designs. Using the IBM XA-64e™
chipset, the x3850 sets a new standard
for industry-leading 4-processor x86
performance by intelligently managing
frequently accessed data. With its
mainframe-inspired snoop filter inte-
grated in the processor/memory con-
troller, the x3850 tracks data stored
across the dual front-side bus inside
the on-chip Intel processor caches. An
IBM developed 48Mb embedded
DRAM serves as a cache directory and
improves overall performance by mini-
mizing bus congestion and reducing
latency compared to competing x86
designs. The XA-64e speeds communi-
cations between the processors, main
memory and I/O, helping the x3850
power commercial IT applications.
Leverage high availability and security
Delivering availability without compro-
mising performance, the x3850 is an
industry-leading choice for mission-
critical environments. Combining high-
availability technologies with newly inte-
grated hardware-based security
features, the system helps enable high
uptime and protection of your enter-
prise applications. Industry-leading soft-
ware tools and true, hardware-based
remote systems management, monitor-
ing and alerting capabilities combine to
deliver further enhancements in avail-
ability. These advancements include:
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The field-proven, dual front-side bus
architecture of the 64-bit Intel Xeon
Processor MP
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DDR II-based IBM Active
Memory™ technology including
IBM Chipkill™ memory,
IBM Memory ProteXion™ and
Memory Mirroring
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Classic IBM mainframe-inspired
features, including light path diag-
nostics, IBM Predictive Failure
Analysis
®
, new PCI-Express slots
and IBM Active™ PCI-X, plus full
hot-swap redundancy in all major
subsystems
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A Trusted Platform Module (TPM),
helping to simplify and improve
security management with inte-
grated, hardware-based security
functionality that authenticates
users and protects against viruses
and other system threats
On demand ready
IBM System x™ servers are guided
by the IBM Systems agenda that
outlines an IT environment based on
simplification and optimization. The
IBM Systems agenda is based on
these fundamental principles:
●
Virtualization—By automating,
optimizing and simplifying com-
plex infrastructures, businesses
can build more resilient, man-
ageable and cost-effective
systems.
●
Openness—By supporting and
advancing open standards, enter-
prises can protect their IT invest-
ments both now and in the
future.
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Collaboration for innovation—By
enabling information on demand,
companies can more easily col-
laborate with business partners,
independent solution vendors
and clients, helping them drive
industry collaboration and pro-
vide better service.
The overall result: a more secure and
resilient IT environment.