This PN provides one IBM Power8: Machine Type-Model (MTM): 8408-E8E (E850 ) .

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Product Information:
Model Number: 8408-E8E

Description: IBM Power8 Power E850 Server

Details:
The IBM Power8 Power E850 Server, identified as model number 8408-E8E, is tailored for the specific needs of midrange and large enterprises seeking to establish private cloud environments.

While optional, the inclusion of OpenStack cloud controller functionality, known as PowerVC by IBM, provides enhanced management capabilities, particularly when integrated with PowerVM Enterprise. Unlike the Linux-only LC series, the E series or E-class servers are powered by PowerVM rather than PowerKVM, ensuring robust virtualization support.

Key Features:
- IBM POWER8 processor module with 8, 10, or 12 POWER8 processor cores
- 8-core modules offer up to 32 cores at 3.72 GHz (#EPV2)
- 10-core modules offer up to 40 cores at 3.35 GHz (#EPV6)
- 12-core modules offer up to 48 cores at 3.02 GHz (#EPV4)

Memory configurations range from a minimum of 128 GB to a maximum of 4 TB DDR memory, with varying CDIMM slots depending on the processor module configuration.

- Up to 11 PCIe Gen3 slots with support for additional slots through PCIe Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawers
- Integrated SAS controllers for HDD, SSD, and DVD bays
- Eight 2.5-inch SAS bays for HDD or SSD, and four 1.8-inch SSD bays
- DVD bay included
- Option for up to 1,536 SFF-2 bays for HDD and SSD with 64 EXP24S I/O drawers

Additionally, the server supports PowerVM Standard and Enterprise, providing advanced virtualization capabilities, including Active Memory Expansion and Active Memory Mirroring for Hypervisor redundancy.

The IBM Power8 Power E850 Server is a versatile solution designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise private cloud environments, offering scalability, reliability, and comprehensive virtualization support through PowerVM technology.

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.