IBM U.S. Sales Manual
Revised:  July 12, 2005.

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IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
Type ModelAnnounced AvailableMarketing Withdrawn Service DiscontinuedReplaced By
8836-4MY 2004/08/022004/09/06 - - -
8836-4SY 2004/08/022004/09/06 - - -


 
Abstract

The IBM 8836 xSeries 306 server is an attractively priced, ultrathin, 1 U rack-optimized enterprise server. Perfect for space-constrained environments, the xSeries 306 server combines high performance and configuration flexibility in a small package.

Model Abstract 8836-4MY

The IBM 8836 Model 4MY has a 3.20 GHz Pentium 4 processor 1 MB cache, 512 MB memory, SCSI interface, 36.4 GB hard drive, and language support based on the part number.

Model Abstract 8836-4SY

The IBM 8836 Model 4SY has a 3.20 GHz Pentium 4 processor, 1 MB cache, 512 MB memory, SATA interface, simple-swap open bay, and language support based on the part number.
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Highlights

Performance, scalability, control, and serviceability you need to manage Web applications:

  • Ultrathin, rack-optimized, 1 U high with 300-watt power supply

  • Pentium 4 processor at 3.2 GHz(1) with 800 MHz front-side bus and Intel** Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

  • 400 MHz DDR PC3200 ECC system memory, 4.0 GB maximum

  • Ultra320 SCSI that supports high-speed, internal disk storage solutions; up to 500 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) or 293 GB SCSI storage

  • Two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI-X half-length slots

  • Four drive bays: one diskette, one 24x-10x(2) slim CD-ROM, two 3.5-inch HDDs

  • 300-watt voltage-sensing power supply

  • Integrated, dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers; dual-channel SATA

  • Four USB, two Ethernet, one serial, mouse, keyboard, and video ports

Note: (1) GHz measures only microprocessor internal clock speed, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.

Note: (2) Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.
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Description

Value and performance

  • 800 MHz (quad-pumped) front-side bus; high-performing Intel Pentium 4 processors at 3.2 GHz with 1 MB advanced transfer (full-speed) L2 cache and EM64T

  • 512 MB of DDR PC3200 ECC SDRAM memory standard (4.0 GB maximum)

  • Two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI-X half-length expansion slots, one full-height and one low-profile

  • Integrated, dual Gigabit Ethernet controller

  • Single-channel integrated Ultra320 SCSI

  • Integrated SATA controller

  • Two 3.5-inch, slim-high, standard HDD bays that support internal high-speed disk storage up to 500 GB(3) SATA or 293 GB SCSI

  • Industry-leading ease-of-use features such as simple-swap SATA

  • Simple-swap SATA open bay models and SCSI models

  • SCSI models supporting high-speed 36.4, 73.4, or 146 GB Ultra320 SCSI at 10,000 rpm

  • SATA models supporting of 80, 160 or 250 GB SATA HDD at 7200 rpm

Note: (3) When referring to HDD or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.

At your control

Manageability and serviceability features can help diagnose problems quickly.

  • Alert Standard Format (ASF) 2.0 featuring rich security for remote power on and off

  • Text console redirect over LAN for monitoring vital functions

  • Automatic server restart to help get the server back online quickly

  • Alert and monitoring capability for memory, thermal, or voltage faults

  • Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) and Wake on LAN(TM) for monitoring key components

At your service

Valuable services, utilities, and systems management tools help improve productivity and get your server up and running quickly.

  • IBM Director to manage xSeries 306 servers and other LAN assets

  • ServerGuide utilities to assist loading of many popular network operating systems

  • Support for optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II card for greater manageability

  • One-year limited warranty(4) on parts and labor(5) and optionally available warranty service upgrades

Note: For the latest information on safe and effective computing, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/safecomputing

Note: (4) For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

Note: (5) You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent.

