IBM P5 570 manual General description

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Chapter 1. General description

The IBM ^p5 570 rack-mount server is designed for greater application flexibility, with innovative technology, to capitalize on the e-business revolution at the midrange level for server environments. Introduced with the POWER4™ and POWER4+™ technology in 2001 and available from the 1-way entry-level through the 32-way high-end pSeries systems, the IBM POWER™ architecture achieved a new stage of capability characteristics by including features such as logical partitioning (LPAR). With POWER5™ microprocessor technology, the p5-570 is the first cost-effective, high-performance midrange UNIX server to include the next development of the IBM partitioning concept, Micro-Partitioning™.

Dynamic logical partitioning is supported from the 2-way p5-570 to the 16-way p5-570 system, allowing up to 16 dedicated partitions. In addition, the optional Advanced POWER Virtualization hardware feature enables a technology called Micro-Partitioning technology. The p5-570 system has been designed to support up to 160 partitions on a 16-way system. The Micro-Partitioning technology is an advanced feature of the POWER5 processor that enables multiple partitions to share a physical processor. The extended POWER Hypervisor controls dispatching the physical processors to each of the partitions using Micro-Partitioning technology. In addition to Micro-Partitioning technology, the Advanced POWER Virtualization feature enables sharing of network and storage adapters to satisfy the I/O requests of partitions that do not have a dedicated physical I/O adapter.

In combination with the extraordinary POWER5 processor, the Micro-Partitioning technology is designed to increase system management efficiency and lowers operating expenses through the multiple use of single physical resources that are installed in the p5-570 system.

Simultaneous multi-threading (SMT), a standard feature of POWER5 technology, enables two threads to be executed at the same time on a single processor. SMT is user-selectable with dedicated or processors from a shared pool for use by partitions using Micro-Partitioning technology.

The symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) p5-570 system features base 2-way, 4-way, 8-way,

12-way, and 16-way, 64-bit, copper-based, SOI-based POWER5 microprocessors running at

1.5GHz, 1.65 GHz, and 1.9 GHz with 36 MB off-chip Level 3 cache configurations. The system is based on a concept of system building blocks. The p5-570 building blocks are facilitated with the use of Processor interconnect and system SP Flex cables that enable as many as four 4-way p5-570 building blocks to be connected to achieve a true 16-way SMP

