IBM Power7 P720 8202-E4B

IBM Power 720 Express (Machine Type-Model: 8202-E4B) Overview

The IBM Power 720 Express (8202-E4B) is a 1-socket POWER7 processor-based server engineered for small to mid-sized business database workloads, enterprise branch processing, and consolidated application server deployments. Available in flexible 4U rack-mount or standalone tower form factors, it combines processing power, EnergyScale efficiency, and enterprise RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) capabilities.

Key System Specifications

Feature	Technical Specification
Machine Type – Model	8202-E4B
Form Factor	4U Rack-mount or Tower (Stand-alone)
Processor Architecture	64-bit IBM POWER7 Architecture
System Sockets	1 Processor Socket
Software Tier	P05 / P10 (dependent on core activation)
Max Logical Partitions	Up to 80 LPARs
Power Supply	Hot-swap 1725W AC (Optional redundant power configuration)
Cooling	Redundant, hot-swap cooling fans

Processor & Memory Options

Processor Configurations

• 4-Core 3.0 GHz POWER7 (Feature Code #8350) with 32 MB L3 Cache

• 6-Core 3.0 GHz POWER7 (Feature Code #8351) with 32 MB L3 Cache

• 8-Core 3.0 GHz POWER7 (Feature Code #8352) with 32 MB L3 Cache

Memory Subsystem

• Type: DDR3 RDIMM operating at 1066 MHz

• Slots: 8 DIMM slots on the main system board; expandable to 16 slots with an optional Memory Riser Card

• Memory Features: 8 GB (2x4GB), 16 GB (2x8GB), and 32 GB (2x16GB) module pairs

• Capacity:

  • Minimum: 8 GB (4-core) / 16 GB (8-core)

  • Maximum: 128 GB DDR3 RAM

• Advanced Memory Capabilities: Active Memory Expansion (AME) and Active Memory Sharing (AMS)

Storage & I/O Capabilities

Internal Storage & Controllers

• Internal Drive Bays: Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) SAS HDDs or SSDs in the main unit

• External Expansion: Supports attachment of external I/O drawers for up to 380 HDDs or 268 SSDs

• Integrated RAID Controller: SAS/SATA controller supporting RAID 0, 10, 5, and 6 options

• Optical Drive: 1 x Slimline DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM media bay

Input / Output Expansion & Connectors

• PCIe Slots: Up to 5 x PCIe x8 Gen2 slots (low-profile or full-height)

• GX++ Bus Slot: 1 x GX++ slot for 12X I/O loop or 4X interconnect attachment

• Network Interface: Integrated Virtual Ethernet (IVE) adapter with native hardware virtualization (1Gb or 10Gb options)

• System Ports:

  • 2 x Serial System Ports

  • 3 x USB 2.0 Ports

  • 2 x Hardware Management Console (HMC) Ports

  • 2 x System Power Control Network (SPCN) Ports

Operating Systems & Virtualization

• IBM i: IBM i 6.1.1, IBM i 7.1, or higher

• IBM AIX: AIX 5.3, AIX 6.1, AIX 7.1, or higher

• Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 5.5 / 6.0+) or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES 10 SP3 / 11+)

• Virtualization Engine: PowerVM Express, Standard, or Enterprise Edition (including Live Partition Mobility)

Physical, Electrical, & Environmental Specifications

Parameter	Standard Value
Rated Voltage	100 – 127 V AC / 200 – 240 V AC @ 47 – 63 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption	~750 Watts
Maximum Thermal Output	2,560 BTU/hr
System Dimensions (Rack)	4U Height (173 mm / 6.8 in), 482 mm (18.7 in) W, 688 mm (27.0 in) D
System Weight	~50 kg (111 lbs) standalone unit
Operating Temperature	5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Operating Humidity	20% to 80% non-condensing