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IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
Type ModelAnnounced AvailableMarketing Withdrawn Service DiscontinuedReplaced By
8676-LAX 2004/01/202004/01/30 2004/12/30 - None


 
Abstract

The IBM 8676 xSeries 335 DC Power models are designed for telecommunications network infrastructures that require networking equipment to support dc power environments. This offering is based on popular ultrathin, 1 U high, rack-optimized xSeries platforms, that enable up to 42 units to be supported in a single, industry-standard rack cabinet.

Model Abstract 8676-LAX

(No Longer Available as of December 30, 2004)

The IBM eServer xSeries Model LAX has a 2.8 GHz Xeon processor, 512 KB cache, 512 MB memory, dual Ethernet, and hot-swap open bay.
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Highlights

A 1 U high, rack-optimized server developed specifically for telecommunications network infrastructures.

Offering

  • High-availability, SMP-capable model:

    • 2.8 GHz Xeon** processor with 512 KB L2 cache

    • 512 MB (2 x 256) ECC high-speed system memory

    • Integrated Ultra320 SCSI controller supports two hot-swap SCSI HDD bays(2)

    • Integrated advanced system management processor

    • xSeries Cable Chaining Technology Cable Kit supports up to 42 xSeries 335 DC Power Model servers in a rack connected to single console

Note: (2) When referring to hard drive or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.

Features

  • Two PCI-X slots
  • 1.44 MB diskette drive and 24x-10x(3) CD-ROM,
  • -48 to -60 V dc, auto-sensing, power supply supports dual input sources
  • Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers

Note: (3) Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.

Note: For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/

Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

Note: With respect to on-site service, IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely.
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Description

Performance Features

  • 2.8 GHz(1) Xeon** processor with 533 MHz quad-pumped, FSB and 512 KB L2 full-speed cache

  • 512 MB PC2100 DDR ECC SDRAM system memory - 8 GB maximum

  • Two 64-bit PCI-X slots support two 64-bit, 100 MHz adapters

  • Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controllers

  • Single-channel Ultra320 SCSI up to (320 MB/s) controller supports up to 146.8 GB of high-speed, internal data storage

Note: (1) GHz and MHz denote the internal and/or external clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.

High Availability, Control, and Serviceability

  • Integrated advanced system management processor automatically sends alerts via alert standard format (ASF) for critical errors or component failures

  • ECC memory detects and corrects multiple-bit memory errors

  • Two hot-swap, HDD bays and eight cooling fans

  • Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processors, voltage regulator module, memory, fans, power supply, and HDD options

  • Fast and easy to service -- Innovative Light Path Diagnostics, on-board diagnostics, and LED diagnostic panel

Telco Network Applications

The xSeries 335 DC Power Models contain an auto-sensing dc power supply designed specifically for the telecommunications network infrastructure, supporting both Linux and Windows 2000 operating systems.

Up to 42 units can be supported in an industry-standard rack, such as the NetBAY42 SR or NetBAY42 ER.

The dc power meets telco power standards for telecommunications equipment.

The xSeries 335 DC Power Models are well-suited, but not limited to, the following Telco applications:

  • Network management and security:
    • Network management engine
    • Internet cache engine
    • RSA encryption
    • Gateways
    • Intrusion detection

  • Network infrastructure:
    • Softswitch
    • Unified messaging
    • Gateway/Gatekeeper/SS7 solutions
    • VOIP services and processing
    • Gateways
    • Voice portals
    • IP translation database

Solid-Performing Server Subsystems

These SMP-capable rack servers provide a solid range of performance with Xeon processors supporting 533 MHz FSB synchronized to high-speed double data rate (DDR) 266 MHz ECC SDRAM memory.

This xSeries 335 server contains a 2.8 GHz Xeon processor with 533 MHz (quad-pumped) FSB and 512 KB advanced transfer L2 cache. Two processor connectors are standard on the system board to support installation of a second processor. High-speed, DDR SDRAM is optimized for processor-to-memory subsystem performance.

