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The xSeries 346 server brings the following to rack-optimized server
applications:
- Powerful, two-way, SMP-capable Intel** Xeon processing
- 64-bit memory addressing - Up to 16 GB memory,(when 2 GB DIMMs become
available)
- PCI-X architecture and upgradability to PCI-Express
- Ultra320 SCSI technology
- High-availability and manageability features
- Support for Integrated xSeries Adapter for iSeries (1519-200)
Optimized for Intel's EM64T, the x346 enables customers whose
applications could benefit from greater memory addressability to migrate
to 64-bit computing.
Express Portfolio
Select configurations of xSeries systems are part of the IBM Express
Portfolio program -- designed, developed and priced to meet the specific
needs of mid-sized businesses. These systems are easy to acquire,
install and manage. They leverage IBM technology to provide tangible
solutions to help you solve business problems in an on demand world.
Features of the Express program:
- Everyday low price.
- Additional supply planned to help establish business continuity and
enable On Demand for small and medium business environments.
- xSeries Express offerings are solutions configured to match the
business needs of small and medium business customers.
This server is available with a 2.8 GHz/800 MHz, 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon
processor(1) with hyperthreading and simultaneous multi-threaded (SMT)
technologies(5) for more efficient program execution.
With a compact 2U footprint, the rack-optimized xSeries 346 server
helps save valuable rack space and resources. Yet, it is packed with
highly integrated, advanced server features designed for compute-
intensive, Web-based, or enterprise network applications where space is a
primary consideration.
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.
Note: (5) A single physical processor's resources look like two logical
processors to the OS and other applications allowing different tasks to
execute simultaneously. This provides a performance boost on
multitasking operations.
Powered and scaled for e-business growth
The xSeries 346 server applies powerful processors, large amounts of
memory, and high-bandwidth PCI/PCI-X buses to Web-farm applications.
- 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) processors with 1 MB L2 Cache
(dual-pumped 400 MHz ) enabling up to 6.4 GB/s data transfer rates
- Two 1GB high-speed double data rate(DDR II) 400 ECC SDRAM RDIMMs,
two-way interleaved, 400 MHz DDR memory interface(2)
- High-speed, wide-bandwidth, PCI/PCI-X bus slots:
- Support for PCI-Express (PCI-E x4) via option riser card:
- Two 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X full-length card slots
- Two 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X low-profile full-length card slots
- A ServeRAID 7k adapter (71P8642) This adapter is a device with 256 MB
DIMM and battery backup cache.
- Three 73.4 GB 10K-rpm SCSI U320 HDDs (90P1305)
High-performance integrated controllers:
- Dual Broadcom 5721 chips for Ethernet connections
- Dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI up to 320 MB/s
Note: (2) PC3200 DDR2 SDRAM is an extension of the PC2100 memory. PC3200
DDR2 memory stands for Double Data Rate and effectively provide 2X data
in the same clock cycle. Data transfer is at 400MHz.
High availability for around-the-clock e-business
High-availability, manageability, and serviceability features help you
diagnose problems quickly, even from remote locations.
- Light Path Diagnostics with viewable drop-down panel, Wake on LAN,
and PXE Support
- Support for virtual floppy enables easy remote host booting, using
standard instructions stored anywhere on the network
- Integrated systems-management processor with upgradability to RSA II
SlimLine option (does not require a PCI slot)
- ECC memory controller to detect and correct many single bit memory
errors and detect many multi-bit errors and also corrects some multi bit
errors
- DVD-ROM standard
- Hot-swap/redundant power and cooling
- Support for internal DDS-5 tape drive option
- Potentially lower cost of ownership with help from IBM Director
- Three-year limited warranty(10) on parts and labor
Note: (10) For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty,
visit:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
Call 800-426-7378 or contact your IBM representative or reseller.
Copies are available upon request.
Note: Visit periodically for the latest information on safe and effective
computing:
- www.ibm.com/pc/safecomputing
xSeries 346 Description
Intel Xeon processor options:
- IBM xSeries 2.8 GHz/800 MHz - 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon Processor (13N0681)
These processors are ideal for data-intensive applications that range
from data mining to evolving Web services. Innovative technologies
deliver a processing speed of up to 2.8 GHz(1) for performance headroom
for unpredictable server workloads and escalating computing needs.
The Intel Xeon processor with 1 MB L2 cache features Intel NetBurst**
microarchitecture and increases overall throughput via a faster 800 MHz
system bus and enhanced level 2 cache. It is designed to enhance the new
x346 system.
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.
