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The IBM 9406-520 is the System i5 Model 520, a POWER5 server in machine type 9406 that runs i5/OS. It comes with one or two POWER5 processors at 1.5 GHz or 1.65 GHz, depending on the processor feature, from the #8950 1-way 1.5 GHz up to the #8955 2-way 1.65 GHz.
Processor performance runs from 500 CPW to 6000 CPW across the 9406 Model 520 processor features. Every feature has 1.88 MB of L2 cache, and the 1.65 GHz features have 36 MB of L3 cache. Main storage goes up to 32 GB.
The number of logical partitions runs from 2 to 20 depending on the feature, and the minimum i5/OS level is V5R3. The 9406-520 comes in edition models such as Express, Value, Standard, Solution, Enterprise and High Availability.
A 9406-520 can move up to the POWER6 Power 520, as MES upgrades into the 8203-E4A are available from selected 9406-520 editions. Related IBM systems include the 9131-52A IBM p5 52A POWER5 series server and the 9111-285 IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation, and more servers are collected in IBM server systems.
Related: IBM iSeries parts
| Model | IBM System i5 9406-520 |
| Processor | POWER5, 1.5 GHz or 1.65 GHz |
| Processors | 1-way or 2-way |
| Processor CPW | 500 to 6000 |
| L2 cache | 1.88 MB |
| L3 cache | 0 or 36 MB |
| Main storage | up to 32 GB |
| Logical partitions | 2 to 20 |
| Minimum operating system | i5/OS V5R3 |
| Upgrade path | 8203-E4A Power 520 (selected editions) |
| Compatible with | IBM i5/OS V5R3 and later |