Power9

Notes about IBM/OpenPower's Power9 CPUs.

CPUs

SKUs

• Power9 on WikiChip

• List of IBM Power9 part numbers

Interesting ones:

• 02CY771: 12c, 48t, 105W. 2.2/3.8 GHz base/boost. Can find on eBay, Newegg, etc.

• 02CY089: 8c, 32t. 160W, 3.5/3.8GHz base/boost. Likely the same as Raptor Computing Systems BK1B02.

Mainboards

Blackbird

See Raptor Computing Systems BKMB1. There is a Blackbird II, but differences appear to be cooling-related only, and only sold as a component of the Blackbird Secure Desktop.

RAM

See this memory compatibility list.

Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32 GiB 2Rx4 modules supported (same as X10SDV).

Samsung M393A8K40B22-CWD appears to be the only 64 GiB modules supported.

Cases

Fractal Design Meshify C Mini (for µATX)

Community

• Raptor Computing Systems forum

• Talospace blog

Articles:

• RaptorCS's redemption: the Power9 machine works, w/ reddit discussion

Archival

• Talos Secure Workstation at CrowdSupply: crowdfunding campaign for POWER8-based workstation

Cooling

• 50x50 indium foil for use as a TIM