IBM ServeRAID 7k Adapter (71P8642)
This device comes with 256 MB DIMM and battery backed cache. The
device attaches directly to IBM planar, which can provide full RAID
capability. The ServeRAID 7k features:
- 256 MBytes DDR1 333 MHz
- Supports Dobson and Lindsay hardware
- Supports 7901 and 7902 SCSI controllers
- Enables 33 hours of battery life for three years at 50 degrees C
RAID features:
- RAID-0, 1, 10, 5, 50 and 5EE
- Copyback
- Flashcopy
- Stripe-unit size: 8K, 16K, 32K and 64K
- One-year limited warranty on parts
High-performance server subsystems
The x346 server expands the xSeries server line by adding a high level
of processor power. This high-throughput, two-way, SMP-capable network
server offers excellent performance and scalability when you add memory
and a second processor. It incorporates powerful Xeon processors with 1
MB L2 cache. The advanced transfer L2 cache is integrated onto the
processor core and runs at the same clock speed. The advanced transfer
cache is a result of a "backside bus" 256 bits wide. It features a
quad-wide cache line that can transfer four 64-bit cache line segments at
one time to deliver full-speed capability. The cache is eight-way set
associative.
Two Intel Xeon** processor connectors are standard on the system
board to support installation of a second processor. High-speed 400 MHz
SDRAM is optimized for 400 MHz processor-to-memory subsystem performance.
The x346 server uses the Intel Lindenhurst chipset with Chipkill
technology to maximize throughput from processors to memory, and to the
32-and 64-bit PCI buses.
Standard x346 configurations
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| Model Processor Cache Memory SCSI Interface Mechanical |
| -------- --------- ----- -------- -------------- ---------- |
| 8840-0EU 2.8 GHz 1 MB 2 GB ECC Dual Ultra320 Rack |
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Express Model configuration
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| Model Processor Cache Memory Interface HDD Mechanical |
| -------- --------- ----- ---------- -------------- ---------- |
| 8840-E2U 2x3.2 GHz 2 MB 2 GB ECC ServeRAID 7K Rack |
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Additional features
- Two-way SMP processing achieved with a second processor of equal
speed and processor type
- System board containing eight DIMM connectors supporting 256 MB, 512
MB, 1 GB and 2 GB 400 MHz DDR2 PC3200 SDRAM ECC RDIMMs:
- Two-way interleaved memory for improved performance (memory must be
installed in matched pairs)
- Up to 16 GB of system memory (using 2 GB DIMMs when available)
- High-speed, wide-bandwidth PCI/PCI-X bus slots:
- Two 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X full-length card slots
- Two 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X low profile full-length card slots
- Dual-channel, 64-bit Ultra320 (LVD) SCSI PCI controller supporting
high-speed (up to 320MB/s) internal storage solutions
- A ServeRAID 7K adapter
- Three 73.4 GB 10K-rpm SCSI HDDs
- Two Broadcom 5721 Chips for Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet PCI; speed
network communications to LAN clients
The x346 servers offer solid system throughput from processor, to
memory, to bus, to disk-intensive I/O. These features, combined with SMP
capability, make the x346 server an excellent choice for stand-alone or
clustered general-business application, file, and print server.
High-availability and serviceability features
- Up to twelve hot-swap fans
- Hot-swap HDD bays with SCA-2 connectors supports SAF-TE functions
- Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI controller supports
internal Ultra320 devices
- DDR2 ECC DIMMs, combined with an integrated ECC memory controller,
corrects many soft and hard single bit memory errors, detects many
multibit errors and corrects some multibit errors, and minimizes
disruption of service to LAN clients
- Chipkill basically distributes information covered by Error
Correction Coding across separate memory chips so if any of the chips
fail, the data can still be reconstructed from the remaining chips and
the system can continue running.
- ECC L2 cache processors improves data integrity and helps reduce
downtime
- Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on HDD options(7), memory, VRMs,
processors, and fans (when Remote Supervisor Adapter installed), helps
alert the system administrator of imminent component failure
- Support for optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II slim, enables
remote systems management through a Web-based browser
- Worldwide voltage-sensing, 625-watt, hot-plug power supply featuring
auto restart
- Optional xSeries 625 W Hot-Swap Power Supply Upgrade for
high-availability requirements
- Integrated systems management processor that supports:
- Automatic server restart (ASR)
- Fan monitoring and control
- Power supply monitoring
- Temperature monitoring
- Voltage monitoring
- Power on/off, reset sequencing
- LED controls (on-board diagnostics support with Lightpath LED)
- Remote power control
- Local firmware update
- Error logging
- Information LED panel for visual indications of system well-being
- On-board diagnostics with an LED map to a failing component helps
reduce downtime and service costs
- Support for virtual floppy enables user to easily direct a remote
host to boot and use standard instructions stored anywhere on the network
- Easily accessible system board, adapter cards, processor, and memory
- CPU failure recovery in SMP configurations:
- Forces failed processor offline
- Reboots server automatically
- Generates alerts
- Continues operations with the working processor
Note: (7) Available only when a ServeRAID adapter is installed
Expandability and growth
The x346 server packs a lot of function and storage capacity into an
2U 19-inch rack-drawer package. It is amazingly easy to upgrade and
service. Functions such as SVGA video, dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI, and
full-duplex 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet are integrated on the system board.
