This document describes the features and characteristics of IBM Power 520 server, including POWER6 processor cores, flexibility, scalability, and energy efficiency.
The IBM Power 520 server is offered in desk‑side or 4U rack‑mount configurations and supports one, two or four 4.2 GHz POWER6 processors. It can run IBM AIX and Linux operating systems, offers flexible virtualization with PowerVM, and includes extensive RAS features for high availability.
The manual details standard hardware configurations, optional I/O expansion, power requirements, dimensions, and warranty information, helping administrators plan, install, and manage the system efficiently. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Processor | 1, 2 or 4 × 64‑bit 4.2 GHz POWER6 |
|---|---|
| L2 Cache | 4 MB per core (8 MB on single‑core system) |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB – 64 GB DDR2 SDRAM |
| Internal Disk Bays | 6 × 3.5" SAS (up to 1.8 TB total) |
| Maximum Storage (optional I/O) | Up to 30.6 TB with 8 × 7311‑D20 modules |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 × 10/100/1000 Mbps (optional 4 × 10/100/1000 Mbps or 2 × 10 GbE) |
| Power Supply | 100 V‑127 V or 200 V‑240 V AC |
| Dimensions (desk‑side) | 21.1 H × 7.5 W × 23.2 D cm |
| Warranty | Three‑year 24 × 7 on‑site service |
PowerVM is available in Easy, Standard, and Enterprise editions, providing LPAR, dynamic LPAR, and virtual LAN features.