IBM x3800 - System - 8865, User Manual

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Integrated network support
The server comes with an integrated Broadcom 5704C dual Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller”
on page 63.
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Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
The server supports up to six 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 3.5-inch, hot-swap hard
disk drives in the standard hot-swap bays without the optional SAS backplane
installed. The server supports up 12 hard disk drives when the optional SAS
backplane is installed. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or
replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. The server supports up to
two 5.25-inch, half-high, SCSI tape drives in the 5.25-inch bays.
v Light path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Installation Guide .
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Redundant connection
The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover
capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the
primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the
applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and
without user intervention.
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Redundant cooling and power capabilities
The redundant cooling of the fans in the server enable continued operation if one
of the fans fails. The server supports up to three hot-swap power supplies, which
provide redundant power for many server configurations.
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ServeRAID
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support
The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
The server supports up to four Intel Xeon microprocessors. If the server comes
with only one microprocessor, you can install additional microprocessors to
enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
v Systems-management capabilities
The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, which
provides service-processor functions in addition to those that the baseboard
management controller provides. When this adapter is used with the
systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the
functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert
capability.
Chapter 1. The System x3800 server
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