Family 8870+03 IBM eServer xSeries 445

IBM U.S. Sales Manual
Revised: September 27, 2005.

Table of contents Document options IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates Technical Description Abstract Publications Highlights Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange Description Accessories Product Positioning Machine Elements Models Supplies

IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates

Type Model	Announced	Available	Marketing Withdrawn	Service Discontinued	Replaced By
8870-11X	2004/05/11	2004/05/11	2005/10/28	-	-

Abstract

The IBM 8870 xSeries 445 server is powered by next-generation Enterprise X-Architecture with an entry price point. The 4U rack-optimized scalable enterprise servers feature mainframe-inspired technologies that bring new levels of performance and reliability to Intel** processor-based servers now at a lower entry price point.

Model Abstract 8870-11X

(No Longer Available as of October 28, 2005)

The 8870 IBM eServer xSeries Model 11X has two standard Intel Xeon MP 2.0 GHz processors with 1 MB L3 cache, and 2 GB of high-speed PC2100 double data rate (DDR) SDRAM memory, supporting two-way interleaving and 64 GB maximum.
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Highlights

Powered by Enterprise X-Architecture, the xSeries 445 server with RSAII-EXA sets a new industry standard in the market for 8-way and 16-way blending XpandOnDemand(TM):

Scalability
Superior benchmark performance
OnForever(tm) availability

Features

XA-32(TM) 2nd-generation chipset
Intel Xeon MP, from 2-way to 16-way with the price reduced 2.0 GHz/1 MB L3
Active Memory(TM) with hot-swap and hot-add support
XceL4(TM) Server Accelerator Cache, 64 MB per CEC
2 GB DDR memory up to 64 GB
6 x 64-bit Active(TM) PCI-X slots
Ultra320 SCSI, integrated RAID1
Dual Gigabit Ethernet standard
Integrated remote I/0 (RIO) support including RIO sharing
4U rack-optimized tool-free chassis
Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA standard
Windows and Linux support for OS flexibility

Description

Embracing On Demand with Performance and Availability

Become more responsive, adaptable, and resilient in responding to customer needs and market opportunities on demand.

On demand business attributes

Integrated -- The mission-critical x445 server incorporates industry-standard technologies that help businesses solve problems while helping lower IT costs.

Lower priced Intel Xeon MP 2.0GHz processor with 1 MB L3 cache, two standard
2 GB of high-speed PC2100 double data rate (DDR) SDRAM memory; supporting two-way interleaving and 64 GB maximum
64 MB of XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache per SMP Expansion Module
Six 64-bit active PCI-X slots
Integrated dual port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and dual channel Ultra320 SCSI (up to 320 MB/s) controllers with integrated RAID-1 support
IBM XA-32 second-generation chipset -- Higher performance through increased scalability and reduced latencies
Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA - EXA standard

Open -- Helps you deal with change. It runs industry-standard solutions for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and other operating environments, allowing you to optimize applications by operating system.

Virtualized -- The x445 combines pay-as-you-grow scalability with optional next-generation VMware ESX software to deliver scale-up and scale-out through virtualized logical partitioning.

Autonomic -- Uses predictive and proactive service processor and systems management technology to deliver self-healing and self-protecting capabilities.

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.

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

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

You can also call 800-IBM-SERV or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

Related Options

xSeries 2.0 GHz 1 MB L3 Cache Upgrade with Xeon Processor MP (02R2062) is a 2.0 GHz Xeon MP processor that supports internal processing speeds of 2.0 GHz and contains an integrated, full-speed 1 MB L3 cache.

This option features:

External processing operations to memory at 400 MHz
Hyperthreading technology

Refer to the Limitations section for important installation requirements. A voltage regulator module (VRM) and heatsink, specifically designed to support these processors in the xSeries 445 server, are included.

xSeries 445 SMP Expansion Modules

For details, refer to the Additional Information section.

