- IBM i CPW
- 2,756,000
- 22,967 per core
- Physical cores
- 120
- Three system nodes, 3.65 to 3.9 GHz
- AIX rPerf
- 4,100.4
- SMT8
- Memory
- Up to 48 TB
- 16 TB per node
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Power 10 E1080 EDP2 120-core processor specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Catalog model | 9080-HEX-EDP2-120 |
| Machine type and model | 9080-HEX |
| Processor feature | EDP2 |
| Physical cores | 120 |
| System nodes | 3 (three system nodes) |
| Processor modules | 12 SCM processors; four per node |
| Clock range | 3.65 to 3.9 GHz |
| IBM i CPW | 2,756,000 |
| Operating systems | IBM i, AIX, Linux, and VIOS |
| Cache per core | 2 MB L2; 8 MB L3 |
The dedicated 120-core page says 120 cores per node and 480 cores across four nodes. The E1080 processor list identifies this configuration as three 40-core EDP2 nodes. This page uses the processor-list mapping and retains both statements for review.
This three-node configuration extends the EDP2 layout while keeping its 3.65 to 3.9 GHz clock range. Compare every E1080 processor option.
E1080 EDP2 120-core IBM i capacity
| IBM i | Configuration |
|---|---|
| CPW | 2,756,000 |
| Physical cores | 120 |
| System layout | Three-node enterprise system |
The CPW rating describes this complete configuration. Use the partition plan and licensed IBM i cores to turn that system rating into a quote.
E1080 EDP2 120-core CPW per core
CPW per core is the CPW rating divided by the cores that deliver it. IBM i is licensed by core, so this calculation helps compare the amount of IBM i work available from each licensed core. Use total CPW to size the full workload.
| Configuration | Cores counted | CPW | CPW per core |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDP2 120-core | All 120 cores | 2,756,000 | 22,967 |
E1080 EDP2 120-core AIX performance (rPerf)
rPerf is the relative performance rating for AIX workloads. ST is single-thread. SMT2, SMT4, and SMT8 show the rating with two, four, or eight hardware threads running on each core.
| Configuration | ST | SMT2 | SMT4 | SMT8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDP2 120-core | 1,109.4 | 2,242.6 | 3,168.9 | 4,100.4 |
E1080 EDP2 120-core memory and storage
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Memory | Up to 48 TB in 192 DDIMM slots; derived from 16 TB and 64 slots per node |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 1,636 GB/s per node |
| Internal NVMe | 12 U.2 bays for booting; four per node |
| Direct-attached storage | E1080 family maximum of 4,032 SAS HDDs or SSDs through 168 EXP24SX drawers |
| PCIe slots | 24 internal slots; eight per node |
| Partitions | Up to 3,000 LPARs or VMs; 1,000 per node |
Memory and DDIMM slot totals are derived from the per-node specifications. NVMe bays, PCIe slots and partition counts use the same calculation. Storage is the E1080 family maximum rather than a capacity guaranteed for this exact configuration.
E1080 EDP2 120-core I/O and physical specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| PCIe per node | Six PCIe Gen4 x16 or Gen5 x8 slots plus two Gen5 x8 low-profile slots |
| System control unit | 17.51 x 30.7 x 3.39 in. (W x D x H); 50 lb; 2U |
| System nodes | Three system nodes; each is 17.51 x 34.13 x 8.55 in. (W x D x H), 180 lb, and 5U |
| Warranty | One year with 24x7 same-day on-site response; Expert Care upgrades and other support options are available |
E1080 EDP2 120-core availability
- Processor instruction retry, core checkstops, and dynamic processor deallocation.
- Chipkill protection with DRAM sparing.
- Redundant system clocks with dynamic failover.
- Redundant hot-swap power supplies and cooling fans.
- Hot-plug PCIe slots and concurrent I/O drawer add and repair.
- Selective dynamic firmware updates.
E1080 EDP2 120-core software requirements
| Software | Levels |
|---|---|
| IBM i | 7.5 or later; 7.4 TR5 or later; 7.3 TR11 or later. |
| AIX | 7.2 TL4 SP1 or later; 7.1 TL5 SP5 or later. |
| Linux | RHEL 8.4 or later, including RHEL for SAP; SLES 12 SP5 or later and 15 SP3 or later. |
| VIOS | Supported for virtual I/O devices and PowerVM Live Partition Mobility. |
Compare E1080 EDP2 120-core with other E1080 configurations
The E1080 offers three processor features across one to four system nodes. Compare total CPW, CPW per core, node count, and AIX performance before choosing the configuration for your partitions.
| Configuration | Cores | Nodes | Clock GHz | CPW | CPW per core | rPerf SMT8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDP2 40-core | 40 | 1 | 3.65 to 3.9 | 922,000 | 23,050 | 1,366.8 |
| EDP3 48-core | 48 | 1 | 3.6 to 4.15 | 1,129,000 | 23,521 | 1,680.6 |
| EDP4 60-core | 60 | 1 | 3.55 to 4.0 | 1,320,000 | 22,000 | 1,999.7 |
| EDP2 80-core | 80 | 2 | 3.65 to 3.9 | 1,834,000 | 22,925 | 2,733.6 |
| EDP3 96-core | 96 | 2 | 3.6 to 4.15 | 2,246,000 | 23,396 | 3,361.2 |
| EDP2 120-core | 120 | 3 | 3.65 to 3.9 | 2,756,000 | 22,967 | 4,100.4 |
| EDP4 120-core | 120 | 2 | 3.55 to 4.0 | 2,626,000 | 21,883 | 3,999.3 |
| EDP3 144-core | 144 | 3 | 3.6 to 4.15 | 3,375,000 | 23,438 | 5,041.8 |
| EDP2 160-core | 160 | 4 | 3.65 to 3.9 | 3,678,000 | 22,988 | 5,467.1 |
| EDP4 180-core | 180 | 3 | 3.55 to 4.0 | 3,946,000 | 21,922 | 5,999.0 |
| EDP3 192-core | 192 | 4 | 3.6 to 4.15 | 4,504,000 | 23,458 | 6,722.3 |
| EDP4 240-core | 240 | 4 | 3.55 to 4.0 | 5,266,000 | 21,942 | 7,998.6 |
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