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IBM Power 755 server brings IBM POWER7 technology
to the High Performance Computing marketplace

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At a glance
The Power® 755 server is a 3.3 GHz 32-core POWER7 processor-based server
optimized for high performance computing. Up to sixty-four 32-core nodes can be
clustered together, providing up to 2,048 cores. Each 755 server node features:
• Four 8-core POWER7 modules, each with 4 MB L3 cache/core and also 256 KB L2
cache/core
• Up to 256 GB of 1066 GHz DDR3 memory
• Five PCI slots (three PCIe and two PCI-X)
• One slot for a 12X InfiniBand adapter
• Eight SFF SAS bays in the CEC for disk or solid-state drives
• Up to 72 TB disk storage using CEC and EXP12S SAS I/O drawers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Mb quad-port Virtual Ethernet or dual-port 10 Gb Virtual
Ethernet
• EnergyScale
technology
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• Integrated DVD-RAM drive
• 4U rack-mount configuration
For ordering, contact your IBM® representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM
Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
The IBM Power 755 compute node is designed for organizations that require
a scalable system with extreme parallel processing performance and dense
packaging. Ideal workloads for Power 755 include high performance computing
(HPC) applications such as weather and climate modeling, computational chemistry,
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). Overview The IBM Power 755 compute node is designed for organizations that require a scalable system with extreme parallel processing performance and dense packaging. Ideal workloads for Power 755 include high performance computing...

  • Page 2: Key Prerequisites

    2400 GB. All DASD are direct dock and hot pluggable. A slim media bay is available for a mandatory SATA DVD-RAM. Also available in the Power 755 system unit is a choice of quad gigabit or dual 10 Gb integrated host Ethernet adapters. These native ports can be selected at the time of initial order.

  • Page 3: Planned Availability Date

    If installing the Linux® operating system (one of these): • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for the Power 755 Server, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Novell to enable all planned functionality • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 3 for the Power 755 Server,...
  • Page 4 Fibre Channel or Fibre Channel over Ethernet adapter must also be ordered. I/O drawer availability The EXP12S disk-only I/O drawers (#5886) are supported on the Power 755, providing large storage capacity and multiple partition support. EXP 12S SAS Drawer (#5886) The EXP 12S SAS drawer (#5886) is a 2 EIA drawer and mounts in a 19-inch rack.
  • Page 5 With 64-bit addressing, a maximum file system size of 32 TB, and maximum file size of 16 TB, JFS2 is highly recommended for systems running the AIX operating system. IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 6 • Fan speed is controlled by monitoring actual temperatures on critical components and adjusting accordingly. If internal component temperatures reach critical levels, the system will shut down immediately, regardless of fan speed. When a IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 7 On IBM systems prior to POWER6, this error would have caused a checkstop. Hard failures are more difficult, being true logical errors that will be replicated each time the instruction is repeated.
  • Page 8 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 9 • Provide fault detection and problem isolation procedures. • Support remote connection ability to be used by the IBM Remote Support Center or IBM Designated Service. • Provide interactive intelligence within the diagnostics with detailed online failure information while connected to IBM's back-end system.
  • Page 10 -- those that require the system to be turned off for removal or repair. • Tool-less design: Selected IBM systems support tool-less or simple tool designs. These designs require no tools or simple tools such as flat head screwdrivers to service the hardware components.
  • Page 11 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 12 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.

  • Page 13: Statement Of General Direction

    Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act IBM Power 755 server is capable as of February 19, 2010, when used in accordance with associated IBM documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it.

  • Page 14: Product Number

    Product number The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 8236 machine type: Feature Description Model number IBM Power 755 8236 AIX Partition Specify 8236 0265 Linux Partition Specify 8236 0266 CSC Specify...
  • Page 15 10 Gigabit Ethernet-SR PCI Express Adapter 8236 5769 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter 8236 5772 4 Gigabit PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 16 Power Cord 1.8M (6-foot),To Wall, (250V, 15A), United States 8236 6487 Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (125V, 15A or 250V, 10A ) 8236 6488 IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 17 (250V, 15A) 8236 6659 Power Cord (14-foot), Drawer To OEM PDU (125V, 15A) 8236 6660 Power Cord 3 M (10 ft), Drawer to IBM PDU, 250V/ 8236 6665 Power Cord 4.3M (14-foot), Drawer to OEM PDU, (250V, 15A) 8236 6669 Power Cord 2.7M (9-foot), Drawer to IBM PDU,...
  • Page 18 7014 rack model with the system hardware on the same initial order. IBM is making the racks available as features of the 8233- E8B when you order additional I/O drawer hardware for an existing system (MES order).

  • Page 19: Publications

    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.