The IBM RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure (86841RX) is a remote I/O drawer.

xSeries 445 Configuration

 __________________________________________________________________
| Models    Processor   L3 Cache  Memory    HDDs     Power Supply |
| --------  ----------- --------  --------  -------- ------------ |
| 8870-11X  2 x 2.0 GHz   1 MB    2 GB ECC  Open bay     Two      |
|_________________________________________________________________|

High-Performance Server Subsystems

xSeries 445 servers are high-throughput, highly scalable, 16-way SMP-capable Xeon MP-based network servers. The server is equipped with powerful and now price reduced 2.0 GHz Xeon MP processors that contain 1 MB ECC L3 caches. High-speed, PC2100 DDR ECC SDRAM provides excellent processor-to-memory subsystem performance.

The xSeries 445 is tuned and engineered with the IBM XA-32 second-generation chipset to optimize throughput between the powerful Xeon and Xeon MP processors, the XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache, and other components of the server. The architecture consists of the following components:

Xeon MP processors
XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache
Up to two SMP expansion modules (one standard in this model)
Two PCI-X host-bridge controllers

These next-generation Xeon MP processors use 100 MHz common clock speed for external operations. Source synchronous strobes of 200 and 400 MHz are used to support 200 MHz (double-pumped) address and 400 MHz (quad-pumped) data buses to the memory controller. This allows up to 6.4 GB/s data transfers between memory and the processors.

Each SMP expansion module contains:

Four processor connectors for Xeon MP
64 MB of XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache
Sixteen memory slots, supporting up to 32 GB of ECC DDR SDRAM
Memory controller that supports:
- Data flow between the processor, XceL4 system cache, and memory, and to the two PCI-X host-bridge controllers
- High-speed port to exploit external PCI-X expansion, connecting an optional RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure
- Chipkill ECC memory function

The 16 PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory sockets, synchronized to the 100 MHz processor speed, support up to 32 GB of system memory on each SMP expansion module (using the 2 GB DDR DIMM) for a total of 64 GB system memory per chassis. The memory is two-way interleaved (memory installed in pairs) with two ports to the memory controller supporting up to 6.4 GB/s data transfers.

Note: The x445 server supports a maximum of 64 GB of addressable system memory. This can be up to 128 GB of physical memory in mirrored configurations. The total 64 GB addressable limit may span up to two chassis in 16-way configurations.

xSeries 445 has two PCI-X host-bridge controllers that reside between the PCI buses and the memory controller or controllers, depending on the configuration. These host-bridge controllers support six PCI buses. Two buses are for integrated functions and four buses are dedicated to the six 64-bit PCI-X expansion slots.

Buses that support integrated functions include:

Bus F supports 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI-X controllers:
- LSI Logic Dual Ultra320 SCSI with integrated RAID-1
- Broadcom dual port 5704 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Bus E supports:
- Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA installed in dedicated slot.
- SVGA (ATI Rage XL, 8 MB), EIDE, and super I/O controllers

The four 64-bit, PCI-X buses support the following 64-bit, PCI-X slots:

Bus D: one 133 MHz PCI-X adapter
Bus C: one 133 MHz PCI-X adapter
Bus B: two 100 MHz PCI-X adapters
Bus A: two 66 MHz PCI-X adapters

High-Availability and Serviceability Features

To run your e-business environment around the clock, you need continual access to information around the globe. This environment requires ruggedly dependable servers designed with features that can tolerate a component failure without total shutdown. xSeries 445 servers pack numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density, rack-optimized package that significantly reduces the space needed to support massive network computing operations.

Copper Diagnostics

Copper diagnostics require IBM Director, in addition to BIOS (also Service Processor code)
- Auto-detection: Detects and reports a correctly cabled multichassis configuration before booting for optimized performance.
- Cable failover and redundancy: Minimizes single point of failure by supporting failover of a single cable to any remaining cable in the event of a cable pull or cable failure. The system moves all traffic to the remaining cable, in many cases without requiring a reboot.

Remote I/O (RIO) Sharing

Supported single RIO configurations include one RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure shared between two x445 4-way, 8-way, or 16-way xSeries 445 servers. Both PCI-X 6-packs must be installed to support RIO sharing as each server will access six additional PCI-X slots.

