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IBM Power System S822
Technical Overview and Introduction
Outstanding
performance based
on POWER8 processor
technology
2U scale-out
rack-mount server
Improved RAS
features
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.
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.
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