The IBM Power 755 server is a high-performance computing node designed for scalable clusters using InfiniBand architecture interconnect products. The server is optimized for running compute-intensive parallel workloads, as well as algorithms such as weather and climate modeling, computational chemistry, physics, and reservoir modeling.
The IBM Power 755 is a 4‑slot, 4U rack‑mount server equipped with up to four 8‑core 3.3 GHz POWER7 processors. It supports up to 256 GB of memory and is targeted at high‑performance computing workloads such as weather modeling, computational chemistry, and physics simulations. The server includes AltiVec SIMD acceleration, ENERGY STAR certification, and advanced power‑management features.
The manual lists configuration options, including processor modules, memory ranges, SSD and SAS drive bays, PCI‑Express slots, networking ports, and power requirements. It also covers RAS features, warranty terms, and contact information for IBM sales and support. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Processor | 8‑core 3.3 GHz POWER7 |
|---|---|
| L2 Cache | 256 KB per core |
| Memory | 128 GB–256 GB DDR3 1066 MHz |
| SSD Bays | Up to 8 SFF SSDs |
| SAS Drive Bays | Up to 8 SFF SAS drives |
| PCI Slots | 2 × PCI‑X 2.0, 3 × PCI‑Express 8× |
| Network Ports | 4 × 10/100/1000 Mbps or 2 × 10 GbE |
| Rack Dimensions | 6.9" H × 17.3" W × 28.7" D |
| Weight | 120 lb (54.4 kg) |
The server can support up to 256 GB of memory.
It provides up to 32 POWER7 processor cores.
The server supports AIX and Linux for POWER.
Yes, it is ENERGY STAR certified.