Description
xSeries 336 related options
The xSeries 336 server features an Intel Xeon processor
system that supports single-core internal processing
speeds up to 3.8 GHz, or dual-core internal processing
speeds up to 2.8 GHz. Processing operations to memory
and the PCI bus occur at 133 MHz.
It contains an
integrated, full-speed 2 MB ECC L2 cache per core. This
system supports up to two-socket (four-core) SMP
applications through installation in the second processor
slot of xSeries 336 models with like processors.
High-performance server subsystems:
These servers are
high-throughput, SMP-capable network servers with
excellent scalability when you add memory and a second
processor. They incorporate powerful 800 MHz Intel Xeon
processors with 2 MB advanced transfer L2 cache per
core. Data transfer across the system bus is at a 4X rate
(four data transfers per clock) for an effective data
transfer rate of 800 MHz (5.3 GB/s).
Address transfers
across the system bus is at a 2x rate (two addresses per
clock) for an effective transfer rate of 400 MHz.
Two Intel Xeon connectors are standard on the system
board to support installation of a second processor.
High-speed 400 MHz PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM
memory is optimized for 800 MHz processor-to-memory
subsystem performance.
Additional features
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System board contains eight DIMM connectors
supporting 256, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB PC2-3200 ECC
DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM memory:
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Support for up to 16 GB of system memory
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Interleaved memory populated with two DIMM at a
time with the same size DIMM
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Support for mixed memory sizes in pairs
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Support for Chipkill
memory
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Single-channel, 64-bit, Ultra320 SCSI PCI controller
supports high-speed (up to 320 MB/s) data transfer,
and Low-Voltage Differential SCSI (LVDS) internal
storage solutions.
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IDE controller supports DVD-ROM.
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Support for SATA drive employs high-speed (up to 1.5
Gbps) dual differential pairs to communicate with
simple-swap SATA HDDs.
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Two full-duplex Broadcom 5721 Gigabit Ethernet PCI
controllers speed network communications to LAN
clients.
The xSeries 336 subsystems are tuned to provide solid
system throughput from processor, to memory, to bus, to
disk-intensive I/O.
These features combined with SMP
capability make this server an excellent choice for:
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Web caching
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Dynamic Web serving
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Firewall
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Telecommunications
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Active directory services
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Scientific and technical computing
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Linux
clustering
High-availability and serviceability features:
The xSeries
336 server subsystem delivers excellent reliability and
serviceability features:
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Two 3.5-in or four 2.5-in hot-swap Ultra320 HDD bays
(hot-swap models) with SCA-2 connectors supporting
LVD HDDs
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Hot swap/redundant cooling fans
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Optional hot swap/redundant power supplies
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ECC DIMMs combined with an integrated ECC memory
controller correcting many soft and hard single-bit
memory errors, while minimizing disruption of service
to LAN clients
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Chipkill memory for the detection and correction of
many multibit memory errors, helping keep the server
up and running while taking the inoperative memory
offline
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ECC L2 cache processors to improve data integrity and
help reduce downtime
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PFA on HDD options, memory, processors, VRMs, and
fans to help alert the system administrator of an
imminent component failure
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Dual Broadcom 5721 Gigabit Ethernet controllers that
support:
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Failover, Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)
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PXE 2.0 Boot Agent
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ASF 2.0 support
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Wake on LAN
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Load balancing or teaming
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Worldwide, voltage-sensing 585-watt power supply
with auto restart
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Up to 10 cooling fans for excellent cooling with added
reliability:
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One fan in each power supply
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Seven system fans for processors, memory, and
HDD bays
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Fan speed controls incorporated to reduce noise
while reducing system temperatures
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Integrated systems management processor for
diagnostic, reset, POST, and auto recovery functions;
monitoring temperature, voltage, and fan speed; alerts
generated when thresholds are exceeded (refer to the
Limitations
section for restrictions)
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Information LED panel giving visual indications of
system well-being
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Light Path Diagnostics and on-board diagnostics
providing an error log to help find a failing component,
helping reduce downtime and service costs
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Easy access to system board, adapter cards,
processor, and memory
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CPU failure recovery in SMP configurations:
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Forces failed processor offline
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Automatically reboots server
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Generates alerts
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Continues operations with the working processor
Expandability and growth:
The xSeries 336 server
contains high levels of function and storage capacity for
a 1 U, 19-inch rack-drawer package. It supports customer
installation of adapters, processors, memory, and HDD
options. Functions (such as SVGA video, Ultra320 SCSI,
SATA, and two Gigabit Ethernet controllers) are
integrated on the system board. Features include:
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Rack-optimized design for 19-inch wide,
industry-standard rack cabinets supported in the
NetBAY42 and NetBAY25
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