Features include:
- Rack drawer models designed for 19-inch-wide by 28-inch-deep
industry-standard rack enclosures such as the NetBAY42 SR
- Four PCI/PCI-X adapter card slots available, 2 x PCI-X slots may be
used for a riser card option to support 2 x PCI-Express slots
- Six slim-high, hot-swap HDD bays
- System board optional upgrades (PCI slot not required):
- Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (RSA II SlimLine)
- One ServeRAID connector
- Support for up to 880 GB of internal data storage, (using six 146 GB
Ultra320 hot-swap HDDs) Internal tape option may be used in place of HDDs
- 8x-24x IDE DVD-ROM(3) and 1.44 MB diskette drive
- ATI Radeon 7000M controller with 16 MB of embedded DDR1 video memory
Note: (3) Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the
maximum possible.
Systems management
Integrated BMC:
The xSeries 346 includes an integrated baseboard management
controller, that provides industry standard Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI) 1.5 compliant systems management.
The BMC comes standard, and shares one of the two onboard Ethernet
ports for access. The BMC can be accessed via software compatible with
IPMI 1.5 (xCAT). The BMC is implemented using industry leading OSA
firmware/applications in conjunction with the integrated baseboard
management controller.
- Features and benefits:
- Monitoring of system voltages
- Monitor battery voltage
- Monitor system temperatures
- Fan speed control
- Fan tachometer monitor
- Good Power signal monitor
- System ID and planar version detection
- System power control
- System reset control
- NMI detection (system interrupts)
- SMI detection and generation (system interrupts)
- Serial port text console redirection
- System LED control (power, HDD, activity, alerts, heartbeat)
- Supports IPMI v1.5 compliant management software (for example, xCAT)
In addition the customer can purchase an optional Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine to provide additional systems management
functionality.
Optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine: The optional RSA II
SlimLine adds accelerated graphics and delivers advanced control and
monitoring features to manage you IBM eServer xSeries server (select
models) at virtually any time, from virtually any place. This daughter
card can be added to the server through a connector that connects to the
planar, or through a riser for select models. This adapter enables easy
console redirection with text and graphics, keyboard and mouse (Operating
system must support USB) support over the system management LAN
connections.
With video compression now built into the adapter hardware, it is
designed to allow the greater screen sizes and refresh rates standard in
the marketplace. This feature allows the user to display server
activities from power-on to full operation, remotely with remote user
interaction at virtually any time.
The embedded Web server provides remote control from any standard Web
browser. No additional software is required on the remote
administrator's workstation. For those users who are accustom to a
command line interface, the administrator can also use the provided CLI
from a Telnet session to perform some of the functions that they can
perform from the Web server. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
provides remote management and control of the system independent of the
server status, in many cases even if the server is powered off or
otherwise disabled.
- Features and benefits:
- Continuously monitors system environmentals (temperatures and
voltages), operating system status, critical system components such as
processors, VRMs, memory, fans, power supplies and power backplanes
(where supported by the system).
- Video compression hardware is built in, eliminating drivers.
- Faster graphics support makes monitoring and control more efficient.
- Virtual CD and floppy enable the user to configure and diagnose a
server remotely without a visit from your IT staff.
- RSA II SlimLine supports SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and LDAP
(Lightweight Directory Access Protocol).
- Integrated with IBM Director and Director Agent.
- Built in LAN and serial connectivity supports virtually any network
infrastructure.
- Multiple alerting functions warn systems administrators of potential
problems, over e-mail, pager support, LAN, and/or SNMP.
- Installs on the system planar using a dedicated connector, and
eliminates the need to take a PCI-X slot.
The RSA II SlimLine features are similar to the RSA II except for the
following features:
- Reset button not accessible from back of system
- Mini USB cable no longer required, uses internal USB with designated
Systems Management Ethernet port, activated only when RSA II SlimLine is
installed.
- External AC adapter not required, uses standby power from system
power supplies.
- Status LEDs not external viewable
- The RSA II SlimLine no longer supports the prior RSA II interconnect
function.
IBM Director
x346 express server features IBM Director, a powerful, highly
integrated systems management software solution built on industry
standards and designed for ease of use.
You can exploit your existing enterprise or workgroup management
environments and use rich security features to access and manage
physically dispersed IT assets more efficiently over the Internet.
