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(NY40xxx)Additional System / Memoryinformation:Standard Memory: 512MB/1GB RMaximum Memory: 16GBExpansion Ports: 8Comments: The system supports Chipkill function,while mix Chipkill and Non-Chipkill kits, the system will not perform the Chipkill function. TS4GIB2867 is 2 pcs of 2 rank modules,the system only supports totoal 8 rank modules.Mfgr's System P/N's: 73P4792 73P4793
(8840-xxx)Additional System / Memoryinformation:Standard Memory: 512MB/1GB Maximum Memory: 16GB Expansion Ports: 8 Comments: Only 2GB Modules with adv. ECC functionMfgr's System P/N's: 73P2867
Packard eServer xSeries BladeCenter HS20 (8843; 1883-xxx)Additional System / Memoryinformation:Standard Memory: 512MB/1GB RMaximum Memory: 16GBExpansion Ports: 4Comments: Chipset: Intel E7520; Max 16GB when use 8GB kit (4GB DIMM x2). The system supports Chipkill function, while mix Chipkill and Non-Chipkill kits, the system will not perform the Chipkill function.Mfgr's System P/N's: 73P3522 13N1424
Processor Main Features: Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology
Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 2 MB
Cache Per Processor: 2 MB
Mainboard
Data Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Ram
Installed Size: 512 MB / 16 GB (max)
Technology: DDR II SDRAM - ECC
Memory Speed: 400 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC2-3200
Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin
Features: Two DDR channels
Upgrade Rule: 2 modules at a time
Storage controller
Type: 1 x SCSI - integrated - PCI-X / 100 MHz
Controller Interface Type: Ultra320 SCSI
Storage Controller Name: Adaptec AIC-7902
Channel Qty: 2
RAID Level: RAID 1
Storage controller (2nd)
Type: 1 x IDE - integrated - Ultra ATA 100
Storage
Floppy Drive: 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
Hard Drive: None
Optical storage
Type: DVD-ROM - IDE
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Monitor
Monitor Type: None
Graphics controller
Type: PCI - integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Radeon 7000M
Video Memory: DDR SDRAM
Installed Size: 16 MB
Manufacturer's product description
The IBM eserver xSeries 346 delivers outstanding performance, availability and capacity - all in a space-saving 2U rack design. Ideal for storage hungry applications and data for your networked environment or space constrained data center. The x346 supports the latest Intel Xeon processors technology to help provide customers with the computing power they need to match their business needs and growth. The new IBM Extended Design Architecture initiative is evident inside its 2U rack design, the x346 offers impressive scalability, including dual processor support, up to 16GB of memory and six high-performance, hot swap hard disk bays and the ability to support an internal tape backup. If you need a balance of high-performance 2-way processing, large internal storage and superior manageability in a rack-dense environment, the x346 is the ideal system.
Networking
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features: Wake on LAN (WoL)
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free):
6 ( 6 ) x hot-swap - 3.5" x 1/3H
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/6H
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 5.25"
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
8 ( 6 ) x memory - DIMM 240-pin
2 ( 2 ) x PCI-X / 133 MHz - full-length
2 ( 2 ) x PCI-X / 100 MHz - low-profile
2 ( 1 ) x processor - Socket 604
Interfaces:
2 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45
...The particular model my company own is an 8648-4AY It comes with:
1xXeon3.0GHz/800MHz (2MB L2 Cache), 1x 512MB PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM, No disks,1x Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 Gigabit Ethernet, 48x-20x IDE CD-ROM , 1x 530W Power Supply, SVGA (16MB) .
What we have as accessories are:
IBM ServeRAID-6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller( around £500)
3x146.8 GB 10 000 rpm Ultra320 SCSI hard drives( around £300 each) and a Remote Supervisor Adapter II card ( around £300 ).
Packaging and User manual:
The server comes with a very good package.User manual ( CD)and IBM Director software included. keyboard and mouse included.The user manual is very good and include details about connections,set up and enviromental set-up ( noise generated,heat and cooling requirement)
Set-up:
For our particular configuration , we had to create the disk...
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Advantages: Very versatile mid range server Disadvantages: support web site can be awkward to navigate
...management from boot up (although I think this card is quite expensive (about £450.00 but don't quote me as I have never bought one).
As with all IBMservers it comes with the ServerGuide startup CD which allows you to quickly configure your disks, create a utility partition (containing all the relevant drivers) and automatically install your OS. The only thing that takes a little time is synch'ing the arrays but I normally kick it off then go and do something else for a couple of hours then come back and do the OS setup part of it. You also get the IBM Director CD (see my X226 review) which allows for complete monitoring and reporting in the event of warnings, errors or predictive failure.
Overall I think this is an excellent server. You could buy it at base level with a couple of GBs of RAM and a pair of mirrored drives. As your business...
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...The configuration I use is :
2xXeon3.6GHz/800MHz (1MB L2 Cache), 4x 512MB ECC 133MHz SDRAM,48x-20x IDE CD-ROM drive, Dual Broadcom 5721 Gigabit Ethernet, ATI Radeon 7000M, IBM 5U x 24in Tower To Rack Conversion Kit ,5x146.4 GB 10 000 rpm Ultra320 80-pin hard drive,Serveraid 7k SCSI raid card, Remote supervisor Adapter II card.
Operating System provided by IBM as well ( part number 90P0221) Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Standard Edition.
Packaging and manuals:
Server is very well packaged,rack conversion comes with explanation for conversion, but the whole conversion is not intuitive at all.Picture provided in installation instructions not very helpful. Bit and pieces included in the packages ,as keyboard and mouse for Server.IBM Director and Serveraid manager CD, plus OS CDin the box, OS pre-installed.
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