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Contents IBM Eserver p5 Technical Overview Introduction Page IBM Sserver p5 570 Technical Overview Introduction First Edition July Contents Page Page Vi p5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction Vii Trademarks Team that wrote this Redpaper PrefaceComments welcome Become a published authorGeneral description P5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction Physical package System specificationsView from the front Minimum and optional featuresProcessor card FC Description Processor card featuresDisk and media features Memory features5 I/O drawers USB diskette driveModel D10 I/O drawer Model D10 I/O drawer physical package Model D20 I/O drawer Model D11 I/O drawerModel D20 I/O drawer physical package Drawers and usable PCI slotsHardware Management Console models Value PaksSystem racks Model type conversionIBM RS/6000 7014 Model T00 Enterprise Rack IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T42 Enterprise Rack AC Power Distribution Unit and rack contentRack-mounting rules for p5-570 and I/O drawers Flat panel display options Additional options for rackHardware Management Console 7310 Model CR2 OEM rackIBM 7212 Model 102 TotalStorage Storage device enclosure Statement of direction 18 p5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction Architecture and technical overview POWER4 POWER5 POWER5 chipEnhanced SMT features Dynamic power managementSimultaneous multi-threading ST operationPOWER4 Power chip evolutionCMOS, copper, and SOI technology Processor cardsProcessor card with DDR1 memory socket layout view Processor drawer interconnect cablesPmcycles -m Processor clock rateMemory subsystem Memory placement rulesMemory restriction Memory throughput System busesRIO-2 buses and GX+ card SP bus Internal I/O subsystemPCI-X slots and adapters Graphic accelerators LAN adaptersScsi adapters Bit and 32-bit adaptersInternal hot swappable Scsi disks Internal storageInternal media devices Internal RAID optionsHot-swap disks and Linux 1 I/O drawers External I/O subsystems2 7311 Model D10 and 7311 Model D11 I/O drawers Model D11 features Model D10 features3 7311 Model D20 I/O drawer Model D20 internal Scsi cabling 4 7311 I/O drawer and RIO-2 cablingCost Optimized Performance Optimized 5 7311 I/O drawer and Spcn cablingIBM 2104 Expandable Storage Plus External disk subsystemsIBM TotalStorage FAStT Storage servers IBM 7133 Serial Disk Subsystem SSAIBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server Dynamic logical partitioning Advanced Power Virtualization featureVirtualization Virtual EthernetMicro-Partitioning technology 15shows the POWER5 partitioning conceptVirtual I/O Server POWER5 PartitioningPartition Load Manager Service processorService processor extender Service processor baseIPL flow without an HMC attached to the system Boot processIPL flow with an HMC attached to the system Hardware Management ConsoleManaged systems Definitions of partitionsProfiles Hardware requirements for partitioning System Management ServicesSpecific partition definitions used for Micro-Partitioning 17 System Management Services main menu Boot optionsDVD-ROM, DVD-RAM Additional boot optionsSecurity Operating system requirementsAIX 5L Linux support LinuxCapacity on Demand, RAS, and manageability Way 1.65 GHz POWER5 processor card Processor Capacity Upgrade on Demand methodsWay 1.9 GHz POWER5 processor card with DDR1 memory slots Way 1.9 GHz POWER5 processor card with DDR2 memory slotsCapacity Upgrade on Demand for memory Capacity Upgrade on Demand for memory feature codes How to report temporary activation resourcesFault avoidance Reliability, availability, and serviceabilityTrial Capacity on Demand Permanent monitoring First Failure Data CaptureMutual surveillance Self-healing Memory reliability, fault tolerance, and integrityEnvironmental monitoring 5 N+1 redundancy Fault maskingResource deallocation Dynamic or persistent deallocationError indication and LED indicators ServiceabilityManageability Concurrent MaintenanceAdvanced System Management Interface Advanced System Management main menu Service AgentService focal point Service Update Management Assistant3 p5 Customer-Managed Microcode Cluster CSM V1.4 on AIX and Linux planned 4Q04 CSM value pointsOther publications IBM RedbooksOnline resources Help from IBM How to get IBM Redbooks68 p5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction Page IBM Eserver p5 Technical Overview Introduction

P5 570 specifications

The IBM P5 570 is a high-performance server that was designed for enterprise-scale computing, offering a blend of advanced technologies and a flexible architecture. Launched as part of IBM's Power5 server line, the P5 570 stands out for its robust processing capabilities and extensive scalability, making it a preferred choice for businesses requiring reliable and efficient computing solutions.

At the heart of the P5 570 is the IBM Power5 processor, which employs simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) technology. This allows the processor to handle two threads per core, effectively doubling the throughput for workloads ideally suited to multi-threading. The server typically features a configuration of up to 32 Power5 processors, providing an impressive compute power that supports demanding applications, ranging from databases to complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The P5 570 architecture supports a wide range of memory configurations, with a maximum memory capacity of up to 512 GB. Utilizing IBM’s proprietary Chip Memory technology, it can deliver high bandwidth and low latency, significantly enhancing performance for memory-intensive applications. Furthermore, the integrated memory controller architecture optimizes memory access, ensuring that critical workloads run smoothly.

Scalability is a key characteristic of the P5 570, with the ability to expand processing power and memory capacity as an organization’s needs grow. The server supports various operating systems, including AIX, Linux, and IBM i, which provides flexibility for diverse IT environments. This versatility ensures that companies can run their preferred applications without the need for substantial system overhauls.

In terms of storage, the P5 570 utilizes advanced RAID technology and supports a variety of disk configurations, ensuring that data integrity and availability are maintained. Coupled with built-in security features, such as the IBM Trusted Foundation, which establishes a secure boot environment, the P5 570 offers a reliable platform for mission-critical workloads.

Finally, the IBM P5 570 is designed for high availability and redundancy. Features like hot-swappable components and advanced error detection and recovery mechanisms minimize downtime, making it a dependable choice for businesses that operate around the clock. Combined with its powerful hardware and versatile software support, the IBM P5 570 remains a formidable player in the high-performance server arena.
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