It can help potentially reduce costs through:
- Reduced downtime
- Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users
- Reduces service and support costs
IBM Director integrates leading workgroup and enterprise systems
management environments via upward integration modules. This integration
enables the advanced management capabilities built into xSeries servers
to be accessed from:
- Tivoli Enterprise and Tivoli Netview
- Computer Associates Unicenter TNG Framework
- NetIQ -- BMC Patrol
- Microsoft SMS
- Intel LANDesk Management Suite
IT administrators can 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 self-management features and a portfolio of
proactive predictive tools that enable advanced xSeries server management
resulting in higher server availability and reliability.
Its industry-standard foundation enables heterogeneous hardware
support. It works with the integrated systems-management processor to
access environmental system information.
The integrated systems management processor monitors and controls
operating status for critical errors:
- ASR monitors the operating system status and automatically restarts
the server if the operating system(8) fails to respond. An alert is
generated if the system has been restarted through ASR.
- Fan monitoring and control manages fan speed and automatically
increases to maintain system cooling if temperature thresholds are
exceeded. An alert is generated if a fan:
- Fails, or failure is predicted (with Remote Supervisor II Adapter
card installed)
- Is installed or removed
- Power supply monitoring monitors.
- Temperature monitoring provides CPU and HDD backplane temperatures.
An alert is generated if (preset) temperature warning thresholds are
exceeded or restored and if critical temperature thresholds are exceeded.
Soft and hard system shutdowns are automatically initiated if critical
temperature thresholds are exceeded.
- Voltage monitoring provides CPU and power subsystem voltage
thresholds. An alert is generated if abnormal voltages are detected.
- Power on/off, reset sequencing are supported through system
monitoring.
- Text console redirect features keyboard and mouse control.
- LED controls (Light Path support); on-board diagnostics with LED map
illuminated in case of key component errors or failures to enable quick
local diagnostics and servicing.
- Flash update enables updates to the integrated systems management
processor firmware.
Note: (8) Currently supported with Windows 2000 and Windows 2003
The integrated systems management processor supports upgrading to
Remote Supervisor Adapter II slimLine for full out-of-band and in-band
remote management.
Integrated xSeries Adapter for iSeries
An Integrated xSeries Adapter (1519-200) attaches an x346 to connect
to an IBM eServer i5 or iSeries server and enables customers to leverage
the iSeries family of servers to provide virtual storage, virtual
Ethernet and tape sharing to an attached xSeries and easily integrate
security, backup and operations of a Windows and OS/400 environment. The
x346 is ideal for packaging in a rack with the new rack-mounted IBM
eServer i5.
Remote Supervisor Adapter II slim
Remote Supervisor Adapter II slim features:
- Easy-to-use, Web-based management from standard Web browsers
- Multimode alerts include e-mail with log, paper, SNMP, and LAN
- Graphical console redirection; keyboard and mouse control
- Remote management in many cases independent of the server status
- Support for virtual floppy enables user to easily direct a remote
host to boot and use standard instructions stored anywhere on the network
- Full remote control of hardware and graceful shutdown of operating
system
- Remote update of the xSeries server and Remote Supervisor Adapter II
slimline firmware
The IT administrator achieves comprehensive, virtual on-site control
of xSeries servers through the ability to remotely:
- Access the server in many cases often regardless of the status
- Inventory and display detailed system and component information
- View server bootup during POST
- Browse and delete logs of events and errors
- Reset or power cycle the server
- Run diagnostics, SCSI, and RAID setup during POST
- Monitor thresholds on server health, including:
- Operating system load
- POST time-out
- Voltage
- Temperature
- Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
- Processors
- VRMs
- Memory
- Fans (when Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline is installed)
- Power supplies
- HDDs (when ServeRAID 7k is installed)
- 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 Director console
- Manage flash BIOS
- Monitor and graph the utilization of server resources such as:
- Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent
downtime
- Monitor, manage, and configure RAID subsystems without taking them
off line
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
ACPI is an open industry specification that defines a flexible and
extensible hardware interface for the system board. Software designers
use this specification to integrate power management features throughout
a computer system, including hardware, the operating system, and
application software. This integration enables Windows to determine
which applications are active and handle all of the power management
resources for computer subsystems and peripherals.
World-class support tools and programs
The x346 server tools and programs can make ownership a positive
experience. From the start, IBM programs help you purchase servers, get
them running, and keep them running over the long haul. IBM can help
your company maintain ownership of technology leadership network servers.
- IBM on-site, three-year limited warranty with next-business-day
service (same-business-day service optionally available) helps protect
your investment if a problem occurs.(6) This service also includes
replacement of parts identified through PFA.
