Do you have a question about the IBM Power PS700 and is the answer not in the manual?
Details the capabilities and technologies offered by the PS700 blade server, including BMC and storage.
General guidelines, safety precautions, and handling of static-sensitive devices.
Steps for removing the blade server from its unit and opening its cover for access.
Procedures for removing and installing SAS hard disk drives.
Instructions for installing/removing DIMMs and information on supported memory modules.
Guidance on removing and installing CIOv and combination-form-factor expansion cards.
Final steps for closing the server cover, installing into BladeCenter, and initial power-on.
Guidance on downloading and installing firmware updates for the blade server and its components.
Guides to finding OS installation instructions for Virtual I/O Server, AIX, Linux, and IBM i.
Steps to take if the blade server does not start after installation or configuration.
Overview of diagnostic tools, firmware checkpoints, error codes, and location codes.
| Processor | POWER7 |
|---|---|
| Processor Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| Storage | SAS/SATA/SSD |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 10 |
| Network | Ethernet |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supplies |
| Form Factor | 2U rack |
| Operating System Support | IBM AIX, IBM i, Linux |