Solid-performing server subsystems

This uniprocessor, entry rack server delivers a solid range of performance by combining Pentium 4 processors at 3.2 GHz with high-speed ECC memory, 1 MB L2 cache and EM64T.

The xSeries 306 server uses the Intel chipset to optimize throughput from processors to memory and to the 64-bit PCI-X bus.

Standard xSeries 306 configurations

  ______________________________________________________________________
 |  Model    Processor       Cache  Memory   Interface   HDD            |
 | --------  --------------- -----  ------   ---------------------------|
 | 8836-4MY  3.20 GHz Pent 4 1 MB   512 MB   SCSI       36.4 GB         |
 | 8836-4SY  3.20 GHz Pent 4 1 MB   512 MB   SATA   Simple-swap open bay|
 |______________________________________________________________________|
 

Additional features include:

  • System board that supports 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR PC3200 ECC SDRAM DIMMs memory

  • 64-bit/66 MHz PCI-X bus that streams data between processor, or memory, and the I/O subsystems

  • SATA controller that supports two simple-swap SATA HDDs

  • SCSI model with a 64-bit, Ultra320 (LVD) SCSI PCI adapter that supports high-speed (up to 320 MB/s) internal storage solutions

  • Dual full-duplex, Gigabit Ethernet PCI controllers that speed network communications to LAN clients

Function and expansion capacity

The xSeries 306 server with a 1 U, 19-inch rack-optimized package. It supports installation of adapters, memory, and HDD options. Functions such as SVGA video, SATA controller, and two Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board.

Features include:

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

  • Two 64-bit/66 MHz, PCI-X adapter card slots; one full-height; one low-profile

  • 300-watt worldwide, voltage-sensing power supply with auto restart that supports maximum configurations and minimizes operator intervention after a temporary power outage

  • Four fixed-speed controlled fans plus another two in the power supply that cool:
    • Power supply
    • Drive bays
    • Microprocessor and memory
    • I/O

  • 512 MB of DDR PC3200 ECC memory standard

  • Four DIMM sockets that support:
    • Up to 4 GB system memory
    • Mixing memory sizes

  • One accessible 5.25-inch, slim-high bay with 24x-10x CD-ROM drive

  • One accessible 3.5-inch, slim-high bay with a standard 1.44 MB diskette drive

  • Two internal 3.5-inch, slim high bays for HDDs

  • SATA model with controller that supports 80 or 160 GB simple-swap SATA HDDs

  • SCSI model with:

    • Single-channel, Ultra320 SCSI adapter with a two-drop, LVD SCSI cabling with active termination for installing 64-bit internal SCSI devices

    • Support for 10,000 rpm Ultra160 SCSI HDDs (up to 320 MB/s maximum data transfer)

  • Integrated ATI 7000M video with 16 MB of video memory

  • Hardware support for IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II

Systems management and control

xSeries 306 servers comply with the 2000 ATX Implementation Guidelines for optimal control and manageability of your network.

Supported features include:

  • Wake on LAN supported on integrated Ethernet controllers

  • ASF, supporting monitoring of key components

  • Automatic server restart to help reduce downtime by restarting the server in the event of system hang

  • Flash EEPROM write protection

  • SMBus isolation that isolates one bus section and required system components during system power-down from other buses and components to prevent current leakage into devices without power

The xSeries 306 server also features IBM Director, a powerful, highly integrated systems-management software solution built on industry standards and designed for ease of use. Now you can use rich security features to access and manage physically dispersed IT assets more efficiently over the Internet. It can potentially reduce costs through:

  • Reduced downtime
  • Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users
  • Potentially reduced service and support costs

IT administrators view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail and monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as processors, HDDs, and memory.

IBM Director includes a portfolio of server tools that integrates into the IBM Director interface and works with systems-management monitoring functions contained in xSeries servers, such as PFA enablement for HDDs.