- The ServerProven(9) program lets you confidently configure your
server with various devices and operating systems. This Web-based
program provides compatibility information from actual testing of the
xSeries 346 server with various adapters and devices.
- The ServerGuide CD includes utilities and drivers for assisted
loading of popular network operating systems.
- Electronic support on the Web offers additional support in an
easy-to-use format.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Note: (6) With respect to on-site service, the customer may be asked
certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent.
Note: (9) 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
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This two-way, SMP-capable server is positioned between the xSeries 336
and xSeries 365 servers and is a replacement product to the previous
xSeries 345 server. The 2U x346 server offers more PCI adapter expansion
than the 1U-high xSeries 336 server. The xSeries 365 servers support up
to four Intel** Xeon** Processors MP, driving large memory configurations
and requires 3U of rack space.
This high-density, highly integrated x346 server is designed for
customer installation of features to handle future expansion to meet
changing needs. At the same time, it can handle emerging applications
that require maximum computing power and function in the least amount of
rack space.
Applications include:
- E-commerce and e-business
- Application serving
- Web serving and
- Messaging and collaboration applications
- Proprietary applications
This powerful server also meets traditional enterprise network server
requirements, but with an added benefit of requiring less space.
The x346 is the newest xSeries server to be attached to IBM eServer i5
or iSeries servers. An Integrated xSeries Adapter (1519-200) attaches an
x346 to connect to an IBM eServer i5 or iSeries server and enables
customers to coverage the iSeries family of servers to provide virtual
storage, virtual ethernet and tape sharing to an attached xSeries easily
integrate security, backup and operations of a Windows and OS/400
environment.
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Models
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Model Summary Matrix
| Model |
Xeon Processor |
L2 Cache |
ECC Memory |
SCSI Interface |
Mechanical |
| E2U |
2x3.2 GHz |
2 MB |
2 ECC GB |
ServeRAID 7K |
Rack |
| OEU |
2.8 GHz |
1 MB |
2 GB |
Dual Ultra320 |
Rack |
Customer Setup (CSU)
These products are designated Customer Setup.
Devices Supported
The IBM(R) xSeries 346 server (model -0EU) is designed to maintain
compatibility with the following IBM products. As a part of the
ServerProven program, xSeries 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 by entering URL:
- http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat
HARDWARE OPTIONS
Part
Description Number
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System Memory
IBM 512 MB (2x 256 MB) RDIMM Kit, Non-ChipKill 73P3522
PC3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMMs
IBM 512 MB (2x 512 MB) Non-Chipkill RDIMM Kit, 73P3523
PC3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMMs
IBM 1 GB PC3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM 73P2865
IBM 2 GB PC3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM 73P2866
System Processors
IBM xSeries 2.8 GHz/800 MHz - 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon Processor 13N0681
with EM64T
IBM xSeries 3.0 GHz/800 MHz - 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon Processor 13N0688
with EM64T
IBM xSeries 3.2 GHz/800 MHz - 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon Processor 13N0683
with EM64T
IBM xSeries 3.4 GHz/800 MHz - 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon Processor 13N0684
with EM64T
IBM xSeries 3.6 GHz/800 MHz - 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon Processor 13N0685
Fixed Disks / Diskette Drives / Storage
IBM 36.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD 90P1304
IBM 73.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD 90P1305
IBM 146.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320SCSI Hot-Swap HDD 90P1306
IBM 36.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 2.5" SCSI Hot-Swap HDD 32P0796
IBM 73.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 2.5" SCSI Hot-Swap HDD 32P0797
IBM 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD 90P1318
IBM 73.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD 90P1319
IBM Ultra320 SCSI Controller 71P8594
IBM ServerRaid 6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller (256MB Cache) 02R0988
IBM ServerRaid 6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller (128MB Cache) 32P0033
