44X4058 - IBM Upgrade Kit 4-Socket to 8-Socket (include 8-socket chassis 8-socket midplane and 8-socket shuttle) - 8U

SKU 44X4058

Brand IBM

IBM Upgrade Kit
Enables 4-Socket to 8-Socket upgrade
Includes 8-socket chassis
Includes 8-socket midplane
Facilitates significant increase in processing power
Designed for high-end server platforms

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Product Type: Upgrade Kit
Function: 4-Socket to 8-Socket Processor Upgrade
Included Components: 8-socket chassis, 8-socket midplane

Product details

The IBM 44X4058 is an upgrade kit designed to enhance the processing capability of a server by increasing the number of processor sockets. This specific kit facilitates an upgrade from a 4-socket configuration to an 8-socket configuration, including the necessary chassis, midplane, and related components for the 8-socket setup.

Technical Information

Product Type	Upgrade Kit
Function	4-Socket to 8-Socket Processor Upgrade

Additional Specifications

Included Components

8-socket chassis, 8-socket midplane

Description

The IBM 44X4058 upgrade kit is a specialized component designed for high-performance computing environments where maximum processing power is required. It allows for a substantial upgrade of server capability by transitioning from a system supporting four processors to one that can accommodate eight processors. This significant increase in CPU count is typically needed for extremely demanding workloads such as large-scale virtualization, complex scientific simulations, high-performance analytics, or massive database operations. The kit includes critical hardware components necessary for this transformation. The 8-socket chassis provides the physical framework and necessary infrastructure to house the additional processors and associated components. The 8-socket midplane is a crucial element that facilitates the communication pathways between the multiple processors, memory modules, and other system components, ensuring efficient data flow and processing coordination. Implementing the 44X4058 upgrade kit requires careful planning and technical expertise, as it involves significant hardware modification or replacement within the server system. It is targeted at enterprise-level deployments where the benefits of increased processing density outweigh the complexity and cost of the upgrade. This kit represents a pathway to achieving extreme levels of computational performance within IBM's server architecture.

Condition: Refurbished