The IT administrator can achieve comprehensive, virtual on-site control of xSeries servers through the ability to remotely:

  • Inventory and display detailed system and component information

  • Reset or power cycle the server

  • Monitor and set threshold on server health including:
    • Operating system load
    • Voltage
    • Temperature

  • Set proactive alerts for critical server events including:
    • Fans
    • Power supplies

  • Define automated actions such as:
    • Send e-mail or page to an administrator
    • Execute a command or program
    • Pop up an error message to the IBM Director console

  • Monitor and graph the utilization of server resources such as:
    • Memory
    • Processor
    • HDDs

  • Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent down time

  • Monitor, manage, and configure RAID subsystems often without taking them offline

IBM Director integrates into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments, via upward integration modules. Advanced management capabilities built into xSeries servers to be accessed from:

  • Tivoli Enterprise and Tivoli NetView
  • Computer Associates CA Unicenter TNG Framework
  • Microsoft SMS
  • Intel LANDesk Management Suite

World-class support tools and programs

The xSeries 306 server comes with a number of tools and programs that make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM can help you purchase a server, get it running, and keep it running over the long haul. IBM can help your company maintain ownership of technology leadership servers.

  • One-year warranty on parts and labor with limited warranty and next-business day (NBD) service (same-business day service optionally available) protects your investment if a problem occurs.

  • The ServerProven(6) program lets you configure your server confidently with various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides compatibility information from actual testing of the xSeries 306 server with various adapters and devices.

  • The ServerGuide CD library includes online publications, utilities, and drivers that assist you in loading of popular network operating systems.

Note: (6) IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products and services that are ServerProven, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties.
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Product Positioning

xSeries 306 servers are positioned as the entry 1 U servers of the xSeries rack-optimized product line.

The xSeries 306 offerings are positioned beneath the xSeries 336 server. The server is also contained in a 1 U high form factor, but includes SMP capability, scalability, and systems-management functions that may not be required in all applications. The xSeries 306 server is a cost-effective solution for these applications.

These uniprocessor servers with Pentium 4 processors with Intel** EM64T are designed for installation of features to handle future expansion. At the same time they can handle emerging applications that require high-performance, uniprocessor computing power, and excellent function in the least amount of rack space. These applications include:

  • Web caching
  • Front-end Web serving
  • Server farms
  • Telecommunications
  • Active Directory services

These powerful servers meet traditional enterprise network server requirements, with the added benefit of requiring less space.
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Models

Model Summary Matrix

Models Processor Memory Interface Hard Drive
4MY 3.20 GHz 1 MB Pentium 4/MT64T 1 MB SCSI 36.4 GB HDD
4SY 3.20 GHz 1 MB Pentium 4/MT64T 1 MB SATA Simple-swap open bay

Customer Setup (CSU)

These products are designated Customer Setup.

Devices Supported

The IBM(R) xSeries 306 server, models -41X, -45X, -4MY, and -4SY are designed to maintain compatibility with the following IBM products. As a part of the ServerProven program, xSeries server compatibility listings are updated on the World Wide 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

HARDWARE OPTIONS
                                                               Part
 Description                                                   Number
----------------------------------------                       -------
System Memory
 1 GB   PC3200 CL3 DDR ECC SDRAM DIMM                          06P4051
 256 MB PC2700 CL2.5 DDR ECC SDRAM DIMM                        06P4053
 512 MB PC2700 CL2.5 DDR ECC SDRAM DIMM                        06P4054
 1 GB   PC2700 CL2.5 DDR ECC SDRAM DIMM                        06P4055
Fixed Disks / Diskette Drives / Storage
 IBM 80 GB 7,200 RPM SATA Simple-swap HDD                     73P8002
 IBM 160 GB 7,200 RPM SATA Simple-swap HDD                    73P8003
 IBM 250 GB 7,200 RPM SATA Simple-swap HDD                    73P8006
 IBM 36.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD (68-pin)               32P0723
 IBM 73.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD (68-pin)               32P0724
 IBM 146.8 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD (68-pin)              32P0725
 IBM 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD (68-pin)               32P0784
 IBM 73.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD (68-pin)               32P0785
 IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter                                19K4646
 IBM ServeRAID-4Lx                                            06P5740
  Ultra160 SCSI Controller
 IBM Ultra320 SCSI Controller                                 71P8594
 IBM ServeRAID 6i+ Controller                                 13N2190
 IBM ServeRAID 7t SATA Controller                             71P8648
 IBM EXP300(2)Storage Expansion Unit (US LC/ English Pub)     35311RU
 IBM EXP300(2)Srorage Expansion Unit (No LC/ English Pub)     35311RX

