Express Models

• IBM XA-64e(TM) third-generation chipset with an integrated processor and memory controller that substantially reduces system latency that bottlenecks commercial applications

• Support for XceL4v dynamic server cache

• 64-bit Intel Xeon MPs up to 3.66 GHz with 1 MB L2 cache; support for 32-bit and 64-bit applications with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

• Dual-bus architecture plus 667 MHz front-side bus for 3X improvement in CPU bandwidth over the previous generation

• High availability Active Memory(TM) with support for Chipkill, memory mirroring, and Memory ProteXion(TM)

• High-speed PC2-3200 memory; expandable to 64 GB (when 4 GB DIMMs become available)

• Six 64-bit Active PCI-X 2.0 slots that support up to 266 MHz

• Up to six 2.5-inch Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) HDDs with optional RAID 0, 1, 5, 1E, 00, 10, 50, 1E0, and 5EE

• ServeRAID 8i SAS controller available without using a system PCI-X slot

• High-performance integrated dual-gigabit Ethernet

• Optional RSAII for advanced remote systems management

• 3U rack-optimized tool-free chassis

High availability and increased security

• Support for advanced Memory ProteXion at no additional cost

• Active PCI-X 2.0 slots that support hot-add and hot-swap of I/O adapters

• Two hot-swap, redundant 1300 W power supplies

• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processors, voltage regulator modules (VRMs), memory, fans, power supply, and HDD options to help warn of problems before they occur

• IPMI-compliant basic hardware monitoring and alerting with an optional upgrade to the advanced RSAII SlimLine, helping to protect server availability through continuous system monitoring and delivering true remote management capabilities

Service and support perfected for On Demand Business

• ServerGuide and IBM Director
• ServerProven compatibility testing and Web support
• Three-year on-site(5) limited warranty(6)

Note: (5) IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely.

Note: (6) For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit:

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

Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request. For the latest information on safe and effective computing, periodically Visit:

