- IBM i CPW
- 823,000
- Maximum for this configuration
- IBM i tier
- P20
- Software licensing tier
- Physical cores
- 32
- Two sockets, two 16-core DCM modules
- Clock
- 3.4 to 4.2 GHz
- AIX rPerf 1117.1 at SMT8
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S1124 EP3X 32-core processor specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Catalog model | 9824-42A-EP3X-32Core |
| Machine type and model | 9824-42A |
| Processor feature | EP3X |
| Physical cores | 32 |
| Sockets | 2 |
| Processor arrangement | Two 16-core DCM modules |
| Clock range | 3.4 to 4.2 GHz |
| Maximum CPW | 823,000 |
| IBM i software tier | P20 |
| Cache per core | 2 MB L2; 8 MB L3 |
S1124 EP3X 32-core IBM i capacity
CPW is the IBM i throughput rating to size against. Compare 823,000 with the CPW of the system you run today and leave room for growth.
| IBM i | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Maximum CPW | 823,000 |
| CPW per core | 25,719 (823,000 / 32 cores) |
| Software tier | P20 |
| I/O | Native, virtualized through Virtual I/O Server (VIOS), or a combination of both |
The S1124 does not limit IBM i to a small partition size. Allocate the 32 cores across your IBM i, AIX, Linux, and VIOS partitions to fit the workload.
S1124 EP3X 32-core AIX performance
| Thread mode | rPerf |
|---|---|
| Single-thread | 305.8 |
| SMT2 | 629.6 |
| SMT4 | 891.9 |
| SMT8 | 1117.1 |
These rPerf ratings describe the complete 32-core, two sockets AIX configuration.
S1124 memory and storage
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Memory (model range) | 64 GB to 8 TB across 32 DDR5 DDIMM slots |
| Internal bays | Sixteen U.2 NVMe bays |
| Mainstream NVMe maximum | 244.8 TB raw, sixteen 15.3 TB modules |
| Enterprise NVMe maximum | 102.4 TB raw, sixteen 6.4 TB modules |
| NVMe expansion | Up to two NED24 drawers with 24 U.2 bays each |
Storage maxima are raw capacity, not usable capacity after mirroring or other protection.
S1124 EP3X 32-core I/O, power, and physical specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 4U rack |
| Processor-dependent PCIe | Gen5 operation with DCM; slot-specific qualifications below |
| CEC slot topology | Four Gen4 x16 or four Gen5 x8 slots; four Gen5 x8 slots with x16 connectors; two Gen4 x8 slots with x16 connectors |
| PCIe expansion | Up to two Gen4 I/O drawers; we confirm the drawer and slot arrangement with the configuration |
| Power supplies | Up to four EB3S 1600 W Titanium AC supplies, 200 to 240 V |
| Maximum power draw | 2,750 W; 2.835 kVA; single phase |
| Width x depth x height | 18.97 x 28 x 6.8 in. (482 x 712 x 173 mm) |
| Weight | 96 lb (43.54 kg) |
Power supplies must be ordered with the system and cannot be added later. Choose the supply count for redundancy before the order is placed.
With DCM, all PCIe slots are described as running at Gen5 speeds, while the slot list also includes Gen4 slots. We will confirm each adapter and slot speed with the selected configuration.
S1124 management, availability, and security
- Chipkill memory and active memory mirroring.
- Redundant hot-plug power and cooling, with hot-plug PCIe slots for concurrent maintenance.
- Spare processor cores that can take over from a failing core without restarting the system.
- eBMC management, processor instruction retry, and dynamic processor deallocation.
- PowerVM Enterprise Edition with optional dual VIOS.
- Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) and Power Private Cloud EP2.0.
- Up to 1,000 logical partitions or micro-partitions across the system.
- IBM 4770 Crypto Card option for quantum-safe protection, and IBM Power Cyber Vault offered with IBM Storage and IBM Expert Labs.
S1124 software and management requirements
Match the installed OS release to the selected processor feature. HMC v11 requires a 7063-CR2 appliance or virtual HMC; the 7063-CR1 cannot manage Power 11.
| Software | Levels |
|---|---|
| IBM i | 7.6 with Power 11 GA PTF group; 7.5 TR6 or later; 7.4 TR12 or later. Runs natively, virtualized, or both. |
| AIX with any I/O | 7.3 TL03 / SP 7300-03-01-2520; 7.2 TL05 / SP 7200-05-10-2520; or 7.3 TL02 / SP 7300-02-04-2520, or later. |
| AIX virtual-I/O-only partitions | 7.3 TL03 / SP 7300-03-00-2446; 7.3 TL02 / SP 7300-02-02-2420; or 7.2 TL05 / SP 7200-05-08-2420, or later. |
| VIOS | 4.1.1.10, 4.1.0.40, or 3.1.4.60, or later. |
| Linux | RHEL 8.10, RHEL 9.4, or RHEL 10.0 or later; RHEL for SAP 9.6 or later; SLES 15 SP6 or later, including SLES for SAP. |
| Red Hat OpenShift | Container Platform 4.19 or later. |
| Hardware Management Console | HMC v11 using 7063-CR2 or virtual HMC. 7063-CR1 does not support Power 11 management. |
S1124 warranty and support options
| Coverage | Response objectives |
|---|---|
| Base warranty | Three years parts and labor, 9x5 next-business-day response. |
| Power Expert Care Advanced | 24x7 hardware coverage. Two-hour initial contact objective for Severity 1 and 2; onsite objective same day for Severity 1 and next day for Severity 2. Software maintenance with a two-hour Severity 1 response goal. |
| Power Expert Care Premium | 24x7 hardware coverage. Thirty-minute initial contact objective for Severity 1 and 2; four-hour onsite objective for Severity 1 and 2. Enhanced software maintenance with a thirty-minute Severity 1 and 2 contact objective. |
These are target objectives. Committed fix times for Severity 1 and 2 are an extra-cost option in eligible locations.
Compare S1124 EP3X 32-core with other S1124 configurations
EP3X 32-core has more CPW than the one-socket EP3H 24-core and EP3Y 30-core, yet IBM i stays in P20 instead of P30. The two-socket EP3H 48-core moves to P30 for 1,118,500 CPW.
| Configuration | Physical cores | Sockets | Clock GHz | IBM i tier | Maximum CPW | CPW per core |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP3X 16-core | 16 | 1 | 3.4 to 4.2 | P20 | 433,000 | 27,063 |
| EP3H 24-core | 24 | 1 | 3.05 to 4.15 | P30 | 649,800 | 27,075 |
| EP3Y 30-core | 30 | 1 | 2.8 to 3.95 | P30 | 812,250 | 27,075 |
| EP3X 32-core (this page) | 32 | 2 | 3.4 to 4.2 | P20 | 823,000 | 25,719 |
| EP3H 48-core | 48 | 2 | 3.05 to 4.15 | P30 | 1,118,500 | 23,302 |
| EP3Y 60-core | 60 | 2 | 2.8 to 3.95 | P30 | 1,345,900 | 22,432 |
CPW per core is each configuration's listed maximum CPW divided by its physical cores.
Request a S1124 EP3X 32-core quote
Send us your partition layout, operating-system releases, and required memory. Include usable storage capacity, the adapters you need, and your target CPW.
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We can include the services needed to bring the configured system into production:
- Installation and operating-system upgrades.
- Data migration and PTF updates.
- Ongoing maintenance and support.