The xSeries 335 DC Power Model utilizes the ServerWorks Grand Champion LE (GCLE) chipset to optimize throughput from processors to memory, and to a primary 32-bit and 64-bit PCI buses. The two expansion slots are supported through the secondary 64-bit PCI-X bus.

Standard Configurations

  ____________________________________________________________________
 |                                               SCSI                 |
 | Model     Processor          Cache   Memory   Interface  HDD       |
 | --------  ------------       ------  ------   ---------  --------  |
 | 8676-LAX  2.8 GHz Xeon       512 KB  512 MB   Ultra320   open bay  |
 |____________________________________________________________________|
  • Additional features include:

    • Four DIMM connectors on the system board support 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs supporting:
      • Up to 8 GB of system memory
      • Two-way interleaving (memory must be installed in matched pairs)
      • Mixing of memory sizes
      • Chipkill(4) ECC

    • Single-channel, 64-bit, Ultra320 SCSI PCI-X controller (LSI 53C102) supporting high-speed up to (320 MB/s), Low-Voltage Differential SCSI (LVDS) internal storage solutions

    • Dual full-duplex, Gigabit Ethernet Broadcom 5703 controllers - Speed network communications to LAN clients

Note: (4) Chipkill function is not active when using 256 MB DIMMs and is active when using 512 MB, 1024 MB, and 2048 MB DIMMs.

Function and Expansion Capacity

The xSeries 335 DC Power Models pack substantial function and storage capacity into a 1 U, 19-inch rack-drawer package. They support customer installation of adapters, memory, and HDD options.

Features include:

  • Rack-optimized design for 19-inch wide, industry-standard rack cabinets supported in the NetBAY42, NetBAY25, and NetBAY11 rack cabinets

  • Two PCI-X adapter slots:
    • One full-length and one half-length

  • 332-watt, -48 to -60 V dc, auto-sensing, worldwide power supplies support:
    • Auto restart to minimize operator intervention after temporary power outage
    • Two dc power sources for greater fault tolerance
    • Maximum configurations

  • Eight variable-speed cooling fans:
    • Five system fans
    • Three power supply fans

  • 512 MB of ECC memory standard

  • Four drive bays supporting up to 146.8 GB of internal hard disk storage:
    • One accessible 5.25-inch, slim-high bay with 24x-10x CD-ROM drive
    • One accessible 3.5-inch, slim-high bay with standard 1.44 MB diskette drive
    • Two internal 3.5-inch, slim high bays -- Fixed or hot-swap (model dependent)

  • Integrated ATI Rage XL video controller with 8 MB of video memory

Systems Management and Support Tools

For additional information regarding systems management features and support tools and programs, refer to Hardware Announcement (102-049), dated February 18, 2003 (for the xSeries 335 server).
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Product Positioning

The xSeries 335 DC Power Models are ultrathin, rack servers designed for high-density installations. These next-generation models with dc power supplies provide a low-cost, high-performance entry and a cost-effective, high-availability, performance offering for telecommunication network environments. The xSeries 335 DC Power Model is positioned above the xSeries 305 DC Power Model due to its 2-way SMP 2.8 GHz Xeon processor, Ultra320 SCSI subsystem, and high-availability features to handle more robust applications.

The xSeries 343 server is positioned above these new models in terms of expansion capacity, redundant power, and carrier-grade NEBS compliancy. The xSeries 335 DC Power Models provide higher levels of performance 2.8 GHz Xeon processors optimized for 533 MHz operations to memory. They provide a cost-effective solution to satisfy most communications environments.

The xSeries 335 DC Power Models will replace the current xSeries 335 dc power models in upcoming months.
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Models

Model Summary Matrix

Models Processor Cache Memory Hard Drive CD/DVD Software Preload Language Support Misc.
LAX 2.8 GHz Xeon 512 KB 512 MB Hot Swap Open Bay 24x-10x See Software Requirements section Yes Dual Ethernet

Customer Setup (CSU)

These products are designated Customer Setup.

