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Preface

This IBM® Redpaper™ publication is a comprehensive guide covering the IBM Power

System S822 (8284-22A) server that support IBM AIX®, and Linux operating systems. The

objective of this paper is to introduce the major innovative Power S822 offerings and their

relevant functions:

򐂰 The new IBM POWER8™ processor, available at frequencies of 3.42 GHz, and 3.89 GHz

򐂰 Significantly strengthened cores and larger caches

򐂰 Two integrated memory controllers with improved latency and bandwidth

򐂰 Integrated I/O subsystem and hot-pluggable PCIe Gen3 I/O slots

򐂰 Improved reliability, serviceability, and availability functions

򐂰 IBM EnergyScale™ technology that provides features such as power trending,

power-saving, capping of power, and thermal measurement.

This publication is for professionals who want to acquire a better understanding of IBM Power

Systems™ products. The intended audience includes the following roles:

򐂰 Clients

򐂰 Sales and marketing professionals

򐂰 Technical support professionals

򐂰 IBM Business Partners

򐂰 Independent software vendors

This paper expands the current set of IBM Power Systems documentation by providing a

desktop reference that offers a detailed technical description of the Power S822 system.

This paper does not replace the latest marketing materials and configuration tools. It is

intended as an additional source of information that, together with existing sources, can be

used to enhance your knowledge of IBM server solutions.

Authors

This paper was produced by a team of specialists from around the world working at the

International Technical Support Organization, Poughkeepsie Center.

Alexandre Bicas Caldeira is a Certified IT Specialist and is a member of the Power Systems

Advanced Technical Sales Support team for IBM Brazil. He holds a degree in Computer

Science from the Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) and a MBA in Marketing and his

major areas of focus are competition, sales, and technical sales support. Alexandre has more

than 14 years of experience working on IBM Systems & Technology Group Solutions and has

worked also as a Business Partner on Power Systems hardware, AIX, and PowerVM®

virtualization products.

Bartłomiej Grabowski is an IBM i, and PowerVM Senior Technical Specialist in DHL IT

Services in the Czech Republic. He has 9 years of experience with IBM i. He holds a

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Academy of Computer Science and

Management in Bielsko-Biala. His areas of expertise include IBM i administration, PowerHA®

solution based on hardware and software replication, Power Systems hardware, and