  • Page 20: Technical Information

    IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/ For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html...
  • Page 21 DVD-RAM, as desired. This flexibility is made available through the many optional features for the Power 755. Each Power 755 order must include a minimum of the following items: • One system Central Electronics Complex (CEC) enclosure with the following items: –...
  • Page 22 Note: The GX Dual-port 12X Channel Attach Adapter Card (#5609) will be defaulted on every 8236-E8C order but may be deselected. RAID: Internal RAID is not available on the Power 755. Software requirements If installing the AIX operating system (one of these): •...
  • Page 23 If installing the Linux operating system (one of these): • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for the Power 755 Server, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Novell to enable all planned functionality • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 3 for the Power 755 Server,...
  • Page 24 The Power 755 requires 200-240 V power cords for all configurations. System memory • A minimum 128 GB of memory is required on the Power 755 system. • Eight memory DIMM slots are on a processor card. The maximum system memory is 256 GB with four processor cards.
  • Page 25 • A graphics adapter, keyboard, and mouse are not required in the minimum configuration. • The maximum number of graphics adapters supported in the Power 755 is three. I/O adapters • Integrated Virtual Ethernet feature (#5613, #5623, #5624), and the SAS RAID Enablement feature (#5679) are not plugged into a slot, leaving the slots available for PCI adapters or GX adapters.
  • Page 26 Storage devices/bays • The Power 755 has a slim media bay that contains a mandatory DVD-RAM (#5762 or follow-on). • Feature number 8340 must be selected and supports only SFF or SSD; 3.5-inch drives are not supported with feature 8340: –...
  • Page 27 The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.

  • Page 28: Terms And Conditions

    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 29 • TOD Battery • DIMMs On-site Service: IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
  • Page 30 If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Prices

    3632 Note: This feature is subject to a $16.00 electronic waste recycling fee (15-inch to 34-inch video device.) The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 8236 machine type: Minimum Initial/ Monthly MES/ Model Feature Purchase Maint.
  • Page 33 SAS Cable (YI) System to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path 1.5M 3686 Both Yes No SAS Cable (YI) System to SAS Enclosure, Single Controller/Dual Path IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 34 Yes No RFID TAGS FOR SERVERS, BLADES, BLADECENTERS, RACKS, AND HMCS 5524 Initial N/A No GX Dual-port 12X Channel Attach 5609 Both Yes No IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 35 Yes No Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Belgian/UK, #120 5964 Both Yes No Full Width Keyboard -- USB, Swedish/Finnish, #153 5965 Both Yes No IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 36 Power Cord 2.7 M(9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 16A) 6478 Both Yes No Power Cord 1.8M (6-foot),To Wall, (250V, 15A), United States 6487 Both Yes No IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 37 Yes No Power Cord (14-foot), Drawer To OEM PDU (125V, 15A) 6660 Both Yes No Power Cord 3 M (10 ft), Drawer to IBM PDU, 250V/10A 6665 Both Yes No Power Cord 4.3M (14-foot), Drawer to OEM PDU, (250V, 15A)
  • Page 38 Language Group Specify - Croatian 9726 Initial N/A No Language Group Specify -- Slovenian 9727 Initial N/A No Language Group Specify - Brazilian Portuguese IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...

  • Page 39: New Features

    PANEL KIT 8236 1828 1.5 M 12X TO $300 4X CHANNEL 8236 1841 3 M 12X TO $375 4X CHANNEL CONV 8236 1854 $600 IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 40 DRAWER TO 8236 3653 SAS CBL (EE) DRAWER TO 8236 3654 SAS CBL (EE) $120 DRAWER TO 8236 3661 SAS CBL $150 (X) ADP ENCLOSURE IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 41 $9,000 COPROCESSOR 8236 5524 RFID TAGS FOR SERVERS BLAD 8236 5609 GX DUALPORT $2,200 12X CHANNEL 8236 5613 DUAL PORT $3,500 (SR) INTEG VIRTU IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 42 USB, US ENGLISH, 8236 5952 KEYBOARD USB, FRENCH, 8236 5953 KEYBOARD USB, ITALIAN, 8236 5954 USB, GERMAN/ AUSTRIAN, 129 8236 5955 KEYBOARD USB, UK ENGLISH, IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 43 USB, SLOVAKIAN, 2 8236 5976 KEYBOARD USB, CZECH, 8236 5977 KEYBOARD USB, TURKISH, 8236 5978 KEYBOARD USB, LA SPANISH, 8236 5979 KEYBOARD USB, ARABIC, IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 44 CORD 8236 6492 4.3M 14FT $302 1PH/48 60A PWR C 8236 6493 TO WALL/OEM PDU, (250V, 10 8236 6494 TO WALL/OEM PDU, (250V, 10 IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 45 ETHERNET CABLE, 15M, 8236 7863 PCI BLIND SWAP CASSETTE KI 8236 8143 LINUX SOFTWARE PREINSTALL 8236 8144 LINUX SOFTWARE PREINSTALL 8236 8845 USB MOUSE IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 110-008...
  • Page 46 (IBM Power Exchange) to the latest POWER technology. IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. For all customer segments offerings, rates, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, may vary by country.

  • Page 47: Order Now

    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.

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