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Key features and benefits of the IBM Power Systems E850 Server

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  The IBM Power System E850 is a four-socket server created with high performance, dependability, and scalability in mind, particularly for demanding big data and analytics applications. It has sophisticated virtualization capabilities and POWER8 CPUs with up to 48 cores, allowing for excellent system usage. The server's adaptability in managing resources and growth makes it ideal for medium to big enterprises. Key Features: • Processors: up to 48 cores of POWER8 processors (3.02 GHz, 3.35 GHz, or 3.72 GHz). • Number of sockets: two to four.  • Cores: The number of cores varies from 16 to 48, depending on the processor module and setup. • Memory: 192 GBps per socket processor-to-memory bandwidth, 1600 MHz DDR3, and 32 CDIMMs for a maximum of 4 TB of business memory. • Cache: 512KB L2 cache per core, 8MB L3 cache per core, and a maximum of 128MB L4 cache (off-chip) per socket. • I/O: Integrated PCIe Gen3 I/O controllers with higher bandwidth and lower latency, ...

Difference between a physical server and a virtual server

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  A physical server is a single, physical computer that contains hardware parts like a motherboard, CPU, RAM, and storage. A virtual server, sometimes referred to as a virtual machine (VM), is a software replica of a real server that executes on a physical device using a hypervisor. The primary distinction between virtual and physical servers is that physical servers use committed hardware, whereas virtual servers utilize the resources of a physical server . A Comparison of Virtual and Physical Servers In computing, the ideas of physical and virtual servers are distinct but related. Knowing the distinctions between them is essential for selecting the best server infrastructure for particular requirements.   A physical server (a bare metal server) • Definition:   A physical server is a real, hardware-based computer system with its own dedicated resources, such as CPU, RAM, storage, and network connections. • Principal Features: • Dedicated resources: Every piece ...