Devices Supported

The IBM(R) xSeries 335 DC Power Model (8676-LAX) is designed to maintain compatibility with the following IBM products. As a part of the ServerProven program, xSeries compatibility listings are updated on the Web. Detailed information relative to IBM and non-IBM vendor devices, adapters, software and network operating systems supported with xSeries servers can be accessed via the Web:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat

                                                               Part
 Description                                                   Number
-------------------------------------------------              -------
System Memory
 512 MB (2x256MB) PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM              73P2868
     Non-Chipkill RDIMM Kit
 512 MB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM                        33L5038
 1 GB   PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM                        33L5039
 2 GB   PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM                        33L5040
Microprocessor Upgrades
 xSeries 2.8 GHz/533 MHz-512 KB Cache                          73P6382
  Upgrade with Xeon Processor
Fixed Disks / Diskette Drives / Storage
 IBM 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI                             06P5768
  Hot-Swap HDD
 IBM 36.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI                             06P5755
  Hot-Swap SL HDD
 IBM 73.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI                             06P5756
  Hot-Swap SL HDD
 IBM 18.2 GB 15K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                06P5767
 IBM 18.2 GB 10K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                06P5754
 IBM 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                06P5776
 2GB Fibre Channel PCI Adapter                                 19K1246
 IBM Ultra320 SCSI Controller                                  71P8594
 IBM ServerRaid 6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller (256MB Cache)      02R0988
 IBM ServerRaid 6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller (128MB Cache)      32P0033
 Netfinity FAStT500 Host Adapter                               00N6881
 Netfinity FAStT500 Mini Hub                                   00N6882
 IBM FAST FC2-133 Host Bus Adapter                             24P0960
 IBM ServeRAID-4Lx                                             06P5740
  Ultra160 SCSI Controller
 IBM ServeRAID-4H                                              37L6889
  Ultra160 SCSI Controller
 IBM ServeRAID-4Mx                                             06P5736
  Ultra160 SCSI Controller
 USB CD-ROM                                                    33L5151
 USB Portable Diskette Drive                                   05K9276
 IBM EXP300 Storage Expansion Unit(1) No LC/English            35311RX
 IBM EXP300 Storage Expansion Unit(1) US LC/English            35311RU
 IBM FAStT500 Storage Server(1)                                35521RU
 IBM FAStTEXP200 Storage Expansion Unit(1)                     35421RU
 IBM FAStTEXP200 Storage Expansion Unit(1)  (EMEA)             35421RX
 IBM FAStTEXP200 Redundant Raid Controller                     19K1121
 IBM FAStTEXP200 HA Storage Server(1)                          35422RU
 IBM FAStTEXP200 HA Storage Server(1) (EMEA)                   35422RX
 IBM FAStT700 Storage Server                                   17421RU
 IBM FAStT700 Storage Server (EMEA)                            17421RX
 IBM FAStT700 Mini Hub                                         19K1269

Note: (1) Must be attached to a supported adapter.

