IBM 
p5 575 delivers 16-way
IBM POWER5 processing in a cluster node for high-performance computing
IBM United States
Hardware Announcement 105-385
October 4, 2005
 ENUS105-385.PDF (28KB)
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| At a glance |
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IBM offers a 16-way 1.5 GHz POWER5 system planar for the IBM eServer® p5 575 in addition to the currently available 8-way 1.9 GHz POWER5 processor. Both 8-way and 16-way planars may coexist within a p5-575 rack configuration.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: YE001).
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| Overview |
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The IBM 
p5 575 (9118-575) is
available with a 16-way 1.5 GHz POWER5™ system planar, enabling configurations of 16-way 1.5 GHz
POWER5 p5-575 cluster nodes, which are ideal for many high-performance computing (HPC) applications.
The 16-way 1.5 GHz POWER5 p5-575 system is packaged in a p5-575 2U form factor. Up to 12 nodes can be deployed in a single 42U-tall, 24-inch rack, offering you supercomputing power in an extremely dense and cost-effective system. Multiple racks of p5-575 nodes may be combined to provide a broad range of powerful cluster solutions. Up to 128 p5-575 nodes may be clustered together for a total of 2,048 processors.
Currently available 8-way 1.9 GHz planars and 16-way 1.5 GHz planars may coexist within a p5-575 rack configuration.
The 16-way 1.5 GHz planar uses innovative, 64-bit, copper-based, dual-core POWER5 microprocessors in a 16-way configuration. Each dual-core module supports 36 MB of Level 3 cache and up to eight memory DIMMs with point-to-point memory-to-processor connections. Each 16-way node includes 64 slots for memory DIMMs. The p5-575 provides memory capacity from 1 GB to 256 GB. With the optional I/O Assembly with PCI-X and RIO-2, along with a system I/O drawer, up to twenty-four PCI-X cards and up to eighteen 15,000 rpm disk drives per node are available.
Other available, standard p5-575 features include:
- Integrated service processor
- Four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports per node
- Two Hardware Management Console (HMC) ports per node
- Dual-port integrated Ultra3 SCSI controller
- Battery backup option for the rack
- Dynamic logical partitioning (DLPAR) with optional Advanced POWER™ Virtualization
The 16-way 1.5 GHz POWER5 p5-575 supports AIX 5L™ V5.2 and V5.3 and Linux™ operating systems. These operating systems can run simultaneously in different partitions within the p5-575 node.
The 16-way 1.5 GHz POWER5 p5-575 is supported with the IBM pSeries® Cluster 1600 running Cluster Systems Management
(CSM) V1.4.1 (for both AIX 5L V5.2 and V5.3 and both SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 for POWER
systems and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 for POWER.)
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| Key prerequisites |
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One or more of the following operating systems:
- AIX 5L for POWER V5.2 with the 5200-04 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY56722), or later, plus APAR IY60347
- AIX 5L for POWER V5.3 with APAR IY60349, or later
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 for POWER systems, or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 for POWER, or later
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| Planned availability date |
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October 14, 2005
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| Description |
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The p5-575 is characterized by innovative, elegant conceptual design and packaging. Mounted in a sleek 2U enclosure, the modular p5-575 allows users to deploy up to 12 nodes in a single 24-inch system frame.
The enclosure includes four upgradeable component modules, each one custom-designed to satisfy the requirements of high-performance, high-density computing. The integrated, highly efficient power distribution system is embedded into the node's lid. The DC Power Converter Assembly (DCA) relies on embedded circuitry rather than external wiring, providing more reliable, efficient power distribution. The lid is hinged, opening easily for access to the processor and memory module, which contains the distinctive single-core POWER5 processors and system memory.
The processor and memory module contain the heart of the system: eight POWER5 processors, each with 36 MB of dedicated cache, and point-to-point connections to up to eight memory DIMMs — an implementation intended to provide exceptionally high sustained memory bandwidth in support of the most demanding HPC applications.
The front-end cooling module includes two air-intake ventilation grids and two custom-designed blowers with high-capacity impellers and high-efficiency motors that are designed for extended life and easy serviceability. At the back of the enclosure, the I/O control module features up to six fully independent I/O mezzanine buses designed for very high I/O bandwidth.
