk	2 x 36.4 GB Ultra320 10K
Connectivity	2 Gigabit Fibre Channel, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
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