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

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For additional information, refer to "IBM eServer xSeries 366 - Innovation that matters with IBM eServer X3," Hardware Announcement 105-125, dated March 29, 2005. Back to top   Models Model Summary Matrix Model Processor Memory Type HDD Mechanical E7U 4x3.66 GHz/1 MB Xeon 8 GB 4-way capable open bay rack E6U 1x3.66 GHz/1 MB Xeon 2 GB 4-way capable open bay rack Customer Setup (CSU) These products are designated Customer Setup. Devices Supported The IBM(R) IBM eServer xSeries 366 is designed to maintain compatibility with the following IBM products. As a part of the ServerProven program, xSeries compatibility listings are updated on the Web. Detailed information relative to IBM and non-IBM vendor devices, adapters, software and network operating systems supported with xSeries servers can be accessed via the Web: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat For information on devices supported on the IBM xSeries 366, refer to IBM eServer xSeries 366 - Innovation that matters with eServer X3, (Hardware Announcement 105-125, dated March 29, 2005). Model Conversions None. Back to top   Technical Description Physical Specifications Operating Environment Limitations Hardware Requirements Software Requirements IBM eServer xSeries 366 servers are rack-optimized 3 U enterprise application network servers using industry-standard architectures. These models incorporate powerful Xeon MP processors. Additional standard features include standard ECC Chipkill system memory and the following integrated functions: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller Six Active PCI-X 2.0 Slots @ 64-bit/266 MHz SVGA video controller with 8 MB of video memory Integrated Broadcom 5704 Dual-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Standard storage device includes a DVD-ROM. Model Configuration Xeon L2 SCSI Power Model Processor Cache Memory HDD Iface Supply -------- ---------- ----- -------- -------- ----- ------ 8863-E7U 4x3.66 GHz 1 MB 8 GB ECC open bay SAS 2 8863-E6U 1x3.16 GHz 1 MB 2 GB ECC open bay SAS 2   The IBM eServer xSeries 366 has four-way SMP capability by adding multiple processors of the same type, speed, and cache size. System memory can be expanded to 64 GB by removing the standard DIMMs, increasing the number of memory expansion card options to four and adding 4 GB PC2-3200 CL3x4 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM in each of the 4 DIMM sockets This model contains six unpopulated, hot-swap bays They provide six storage expansion bays and six expansion slots. Two 1300-watt, hot-swap power supplies with auto restart capability are standard. Six Active PCI-X 2.0 Slots @ 64-bit/266 MHz The IBM eServer xSeries 366 standard features include: One Xeon MP processor Three additional sockets for SMP Xeon MP processor upgrades 2 GB of PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM Chipkill ECC memory support on memory controller - corrects many single-, two-, three-, and four-bit memory errors SVGA Video controller with 16 MB of video memory memory Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller Integrated Broadcom 5704 Dual-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Time Of Day clock and battery Standard Device Ports/Connectors: Keyboard Pointing Device SVGA port Two Serial ports Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports using RJ-45 connectors Three USB ports Remote System Management Adapter ports; Ethernet and RS485 Note: (1) The processor GHz speed is the internal processor speed. External processor operations to system memory and to the PCI bus controller run at 100 MHz. Physical Specifications IBM eServer xSeries 366: 8863-E7U 8863-E6U -------- -------- Processor Xeon MP Xeon MP Internal speed 3.66 GHz 3.16 GHz External speed 667 MHz 667 MHz Number standard 4 1 Maximum 4 4 L2 cache (full speed) 1 MB 1 MB L3 cache (full speed) 0 MB 0 MB Memory (PC2-3200 DDR2) 8 GB ECC 2 GB ECC DIMMs 8 x 1 GB 2 x 1 GB Memory Expansion Card Std 4 1 DIMM sockets standard 16(1) 4(1) DIMM sockets maximum 16(1) 16(1) Capacity 64 GB(2) 64 GB(2) Video SVGA SVGA Memory 16 MB 16 MB SAS SCSI controller 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz Links 6 6 Connector internal 2 2 Connector external 0 0 HDD 0 0 Total bays 7 7 5.25-inch slim media 1 1 Hot-swap HDD 6 6 Accessible 7 7 Internal capacity 440.4 GB(3) 440.4 GB(3) PCI-X 2.0 slots 6 6 Slots available 6 6 Management Processor BMC Standard Standard RSA-II SlimLine Standard Optional ServeRAID 8i Standard Optional Dual Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps 10/100/1000 Mbps controller DVD / ROM Standard Standard Power supply 1300 W 1300 W Number standard 2 2 Maximum 2 2 Hot-swap Yes Yes   Redundant power Standard Standard Auto restart Yes Yes   Note: (1) The number of sockets is based on installation of the four memory expansion cards (13M7409). Note: (2) Capacities are based on installation of the four memory expansion cards (13M7409) and 4x4 GB DIMMs installed in each card. Note: (3) Capacities are based on installation of six 73.4 GB 2.5-in SAS HDDs. For the latest information on supported HDD options, visit: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat For additional information, refer to Hardware Announcement 105-125, "IBM eServer xSeries 366 - Innovation that matters with eServer X3," dated March 29, 2005. IBM eServer xSeries 366 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: Multi Processor Specification (MPS) 1.4 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3 Compatible with the PCI-X specification 2.0. Equipment approvals and safety FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A IEC/UL 60950-1, 1st edition CAN/CSA - C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 NOM-019(10) Note: (10) This server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies. Operating Environment Temperature: 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft) 10 to 32 degrees C (50 to 90 degrees F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft) Relative humidity: 8% to 80% Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft) Limitations Note: Express models are not eligible to be sold as part of a special bid. Hardware Requirements For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible: Keyboard Mouse Display 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 Display When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly via a console switch. Software Requirements Note: For information on support, certification, and versions of network operating systems, visit: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat Back to top   Publications The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the xSeries 366 servers. IBM eServer xSeries 366 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 illustrations to enable you to quickly set up your server. ServerGuide contains online publications and drivers to support the xSeries 366 server. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities on CD to help you install 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. Back to top   Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange No Charge Specify Codes Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Feature Exchanges No Charge Specify Codes None. Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Order Description Machine Models Number ------------------ ------- ------ ------ Note: These are GAV models: xSeries 366 Express Models Performance Model 8863 E7U 8863E7U Entry Model 8863 E6U 8863E6U Feature Exchanges Not available. Back to top   Accessories None. Customer Replacement Parts None. Back to top   Machine Elements Not available. Back to top   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. 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