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IBM Power Systems E870 and E880 Technical Overview and Introduction
In 2014, a new HMC model was announced, machine type 7042-CR8. Hardware features on
the CR8 model include a new x86 processor, dual hard drives (RAID 1), and redundant power
supply. At the time of writing, the latest version of HMC code was V8.2.0. This code level is
required for new the new systems.
The IBM Power E870 and Power E880 are not supported by the Integrated Virtualization
Manager (IVM).
Several HMC models are supported to manage POWER8 based systems. Two models
(7042-CR7 and 7042-CR8) are available for ordering at the time of writing, but you can also
use one of the withdrawn models listed in Table 1-10.
Table 1-10 HMC models supporting POWER8 processor technology-based servers
At the time of writing, base Licensed Machine Code Version 8 Revision 8.2.0 or later is
required to support the Power E870 (9119-MME) and Power E880 (9119-MHE).
Existing HMC models 7042 can be upgraded to Licensed Machine Code Version 8 to support
environments that might include POWER6®, ®,POWER7®, and
POWER8 processor-based servers.
If you want to support more than 254 partitions in total, the HMC will require a memory
upgrade to a minimum of 4 GB.
1.12 System racks
The Power E870 and E880 and its I/O drawers are designed to be mounted in the following
existing IBM racks: 7014-T00, 7014-T42, 7965-94Y, #0553, #0551, and #ER05.
However, for initial system orders, the racks must be ordered as machine type 7014-T42,
#0553. The 36U (1.8-meter) rack (#0551) and the 42U (2.0-meter) rack (#ER05) are available
for order only on Miscellaneous Equipment Specification (MES) upgrade orders only.
The Power E870 and Power E880 use a new type of connector between system drawers.
Therefore, the systems do not require wider racks, and an OEM rack or cabinet which meet
the requirements can be used.
Type-model
Availability
Description
7042-C08
Withdrawn
IBM 7042 Model C08 Deskside Hardware Management Console
7042-CR5
Withdrawn
IBM 7042 Model CR5 Rack-Mounted Hardware Management Console
7042-CR6
Withdrawn
IBM 7042 Model CR6 Rack mounted Hardware Management Console
7042-CR7
Available
IBM 7042 Model CR7 Rack mounted Hardware Management Console
7042-CR8
Available
IBM 7042 Model CR8 Rack mounted Hardware Management Console
Fix Central: You can download or order the latest HMC code from the Fix Central website:
http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral
Shipping without a rack: If you require the system to be shipped without an IBM rack,
feature code #ER21 must be used to remove the IBM rack from the order. The server will
then ship as separate packages for installation into an existing rack.