Note: (2) Must be attached to a supported adapter.

Communications
 IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter                    34L5001
 IBM 16/4 Token-Ring Low Profile PCI Management Adapter        07P2701
 IBM Netfinity Gigabit Ethernet SX Server Adapter              06P3701
 IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter                                 09N7585
 IBM 10/100 EtherLink Server Adapter by 3Comm                  09N9901
 IBM 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter                           22P4901
 PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter by Intel                           22P6801
 PCI to Parallel Port Adapter                                  22P5888
Miscellaneous Cables
 IBM 2M External .8mm SCSI Cable                               01K8027
 USB to Serial Cable                                           10K3661
 NetVista USB - Parallel Printer Cable                         19K4164
 Netfinity 2 M Ultra2 SCSI Cable                               03K9310
 Netfinity 4.2 M Ultra2 SCSI Cable                             03K9311
 Netfinity 20 M Ultra2 SCSI Cable                              37L7101
 IBM 250mm KVM Conversion Option Cable                         32P1636
 IBM 1.5M KVM Conversion Option Cable                          32P1652
Monitors
 IBM E51 Color Monitor 6333
 IBM E54 Color Monitor 15 in. 633147N
 IBM E74 Color Monitor 17 in. 63324HN
 IBM G78 Color Monitor 17 in. 66274AN
 IBM T541 15" Flat Panel TFT Display 9512AB1
 IBM 1U Flat Display Console Kit w/ US Keyboard                32P1031
 IBM 1U Flat Panel Console Kit w/o Keyboard                    32P1032
 IBM 2U Flat Panel Monitor                                     32P1702
 IBM 2U Flat Panel Monitor                                     32P1703
Tape
 IBM 20/40 GB DDS/4 4-mm Internal Tape Drive                   00N7991
Other Devices
 IBM NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack                                  930842S
 IBM NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack Expansion Cabinet                930842E
 IBM NetBAY25 Standard Rack                                    9306250
 IBM NetBAY Rack Power                                         37L6866
  Distribution Unit
 IBM NetBAY Dual Cord Power                                    37L6865
  Distribution Unit
 IBM NetBAY 1P Front-End Power                                 37L6883
  Distribution Unit (120 V Line Cord)
 IBM NetBAY 1P Front-End Power                                 37L6884
  Distribution Unit (208 V Line Cord)
 IBM NetBAY 3P Front-End Power                                 37L6886
  Distribution Unit (208 V Line Cord)
 Netfinity Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II                37L6888
 Local Console Manager                                         1735L04
 Remote Console Manager                                        1735R16
 IBM Console Switch (1 x 4 port)                               09N4290
 IBM Console Switch (2 x 8 port)                               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
 IBM 7 foot K/M/V Cable                                        09N4293
 Netfinity 100-200 V Power Distribution Unit                   94G6666
 Netfinity Rack Flat Panel Adapter Kit II                      37L6888
 IBM Two-Button Mouse                                          90P0740
 IBM 84-key Space Saver Cost Reduced Keyboard                  28L3644
 APC 2U Smart UPS 1400 (Low Voltage)                           32P1020
 APC 2U Smart UPS 1400 (High Voltage)                          32P1022
 APC 3U Smart UPS 3000 (Low Voltage)                           94G6676
 APC 3U Smart UPS 3000 (High Voltage)                          94G6677
 APC 5U Smart UPS 5000 (US)                                    37L6861
 APC 5U Smart UPS 5000 (International)                         37L6862

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 306 servers are ultrathin, rack-optimized network servers using industry-standard architectures. They contain 64-bit PCI-X and PCI bus architectures.

