This PN provides one IBM Power8: Machine Type-Model (MTM): 8335-GCA (S822LC) .

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Product Information:
Model Number: 8335-GCA

Description: IBM Power8 S822LC Server

Details:
The IBM Power8 S822LC Server, identified as model number 8335-GCA, is part of the IBM Power8 LC server series, renowned for delivering exceptional performance in scenarios requiring high processing speeds, significant IO bandwidth, and extensive memory bandwidth. Compared to the L models, the LC line offers these capabilities at a significantly reduced price point. Referred to as Low Cost with the LC acronym (Although, it really can be. Check with us on pricing for your config.)

Designed to address the demands of managing Hadoop and Spark workloads efficiently, the S822LC is optimized for big data operations while providing excellent throughput and performance for critical Linux workloads like LAMP, big data analytics, and cloud applications within your data center.

Key Features:
- Dual processor sockets configuration
- Available in 3.32 GHz or 2.92 GHz performance variants with eight or ten fully activated cores
- Compact 19-inch rack-mount 2U form factor
- Equipped with eight memory slots
- Includes five PCIe slots
- Features two 2.5-inch SFF bays compatible with Gen4 SATA HDDs or SSDs
- Offers USB 3.0 ports (one front and two rear), a VGA port, a system port with RJ45 connector, and a baseT IPMI port
- Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies with 1300 Watt 200-240 Volt AC (2 x #EB2V) configuration

The base configuration of the Power S822LC model 8355-GCA includes:
- Two processor modules
- 128 GB of memory (consisting of eight 16 GB memory DIMMs)
- One LAN adapter (#EL4M)
- Two Compute Intensive Accelerator GPUs K80
- Two power supplies and power cords
- OS indicator, rack integration indicator, and Language Group Specify option

Comparison with 8335-GTA:
The primary differentiator between the IBM Power8 8335-GTA and 8335-GCA servers is the inclusion of PowerKVM on the 8335-GCA. PowerKVM, an open-source server virtualization solution based on IBM POWER8 processor technology, incorporates the Linux open-source KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) virtualization technology, enhancing performance, scalability, and security. This integration simplifies virtualization infrastructure by offering a single hypervisor across multiple platforms.

IBM Power Systems are engineered for the most rigorous and data-intensive computing tasks on the planet. These servers, primed for cloud deployment, empower you to extract valuable insights from your data flow - whether it's overseeing mission-critical data, managing operational data repositories and reservoirs, or facilitating top-tier performance in cognitive computing.

With unmatched reliability and security measures, our infrastructure is crafted to effortlessly handle the most demanding data workloads imaginable, all while safeguarding your business interests.