IBM ServeRAID 7k SCSI Adapter 71P8642
Netfinity FAStT500 Host Adapter 00N6881
Netfinity FAStT500 Mini Hub 00N6882
IBM FAST FC2-133 Host Bus Adapter 24P0960
IBM EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit(2) 17331RU
IBM FAStTEXP200 Storage Expansion Unit(2) 35421RU
IBM FAStTEXP200 Redundant Raid Controller 19K1121
IBM FAStTEXP200 HA Storage Server(2) 35422RU
IBM FAStT700 Storage Server 17421RU
IBM FAStT700 Mini Hub 19K1269
Note: (2) 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
NetXtreme 1000 T Dual Port Ethernet Adapter 31P6401
PRO/1000 MT Server Ethernet Adapter 31P9601
PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter 73P2701
IBM V.90 PCI Data Fax Soft Modem 31P7201
Wireless PCI 22P6901
Miscellaneous Cables
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 1M 19K1247
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 5M 19K1248
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 25M 19K1249
LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter 19K1250
Short Wave SFP Module 19K1271
Long Wave SPF Module 19K1272
Netfinity Fibre Channel 25M Cable 03K9305
Netfinity Fibre Channel 5M Cable 03K9306
Netfinity Fibre Channel Long-Wave GBIC 03K9307
Netfinity Fibre Channel Short-Wave GBIC 03K9308
Netfinity 2M Ultra2 SCSI Cable 03K9310
Netfinity 4.2M Ultra2 SCSI Cable 03K9311
USB to Serial Cable 10K3661
250 mm KVM Conversion Option 32P1636
1.5 M KVM Conversion Option 32P1652
Netfinity Fibre Channel 1 M Cable 36L9973
Monitors
IBM E54 Color Monitor 6331
IBM E74 Color Monitor 6332
IBM NetBay 2U Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/Keyboard 32P1702
IBM NetBay 2U Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/o Keyboard 32P1703
IBM L150 ThinkVision 15" Flat Panel Monitor 6636AB1
IBM L150p ThinkVision 15" Flat Panel Monitor 6636HB1
IBM L170 ThinkVision 17" Flat Panel Monitor 6734AB0
IBM L170p ThinkVision 17" Flat Panel Monitor 6734HB0
IBM C170 ThinkVision 17" Monitor 673766N
IBM 17-inch Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/US Keyboard 17231UX
IBM 17-inch Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/o Keyboard 17231NX
Tape
100/200GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive 59P6717
IBM 40/80GB DLTVS Half-High Tape Drive 59P6719
IBM 160/320 GB SDLT Internal SCSI Tape Drive 59P6736
IBM 200/400GB LTO FH Tape Drive 59P6744
IBM 80/160 GB Half High VS160 Tape Drive 59P6745
VXA-2 Tape Drive 59P6746
36/72GB DDS/5 Internal Tape Drive 71P9145
3607 Series 1.8GB/3.6TB LTO Autoloader (Rack Mount) 360726X
IBM SDLT/LTO Modular Tape Library 4560SLX
LTO Generation-2 Tape Drive Sled 71P9146
5.25" FH SCSI Tape Enclosure 3503B1X
IBM 1U xSeries Tape Enclosure Unit 45591UX
IBM 4U Rackmount SCSI Tape Drive Enclosure 45594UX
IBM 2U Full High Stand Alone SCSI Tape Enclosure 4559FHX
IBM 1U Half High Stand Alone SCSI Tape Enclosure 4559HHX
Other Devices
IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline 73P9341
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
McData 4300 Fabric Switch (12-port) 2034212
Cisco MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch 2061020
Cisco MDS 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switch 2061040
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 87-Key Space Sacer II PS/2 Keyboard 28L3644
IBM USB Optical Wheel Mouse 90P0743
IBM Preferred Pro Full-size Keyboard 25R6968
IBM USB Keyboard with UltraNav 39M7228
Power/Distribution
DPI Universal Rack PDU 32P1736
30amp/125V Front-end PDU with NEMA L5-30P connector 32P1751
32amp/250V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 32A 2P+Gnd connector 32P1752
63amp/250V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 32A 2P+Gnd connector 32P1754
DPI NEMA Rack PDU 32P1761
30amp/250V Front-end PDU with NEMA L6-30P connector 32P1766
60amp/250V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 60A 2P+N+Gnd connector 32P1767
32A/230V 3P w/IEC309 3P+N+Gnd Conn 73P5844
60A/208V 3P w/IEC309 3P+Gnd Conn 73P5847
60A/208V 1P w/IEC309 2P+Gnd Conn 73P5855
63A/320V 1P w/IEC309 P+N+Gnd Conn 73P5856
American Power Conversion 2U Smart UPS 1400 (Low Voltage) 32P1020
American Power Conversion 2U Smart UPS 1400 (High Voltage) 32P1022
IBM UPS3000XLU 100-127V UPS 2130R30
IBM UPS3000XHU 200-240V UPS 2130R31
xSeries 625 W Hot-Swap Power Supply (N. America) 26K5097
xSeries 625 W Hot-Swap Power Supply (WW) 26K5098
Model Conversions
None.
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Technical Description
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The xSeries 346 systems are enterprise LAN servers using
industry-standard architectures. They contain a 32-bit and 64-bit PCI
bus architectures:
- A 32-bit PCI bus supports data transfer rates of up to 132 MB/s and
runs at 33 MHz clock speeds.
