- IBM i CPW
- 947,500
- 19,740 per core
- IBM i tier
- P20
- Complete configuration rating
- Physical cores
- 48
- Two sockets, 2.75 to 3.9 GHz
- AIX rPerf
- 1331.8
- SMT8
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S1024 EPGD 48-core processor specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Catalog model | 9105-42A EPGD-48-Core |
| Machine type and model | 9105-42A |
| Processor feature | EPGD |
| Physical cores | 48 |
| Sockets | 2 |
| Processor module | DCM |
| Clock range | 2.75 to 3.9 GHz |
| IBM i CPW | 947,500 |
| IBM i software tier | P20 |
| Operating systems | IBM i, AIX, Linux, and VIOS |
| Chassis | 4U rack |
| Cache per core | 2 MB L2; 8 MB L3 |
| Activation | Feature |
|---|---|
| Pools 2.0 base activation, per core | EUCS |
| CUoD static activation, per core | EPFD |
This two-socket configuration is the expanded version of the one-socket EPGD 24-core. Compare the EPGD 24-core.
The dedicated overview says 3.1 to 4.0 GHz and up to 24 cores. Its title and processor list identify the two-socket EPGD as 48 cores at 2.75 to 3.9 GHz, which is the configuration shown here.
S1024 EPGD 48-core IBM i capacity
| IBM i | Configuration |
|---|---|
| CPW | 947,500 |
| Software tier | P20 |
| Physical cores | 48 |
| Processor layout | Two dual-chip modules |
The CPW rating describes this complete configuration. Use the partition plan and licensed IBM i cores to turn that system rating into a quote.
S1024 EPGD 48-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPGD 48-core | All 48 cores | 947,500 | 19,740 |
S1024 EPGD 48-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPGD 48-core | 408.8 | 780.8 | 1039.4 | 1331.8 |
S1024 EPGD 48-core memory and storage
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Memory | 32 DDR4 DDIMM slots; up to 8 TB |
| DDIMM features | 32 GB through 512 GB DDR4 DDIMM features |
| Internal NVMe | 16 U.2 bays; up to 102.4 TB |
| PCIe expansion | Ten internal slots; up to 30 with two EMX0 drawers |
Storage maxima are raw capacity, not usable capacity after mirroring or other protection.
S1024 EPGD 48-core I/O and physical specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Internal PCIe slots | Ten full-height, half-length slots: four x16 Gen4 or x8 Gen5; four x8 Gen5; two x8 Gen4 |
| Power supplies | 2+2 redundant hot-plug AC Titanium supplies |
| Management | eBMC; up to two HMCs on 1 GbE ports |
| Dimensions | 18.97 x 28 x 6.8 in. (W x D x H); 96 lb; 4U |
| Warranty | Three years on-site |
S1024 EPGD 48-core availability and security
- Transparent memory encryption with no added management or performance cost.
- Active Memory Mirroring for the hypervisor as an option.
- All PCIe slots concurrently maintainable.
- Matrix Math Accelerator for in-core AI inferencing.
- Capacity Upgrade on Demand and Power Enterprise Pools 2.0 core activations.
S1024 EPGD 48-core software requirements
| Software | Levels |
|---|---|
| IBM i | 7.5 or later; 7.4 TR6 or later; 7.3 TR12 or later. P20 systems may carry 5250 Enterprise Enablement charges. |
| AIX with any I/O | AIX 7.3 TL00 SP 7300-00-02-2220; 7.2 TL05 SP 7200-05-04-2220; or 7.2 TL04 SP 7200-04-06-2220, or later. |
| AIX virtual-I/O-only partitions | 7.3 TL00 SP 7300-00-01-2148; 7.2 TL05 SP 7200-05-01-2038; 7.2 TL04 SP 7200-04-02-2016; or 7.1 TL05 SP 7100-05-06-2016, or later. |
| Linux | RHEL 9.0 or 8.4 for Power LE or later; RHEL for SAP 8.4 or later; SLES 15 SP3 or later, including SLES for SAP. |
| Red Hat OpenShift | Container Platform 4.9 or later. |
| VIOS | 3.1.3.21 or later. |
Compare S1024 EPGD 48-core with other S1024 configurations
The S1024 offers three processor features across one- and two-socket layouts. Compare total CPW, CPW per core, socket count, and AIX performance before choosing the configuration for your partitions.
| Configuration | Cores | Sockets | Clock GHz | IBM i tier | CPW | CPW per core | rPerf SMT8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPGM 12-core | 12 | 1 | 3.4 to 4.0 | P20 | 312,500 | 26,042 | 415.7 |
| EPGC 16-core | 16 | 1 | 3.1 to 4.0 | P20 | 383,400 | 23,963 | Not listed |
| EPGD 24-core | 24 | 1 | 2.75 to 3.9 | P20 | 500,500 | 20,854 | Not listed |
| EPGM 24-core | 24 | 2 | 3.4 to 4.0 | P20 | 585,100 | 24,379 | 810.6 |
| EPGC 32-core | 32 | 2 | 3.1 to 4.0 | P20 | 725,000 | 22,656 | 1013.4 |
| EPGD 48-core | 48 | 2 | 2.75 to 3.9 | P20 | 947,500 | 19,740 | 1331.8 |
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