A highly-affordable, ultradense, uniprocessor server delivering power-optimized performance for
non-virtualized application workloads
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power needs, by providing the following information for specific configurations of System x and
BladeCenter systems:
power input
(watts),
PDU sizing
(amps),
heat output
(BTUs),
airflow
requirements through chassis
(CFM),
VA rating
,
leakage current
(mA), and
peak inrush current
(amps).
IBM
ServerGuide
(installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System
x and xSeries servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with
the automated installation of the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Server 2000 and 2003 operating systems,
device drivers and other system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also
included for support of Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on
deployment helps customers reduce both their total cost of ownership and the complexity that
administrators and technical personnel face.
IBM
Electronic Service Agent
™
is an innovative “call home” feature that allows System x and
BladeCenter servers to automatically report hardware problems to IBM support, which can even
dispatch onsite service
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if necessary to those customers entitled to onsite support under the
terms of their warranty or an IBM Maintenance Agreement. Electronic Service Agent resides on a
server and provides electronic support and problem management capabilities through a highly
secure electronic dialogue between your systems and IBM. It monitors networked servers for
hardware errors and it can perform hardware and software inventories and report inventory
changes to IBM. All information sent to IBM is stored in a highly secure database and used for
improved problem determination.
Additional services include hardware warranty upgrades and factory-installed
Product
Customization Services
(PCS), such as asset tagging, hardware integration, software imaging
and operating systems personalization.
IBM offers extensive
technical support
by phone and via the Web. Support options include links
to forums/newsgroups, problem submission, online shopping support, service offerings, device
drivers for all IBM product lines, software downloads and even upcoming technical seminar
worldwide schedules and registration. Also available are remote installation, configuration and
usage support for System x and xSeries hardware and software, as well as onsite custom
services to give customers the level of expertise they require.
Key Options
IBM options for System x servers help customers take their
servers to a higher level
Make sure that customers know they can rely on System x options to supply a complete solution
for their business needs. Options help them create an optimized server system to meet their data
protection, storage and availability needs. Every IBM option is designed and tested for peak
performance and flexibility, helping to maximize the customer’s return on investment. The
combination of System x servers and options lets customers keep their fingers on the pulse of
their e-business.
Memory
— Memory is a significant factor in systems application performance. Adding more
memory to a System x server is one of the most effective ways to increase application
performance.
For best performance in a server with a dual-core processor, there should be twice
as much memory available as for a single-core processor. The x3350 supports 1, 2, or 4 DIMMs
and provides two-way interleaving for improved performance when more than one DIMM is
installed.
Hard Disk Drives
— IBM hard disk drives help customers improve the transaction and cost
performance of their System x servers. The choice of hard disk drives can be a critical aspect of
maximizing the I/O throughput of the system.
SAS
hard disk drives are available for the x3350
with capacities up to
300GB
(3.5-inch) apiece
at
10,000
RPMs
and up to
146.8GB
at
15,000
RPMs; or up to
146.8GB
(2.5-inch) at
10,000
RPMs.
SATA
3.5-inch hard disk drives are
available with capacities up to
750GB
apiece
at
7,200
RPMs.
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
— The x3350 includes a plethora of systems
management features built-in; however, sometimes additional management capability is needed.
In those situations, the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine offers powerful new features.
RAID Controllers
— System x servers using embedded RAID technology allow companies to
build a reliable foundation for business-critical computing. RAID technology allows an array
consisting of multiple physical hard disk drives to be treated as one logical drive. RAID
technology also allows data to be stored redundantly, across multiple hard disk drives—
enhancing both the integrity and the availability of the data. SAS/SATA RAID controllers offer
enhanced performance due to onboard processors and cache. Because RAID controllers can
help significantly improve data transfer rates, this technology is extremely effective when
implementing demanding, transaction-oriented applications. By employing the advanced fault
tolerance of RAID technology, companies can effectively implement networked business systems
that require large amounts of storage space for data and applications that must be available for
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For onsite labor, IBM will attempt to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely before sending a technician.