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IBM BladeCenter PS700, PS701, and PS702 Technical Overview and Introduction
2.1 Architecture
This chapter discuses the overall system architecture represented by Figure 2-1, with its
major components described in the following sections.
Figure 2-1 PS701 logical data flow
2.2 The IBM POWER7 processor
The IBM POWER7 processor represents a leap forward in technology achievement and
associated computing capability. The multi-core architecture of the POWER7 processor has
been matched with innovation across a wide range of related technologies to deliver leading
throughput, efficiency, scalability, and reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).
Although the processor is an important component in delivering outstanding servers, many
elements and facilities have to be balanced across a server to deliver maximum throughput.
As with previous generations of systems based on POWER processors, the design
philosophy for POWER7 processor-based systems is one of system-wide balance in which
the POWER7 processor plays an important role.
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