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Power8 vs Power9 Performance Facts for IBM Model S924
This specification breakdown of the IBM Power9 9009-42A model S924 will explain the key performance features that sets it apart from its Power8 predecessor.
In comparison to the 8286-42A model S824, the IBM Power9 S924 delivers 40-50% better performance for data intensive database and analytics workloads, with over twice the memory footprint (accelerated by Coherent Accelerator Processor Interface CAPI) running at speeds up to 344 GB/s (172 GB/s per socket), has over 60-70% more CPW for IBM i workloads and 2X the I/O bandwidth (Gen4 PCIe slots). IBM Power9 with CAPI 2.0 increased I/O bandwidth over 4X Power8 ability, clocked at 192 GB/s. The Power9 S924 also has PowerVM virtualization is built into the Power9 processor chip, which increases performance, server utilization and cloud enables your data.
Power9 Processors – 2 socket server with up to 24 active cores
Memory - up to 4TB of DDR4 direct attached memory, 16 DIMM slots per socket
EM62 – 16GB DIMM (Qty. 2-8 per socket = 2666 MHz / Qty. 10-16 per socket = 2133 MHz)
EM63 – 32GB DIMM (Qty. 2-8 per socket = 2400 MHz / Qty. 10-16 per socket = 2133 MHz)
EM64 – 64GB DIMM (Qty. 2-8 per socket = 2400 MHz / Qty. 10-16 per socket = 2133 MHz)
EM65 – 128GB DIMM (Qty. 2-8 per socket = 2400 MHz / Qty. 10-16 per socket = 2133 MHz)
L2 to L3 cache - 7 TB/s on chip
Per core - 512 KB L2 | 10 MB L3 | 128 MB L4
EM63 – 32GB DIMM (Qty. 2-8 per socket = 2400 MHz / Qty. 10-16 per socket = 2133 MHz)
EM64 – 64GB DIMM (Qty. 2-8 per socket = 2400 MHz / Qty. 10-16 per socket = 2133 MHz)
EM65 – 128GB DIMM (Qty. 2-8 per socket = 2400 MHz / Qty. 10-16 per socket = 2133 MHz)
L2 to L3 cache - 7 TB/s on chip
Per core - 512 KB L2 | 10 MB L3 | 128 MB L4
PCIe Slots - Hot-plug, 4 CAPI 2.0 enabled
Two Gen4 and Six Gen3 (single socket)
Five Gen4 and Six Gen3 (two socket)
Two Gen4 and Six Gen3 (single socket)
Five Gen4 and Six Gen3 (two socket)
Storage backplane options (hot-swappable disk bays)
EJ1C - 12 SFF-3 Bays + 1 RDX Bay
EJ1D - Expanded Function 18 SFF-3 Bays + Dual IOA with Write Cache and optional external SAS port Expanded Function
EJ1E - Split feature to 6+6 SFF Bays + 1 RDX bax with ability to add a second SAS Controller
EJ1M - 12 SFF-3 Bays + RDX Bay and optional external SAS port.
EJ1D - Expanded Function 18 SFF-3 Bays + Dual IOA with Write Cache and optional external SAS port Expanded Function
EJ1E - Split feature to 6+6 SFF Bays + 1 RDX bax with ability to add a second SAS Controller
EJ1M - 12 SFF-3 Bays + RDX Bay and optional external SAS port.
SSD and HDD options
600GB, 1200GB, 1800GB - 10K RPM SFF HDD
300GB, 600GB - 15K RPM SFF HDD
387GB, 775GB, 1551GB - 10 DWPD SFF SSD
931GB, 1860GB, 3720GB - 1 DWPD
300GB, 600GB - 15K RPM SFF HDD
387GB, 775GB, 1551GB - 10 DWPD SFF SSD
931GB, 1860GB, 3720GB - 1 DWPD
External storage attachment options
ESLL - EXP12SX 19-inch Disk Expansion Drawer with 12 large form factor LFF Gen2-Carrier Bays
ESLS - EXP24SX 19-inch Disk Expansion Drawer 24 small form factor SFF Gen2-Carrier Bays
5887 - EXP24S 19-inch Disk Expansion Drawer 24 small form factor SFF Gen2-Carrier Bays
EC59 - PCIe3 2x4 NVMe M.2 internal carrier PCIe3 adapter for ES14 400GB Flash
EU00 - RDX Docking Station for EU01 1TB Disk Cartridge or EU2T 2TB Disk Cartridge
ESLS - EXP24SX 19-inch Disk Expansion Drawer 24 small form factor SFF Gen2-Carrier Bays
5887 - EXP24S 19-inch Disk Expansion Drawer 24 small form factor SFF Gen2-Carrier Bays
EC59 - PCIe3 2x4 NVMe M.2 internal carrier PCIe3 adapter for ES14 400GB Flash
EU00 - RDX Docking Station for EU01 1TB Disk Cartridge or EU2T 2TB Disk Cartridge
Maximum storage attachments is 28
Other standard features
3 USB 3.0
2 HMC 1GbE RJ45
1 system with RJ45 connector
Redundant hot plug power supplies
Redundant hot-plug cooling
2 HMC 1GbE RJ45
1 system with RJ45 connector
Redundant hot plug power supplies
Redundant hot-plug cooling
Power requirements: 200 V to 240 V
Physical Dimensions
Width: 441.5 mm (17.4 in.)
Depth: 822 mm (32.4 in.)
Height: 86 mm (3.4 in.)
Weight: 30 kg (65 lbs.)
Depth: 822 mm (32.4 in.)
Height: 86 mm (3.4 in.)
Weight: 30 kg (65 lbs.)