- A 64-bit PCI-X bus supports data transfer rates of up to 1064 MB/s at
133 MHz clock speed and 800 MB/s at 100 MHz clock speed.
This rack-optimized platform contains a 2.8 GHz(1), Intel** Xeon**
processor running with 800 MHz front-side-bus with Hyper-threading and
simultaneous multi-threaded (SMT) technologies that allow for more
efficient program execution in two-way SMP applications, and advanced
transfer (full speed) 1 MB L2 cache.
Additional standard features include 2 GB of PC3200 DDR2 ECC SDRAM
system memory,two integrated Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
chips, integrated dual-channel, Ultra320 SCSI controllers, a systems
management processor, an SVGA video controller with 16 MB of video
memory, 8x-24x IDE DVD-ROM, 1.44 MB diskette drive, a ServeRAID 7k
adapter and 3-73.4 GB 10K-rpm SCSI HS HDDs.
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.
Model configuration
SCSI
Model Xeon Processor Memory HDD Interface Mechanical
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8840-0EU 2.8 GHz/800 MHz - 2 GB ECC 3-73.4 GB Ultra320 Rack
1 MB L2 Cache
- The xSeries 346 can be upgraded to SMP by adding a second processor
of the same type, speed, and cache size.
- System memory can be expanded to 16 GB by installing 2 GB PC3200 DDR2
ECC SDRAM DIMM options in each of the eight memory DIMM sockets.
- This model contains six hot-swap bays and is shipped with 3-73.4 GB
HDDs standard configuration.
The xSeries 346 provides six storage expansion bays and four expansion
slots. It supports up to two hot-swap power supplies. A single 625 watt
hot-swap power supply with auto restart capability is standard. By
adding optionally available xSeries 625 W Hot-Swap Power Supply Upgrade,
n+n redundancy can be obtained.
- The eight bays consist of six, 3.5-inch slim-high, hot-swap drive
bays, a 5.25-inch, slim-high bay with DVD-ROM, one 3.5-inch slim-high
drive bay for 1.44 MB floppy drive.
- xSeries 346 contains four, wide-bandwidth, PCI/PCI-X expansion slots:
- Two 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X full-length card slots
- Two 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X low profile full-length card slots
The xSeries 346 standard features include:
- 800 MHz front-side bus Xeon** processor with integrated 1 MB ECC
advanced transfer L2 cache
- Second socket for SMP Xeon** processor
- Memory subsystem consists of 400 MHz PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC SDRAM DIMMs
with an ECC memory controller on the processor card for error correction
of single-bit memory errors (memory must be installed in matched pairs)
- An integrated system board diskette controller
- An SVGA controller with 16 MB video memory
- An integrated systems management processor
- 64-bit, dual-channel, Ultra320 SCSI controller
- Two Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller chips
- One 1.44 MB 3.5-inch diskette drive
- A 8x-24x IDE DVD-ROM drive
- ServeRAID 7K SCSI adapter
- Three 73.4 GB 10K-rpm SCSI HS HDDs
- One 625-watt voltage-sensing, worldwide power supply
- Time of Day clock and battery
- Standard Device Ports/Connectors:
- Keyboard
- Pointing Device
- SVGA port
- Two Ethernet port using RJ-45 connector
- One external SCSI port
- One high speed serial/asynchronous port, (NS16550A compatible)
- Three USB ports
- System management processor ports
The x346:
8840-0EU
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Processor Xeon
Internal speed 2.8 GHz
External speed 800 MHz
Number standard 1
Maximum 2
L2 cache (full-speed) 1 MB
Memory (400 MHz SDRAM) 2 GB ECC DDR2
RDIMMs 2x1 GB
DIMM sockets 8
Capacity 16 GB
Video SVGA
memory 16 MB
SCSI controller Ultra320
Channels 2
Connector internal 1
Connector external 1
RAID controller 2
Channels 2
Connector internal 1
Connector external 1
HDD 3x 73.4 GB
Total bays 8
5.25 slim 1
3.5-in slim 1
Hot-swap 6
Internal capacity 880 GB(1)
Bays available 3
5.25 slim 0
3.5-in slim 0
Hot-swap 3
Total PCI slots 4
64-bit/133 MHz 2(2)
64-bit/100 MHz 2
PCI_E 2(2)
System management Standard
Ethernet controller Dual Gb
DVD-ROM (IDE) 8x-24x
Diskette drive 1.44 MB
Power supply 625 W
Number standard 1
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Yes
Auto restart Yes
Note: (1) Capacities are based on installation of six 146.8 GB slim-high,
Ultra320 HDDs. For latest information on supported HDD options, refer to
the Sales Manual or visit:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat
Note: (2) PCI_E and 64-bit/133 MHz are mutually exclusive.
8x-24x DVD-ROM drive characteristics(3)
- 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: (3) Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the
maximum possible.