Communications
 IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter                    34L5001
 IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 PCI Token-Ring Adapter                34L5201
 PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter by Intel                           22P6801
 NetXtreme 1000 SX Fibre Ehternet Adapter                      22P7801
 IBM Netfinity Gigabit Ethernet SX Server Adapter              06P3701
Miscellaneous Cables
 IBM Cable Chaining Technology Cable Option                    06P4792
 C2T Conversion Option                                         32P1637
 Netfinity Fibre Channel 1 M Cable                             36L9973
 LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 25M                               19K1249
 Short Wave SFP Module                                         19K1271
 LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 1M                                19K1247
 LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 5M                                19K1248
 Netfinity Fibre Channel 25M cable                             03K9305
 LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter                             19K1250
 Long Wave SPF Module                                          19K1272
 Netfinity Fibre Channel 5M Cable                              03K9306
 Netfinity Fibre Channel Long-Wave GBIC                        03K9307
 Netfinity Fibre Channel Short-Wave GBIC                       03K9308
 68-pin External Multimode LVD/SE SCSI Terminator              00N7956
 NetVista USB - Parallel Printer Cable                         19K4164
 USB to Serial Cable                                           10K3661
Monitors
 IBM E54 Color Monitor 6331
 IBM E74 Color Monitor 6332
 IBM G78 Color Monitor 6627
 IBM T541 15" Flat Panel TFT Display 9512
 1U Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/ US Keyboard              32P1031
 1U Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/o Keyboard                32P1032
 IBM NetBay 2U Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/o Keyboard     32P1703
 IBM NetBay 2U Flat Panel Display Console Kit                  32P1702
Tape
 IBM 40/80 GB Half-High DLTVS Internal SCSI                    24P2398
 IBM 40/80 GB Internal DLT Tape Drive                          00N7990
 IBM 20/40 GB DDS/4 4-mm Internal Tape Drive                   00N7991
 IBM 120/240 GB DDS/4 4-mm Internal Tape Drive                 00N7992
 IBM Ultrium Tape Autoloader                                   3581001
Printers
 IBM Infoprint 12                                              4912001
Other Devices
 IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter                                 09N7585
 NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack                                      930842S
 NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack Expansion Cabinet                    930842E
 NetBAY42 Standard Rack Cabinet                                9306420
 NetBAY42 Standard Expansion Rack Cabinet                      9306421
 NetBAY25 Standard Rack Cabinet                                9306250
 NetBay11 Standard Rack Cabinet                                9306110
 IBM eServer xSeries Rack Front Door Kit                       06P6010
 IBM NetBAY 1 x 4 Console Switch                               09N4290
 IBM NetBAY 2 x 8 Console Switch                               09N4291
 IBM 1x8 Console Switch (replaces 09N4290)                     17351LX
 IBM 2x16 Console Switch (replaces 09N4291)                    17352LX
 IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (PS/2)                            31R3130
 IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (USB)                             31R3132
 NetBAY Local Console Manager (LCM)                            1735L04
 NetBAY Remote Console Manager (RCM)                           1735R16
 IBM Two-Button Mouse                                          90P0740
 IBM 84-key Space Saver Cost Reduced Keyboard                  28L3644
 IBM Preferred USB Keyboard (Business Black)                   10K3849
 Trackpoint USB Space Saver Keyboard (Business Black)          22P5150

Model Conversions

None.
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Technical Description
TOC Link Physical Specifications TOC Link Operating Environment TOC Link Limitations
TOC Link Hardware Requirements TOC Link Software Requirements

The xSeries 335 DC Power Model -LAX are designed specifically for the DC powered telecommunication network infrastructure. Both are ultra-thin, rack-optimized network servers using industry-standard architectures. They contain 64-bit PCI-X and PCI bus architectures.

xSeries 335 DC Power Model

This rack platform contains a 2.8 GHz Xeon processor with a 533 MHz front-side-bus, an integrated 512 KB ECC advanced transfer (full-speed) L2 cache, and 512 MB standard system memory.

Additional standard features include integrated EIDE, an integrated Ultra320 SCSI controller, an advanced system management processor, an ATI Rage XL video controller with 8 MB of video memory, dual integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controllers, 24x-10x IDE CD-ROM, 1.44 MB diskette drive, and a dc powered power. supply.

Model Configuration

 _______________________________________________________________________
|                                                     SCSI      Bay     |
|Model      Processor           Memory      HDD       Interface Type    |
|--------   ------------------- ----------  --------  --------- --------|
|8676-LAX   2.8 GHz/512 KB Xeon 512 MB ECC  open-bay  Ultra320  Hot-Swap|
|_______________________________________________________________________|

The xSeries 335 DC Power Model includes the following features:

  • Upgradability to SMP by adding a second processor of the same type, speed, and cache size.

  • System memory can be expanded to 8 GB by installing a 2 GB RDIMM option in each of the four memory DIMM sockets.

  • Two open hot-swap bays for flexibility of configuration, service, and high availability.

The xSeries 335 DC Power Model contains four drive bays and two expansion slots. A single 332-watt, -48 V to -60 V dc power supply with auto restart capability is standard.

