IBM POWER 710 User Manual
Express servers power7 technology in 2u rack-mount configuration
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At a glance
The Power® 710 and 730 Express® servers are fueled by the outstanding
performance and energy efficiency of the POWER7
AIX®, IBM® i, or Linux® operating systems and solutions from thousands of ISVs
that can set your business apart from the competition -- all in a 2U rack-mount
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Powerful 64-bit 4-core, 6-core, and 8-core POWER7 processor modules
- 4-core, 6-core, and 8-core configurations on the Power 710
- 8-core, 12-core, and 16-core configurations on the Power 730
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Up to 64 GB of memory on the Power 710 and 128 GB of memory on the
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Rich I/O options in the system unit:
- Four PCIe Low Profile slots
- Six disk/solid-state drives (SSD) SAS SFF (small form-factor) bays -- up to 1.8
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- Slimline DVD-RAM
- Bay for tape or removable drive (with #5263)
- Integrated SAS/SATA controller for disk/SSD/DVD
- Host Ethernet Adapters (four 1 Gb or two 10 Gb)
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The Power 710 Express server is a high-performance, energy-efficient, reliable,
and secure infrastructure and application server in a dense form factor. As a high-
performance infrastructure or application server, the Power 710 Express contains
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
– 8-core, 12-core, and 16-core configurations on the Power 730 • Up to 64 GB of memory on the Power 710 and 128 GB of memory on the Power 730 with optional memory riser cards, optionally augmented with Active Memory Expansion •... - Page 2 Other integrated features include: • Four PCIe x8 Low Profile expansion slots • One GX++ slot on the Power 710 and two GX++ slots on the Power 730 for 4X connections • Service Processor • Integrated SAS/SATA controller for disk/SSD/DVD in system unit •...
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Page 3: Key Prerequisites
IBM i 7.1, or later If installing the Linux operating system (one of these): • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1 for the Power 710 and Power 730 Express Servers , or later, with current maintenance updates available from Novell to enable all planned functionality. -
Page 4: Planned Availability Date
– 8-core, 12-core, and 16-core configurations on the Power 730 • 8 GB or 16 of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC memory (error checking and correcting) memory, expandable to 64 GB on the Power 710 and 128 GB on the Power 730 • Three storage backplane options: –... - Page 5 Notes: • When IBM i is the primary operating system (#2145), a DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM must be accessible by the Power 710. A DVD will be defaulted on every order but may be de-selected. • No internal DASD is required if feature 0837 (Boot from SAN) is selected. A Fibre Channel or Fibre Channel over Ethernet adapter must be ordered if feature 0837 is selected.
- Page 6 IBM Editions IBM Editions are available only as initial order. If you order a Power 710 or Power 730 Express server IBM Edition as defined below, you can qualify for half the initial configuration's processor core activations at no additional charge.
- Page 7 IBM Edition minimum memory definition details: A minimum of 2 GB memory per core on the Power 710 and 4 GB memory per core on the Power 730 is needed to qualify for the IBM Edition, except on the 6-core IBM Edition where there is a 16 GB minimum memory requirement for the Power 710.
- Page 8 SSDs into your system's configuration without requiring a reboot. Without the optional PowerVM Standard Edition (#5227) or PowerVM Enterprise Edition (#5228) feature, as many as eight LPARs are supported in an 8-core Power 710 and 16 LPARs are supported in an 16-core Power 730. If the PowerVM Standard...
- Page 9 When ordering feature number 5227 or 5228 as an MES, an activation key will be posted on an IBM Web site, and the customer must retrieve it and install it on the system.
- Page 10 By upgrading to PowerVM Standard or PowerVM Enterprise, users gain the ability to create up to 80 logical partitions on the Power 710 or up to 160 logical partitions on the Power 730. Users also gain the ability to manage their PowerVM enabled machine with either an HMC or the Integrated Virtualization Manager.
- Page 11 IBM is making the racks available as features of the 8232- E2B when you order additional I/O drawer hardware for an existing system (MES order). The rack feature number should be used if you want IBM to integrate the newly ordered I/O drawer in a 19-inch rack before shipping the MES order.
- Page 12 ECC also provides double-bit memory error detection that helps protect data in the event of a double-bit memory failure. The AIX and IBM i operating systems provide disk drive mirroring and disk drive controller duplexing. The Linux operating system supports disk drive mirroring (RAID 1) through software, while other RAID protection schemes are provided via hardware RAID adapters.
- Page 13 When an error is encountered in the core, the POWER7 processor will first automatically retry the instruction. If the source of the error was truly transient, the instruction will succeed and the system will continue as before. On IBM systems prior to POWER6, this error would have caused a checkstop.
- Page 14 Serviceability includes system installation, MES (system upgrades/downgrades), and system maintenance/repair. Depending upon the system and warranty contract, service may be performed by the customer, an IBM representative, or an authorized warranty service provider. The serviceability features delivered in this system provide a highly efficient service environment by incorporating the following attributes •...
- Page 15 IBM's back-end system. Automatic diagnostics Because of the FFDC technology designed into IBM Servers, it is not necessary to perform re-create diagnostics for failures or require user intervention. Solid and intermittent errors are designed to be correctly detected and isolated at the time the failure occurs.
- Page 16 • Tool-less design: Selected IBM systems support tool-less or simple tool designs. These designs require no tools or simple tools such as flathead screw drivers to service the hardware components.
- Page 17 Once the information is logged in the SFP application, if the system is properly configured, a call home service request will be initiated and the pertinent failure data with service parts information and part locations will be sent to an IBM Service organization. Customer contact information and specific system-related data such as the machine type, model, and serial number, along with error log data related to the failure are sent to IBM Service.
