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.
Model Abstract 8839-6TX
The IBM 8839 BladeCenter HS40 Model 6TX has a 2.7 GHz/400 MHz Intel
Xeon MP processor, 2 MB L2 cache, 2 GB ECC memory, four Gb Ethernet, open
bay, Ultra320 SCSI controller, and language support.
The Communications Industry is going through a radical transformation
to open standards and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components
IBM is making significant investments in Linux, Standards, Offerings
and Partners to accelerate the transition to open standards and COTS for
NGN solutions
IBM is extending BladeCenter advantages and leadership to new
markets, including telecommunications and other sectors requiring
"ruggedized" solutions
Designed for NEBS compliance, BladeCenter T is a standards based,
commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platform designed to improve ROI for
Service Providers (reducing the total cost of ownership and maximizing
revenue for next generation services)
BladeCenter T's innovative modular design delivers high reliability
and performance for next generation network infrastructure in a very
dense and low foot print profile
BladeCenter T supports the Carrier Grade Open Framework (CGOF) which
is at the core of the IBM NGN Strategy to enable flexible NGN solution
deployment
IBMs worldwide ecosystem of partners delivers solution flexibility
and application choices for Service Providers (SP) and Network Equipment
Providers (NEP)
NEBS Level 3/ETSI compliance (Planned)
A minimum level of environmental compatibility needed to provide
maximum assurance of equipment operability with the network facility.
Specific BladeCenter T configurations are planned to be NEBS
compliant. Contact your IBM Sales Representative or Business Partner for
details.
Performance Features
Scalability - leadership tele-infrastructure
High-levels of redundancy throughout
Systems management - Acclaimed, comprehensive management tools
Competitive Advantage
Density -- Deploys more servers in standard BladeCenter T than aTCA
architecture in 42U rack
Processor performance -- First blade solution to offer NEP/SPs the
power of 2-way Intel Xeon DP and 4-way Xeon MP processors
High-availability features -- redundant power, cooling, Ethernet,
advanced systems management and predictive failure analysis
Systems management tools -- Will be integrated with IBM Director and
Remote Deployment Manager
IBM eServer BladeCenter 4-way HS40 Blade Servers
The HS40 server offering includes 2.7 GHz(1)Xeon MP processors with
400 MHz front side bus (FSB), 2 MB L3 Cache and 2 GB system memory,
upgradable to 16 GB using 2 GB DIMMs
This 4-way blade contains powerful, four-way SMP-capable Xeon MP
processors, high-speed memory, four Intel Gb Ethernet connections,
advanced high-availability and systems management features, four Gb
Ethernet connections with failover support and support for Fibre Channel
connections, integrated systems-management processor, Ultra320 SCSI
controller and connector for two hot-swap HDDs Optional Ultra320 SCSI HDD
storage and high-availability RAID 1 support
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.
Related Options BladeCenter T
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 1300W DC Power Supply Option (90P3742)
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 1300W AC Power Supply Option (90P3743)
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 4-port GB Ethernet Switch Module (90P3776)
IBM eServer BladeCenter(TM) PCI I/O Expansion Unit (90P3721)
IBM eServer BladeCenter 1 GB Flash Disk Drive (90P3771)
IBM eServer BladeCenter 2 GB Flash Disk Drive (90P3772)
IBM eServer BladeCenter 4 GB Flash Disk Drive (90P3773)
IBM eServer BladeCenter T Redundant Management Module (90P3741)
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 2-Post Rack Mount Kit (90P3774)
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 4-Post Rack Mount Kit (90P3775)
BladeCenter T Network Applications
The IBM eServer BladeCenter T contain dual AC or DC power supplies
designed specifically for the telecommunications network infrastructure
Up to 8 blades per chassis can be supported with 2-way Blades
Up to 4 blades per chassis can be supported with 4-way Blades
Ethernet connectivity via Blades and switch options
I/O interface via PCI I/O expansion unit option for blades
Integrated systems manager (Director)
The IBM eServer BladeCenter T are well-suited, but not limited to, the
following BladeCenter T 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 systems
These BladeCenter servers provide a solid range of performance with
Xeon DP and MP processors supporting 533 MHz FSB and 400 MHz FSB
synchronized to high-speed double data rate (DDR) 266 MHz ECC SDRAM
memory.
These IBM eServer Blade servers contain 3.2 GHz/533 MHz FSB Xeon DP or
2.7 GHz/400 MHz FSB Xeon MP processors with 1 MB advanced transfer L2 on
3.20 GHz/533 and 2 MB L2 on 400 MHz model Two processor connectors are
available on the 533 MHz blades to support installation of a second
processor. On the 400 MHz blade model, there are four processor
connectors to support adding up to four processors High-speed, DDR SDRAM
is optimized for processor-to-memory subsystem performance.
Standard IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 server Configuration
The IBM eServer BladeCenter T pack substantial function and storage
capacity into a 8 U, 19-inch rack-drawer package. They support customer
installation of blades, adapters, memory, and HDD options.
Features include:
Rack-optimized design for 19.5-inch wide, industry-standard rack
cabinets.