  • Four drive bays consist of two 3.5-inch slim-high, hot-swap or standard drive bays (model dependent), a 5.25-inch, half-high bay with CD-ROM, one 3.5-inch slim-high diskette drive bay. All bays allow access to removable media devices.

  • xSeries 335 DC Power Model contains two 64-bit, 100 MHz PCI-X expansion slots:
    • One full-length slot
    • One half-length slot

The xSeries 335 DC Power Model standard features include:

  • 533 MHz front-side bus Xeon processor with integrated 512 KB ECC advanced transfer L2 cache

  • Second socket for SMP Xeon

  • Memory subsystem consists of PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs with an ECC memory controller on the processor card for error correction of single bit memory errors

  • An integrated system board diskette controller

  • An ATI Rage XL controller with 8 MB video memory

  • An advanced system management processor

  • 64-bit, single-channel, Ultra320 SCSI PCI controller

  • Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controllers

  • One 1.44 MB 3.5-inch diskette drive

  • A 24x-10x IDE CD-ROM drive

  • One 332-watt, worldwide power supply

  • Time Of Day clock and battery

  • Standard Device Ports/Connectors:

    • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports using RJ-45 connector

    • Two serial/asynchronous ports, (one NS16550A compatible) one for the advanced system management processor

    • Three USB ports (two front, one rear)

Note: The xSeries Cable Chaining Technology Cable Kit supports attachment of keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the last xSeries 335 DC Power Model.

Note: (1) The Xeon GHz speed is the internal processor speed. External processor operations to system memory run at 533 MHz.

Physical Specifications

xSeries 335 DC Power Model

                         8676-LAX
                         -------------
  Processor -            Xeon
   Int. Speed -          2.8 GHz
   Ext. Speed -          533 MHz QP
   Number Standard -     1
   Maximum -             2
  L2 Cache (full speed)  512 KB
  Memory (266 MHz SDRAM) 512 MB ECC
   RDIMMs -              2 x 256 MB
   DIMM Sockets -        4
   Capacity -            8 GB
  Video -                SVGA
   Memory -              8 MB
  SCSI Controller        Ultra320
   Channels -            1
   Connector Int. -      1
   Connector Ext. -      0
  IDE Controller -       EIDE ATA-100
   Channels -            2
   Connector Int. -      2
   Connector Ext.        0
  Fixed Disk -           Open Bay
  Total Bays -           4
   5.25/3.5-inch slim -  1
   3.5-inch slim -       1
   Hot-swap -            2
   Accessible -          4
   Internal Capacity -   146.8 GB(1)
  Bays Available         2
   5.25/3.5-inch slim    0
   3.5-inch slim -       0
   Hot-swap -            2
  Total Slots -          2(2)
   PCI-X                 2
   64-bit -              2
  Slots Available -      2
  Management Proc.  -    Standard
  Ethernet Controller -  2 x Gigabit
  CD-ROM (IDE) -         24x-10x
  Diskette Drive -       1.44 MB
  Power Supply -         332 W (-48 to -60 V dc)
   Number standard -     1
   Hot-Swap -            No
   Redundant Power -     No
   Auto Restart -        Yes

Note: (1) Capacities are based on installation of two 73.4 GB slim-high, Ultra160 HDDs. For the latest information on supported HDD options, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat

Note: (2) One adapter slot is full-length. The other slot is half-length supporting cards not exceeding 180 mm in length.

24x-10x(1) CD-ROM drive characteristics

  • Formatted capacity: 650 MB
  • Average access time: 110 ms
  • Burst data transfer rate - 16.6 MB/s (ATA PIO Mode 4)
  • Technology: Full constant angular velocity (CAV)
  • Buffer size: 1 MB

Note: (1) 24x-10x CD-ROM variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.

