IBM 8835 - Eserver 325 - 1 GB RAM, User Manual

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What your server offers
Your server takes advantage of advancements in data storage, memory
management, systems management, and network environments that require
superior microprocessor performance. Your server uses the following features and
technologies:
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Baseboard management controller
The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for the
server. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components
fail, the baseboard management controller lights the corresponding system-board
LEDs to indicate the location of the problem. Critical errors are also included in
the error log.
Note: The baseboard management controller is also known as the service
processor.
v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD
Your server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to
diagnose problems.
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Integrated network support
Your server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers,
which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 19.
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Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus in your server is enabled for up to 6 GB of system memory.
The memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to six
industry-standard PC2700, 3.3 V, 184-pin, 8-byte, registered, double-data-rate
synchronous dynamic random-access memory (DDR SDRAM) dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory
protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4. Chipkill memory protection is a
technology that protects the system from a single chip failure on a DIMM.
In addition, the memory controller contains built-in technology that improves
memory-to-microprocessor processing performance.
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Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
Your server supports up to two AMD Opteron microprocessors. It comes with one
microprocessor installed; you can install an additional microprocessor to enhance
performance and provide SMP capability.
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Systems-management capabilities
Your server comes with features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control the server.
If your server is connected to an Advanced System Management (ASM)
interconnect network that is managed by a Remote Supervisor Adapter II or if an
optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed in the server, you can view the
system health; turn on, turn off, and restart the server; view the error log; view
the vital product data; and send alerts over the ASM interconnect network. To
order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact your IBM marketing
representative or authorized reseller.
Note: IBM intends to make the Remote Supervisor Adapter II available in the
future. To determine the availability of this feature, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
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