These rack platforms contain:

  • 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 processor with EM64T and 800 MHz front side bus, 1 MB L2 cache, 512 MB of system memory and EM64T.

Additional standard features include integrated SATA controller, an SVGA video controller with 16 MB of video memory, Integrated Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet controllers, 24x-10x IDE CD-ROM, and 1.44 MB diskette drive. SCSI model contain an Ultra320 SCSI PCI adapter.

Models with a SATA are open bay models supporting Simple-swap 80 GB or 160 GB SATA HDDs.

Models with a standard SCSI drive contain a IBM 36.4 GB 10,000 rpm Ultra320 HDD.

Model Configuration

  ______________________________________________________________________
 |  Model    Processor       Cache  Memory  Interface   HDD            |
 | --------  --------------- ------ ------  ---------------------------|
 | 8836-4MY  3.20 GHz Pent 4 1 MB   512 MB  SCSI       36.4 GB         |
 | 8836-4SY  3.20 GHz Pent 4 1 MB   512 MB  SATA   Simple-swap open bay|
 |_____________________________________________________________________|
 

xSeries 306 server models provide memory expansion, two storage bays, and two PCI-X half-length expansion slots. A 300-watt voltage sensing power supply with auto restart capability is standard.

  • System memory can be expanded to 4.0 GB by installing a 1 GB DIMM option in each of the four memory DIMM sockets.

  • Four drive bays:
    • One 5.25 inch slim-high bay contains standard CD-ROM
    • One 3.5-inch slim-high bay contains a 1.44 MB diskette drive
    • Two 3.5-inch slim-high bays are for HDDs

  • Two 66 MHz PCI-X half-length expansion slots: One slot is full-height and one slot is low profile

  • 300-watt world-wide power supply with two fans

  • Two additional fans provide non-redundant cooling

The xSeries 306 standard features include:

  • Memory subsystem consists of double data rate (DDR) PC3200 SDRAM ECC registered DIMMs with an ECC memory controller on the processor card for error correction of single bit memory errors and detection of double bit errors

  • An integrated system board diskette controller

  • An integrated SVGA controller with 8 MB video memory

  • 64-bit, single-channel, Wide Ultra320 SCSI PCI adapter (SCSI model)

  • SATA HDD controller supports two Simple-swap SATA HDDs (SATA models)

  • Dual Gb (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet controllers

  • One 1.44 MB 3.5-inch diskette drive

  • A 24x-10x IDE slim-line CD-ROM drive

  • Time Of Day clock and battery

  • Standard Device Ports/Connectors:
    • Keyboard
    • Pointing Device (mouse port)
    • Video port
    • Two Ethernet ports using RJ-45 connector
    • One high speed serial/asynchronous ports, NS16550 compatible
    • Two front, two rear USB ports

Physical Specifications

The xSeries 306:

