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Used IBM BC12 2828 zEnterprise Servers
The IBM 2828 BC12-M is part of the zEnterprise BC12 family, designed to give midsize and growing enterprises mainframe-class reliability without the cost of a larger system. It supports a wide range of workloads with flexible configuration options, built-in redundancy, and robust security features. Known for its efficiency and scalability, the BC12-M remains a trusted choice for organizations that need continuous availability and strong performance in a compact footprint.
| Processor Core Types: CP/IFL/ICF/zAAP/zIIP | |
|---|---|
| Minimum | Maximum |
| 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 | 89 / 89 / 89 / 44 / 44 |
| Coupling Links | |
| IC maximum | 32 |
| ISC-3 maximum | 48 |
| 12x InfiniBand maximum | 32 ports |
| 1x InfiniBand maximum | 64 ports |
| Channels | |
| Minimum: 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 | Maximum: 320 / 176 / 176 / 96 / 96 |
| Flash Express | 8 (4 pairs – 8 PCIe adapters); offered in pairs |
| HiperSockets | Up to 32 high-speed “virtual” Local Area Networks |
| Cryptography | |
| Crypto Express4S | Minimum order 2 features; Max is 16 features |
| Crypto Express3 | Minimum order 2 features; Max is 8 features |
| Processor Memory | |
| Minimum | Maximum |
| 32 GB | 3040 GB |
| Upgradeability | |
| Upgradeable within the zEC12 family | |
| Upgrading to the HA1 from other zEC12 models will require a planned outage | |
| Upgradeable from IBM zEnterprise 196 (z196) and IBM System z10® Enterprise Class | |
| Supported Operating Systems | |
| z/OS | z/OS V1.12, V1.13 or higher z/OS V1.11, V1.10 Lifecycle Extension |
| z/VM | VM V5.4, 6.1, 6.2 with PTFs, and subsequent releases. z/VM V6.1, 6.2 and subsequent releases for zBX support |
| Linux on System z | Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 and RHEL 5, SUSE Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 and SLES 10 |
| z/VSE | z/VSE V4.3 and 5.1 will support zEC12 in compatibility mode with PTFs z/VSE V5.1 (with PTFs) will exploit Crypto Express4S with existing z/VSE cryptographic functionality |
| z/TPF | z/TPF 1.1 |
| AIX (on POWER7 blade located in IBM BladeCenter Extension Mod 003) | AIX 5.3, AIX 6.1 and AIX 7.1 and subsequent releases and PowerVM® Enterprise Edition |
| Linux on System x (on IBM BladeCenter HX5 blade installed in zBX) | Red Hat RHEL 5.5 and up, 6.0 and up and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 (SP4) and up , SLES 11 SP1 and up – 64 bit only |
| Microsoft Windows (on IBM BladeCenter HX5 blades installed in ZBX Mod 003) | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (SP2) (Datacenter Edition recommended) – 64 bit only |
| IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX) Model 003 | |
| WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliance XI50 for zEnterprise | |
| Minimum: 0 | Maximum: 28 |
| IBM BladeCenter PS701 Express blade | |
| Minimum: 0 | Maximum: 112 |
| IBM BladeCenter HX5 blade | |
| Minimum: 0 | Maximum: 56 |
Guarantee
All Spectra provided IBM Server products are put through a rigorous refurbishment, reconditioning and testing process.
We guarantee our products to be:
- Original equipment manufactured and serial numbered numbered by IBM
- Configured to exact user specifications
- Fully refurbished to manufacturers standards of new [ETN]
- All hard drives are 72 hour burn in/Load Tested
- Complete with manufacturers ship group
- Provided with 90 day warranty
- Shipped in a timely manner
Shipping options:
All of our products are professionally packed and fully insured to avoid any damage in transit.
Spectra offers several shipping options to accommodate every need:
From Ground to Overnight to palletized freight, we have excellent vendors that will handle your shipment in a professional, cost-effective and timely manner.
Payment Options:
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We welcome ALL major credit cards with no surcharge to our customers.
Product Specs
| MPN: | BC12 2828 |
| Price: | Contact Us |
| Warranty: | Up to 3 years |
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