1300-watt worldwide power supplies support:
Auto restart to minimize operator intervention after temporary power
outage
Two -48 VDC or 220 VAC (nominal) power sources for greater fault
tolerance
Maximum configurations
Four variable-speed blower modules
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 17, 2004, (for the IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 server)
The IBM eServer BladeCenter T is a compact (20-inch deep) eight server
blade chassis designed for high-density server installations for
telecommunications use. This chassis with DC or AC power supplies
provides a low-cost, high performance, high-availability solution for
telecommunication network and other "rugged" environments.
The IBM eServer BladeCenter T chassis is positioned for expansion,
capacity, redundancy, and carrier-grade NEBS level 3/ETSI compliance
(planned) in DC models. The IBM eServer BladeCenter T can offer high
levels of performance when using the two-way blades or the four-way
blades. They provide a cost-effective, scalable solution to satisfy most
telecommunications environments.
IBM BladeCenter T 1300W DC Power Supply Module (P/N
90P3742)
This power supply option contains a set of two hot-swap 1300W, -48 to
-60 VDC power supplies to provide both power and redundancy to your IBM
eServer BladeCenter T. BladeCenter T supports four power modules. Two
1300W hot-swap, redundant power modules are standard and support the
population of BladeCenter T blade servers in bays 1 through 4, switch
modules 1 and 2, both management modules and the media tray. Two
additional 1300W Power Supply Module are required to support installation
of blade servers in the IBM eServer BladeCenter T bays 5 thru 8 and
switch modules bays 3 and 4.
Features and benefits:
This option can help protect Service Provider data from power
disruptions that cause downtime and reduced availability.
Two standard 4-lug DC terminals are provided on the rear of the
BladeCenter T chassis for customer attachment of DC power. One M6 lug is
provided for -48 VDC, one M6 lug for RETURN, and two M6 lugs for
connecting the safety ground wire. The DC power cable is supplied by the
customer. The recommended wire is 4 AWG, minimum strand count.
IBM BladeCenter T 1300W AC Power Supply Module (P/N
90P3743)
This power supply option contains a set of two hot-swap 1300W, 200-240
VAC power supplies to provide both power and redundancy to the IBM
eServer BladeCenter T. Two 2.8m (nine foot) IEC309 C19 to C20 rack cables
are included for attachment to a supported 200-240V power distribution
unit. BladeCenter T supports four power modules. Two 1300W hot-swap,
redundant power modules are standard and support the population of
BladeCenter T bays 1 through 4. This 1300W Power Supply Module is
required to support installation of blade servers in BladeCenter T bays 5
through 8.
Features and benefits:
This option can help protect Service Provider data from power
distruptions that cause downtime and reduced availability.
The power supplies have a single IEC 309 C19 input (16 amp). This
option includes two 2.8m (nine foot) C19 to C20 cables making it easy to
attach the power supplies to a DPI High-Density PDU or a DPI Front-end
PDU.
IBM BladeCenter T four-port Ethernet Switch Module (P/N
90P3776)
This 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module is a high-speed Ethernet
switch option for the IBM eServer BladeCenter T. BladeCenter T contains
four network switch module bays. Ethernet connections are supported by
installing up to four BladeCenter T 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Modules in module bays one, two, three and four of BladeCenter T.
This four-port Ethernet switch option provides high-speed Ethernet
connections between blade servers and the outside network environment.
Each of the four external ports supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
connections.
A single switch module can support up to eight 2-way blade servers or
four 4-way blade servers when installed in switch module bay 1. A second
switch module can be installed in switch module bay 2 to provide
redundancy. When used in conjunction with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Card, up to two additional 4-port Gigabit
Ethernet Switch Modules can be installed in the BladeCenter T chassis.
The switch module contains an Ethernet connection to the management
module and is used for initialization, configuration and monitoring of
switches. In addition, an I2C interface between the switch and the
management module collects status and other system management information
from the switch modules.
Features and benefits:
Enables connectivity from up to eight 2-way blade servers or 4
four-way blade servers to your IP network
Install up to four Gigabit Ethernet switch modules per chassis to
provide failover redundancy
Minimizes rack space requirements; installs in existing BladeCenter T
chassis
Manage both switch modules through the planned BladeCenter T systems
management capabilities
IBM BladeCenter T Redundant KVM/Management Module (P/N
90P3741)
This optional Redundant KVM/Management Module provides IBM eServer
BladeCenter T with even higher levels of resiliency. The BladeCenter T
chassis ships standard with one KVM/Management module. While in the
chassis, the second module is in passive or standby mode. If the active
or primary module faults, the second module is automatically enabled with
all the configuration settings of the primary module. This function
provides customers with easy remote management and connectivity to the
BladeCenter T chassis for their most critical applications.