                           8836-4MY          8836-4SY
                           ----------        ----------
   Processor               Pentium 4         Pentium 4
    Int. speed             3.20 GHz          3.20 GHz
    Ext. speed             800 MHz           800 MHz
    Number standard        1                 1
    Maximum                1                 1
   L2 cache                1 MB              1 MB
   Memory (400 MHz SDRAM)  512 MB ECC        512 MB ECC
    DIMMs                  1 x 512 MB        1 x 512 MB
    DIMM sockets           4                 4
    Capacity               4.0 GB            4.0 GB
   Video                   SVGA              SVGA
    Memory                 16 MB             16 MB
   IDE controller          Parallel          Serial-ATA
    Channels               1                 2
    Connector int.         1                 2
    Connector ext.         0                 0
   SCSI adapter            Ultra320          0
    Channels               1                 0
    Connector int.         2                 0
    Connector ext.         0                 0
   Fixed disk              36.4 GB           0
   Total bays              4                 4
    5.25-in slim           1                 1
    3.5-in slim            2                 2
    3.5-in ultra-slim      1                 1
    Hot-swap               0                 0
    Internal capacity      293 GB(7)         500 GB(7)
   Bays available          1                 2
    5.25-in slim           0                 0
    3.5-in slim            1                 2
    Hot-swap               0                 0
   Total slots             2(8)              2(8)
    PCI-X (64/66MHz)       2                 2
   Slots available         2                 2
   Management proc.        No                No
   Ethernet controller     2 gigabit         2 gigabit
   CD-ROM (IDE)            24x-10x           24x-10x
   Diskette drive          1.44 MB           1.44 MB
   Power supply            300 watt          300 watt
    Number standard        1                 1
    Hot-swap               No                No
    Redundant power        No                No
    Auto restart           Yes               Yes
 

Note: (7) Capacities are based on installation of two 146.8 GB slim-high, Ultra320 HDDs (SCSI model) or two 250 GB SATA HDDs (SATA model). Refer to the xSeries Web page or the Sales Manual for the latest information on supported HDD options or visit:

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

Note: (8) Both adapter slots are half-length, one is full-height and one is low profile, supporting cards not exceeding 180 mm (7.1 in) in length.

SCSI HDD characteristics

36.4 GB(9) HDD:

  • Formatted capacity: 36,400 million bytes
  • Average read seek time: 4.7 ms
  • Burst transfer rate (maximum): 320.0 MB/s
  • Average latency: 2.99 ms
  • Drive rotation speed: 10,000 rpm
  • PFA/S.M.A.R.T enabled: Yes
  • Interface: Ultra320 SCSI

SATA HDD characteristics

80 GB HDD:

  • Formatted capacity: 80,000 million bytes
  • Average read seek time: < 9.0 ms
  • Burst transfer rate (maximum): 100.0 MB/s
  • Average latency: 4.2 ms
  • Drive rotation speed: 7200 rpm
  • Sustained data transfer rate: 18 to 36 MB/s
  • PFA/S.M.A.R.T enabled: Yes
  • Interface: Serial - ATA

Note: GB equals one billion bytes when referring to HDD capacity. Actual user-accessible capacity may vary slightly based on operating environments.

24x-10x 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

Video subsystem

  • ATI 7000M graphics controller chip
  • Integrated on planar and connected to the PCI bus
  • 16 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** 2000 and Linux:

                           Refresh
Resolution         Colors  Rate (Hz)
---------------    ------  ------------------------------------------
 640 x 480 x 8      256    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
 640 x 480 x 16     64K    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
 640 x 480 x 24     16M    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
 640 x 480 x 32     16M    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
 800 x 600 x 8      256    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
 800 x 600 x 16     64K    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
 800 x 600 x 24     16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
 800 x 600 x 32     16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
1024 x 768 x 8      256    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1024 x 768 x 16     64K    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1024 x 768 x 24     16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1024 x 768 x 32     16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1280 x 1024 x 8     256    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1280 x 1024 x 16    64K    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1280 x 1024 x 24    16M    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1280 x 1024 x 32    16M    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1600 x 1200 x 8     256    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100
1600 x 1200 x 16    64K    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100
1600 x 1200 x 24    16M    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100
1600 x 1200 x 32    16M    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100

Note: Some modes are not supported by all monitors.

Dimensions (1 U rack drawer)

  • Width: 430 mm (16.69 in)

  • Depth: 508 mm (20.00 in)

  • Height: 43 mm (1.75 in)

  • Weight:
    • Minimum configuration: 11.8 kg (26 lb)
    • Maximum configuration: 12.7 kg (28 lb)

Electrical

  • 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 4.6 A

  • 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 2.3 A

  • Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
    • Minimum configuration: 0.0870 kVA
    • Maximum configuration: 0.150 kVA

  • Btu output:
    • Ship configuration: 297 Btu/hr (87 watts)
    • Full configuration: 512 Btu/hr (150 watts)

  • Noise level: Horizontal position: 6.5 bels (operating)

Note: The noise emission level stated is 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 306 servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.

