IBM Power 720 Express — 8202-E4x POWER7 Server, 4U Rack / Tower
Technical Identity
The IBM Power 720 Express is an entry-level IBM Power Systems server from the 8202-E4x family (8202-E4B, 8202-E4C with POWER7 processors; 8202-E4D with POWER7+). Per IBM documentation, the family offers 4-, 6-, or 8-core processor configurations in a 4U rack-mount or tower form factor, running IBM i, AIX, and Linux. The exact machine type/model (E4B / E4C / E4D), processor feature code, activations, memory, and storage of each refurbished unit is per the unit label and is not claimed in this listing. Operating system licenses are not included. Condition: Refurbished.
Specifications (platform, per IBM documentation)

Brand: IBM
Model family: Power 720 Express, machine type 8202 (8202-E4B / 8202-E4C / 8202-E4D)
Product type: Entry-level Power Systems server
Processor: POWER7 (E4B/E4C) or POWER7+ (E4D), 4 / 6 / 8-core configurations per feature code — installed processor per unit label
Form factor: 4U rack-mount or tower
Memory: DDR3; installed capacity and activations per unit label (maximums depend on model and feature codes per IBM documentation)
Storage: SAS drive bays; installed drives and RAID features per unit label
Operating systems: IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power (licenses NOT included)
Exact model / configuration: per unit label — verify before purchase
Condition: Refurbished

Engineering Context
The Power 720 Express was IBM's high-volume entry server for IBM i and AIX shops during the POWER7/POWER7+ era. The family is end-of-life at IBM, but a large installed base still runs production IBM i workloads on it. Refurbished units are commonly used as spares, DR targets, dev/test partitions, and migration staging systems for legacy IBM i / AIX environments.
Use Cases

Spare or replacement hardware for fielded Power 720 (8202-E4x) systems
Development, test, and DR systems for legacy IBM i / AIX workloads
Migration staging while consolidating onto newer Power hardware
Lab and training environments for POWER platform administration

What This Is NOT (Guardrails)

NOT an x86 server. POWER architecture — it will not run x86 operating systems or binaries. Supported operating systems are IBM i, AIX, and Linux on Power.
NOT supplied with operating system licenses. IBM i and AIX licensing (including processor activations and license transfer) is governed by IBM terms and is the buyer's responsibility.
NOT a specific-configuration claim. Exact model (E4B/E4C/E4D), processor feature code, core activations, memory, and drives are per the unit label.
NOT a POWER8 / POWER9 / Power10 system. This is the POWER7/POWER7+ generation.
NOT guaranteed eligible for an IBM maintenance contract. Maintenance eligibility for end-of-life machines must be verified with IBM or a third-party maintainer.
NOT supplied with rack rails or external storage unless explicitly stated per unit.

Compatibility & Hard Constraints

Operating systems: IBM i, AIX, and supported Linux on Power releases per IBM documentation for the specific 8202 model — verify OS level support against the installed firmware.
Licensing: IBM i licensing is tied to machine serial and processor group — plan license transfer with IBM before deployment.
Expansion: PCIe slot count, GX++ adapter options, and I/O drawer support vary by model and feature codes — verify per unit against IBM documentation.
Pre-deployment verification: confirm system firmware level, HMC/console requirements, installed activations, and storage configuration before commissioning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the IBM Power 720 Express?
The Power 720 Express is an entry-level IBM Power Systems server, machine type 8202 (models E4B and E4C with POWER7, model E4D with POWER7+), offered in 4-, 6-, and 8-core configurations in a 4U rack or tower form factor, running IBM i, AIX, and Linux on Power.
Q. Which exact model and configuration is this unit?
The exact machine model (8202-E4B / E4C / E4D), processor feature code, core activations, memory, and drives are per the unit label. Contact T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS for the specific configuration before ordering.
Q. Does the Power 720 come with IBM i or AIX licenses?
No. Operating system licenses, license transfers, and processor activations are not included and are governed by IBM licensing terms. Plan license transfer with IBM before deployment.
Q. Can the Power 720 run Windows or x86 Linux?
No. The 8202-E4x is a POWER-architecture system. It runs IBM i, AIX, and Linux on Power only — x86 operating systems and binaries are not compatible.
Q. Is the Power 720 still supported by IBM?
The 8202-E4x family is end-of-life at IBM. It is offered for legacy support, spares, DR, dev/test, and lab use. Maintenance eligibility should be verified with IBM or a third-party maintainer.
Q. What condition is the Power 720 supplied in by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
Refurbished. Each unit is inspected and power-on tested where test topology is available, cleaned, and packed in professional packaging. EU stock, global B2B shipping.
Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every unit ships with: (1) functional inspection where test topology is available, (2) full cosmetic inspection, (3) professional packaging, (4) global B2B shipping from EU stock, (5) technical consultation for legacy platform support at no extra cost.
Condition: Refurbished — exact model and configuration per unit label; OS licenses not included.