IBM BladeCenter Power PS700

4-core blade server built on POWER7 processors

The BladeCenter Power PS700 Express is an entry-level blade server that enables the integration of Power 7 processors into IBM BladeCenter architectures. Enable flexibility in your blade deployments with the BladeCenter PS700, which can run AIX UNIX, IBM i, and x86 Linux operating environments simultaneously, with the capabilities to handle 64-bit workloads. Other features include:

• optional connectivity options for Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 4Gbps Fibre Channel, 8Gbps Fibre Channel, 4X Infiniband, or SAS expansion
• dynamic energy optimization with EnergyScale technology for Intelligent Energy management features
• Intelligent Threads technology
• extensive I/O expansion options, with 1 PCI-E CIOv Expansion Card and 1 PCI-E CFFh High Speed Expansion Card
• 45.13 rPerf performance range
• 21,100 IBM i CPW range

IBM BladeCenter PS700 Specifications
POWER7 CPU Options	4 x 3.0GHz cores, 64-bit with AltiVec SIMD and hardware decimal floating-point acceleration
L2 cache	256KB per core
L3 cache	4MB per core
Memory	8GB, 16GB, or 64GB, 8 DIMMs
Internal Storage	Two SAS disk bays
Integrated Virtual Ethernet Adapter	Dual Gigabit, support for optional dual-gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor	Singlewide for BladeCenter E, BladeCenter T, BladeCenter S, Bladecenter H, or BladeCenter T
Machine type model	8406-70Y

IBM PS700 - Reliability, Availability, Scalability Features

• Chipkill ECC detection and correction, dynamic bit steering
• Processor Instruction retry
• Dynamic Processor Deallocation
• Dynamic deallocation of logical partitions
• Dynamic deallocation of PCI bus slots
• Concurrent firmware update
• Service processor with fault monitoring
• Hot-swappable disk bays (BladeCenter S)
• Hot-plug power supplies and cooling fans on chassis

Intelligent Threads

The Intelligent Thread technology included with the IBM PS700 allows workloads to be optimized automatically by switching between one, two or four execution threads per processor core to optimize application throughput. With this feature, you can deliver the highest per-thread performance or maximum system throughput, based on the requirements of the application that resides on the server.

Active Memory Expansion

The IBM Active Memory Expansion capability enables those who have IBM PS700 servers to double their memory capacity so it is much larger than the actual physical memory, without having to install additional memory devices. Optimized for SAP workloads, Active Memory Expansion helps optimizes workloads to improve application performance and maximize the server ROI.

Intelligent Energy

By utilizing the IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager with Energy Scale technology, you can enable Intelligent Energy management features, and dramatically improve energy efficiency and conserve power. The Power 7 processor included in the IBM PS700 servers can be operated at a high frequency if environment conditions permit, for increased performance, or be set to operate at a reduced frequency, to experience significant energy savings.

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