Driving Cognitive Workloads with Speed and Scalability Using IBM Power System S922

With over 35 years of expertise, the client is a globally recognized diamond jewelry manufacturer specializing in fine craftsmanship, intricate pave work, and precision cutting. Known for innovation in design and production, the company has built strong sourcing channels for both small and large gemstones, continually setting benchmarks in quality and artistry. As their business grew, the need for high-performance computing became critical to handle the increasing data volumes and real-time analytics required for SAP HANA workloads — the foundation of their digital transformation.

The Challenge The client was experiencing slow and ineffective processing of SAP HANA applications due to outdated server infrastructure. Their existing systems lacked the speed and scalability needed to manage complex workloads and deliver insights to multiple business stakeholders.The main challenges identified were:

• Performance Limitations: Existing servers couldn’t efficiently handle data-intensive SAP HANA transactions.
• Scalability Constraints: The infrastructure lacked flexibility to expand with business growth.
• Reduced Efficiency: Slow response times impacted operational decision-making and overall productivity.
• Need for Future-Ready Architecture: The client required a solution that could support cognitive workloads and integrate seamlessly with emerging technologies.

To overcome these barriers, the company needed a fast, reliable, and scalable server solution capable of supporting SAP HANA’s demanding workloads and driving business intelligence at speed.

The Solution Pentagon System & Services Pvt. Ltd. performed a detailed assessment of the client’s IT ecosystem and proposed the deployment of IBM Power System S922, designed to deliver unmatched performance, agility, and scalability for SAP HANA environments. Key Implementation Highlights:

• Core Infrastructure:Implemented IBM Power System S922 servers powered by the POWER9™ processor, known for its industry-leading performance and cloud-readiness.
• Virtualization Enablement:Deployed virtualized instances supporting both production and non-production environments on the same server, optimizing resource utilization and reducing hosting costs.
• Workload Optimization:Leveraged IBM’s virtualization-oriented performance monitoring and capacity planning tools to ensure faster workload processing and efficient resource allocation.
• Integration with Cognitive Capabilities:Enabled integration between IBM i and IBM Cloud APIs, allowing cognitive extensions for real-time insights, automation, and analytics.
• Enhanced Memory and Speed:Supported up to 4 TB of RAM with L1, L2, and L3 cache memory, significantly improving access times and overall system responsiveness.

Why IBM Power System S922 The IBM Power System S922 offers twice the throughput of comparable Intel-based systems, making it ideal for scale-out deployments. Its architecture is optimized for cloud and cognitive workloads, providing superior economics and performance for enterprise applications such as SAP HANA. Key Advantages:

• High-density virtualization and cloud-ready architecture
• Industry-leading I/O performance and memory bandwidth
• Built-in reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features
• Flexible deployment across AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments

 The Results Superior Performance & Scalability

• 4 TB of RAM enabled seamless handling of large-scale SAP HANA workloads.
• Improved application response times with L1, L2, and L3 cache optimization.

 Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings

• Consolidated production and non-production environments on a single server, reducing hosting and maintenance costs.
• Enabled faster deployment cycles and streamlined workload management.

 Business Agility & Cognitive Readiness

• Empowered integration with IBM Cloud APIs to enable AI-driven analytics and automation.
• Supported future scalability and innovation without major infrastructure overhauls.

 High Availability & Reliability

• Ensured continuous operations with built-in redundancy and advanced disaster recovery capabilities.