Server delivers 16- to 32-way POWER5 processing.
Press Release Summary:
IBM eServer p5 590 (9119-590) provides expandable enterprise solution for managing e-business computing requirements. Configured as 42U tall, 24 in. rack, product is available in 16- and 32-way configurations with memory expansion capability up to 1 Tb. Symmetric multiprocessor server can be configured with one or two 16-way processor books and up to 8 I/O drawers. Fully configured product can support 160 PCI adapters and 128 disks at 15,000 rpm.
Original Press Release:
IBM eServer p5 590 Delivers 16-way to 32-way POWER5 Processing to High-End Servers
Overview
The IBM eServer p5 590 (9119-590) provides an expandable high-end enterprise solution for managing e-business computing requirements.
The p5-590 is configured as a 42U tall, 24-inch rack. It is available in 16- and 32-way configurations. It provides memory expansion capability up to 1 TB.
The symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) server can be configured with one or two standard 16-way processor books. Each 16-way book contains two 8-way multi-chip modules (MCMs) that use state-of-the-art, 64-bit, copper-based, POWER5(TM) microprocessors. Each pair of processors within an MCM is supported by 1.9 MB of Level 2 cache and 36 MB of Level 3 cache. Each 16-way processor book also includes 16 slots for memory cards and six Remote I/O-2 attachment cards for connection of the system I/O drawers.
Up to eight I/O drawers can be configured on a p5-590 server. Each I/O drawer contains twenty 3.3-volt PCI-X adapter slots and up to sixteen disk bays. Fully configured, the p5-590 can support 160 PCI adapters and 128 disks at 15,000 rpm.
Other features include:
· Integrated service processor
· Integrated redundant power subsystem
· Two integrated Ultra3 dual SCSI controllers per I/O drawer
· Battery backup option
· Expansion Rack option
· DLPAR with up to 254 partitions supported
· Acoustic or slim line front and rear covers
The p5-590 supports AIX® 5L V5.2 and V5.3, Linux(TM), and i5/OS V5R3 operating systems. These operating systems can run simultaneously in different partitions within the p5-590 server.
Note: Not all system features available under the AIX 5L operating system are available under the Linux operating system.
Key prerequisites
One or more of the following operating systems:
· AIX 5L for POWER(TM) V5.2 with the 5200-04 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY56722), or later, plus APAR IY60347
· AIX 5L for POWER V5.3 with APAR IY60349, or later
· i5/OS V5R3, or later, in a partition hosted by AIX 5L
· SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 for POWER systems, or later
· Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS for POWER Version 3
Planned availability dates
November 19, 2004
· January 21, 2005, for Base Customer Specify Placement (#8453)
· February 28, 2005, for Acoustic Doors OEM (#6852 and #6854)
· April 8, 2005, for 32 GB Memory Cards (#7829 and #8198)
Note: i5/OS operating in a partition on a p5-590 server and the availability of 9411-100 will be supported on December 10, 2004.
At a glance
The IBM eServer p5 590 offers:
· Rack-mount design with one or two 16-way IBM POWER5 processor books
· Standard POWER5 processors in 16- and 32-way configurations
· Up to 1,024 GB of DDR1 memory or 128 GB of DDR2 memory
· Up to 9,395 GB of internal disk storage
· Up to 128 hot-swap disk bays and 160 hot-swap PCI-X slots
· Redundant power subsystem
· Dynamic logical partitioning (DLPAR) and CoD
· Advanced POWER Virtualization technology
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001