The p5-575 offers:
- 2U rack-mount design
- 1.9 GHz single-core POWER5 processors in an 8-way configuration or 1.5 GHz dual-core POWER5 processors in a 16-way configuration
- 12.4 GBps memory bandwidth per CPU
- Up to 256 GB of memory
- Up to 1,468 GB of internal disk storage
- Up to 18 hot-swap disk bays and 24 hot-swap PCI-X slots
- Up to six independent I/O buses
- 36 MB of low-latency cache per CPU
- Redundant rack power subsystem
- DLPAR
- Optional Advanced POWER Virtualization
The 16-way 1.5 GHz POWER5 p5-575 is supported with the Cluster 1600 running CSM V1.4.1 (for both AIX
5L V5.2 and V5.3 and both SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 for POWER systems and Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS 4 for POWER).
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The p5-p575 is positioned as a substantially enhanced POWER5 system follow-on to the p655 cluster node. Like the p655, the p5-p575 is positioned as an extremely effective solution to the requirements of the most demanding, memory bandwidth-intensive HPC applications.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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| Publications |
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No publications are shipped with the announced feature.
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| Services |
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Hardware requirements
Minimum system configuration: The minimum configuration for an eServer® 9118-575 includes the following items (for the first node in a rack):
- One IBM eServer p5 575 (9118-575)
- One 8-Way 1.9 GHz POWER5™ Processor or 16-way POWER5 Processor (#7836 or #7657)
- One I/O Assembly without PCI-X or RIO-2 capability (#7209)
- One Power Cable Group, 09U (or 09U Left)(#3800)
- One Ethernet Cables, Node to Hubs, EIA01 through EIA17 (#7920)
- One 1024 MB (4 x 256 MB) DIMMs, 208-pin, 266 MHz DDR SDRAM (#4444)
- Two 73.4 GB 10,000 RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly (#3274)
- One System Rack (#5793)
- One Rack Content Specify (#0268)
- One Slim Line or Acoustic Door Kit (#6251 or #6252)
- Two Bulk Power Regulators (#6186)
- Two Power Controller Assemblies (#7803)
- Two Line Cords (#86xx)
- One Ethernet Cable, Hardware Management Console to System Unit (#7801 or #7802)
- One Language Specify (#9xxx)
Software requirements
One or more of the following operating systems:
- AIX 5L™ for POWER™ V5.2 with the 5200-04 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY56722), or later, plus APAR IY60347
- AIX 5L for POWER V5.3 with APAR IY60349, or later
- SUSE LINUX™ Enterprise Server 9 for POWER systems, or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 for POWER, or later
Note: Not all p5-575 system features available on the AIX® operating system are available on the Linux operating systems.
Note: Dynamic LPAR is not supported by the current version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS for POWER Version 3. Information on features and external devices supported by Linux on the model 575 may be found at
For the required Hardware Management Console:
- The HMC must have Hardware Management Console for POWER5 Licensed Machine Code Version 4.5 provided in APAR MB001114. For details, visit
If installing the p5-575 node within the Cluster 1600: CSM V1.4.1 (for both AIX 5L V5.2 and V5.3 and both SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 for POWER systems and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 for POWER).
Limitations: Limitations for the IBM eServer p575 are altered as follows:
Advanced POWER Virtualization (#7944) will now have a maximum allowed quantity of 16 and initial order maximum of 16.
Planning information
Cable orders: No additional cables are required.
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the operating system and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.
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| IBM Electronic Services |
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IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support on the IBM eServer. You should benefit from greater system availability due to faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. IBM Electronic Services is comprised of two separate, but complementary elements: IBM Electronic Services news page and IBM Electronic Service Agent™.
IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The IBM Electronic Service Agent is a no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM eServer system. It is designed to proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system inventory, hardware error logs, and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM maintenance service agreement or within the IBM warranty period, the Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide proactive service that maintains higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent will be made available to IBM service support representatives when they are helping answer your questions or diagnosing problems.
To learn how IBM Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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| Terms and conditions |
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Feature section
MES discount applicable: Equal to the volume commitment discount
Field-installable feature: No
Warranty period: Features have the same warranty period (one year or three years) as the machine type/model on which they are installed.
Customer setup: No
Licensed internal code:
Same license terms and conditions as designated machine.
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| Prices |
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The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
The following are newly announced features on the specified models of the RS/6000® or pSeries® 9118 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Feature Purchase Both/ RP
Description number price MMMC(5) Support CSU MES
Machine type/
model 9118-575
Service Lift 3758 $ 4,900 Both No No
16 Way 1.5 GHz
POWER5 CPU 7657 60,000 $630 Initial
- 5
- Minimum monthly maintenance charge
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| Order now |
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept: IBM CALL, 11th Floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: YE001
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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