Standards

These systems support or comply with the following standards:

  • 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(10)
  • CSA C22.2 No. 950
  • NOM-018(10)

Note: (10) 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) (Server on)
    • 0.0 to 60.0 degrees C (-32 to 140 degrees F) (Server off)

  • Relative humidity: 8% to 80%

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

Limitations

  • The xSeries 306 servers support a maximum of 4 GB of system memory when you remove the original DIMMs and add a 1 GB in each of the four DIMM slots. All supported system memory is addressable through DMA. These servers support 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB PC2700 ECC SDRAM registered DIMMs at 333 MHz and 72 bits or PC3200 CL3 ECC DDR DDR UDIMM 400 MHz 72-bit memory. All supported DIMMs can coexist in the same system but will operate at the speed of the slowest memory installed.

    Note: Refer to the IBM compatibility Web page for supported memory options.

  • To ensure proper air flow for cooling, the xSeries 306 server requires a rack with a perforated door.

  • Processor upgrades are not supported.

  • 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.

Refer to the Software Requirements section for operating system limitations.

Hardware Requirements

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

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • HDD
  • Display (E51, T540, 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 (E51, T540, or equivalent)

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

Software Requirements

Software Compatibility for xSeries 306

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 306.

 OPERATING SYSTEMS
 Software Publisher         Description
 ------------------         -------------------------------------------
 Microsoft                  Windows 2000 Server
                            Windows 2000 Advanced Server
                            Windows 2003 Web Edition
                            Windows 2003 Standard Edition
                            Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition
 Linux                      Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 for x86(1)
                            SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8 for x86(1)
                            Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 for
                                      AMD64 and Intel EM64T(1)
                            SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 for for x86,
                                      AMD64 and Intel EM64T(1)

Note: (1) Support and certification is planned for these operating systems.

 APPLICATION SOFTWARE
 Software Publisher      Description
 -------------------     --------------------------------------------
 Computer Associates     ARCserveIT 6.6 (NW)
 Computer Associates     ARCserveIT 6.61 (Enterprise Edition)
 Computer Associates     ARCserveIT 6.6 (w/Windows 2000 Update)
 Computer Associates     ARCserveIT 7.3 (NT)
 Computer Associates     ARCserve/Open for SCO
 UniCenter
 Veritas**               Backup Exec for NetWare V9.0
 Veritas                 Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 V8.6
 HP                      OpenView
 IBM                     LANClient Control Manager V3.1.0
 IBM                     Director
 IBM                     FAStT Storage Manager V8.0 Upgrade (19K1296)
 Intel                   LANDesk Management Suite
                         BMC Patrol
                         NetIQ AppManager
 Lotus                   Application Server R 5.09aAS
 Lotus                   Mail Server R5.09aMS
 Microsoft               SMS
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 Enterprise Console (5697EAS)
 IBM                     Tivoli TME 10 NetView

Note: Additional support, certification, and version information on operating systems and software applications 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 306 server:

  • xSeries 306 Installation Guide contains an introduction to the computer, installation and setup, installing options, reference information, and problem determination. The installation guide has easy-to-use text and pictorials to enable you to quickly set up your xSeries 306 server.

  • ServerGuide contains online publications and drivers to support the xSeries 306 server. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities for assisted installation via CD of several popular network operating systems.

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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

Note: 4MY and 4SY models are GAV models.

 Description           Machine     Models           Part #
 --------------------  ----------  --------         ------
 xSeries 306            8836        4MY             88364MU
                        8836        4SY             88364SU
 

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.
 © IBM Corporation 2005.
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