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What your server offers
The design of your server takes advantage of advancements in symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP), data storage, disk-array technologies, and memory
management. Your server combines:
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IBM X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture features leverage proven innovative IBM technologies to build
the most powerful, scalable, reliable Intel-processor-based servers in the world.
X-Architecture technology includes features such as Light Path Diagnostics
™
,
Chipkill
™
memory, Predictive Failure Analysis
®
(PFA), and the Advanced System
Management processor.
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Impressive performance using SMP
Your server supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. Your server comes
with at least one microprocessor installed; you can install an additional
microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
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Large data-storage and hot-swap capabilities
All models of the server support up to six 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch
hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. This hot-swap feature enables
you to add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
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Redundant cooling and power capabilities
The server supports up to eight hot-swap fans. Eight fans provide redundant
cooling. The hot-swap capabilities of the fans in your server enable continued
operation if one of the fans fails. You can also replace a failing fan without
turning off the server.
The server supports up to two 350-watt power supplies, which ensure
redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration.
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Large system memory
Your server supports up to 4 GB of system memory. The memory controller
provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to four industry-standard,
100 MHz, 2.5 V, 184-pin, double-data rate (DDR), PC2100 CL2.5 (downward
compatible with PC1600 CL2), registered, synchronous dynamic random-access
memory (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.
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System-management capabilities
Your server comes with an integrated system management processor (ISMP) and
support for the Remote Supervisor Adapter. The ISMP with the
system-management software that is provided with your server, enables you to
manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The ISMP also provides
system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.
Note: The ISMP is sometimes referred to as the service processor.
The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter works with the integrated service
processor to give you a World Wide Web interface to the system-management
functions. You can manage your server over the Internet or intranet.
See the documentation provided with your system-management software for
more information.
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