Features and benefits:
Supports higher levels of resiliency
Helps support high availability and efficiency
IBM BladCenter PCI I/O Expansion Unit (P/N 90P3721)
This optional expansion module is supported in both the BladeCenter
and BladeCenter T chassis. It provides the capability to support legacy
telecommunications network interfaces, including T1/E1/J1, SS7, ATM and
ipSEC connectivity. Each module, which supports two 100MHz PCI-X
adapters, attaches to either an HS20 or HS40 blade aserver nd consumes
one of the eight blade slots available in the BladeCenter T chassis. As
a result, a PCI I/O expansion unit integrated with an HS20 blade server
creates a 4-way blade solution and a PCI I/O expansion unit integrated
with an HS40 blade server uses three blade slots. A second module may be
deployed for redundancy within the BladeCenter T chassis or to support
two additional network interfaces (via PCI adapters) non-redundantly.
This option provides Service Providers with the flexibility to easily
attach to and support many different types of telco voice and data
networks.
Feature and benefits:
Configuration flexibility
Improved network integration and efficiency
Note: Refer to the ServerProven web site for information regarding the
following additional adapters:
1GB IDE Flash Drive (P/N 90P3771)
2GB IDE Flash Drive (P/N 90P3772)
4GB IDE Flash Drive (P/N 90P3773).
These optional blade storage modules support the boot of an operating
system locally on a blade server. IDE flash disk drives feature
non-rotating media that is typically capable of passing NEBS/ETSI
certification often required in thermally challenged telecommunications
environments.
Features and benefits:
Configuration flexibility
Improved reliability
2 Post Rack Mount Kit (P/N 90P3774)
This mounting kit is specially designed to support the BladeCenter T
chassis in 84 inch (42U) tall 2 Post racks, typically deployed in the
telecommunications infrastructure.
4 Post Rack Mount Kit (P/N 90P3775)
This mounting kit is specially designed to support the BladeCenter T
chassis in 4 Post rack environment typically deployed in
telecommunications infrastructure. BladeCenter T, with a 20 inch deep
chassis, requires different mounting rails and support frames than those
deployed to support the BladeCenter chassis or rack enterprise rack-mount
servers in data centers with 4 Posts.
four Gb Ethernet, open bay,
Ultra320 SCSI controller
Maximum
Not applicable.
Customer Setup (CSU)
These products are designated Customer Setup.
Devices Supported
The IBM(R) IBM eServer BladeCenter T (8720-1RX, 8730-1RX), IBM eServer
BladeCenter HS20 server (8832-GTX) and IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40
server (8839-6TX) are designed to maintain compatibility with the
following IBM products. As a part of the ServerProven program, IBM
eServer 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:
Blade server on: 5 to 40 deg. C (41 to 104 deg. F) Altitude: -60
m (-197 ft) to 1800 m (6000 ft)
Blade server on (Short Term): -5 to 55 deg. C (23 to 131 deg. F)
Altitude: -60 m (-197 ft) to 1800 m (6000 ft)
Blade server on: 5 to 30 deg. C (41 to 86 deg. F) Altitude: 1800
m (600 ft) to 4000 m (13,000 ft)
Blade server on (Short Term): -5 to 45 deg. C (23 to 113 deg. F)
Altitude: 1800 m (6000 ft) to 4000 m (13,000 ft)
Blade server off: -40 to 70 deg. C (-40 to 158 deg. F)
Rate of temperature change 30 deg. C/hr (54 deg. F/hr)
Humidity:
Blade server on: 5% to 85%
Blade server on (Short Term): 5% to 90% but not to exceed 0.024 kg
water/kg of dry air
Blade server off: uncontrolled
Note: Short Term refers to a period of not more than 96 consecutive hours
and a total of not more than 15 days in 1 year. (This refers to a total
of 360 hours in any given year, but, no more than 15 occurrences during
that 1-year period.)
Btu Output: full configuration - 8880 Btu/hr (2600 watts)
Noise Level: Horizontal position -- 6.5 bels (idling and operating)
(Planned)
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.
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.
IBM eServer BladeCenter T are intended for use with rack-drawer
servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.
Standards
These server chassis support or comply with the following standards:
For attended installation of an operating system, the BCT and blades
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, BCT 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.
The following application 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.
IBM Director
IBM Remote Deployment Manager
Note: Refer to latest software application information, at:
The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the IBM
eServer BladeCenter T.
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 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.
The following publication is shipped with the blades.
ServerGuide contains online publications and drivers to
support IBM eServer BladeCenter HS20 server and IBM eServer BladeCenter
HS40 Servers 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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IBM BladeCenter HS40 8839 6TX 88396TX
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IBM eServer BladeCenter T 1300W DC Power Supply Option 90P3742
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 1300W AC Power Supply Option 90P3743
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 4-port GB Ethernet Switch Module 90P3776
IBM eServer BladeCenter (TM) PCI I/O Expansion Unit 90P3721
IBM eServer BladeCenter 1 GB Flash Disk Drive 90P3771
IBM eServer BladeCenter 2 GB Flash Disk Drive 90P3772
IBM eServer BladeCenter 4 GB Flash Disk Drive 90P3773
IBM eServer BladeCenter T Redundant Management Module 90P3741
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 2-Post Rack Mount Kit 90P3774
IBM eServer BladeCenter T 4-Post Rack Mount Kit 90P3775