Video subsystem

  • ATI Rage XL Graphics Controller
  • Integrated on planar and connected to the PCI bus
  • 8 MB SDRAM standard/maximum video memory
  • 128-bit graphics engine with 8, 16, and 32 bpp mode acceleration
  • 32 bpp (4G colors/True Color) support
  • Integrated 300 MHz RAMDAC
  • DDC2B monitor communications support

Supported video mode capabilities for the SVGA PCI controller:

Microsoft** Windows NT** V4.0 and Windows** 2000:

                                  Refresh
 Resolution          Colors       Rate (Hz)
 -----------------   ------       --------------------
   640 x 480 x 8       256         60, 72, 75, 90, 100
   640 x 480 x 16      64K         60, 72, 75, 90, 100
   640 x 480 x 24      16M         60, 72, 75, 90, 100
   640 x 480 x 32      4G          60, 72, 75, 90, 100
   800 x 600 x 8       256         60, 72, 75, 90, 100
   800 x 600 x 16      64K         60, 72, 75, 90, 100
   800 x 600 x 24      16M         60, 72, 75, 90, 100
   800 x 600 x 32      16G         60, 72, 75, 90, 100
  1024 x 768 x 8       256         60, 70, 75, 90, 100
  1024 x 768 x 16      64K         60, 70, 75, 90, 100
  1024 x 768 x 24      16M         60, 70, 75, 90, 100
  1024 x 768 x 32      4G          60, 70, 75, 90, 100
  1280 x 1024 x 8      256         43, 60, 70, 72
  1280 x 1024 x 16     64K         43, 60
  1280 x 1024 x 24     16M         43, 60, 70, 72
  1280 x 1024 x 32     4G          43, 60, 70, 72
  1600 x 1200 x 8      256         60, 66, 76, 85
  1600 x 1200 x 16     64K         60, 66, 76, 85
  1600 x 1200 x 24     16M         60, 66, 76, 85
  1600 x 1200 x 32     4G          60, 66
 

Note: For optimum operation when chaining, it is suggested that resolutions no larger than 1024 x 768 x 32 be used.

Note: Some modes may not be supported by all monitors.

Dimensions

  • 1 U Rack Drawer:
    • Width: 439.9 mm (17.3 in)
    • Depth: 653.3 mm (25.7 in)
    • Height: 43.7 mm (1.72 in)

Weight Specifications

  • Weight: (minimum configuration) 11.8 kg (26 lb)
  • Weight: (maximum configuration) 12.9 kg (28.4 lb)

Electrical

  • -48 to -60 V dc; 4, 6 A

  • Input connectors - Two AMP 172160-1 or equivalent

  • Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
    • Minimum configuration: 0.11 kVA
    • Maximum configuration: 0.35 kVA

  • Btu Output: ship configuration - 375 Btu/hr (110 watts)

  • Btu Output: full configuration - 1195 Btu/hr (350 watts)

  • Noise Level: Horizontal position -- 6.5 bels (idling and operating)

Note: The noise emission levels stated are the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.

xSeries 335 DC Power Models servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.

Standards

These servers support or comply with the following standards:

  • Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4 (xSeries 335).

  • Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification 2.2.

  • Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3.

Equipment Approvals and Safety

  • FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
  • Canada ICES-003, issue 3, Class A
  • UL 1950(1)
  • CSA C22.2 No. 950
  • NOM-018(1)

Note: (1) These servers are certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.

Operating Environment

  • Temperature:
    • 10.0 to 35.0 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)
    • 10.0 to 32.0 degrees C (50 to 90 degrees F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft)

  • Relative humidity: 8% to 80%

  • Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft)

Limitations

  • These servers require a -48 to -60 V dc power source.

  • To ensure proper air flow for cooling, these servers should be installed in a rack cabinet with a perforated door, such as the NetBAY42, NetBAY25, or NetBAY11 cabinets. An alternative is to remove the front door of rack cabinets where the door panel is of solid construction.

  • Use the version of ServerGuide shipped with the system, or a later version, to load software and drivers. Earlier versions of ServerGuide may not be compatible with the server.

  • This server contains a single, configurable serial port. It can be configured to be operating-system controlled, service-processor controlled, or shared between the two. You can set the configuration by changing the header location to which the internal serial cable is plugged. The default location from the factory is in the shared position. In the shared position, the service processor controls the port until the operating system is running, then the operating system takes control. The service processor can regain control of the port for user configured dial-out situations or if the operating system is not available, but operating system control cannot be reestablished without resetting the server.

