￿Two SPCN ports

In addition, the p5-570 building block features two internal Ultra320 SCSI controllers, redundant hot-swap power supply and redundant hot-swap cooling fans, and redundant processor power regulators (FC 7875).

There is a CUoD card as part of the hardware configuration. This card stores VPD, and processor information required for management of CUoD features. Since the p5-570 can have processors in up to four physical building blocks, the card can be replaced or updated by the IBM service representative to reflect hardware configuration changes.

Note: In a p5-570 combined system made of more than one building block, only the two HMC ports and the two serial ports in the building block with the service processor are available to use.

The system supports 32-bit and 64-bit applications, and it requires specific levels of operating system. (See 2.12, “Operating system requirements” on page 49.)

1.3.1 Processor card features

Each p5-570 building block can contain 2-way processor cards with state-of-the-art, 64-bit, copper-based, POWER5 microprocessors running at 1.5 GHz, 1.65 GHz, or 1.9 GHz. The processor cards running at 1.5 GHz support up to eight processors per combined system.

The 1.65 GHz and 1.9 GHz processor card features are available only as Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD). The initial order of the p5-570 system must contain the feature code related to the desired processor card, plus it must contain the processor activation feature code. The feature can be no-additional-charge CUoD (one processor no additional charge, belonging to Value Pak options; see 1.4, “Value Paks” on page 11), CUoD (shipped from manufacturing as activated, or for later activation of available non-activated processors), reserve CoD activation of prepaid processor, and On/Off CoD activation to use the On/Off CoD capabilities. See 3.1, “Capacity on Demand” on page 52 for further details about CoD activation concepts. Table 1-3and Table 1-4 on page 5 contain all of the available feature codes for processor cards that were available at the time of writing.

Table 1-3 Processor card feature codes

Processor card FC

Description

 

 

7834

Two processors, two activateda, 1.5 GHz, eight DDR1 DIMM sockets

7830

Two processors, 0 activated, 1.65 GHz, eight DDR1 DIMM sockets

 

 

7832

Two processors, 0 activated, 1.9 GHz, eight DDR1 DIMM sockets

 

 

7833

Two processors, 0 activated, 1.9 GHz, eight DDR2 DIMM sockets

 

 

a. The 1.5 GHz processor card does not support CUoD. However, for ordering, any FC 7834 requires two entitlements. The entitlement features are available either full priced or no addi- tional charge (when ordering in a Value Pak).

Table 1-4 Processor activation feature codes

Processor card FC

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One processor

For FC 7834

For FC 7830

For FC 7832

For FC 7833

activation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No-additional charge

FC 8456

FC 8452

FC 8454

FC 8455

CUoD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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