73.4 GB, 10,000 rpm HDD
- Formatted capacity: 73,400 MB
- Rotational speed: 10,000 rpm
- Typical average read seek time: <4.7 ms
- Data transfer rate (maximum bursting): 320 MB/s
- Average latency: 3.00 ms
- Sustained data transfer rate 33 to 67 MB/s
- PFA/S.M.A.R.T. enabled Yes
- Interface: Ultra320 SCSI
Video subsystem
- ATI Radeon 7000M controller
- Integrated on planar and connected to the PCI bus
- 16 MB of embedded DDR1 video memory
- 128-bit graphics engine with 8, 16, and 32 bpp mode acceleration
- 32 bpp (4G colors/true color) support
- Integrated 230 MHz RAMDAC
- Display Data Channel Bi-Directional (DDC2B) monitor communications
support
Supported video mode capabilities for the SVGA PCI controller:
Microsoft** Windows 2000 and Windows** 2003:
Refresh
Resolution Colors Rate (Hz)
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640 x 480 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 85
640 x 480 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, 85
640 x 480 x 32 16 million 60, 72, 75, 85
800 x 600 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 85
800 x 600 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, 85
800 x 600 x 32 16 million 60, 72, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 8 256 60, 70, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 16 64K 60, 70, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 32 16 million 60, 70, 75, 85
1152 x 864 x 8 256 60, 70, 75
1152 x 864 x 16 64K 60, 70, 75
1152 x 864 x 32 16 million 60
1280 x 1024 x 8 256 60, 75, 85
1280 x 1024 x 16 64K 60, 75, 85
1280 x 1024 x 32 16 million 60, 75, 85
1600 x 1200 x 8 256 60, 75, 85
1600 x 1200 x 16 64K 60, 75, 85
1600 x 1200 x 32 16 million 60, 75
Note: NetWare and SCO drivers are contained in the respective operating
system packages or bulletin boards.
Dimensions
- 2U Rack Drawer:
- Width: 443.6 mm (17.5 in)
- Depth: 698.0 mm (27.5 in)
- Height: 85.4 mm (3.36 in)
- Rack:
- Weight: (minimum configuration) 21.1 kg (46.5 lb)
- Weight: (maximum configuration) 28.1 kg (62 lb)
Electrical
- 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 8.5 A
- 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 4.5 A
- Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately): .833kVA
- Minimum configuration: 0.36 kVA
- Maximum configuration: 0.83 kVA
- Btu output:
- Ship configuration: 1230 Btu/hr (360 watts)
- Full configuration: 2840 Btu/hr (830 watts)
- Noise level (horizontal position): 6.6 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.
x346 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:
- Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification 2.3
- PCI-X specification v1.0a
- 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) This server model is certified by the respective UL and NOM
agencies.
- 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)
- The x346 server supports a maximum of 16 GB of system memory by
adding a 2GB PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC SDRAM RDIMM in each of the eight DIMM
slots, when the 2 GB DIMMs become available. All supported system memory
is addressable through direct memory access. The server supports 256 MB,
512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB DDR2 PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC SDRAM DIMMs. DIMMs must be
installed in matched pairs.
- Microprocessor SMP upgrades must be of the same type and clock speed.
Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size is not
supported.
- Use the version of ServerGuide shipped with the system, or a later
version, to load software and drivers. Earlier versions of ServerGuide
cannot be used with the server.
Refer to the Software Requirements section for operating
system limitations.
For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires
a compatible:
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- HDD
- Display (E51, E54, P76, G78, LCD, 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, E54, P76, G78, LCD, or equivalent)
When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached
to your server either directly or indirectly via a console switch.
xSeries 346 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 346.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Software Publisher Description
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o Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Windows 2000 Server
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
o Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Advanced Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Edge Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 for AMD64 and Intel
EM64T
Note: Certification is planned for these operating systems.
The following software is supported as preloads:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 3 Standard
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 Standard
- Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
- Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
- Windows Server 2003
- RedHat Linux WS 2.1
- RedHat Linux ES 2.1
Note: Additional support, certification, and version information on
network operating systems can be accessed at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat
The following network operating systems are supported as preloads in
the xSeries 346 server:
- Microsoft:
- Windows 2000 Server
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
- Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
- Windows Server 2003
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Publications
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The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the x346
server:
- The x346 Installation Guide (88P9187) 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 the
xSeries 346 servers.
- The ServerGuide contains utilities and drivers to support the x346
servers. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities for
assisted installation via CD of several popular network operating
systems.
- IBM Director systems management software is included.
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
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None.
Description Machine Model Feature Part
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Note: All models are GAV.
IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840 0EU 88400EU
IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840 E2U 8840E2U
Not available.
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Accessories
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None.
Customer Replacement Parts
None.
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Machine Elements
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Supplies
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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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Physical Specifications