  • All supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access (DMA). The xSeries 335 DC Power Model supports 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB PC2100 CL2.5 DDR ECC SDRAM Registered DIMMs. Memory must be populated in matched pairs. All supported DIMMs can coexist in the same system; however, Chipkill function is only active when 512 MB or higher DIMMs are used.

  • Microprocessor SMP upgrades must be of the same type and clock speed. Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size is not supported.

  • Chaining xSeries 335 DC Power Model servers is supported through a console. Chaining through a console switch is not currently supported.

Hardware Requirements

For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible:

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • HDD
  • Display (E54, E74, T541, or equivalent)

Unattended or remote installation may be performed without requiring some or all of these components. Review your unattended software installation program information for specific hardware configuration requirements.

For service, the server requires a compatible:

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • HDD
  • Display (E54, E74, T541, or equivalent)

When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly via a console.

Software Requirements

xSeries 335 Software Compatibility

The following software products have been tested by IBM and software publishers in the latest available versions, and where appropriate, are or will soon be certified by the publisher to be compatible with the xSeries 335 DC Power Model.

 OPERATING SYSTEMS
 Software Publisher    Description
 ------------------    -------------------------------------------
 o  Microsoft          Windows NT Server 4.0
                       Windows NT Workstation 4.0
                       Windows 2000 Advanced Server(1)
                       Windows 2000 Server(1)
                       Windows 2003 Server(1)
                           - Enterprise, Standard and Web editions
 o  Linux              Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1(1)
                           - ES and WS versions
                       Red Hat Linux 8.0 Professional(1)
                       Red Hat Linux 8.1 Professional(1)
                       Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional(1)
                       SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
                       SuSE Professional 8.1(1)
                       SCO Open Server 5.0.6a(1)
                       SCO Open Unix 8.0(1)
 o Novell             NetWare 6.0(1)
                      NetWare 5.1(1)
 

Note: (1) Certification is planned for these operating systems.

 APPLICATION SOFTWARE
 Software Publisher      Description
 ------------------      ----------------------------------------------
 IBM                     Director 3.1.1
 Lotus                   Application Server R5.04AS
 Lotus                   Mail Server R5.04MS
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Inventory (5697INV)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Distributed Monitoring (5697EMN)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Remote Console (5697RCL)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Enterprise Console (5697EAS)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Framework (5697FRA)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 User Administration (5697UAD)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Software Distribution (5697SWD)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Security Management (5697SEC)
 Intel                   LANDesk Manager 6.0
 Intel                   LANDesk Management Suite V6.4
 Netscape                Communicator 4.7
 Netscape                Suitespot 3.5
 Microsoft               Cluster Server V1.0

Note: Additional support, certification, and version information on network operating systems can be accessed at:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat


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Publications

The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the xSeries 335 DC Power Models.

  • xSeries 335 DC Power Models Installation Guides contain an introduction to the computer, installation and setup, installing options, reference information, and problem determination. The installation guides have easy-to-use text and pictorials to enable you to quickly set up the server.

  • ServerGuide contains online publications and drivers to support xSeries 335 DC Power Models. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities that provide assisted installation via CD of several popular network operating systems.

  • IBM Director systems management software.

Note: Software versions, features, and functions shipped with these systems may change as new releases become available or may be discontinued at any time.
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Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange
TOC Link No Charge Specify Codes TOC Link Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable TOC Link Feature Exchanges

No Charge Specify Codes

None.

Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

 Description           Machine     Models    Feature  Part #
 --------------------  ----------  --------  -------  ------
 xSeries 335           8676        LAX                8676LAX
  DC Power Model
 

Feature Exchanges

Not available.
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Accessories

None.

Customer Replacement Parts

None.
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Machine Elements

None.
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Supplies

None.

Diskettes

None.

Trademarks

(R), (TM), * Trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service mark of others.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
 © IBM Corporation 2005.
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