Rackmount Servers 3U/4U

IBM 8205‑E6C POWER7 740 Express Server – 2× 3.7 GHz 4‑Core

Experience enterprise-grade performance in a 4U rack-mount chassis with the IBM 8205‑E6C (Power 740 Express). Powered by dual 3.7 GHz POWER7 processors (each with 4 cores, scalable to 8 cores), this server delivers dependable, scalable computing for AIX®, IBM i, or Linux environments.

Key Features

• Dual 3.7 GHz POWER7 4‑core CPUs (8205‑E6C EPC8 modules)
• Up to 512 GB DDR3 ECC memory (16× DIMM slots); preconfigured with 32 GB+
• Supports 1–8 SFF SAS/SATA drives (up to 4.8 TB internal)
• 5× PCIe Gen2 slots, dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
• Hot-swap redundant power supplies (up to 1725 W each)
• Energy Efficient: ENERGY STAR-certified configuration with dual processors and ≥128 GB memory

Ideal For

Optimized for midsize enterprise workloads—ERP, RDBMS, virtualization (PowerVM), and mixed OS environments—where both consistent performance and operational uptime matter.

Why Choose the 8205‑E6C?

• High-performance dual POWER7 CPUs for intensive compute workloads.
• Scalable memory and storage make it flexible for growing applications.
• Energy-efficient and enterprise-grade, hitting 86‑92 % PSU efficiencies.
• Supports virtualization via PowerVM, enabling partitioning and advanced workload consolidation.

Note: Configuration includes dual 3.7 GHz CPUs and 32 GB RAM by default. Upgrade options available.

IBM 7143‑B5M_U System x3850 X5 Server – Enterprise Powerhouse

Unlock superior processing power with the IBM 7143‑B5M_U, part of the acclaimed System x3850 X5 series. Featuring four 10‑core 2.0 GHz Intel CPUs, this server delivers exceptional performance for virtualization, large-scale databases, and mission-critical applications.

Key Features

• 4× 10‑Core 2.0 GHz Intel Xeon® processors – up to 40 cores of pure compute
• Enterprise-grade RAS: memory mirroring, hot‑swap fans & power supplies
• Scalable design: supports MAX5 memory expansion for dense workloads
• Multiple RAID, drive bay configurations for flexible storage optimization
• Ideal for virtualization, large databases, analytics, and 24/7 uptime

Why Choose the 7143‑B5M_U?

The System x3850 X5 is engineered for nonstop performance and reliability. With its high core count, advanced RAS features, and expansion capabilities, this server is perfect for demanding environments—keeping your business running smoothly around the clock.

Tip: This model is highly serviceable. Refer to IBM’s Problem Determination & Service Guide (Oct 2013, types 7143, 7145, 7146, 7191) for CRU/FRU details.

IBM 7143‑AC1_U X3850/X3950 X5 CTO Server Chassis

Discover the robust flexibility of the IBM 7143‑AC1_U – a Configure‑To‑Order (CTO) rack‑mountable 4U chassis designed for the powerful X3850 X5 / X3950 X5 server series. This **barebones chassis** is perfect for enterprises customizing their hardware with processors, memory, storage, and I/O cards to meet specific performance needs.

Key Features

• Full-height 4U rack-mount chassis for IBM X3850/X3950 X5 platforms
• CTO base includes chassis, power shrouds, rail kit, operator panel & IO board-loaded
• Supports up to 4 Intel Xeon E7-series CPUs, high-density memory, and multiple expansion slots
• Ideal for virtualization, large-scale databases, or HPC workloads
• Fully tested, refurbished condition with warranty (vendor dependent)

Package Contents

• 1x IBM 7143‑AC1_U barebones chassis (X3850/X3950 X5 CTO)
• Standard rail kit & operator information panel
• Dual power-supply backplane and I/O board installed
• (No CPUs, memory, storage, or HBAs included)

Recommended Uses

The 7143‑AC1_U chassis is ideal for system integrators and IT shops looking to configure high-performance servers from the ground up. Combine with Intel Xeon E7 CPUs, ECC memory, RAID controllers, and SSDs/HDDs to build tailored enterprise-grade servers for virtualization, analytics, or mission-critical applications.