IBM 9009-42A Power9 S924 iSeries Server EP1G 24-Core - Custom-to-Order

Experience unparalleled performance and reliability with this custom-to-order IBM 9009-42A, a 24-core powerhouse designed for demanding workloads and AI-driven applications.

In today's data-driven world, your business needs a server that can keep up. This custom-to-order IBM 9009-42A (EP1G) delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability, making it the ideal solution for mission-critical applications, AI development, and high-performance computing. Equipped with a robust 24-core processor, this server handles complex tasks with ease, boosting productivity and enabling faster time-to-insights.

No operating system or licensing products are included with this listing.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Powerful 24-Core Processor (EP1G): Experience lightning-fast processing speeds for demanding workloads, including AI inferencing, machine learning, and data analytics.
• Exceptional Performance: Maximize application performance and responsiveness, even under heavy loads.
• Scalability: Easily expand your system as your business grows, protecting your investment.
• Reliability: Minimize downtime with IBM's renowned reliability and built-in redundancy features.
• Optimized for AI: The 9009-42A is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling faster training and deployment of AI models.
• Advanced Security: Protect your valuable data with robust security features.
• Energy Efficiency: Reduce operating costs with energy-efficient design.

Ideal For:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Data Analytics
• Mission-Critical Applications
• Cloud Computing
• Enterprise-Level Workloads

Contact Flagship Technologies today to learn more about this custom-to-order IBM 9009-42A and how it can transform your business. Our expert team can help you configure the perfect system to meet your specific needs.

System configurations

• Microprocessors: 2x POWER9 CPUs 8, 10, 12 cores
• Level 2 (L2) cache: 512 K
• Level 3 (L3) cache: 120 MB
• RAM (memory): Up to 4 TB, from 32 DDR4 IS DIMM @ 2666, 2400, and 2133 Mhz,
• Internal disk storage: 12 or 18 SFF SAS Bay options (HDD or SDD), 2 internal PCIe G3 Slots for Storage Controller or NVMe
• Processor-to-memory bandwidth: Up to 170 GB/s per socket, 340 GB/s per system
• L2 to L3 cache bandwidth: 7 TB/s on chip bandwidth
• Internal SCSI disk bays: n/a
• Media bays: Optional RDX drive with 12 SFF Bay option only

Adapter slots:

• 3 x16 Gen4 full-height, half-length (CAPI)
• 2 x8 Gen4 full-height, half-length (with x16 connectors) (CAPI)
• 2 x8 Gen3 full-height, half-length (with x16 connectors)
• 4 x8 Gen3 full-height, half-length (one of these slots is used for the required base LAN adapter)

Standard features

I/O ports:

• One front USB 3.0 ports
• Two rear USB 3.0 ports
• Two HMC 1 GbE RJ45 ports
• One system port with RJ45 connector
• 1x USB 3.0 front, 2x USB 3.0 rear, 2x HMC 1 GB Eth RJ45 ports, one system port with RJ45 connector,
• 2x High Speed 25 Gb/s ports

Connectivity support (optional)

Advanced POWER Virtualization: PowerVM Enterprise integrated

RAS features:

• Processor instruction retry
• Selective dynamic firmware updates
• Chip kill memory
• ECC L2 cache, L3 cache
• Service processor with fault monitoring
• Hot-swappable disk bays
• Redundant cooling fans

Operating systems:

• AIX 7.2 TL2
• AIX 7.2 TL0, TL1 (P8 Compatibility Mode)
• AIX 7.1 TL4, TL5 (P8 Compatibility Mode)
• AIX 6.1 TL9 (P7 Compatibility Mode)
• IBM i 7.3 TR4
• IBM i 7.2 TR8
• Ubuntu 16.04.4 LTS (P8 Compatibility Mode)
• RedHat RHEL 7.4 LE (P8 Compatibility Mode)
• SuSE SLES 11 SP4 (P8 Compatibility Mode)
• SuSE SLES 12 SP3

Power requirements:

• Operating voltage: 1400 W PSU: 200 - 240 V AC
• Operating frequency: 47/63 Hz

System dimensions

• Width: 482 mm (18.97 in.)
• Depth: 769.6 mm (30.3 in.)
• Height: 173.3 mm (6.8 in.)
• Weight: 39.9 kg (88 lb)

References:

Morgan, T. P. (2017, December 5). Power9 to the people. The Next Platform. Retrieved February 19, 2025, from https://www.nextplatform.com/2017/12/05/power9-to-the-people/

IBM. (2023, October 10). IBM Power technology-based servers receive Rocket Software technical support for Rocket AI Hub for IBM Power. Retrieved February 19, 2025, from https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/rocket-ai-hub-power?mhsrc=ibmsearch_a&mhq=AI%20Servers