IBM Power Systems 8286-42A / S824

Alta Technologies buys & sells new, used, and refurbished IBM Power Systems 8286-42A Servers and upgrades. Whether you need a fully configured S824 system or simply require a feature or part, we carry a broad array of IBM Power System Server hardware, including the 8286-42A model. 

With over 25 years of experience, Alta Technologies is the leading IBM server reseller in the area. We also buy your excess equipment.

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IBM S824 Information

The IBM Power System S824 / 8286-41A is a highly secure 4U, 1-socket server architecture. It provides a stable database and middleware platform to efficiently deploy business processing applications. For users who want to put data to work, the Power S824 is the ideal server. 

The IBM S824 is optimum for mid-sized businesses, allowing AIX, IBM I, and Linux workload consolidation and virtualized application servers. Featuring powerful specifications like Power 8 processor, massive 1TB DDR4 memory, and Gen3 PCIe slots, the Power S824 provides an unmatched price and performance value. 

The IBM Power System S824 helps organizations gain insights faster, complemented by smart acceleration and reduced energy consumption via  CAPI technologies and advanced energy control.

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IBM POWER8 MODELS:

IBM S824 Specifications

Server Type: 4U IBM 8286-42A Rack Server

Processor: Up to 2x 4.15GHz (Core 8/16), 3.89GHz (Core 6/12), or 3.52GHz (Core 24) Power8

Drives: 12 SFF-3 (standard) or 6+6 SFF-3 Split Backplane SSD/Disk Slots

Memory:  Fully Expandable up to 2TB (2-S) or 1TB (1-S) 1600 MHz DIMMS slots

I/O Slots: Up to 11x PCIe Gen 3 Slots (2-S) or 7x PCIe Gen 3 Slots (1-S)

Maximum Internal  Storage: 1,245 TB HDD+ EXP24S with 1.8TB drives

Maximum Expansion Drawers:  Up to 28 EXP24SX/EXP12SX Storage Drawers

Maximum Partitions: 480

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