- Page 18 Service Agent also can be viewed on the secure Electronic Services Web portal and used to improve problem determination and resolution between the customer and the IBM support team. As part of an increased focus to provide even better service to IBM customers, Electronic Service Agent tool configuration and activation comes standard with the system.
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Page 19: Statement Of General Direction
Statement of general direction IBM is pursuing Energy Star computer server qualification for certain configurations of the Power 730 Express Server. On Power 710 and Power 730 servers, IBM plans to support the following AIX technology levels: • AIX V6.1 with the 6100-05 Technology Level and Service Pack 3, or later •... - Page 20 4.3m 200V/10A Power Cord Israel 8231 1445 4.3m 200V/32A Power Cord EU 1-PH 8231 1449 4.3m 200V/16A Power Cord EU 2-PH 8231 1450 IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG10-0214...
- Page 21 0.3M Serial Port Converter Cable, 9-Pin to 25-Pin 8231 3925 Asynch Printer/Terminal Cable, 9-pin to 25-pin, 8231 3926 Serial Port Null Modem Cable, 9-pin to 9-pin, 3.7M 8231 3927 IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG10-0214...
- Page 22 Portuguese, #275 8231 5958 Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Hungarian, #208 8231 5959 Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Korean, #413 8231 5960 IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG10-0214...
- Page 23 Power Cable - Drawer to IBM PDU, 200-240V/10A 8231 6577 Optional Rack Security Kit 8231 6580 Modem Tray for 19-Inch Rack 8231 6586 IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG10-0214...
- Page 24 (250V, 15A) 8231 6659 Power Cord (14-foot), Drawer To OEM PDU (125V, 15A) 8231 6660 Power Cord 3 M (10 ft), Drawer to IBM PDU, 250V/ 8231 6665 Power Cord 4.3M (14-foot), Drawer to OEM PDU, (250V, 15A) 8231 6669...
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Page 25: Publications
9727 Language Group Specify - Brazilian Portuguese 8231 9728 Language Group Specify - Thai 8231 9729 The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 7014 machine type: Machine Feature Description type Model number... - Page 26 AIX documentation can be found at the IBM AIX Information Center http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/pseries/index.jsp Visit the IBM System Support Site, which contains the documentation for the hardware http://www.ibm.com/systems/support The IBM Systems Information Center provides you with a single information center where you can access product documentation for IBM systems hardware, operating systems, and server software.
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Page 27: Technical Information
60% RH and 15°C (59°F) dew point • Maximum dew point: 28°C (84°F)(operating) • Operating voltage: 100 to 127 or 200 to 240 V ac (Power 710); 200 to 240 V ac (Power 730); • Operating frequency: 47/63 Hz •... - Page 28 Power 710/730 minimum system configuration The Power 710 offers 4-, 6-, and 8-core configurations with one processor module. The Power 710 can contain up to 64 GB of system memory (32 GB maximum per memory riser card). The Power 730 offers 8-, 12-, and 16-core configurations with two processor modules.
- Page 29 – 16 x #8372, or 8 x #8372 and 8 x #8375 with processor card #8359 Notes: – Features 8363, 8375, 8383, and 8384 are part of IBM Editions. – Processor activations are only available to SDIs as MES orders.
- Page 30 • Power 710 requires one 1725 watt AC Power Supply (1 x #5603) and one power cord (1 x #6xxx); Power 730 requires two 1725 watt AC Power Supplies (2 x #5603) and two power cords (2 x #6xxx).
- Page 31 If installing the Linux operating system (one of these): • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1 for the Power 710 and Power 730 Express Servers, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Novell to enable all planned functionality.
- Page 32 IBM i can continue to use a system port for communication to a UPS even with an HMC attached. • The integrated system ports are supported for modem and asynch terminal connections by AIX or Linux. Any other application using serial ports requires a serial port adapter to be installed in a PCI slot.
- Page 33 110-127 V ac and 200-240 V ac power cords. The Power 730 supports 200-240 V ac power cords only. System memory A minimum 8 GB or two DIMMs of memory is required on the Power 710 and Power 730 systems. •...
- Page 34 The Power 710 and Power 730 contain four 8x, PCIe Low Profile slots. • One GX++ slot is available on the Power 710. Two GX++ slots are available on the Power 730. Feature 5266 can be installed in either GX++ slot.
- Page 35 – A feature 5886 containing SSD drives cannot be attached to the CEC external SAS port on the Power 710 or Power 730. – In a Power 710 or Power 730, SSDs and HDDs may not be mixed with feature number 5263. SSDs and HDDs may be mixed with feature number 5267 or 5268.
- Page 36 No cables required. Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of host software and application software. IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG10-0214...
- Page 37 IBM to call into a customer's system. System inventory information is stored in a secure database, which is protected behind IBM firewalls. It is viewable only by the customer and IBM. The customer's business applications or business data is never transmitted to IBM.
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Page 38: Terms And Conditions
Tier 1 or a Tier 2 CRU. Tier 1 CRU: Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. For machines with on-... - Page 39 IBM will replace a Tier 1 CRU at your request, at no additional charge. Tier 2 CRU: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge. Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM.
- Page 40 Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.
- Page 41 For machines with On-site Same-day Response Service, IBM will replace a Tier 1 CRU part at your request, at no additional charge. Tier 2 CRUs: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge.
- Page 42 If IBM has a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing the parts.
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Page 43: Prices
The applicable processor tier is: Small Licensed machine code IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer. -
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IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only. - Page 45 For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM representative or reseller, or visit the IBM worldwide contacts page http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement ZG10-0214...