XpandOnDemand Scalability

xSeries 445 servers are designed for complex applications needed for your business today. They feature XpandOnDemand scalability from Enterprise X-Architecture technology for future growth potential.

Features include:

Massive I/O expansion with support for up to 24 PCI-X card slots:
- Six Active PCI-X, full-length adapter card slots standard
- Optional RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure, supporting up to 12 more Active PCI-X slots in a single RXE-100 that can be shared with a second x445 server
Up to 16-way SMP operations with powerful Xeon MP processors
2 GB high-speed PC2100 DDR SDRAM ECC memory standard, supporting up to 64 GB of system memory per chassis
Two hot-swap drive bays, supporting up to 292 GB of internal data storage (using two 146 GB Ultra320 hot-swap HDDs)
Terabytes of external data storage, supporting optional EXP storage units, ServeRAID SCSI controllers, FAStT Fibre Channel controllers, and storage units

Systems Management

xSeries 445 servers feature IBM Director, a powerful, highly integrated systems management software solution built on industry standards and designed for ease of use.

IBM Director lets 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.

With the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA for Enterprise X-Architecture built into the xSeries 445 server, the IT administrator gains comprehensive, virtual on-site control of xSeries servers through the ability to remotely:

Access the server in many cases without regard to its 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 and set threshold on server health including:
- Operating system load
- POST time-out
- Temperature
Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
- Processors
- XceL4 cache
- Memory
- Fans
- Power supplies
- HDDs
Define automated actions such as:
- Send an e-mail or page to an administrator
- Execute a command or program
- Pop-up an error message to the IBM Director console
Flash BIOS

Product Positioning

The xSeries 445 server is positioned as the flagship of xSeries IA-32 products. Its advanced function and up to 16-way SMP capability using high-performance Xeon MP processors expand your choices for:

Consolidating server applications such as:
- Database
- E-mail and collaboration
- Customer Applications
Requiring an advanced platform for complex, mission-critical applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP)
Expanding e-business applications such as:
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Business intelligence

The xSeries 445 server contains numerous Enterprise X-Architecture design points to significantly enhance performance and reliability, making it ideal for advanced, mission-critical applications.
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Models

Model Summary Matrix

Model Processor LC Cache Memory HDDs Power Supplies

11X 2 x 2.0 GHz Intel Xeon 1 MB 2 GB ECC Open Bay Two

Customer Setup (CSU)

These products are designated Customer Setup.
Devices Supported

The IBM(R) xSeries 445 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

HARDWARE OPTIONS Part Description Number -------------------------------------------------- ------- System Memory 512 MB PC2100 DDR ECC SDRAM RDIMM 33L5038 1 GB PC2100 DDR ECC SDRAM RDIMM 33L5039 2 GB PC2100 DDR ECC SDRAM RDIMM 33L5040 xSeries 445 SMP Expansion Module 02R1870 Intel Xeon MP 2.0GHz/1MB L3 Processor Upgrade Kit 02R2062 IBM RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure 868411X IBM RXE-100 Remote I/O 6-pack Upgrade Kit 31P5998 Fixed Disks / Diskette Drives IBM 36.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 32P0726 IBM 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 32P0734 IBM 73.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 32P0727 IBM 73.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 32P0735 IBM 146 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 32P0728 ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo IV Ultrabay Drive 22P6991 ThinkPad Removable Diskette Drive 08K9603 ThinkPad Ultralight 8X DVD-ROM Ultrabay 2000 Drive 22P9102 IBM EXP300 Storage Expansion Unit (No LC / English Pub) 353111X IBM EXP300 Storage Expansion Unit (US LC / English Pub) 35311RU IBM EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit 17331RU RAID IBM ServeRAID 6M U320 RAID Adapter with 128 MB Cache 32P0033 IBM ServeRAID 6M U320 RAID Adapter with 256 MB Cache 02R0988 IBM ServeRAID-4Lx Ultra160 SCSI Ctlr 06P5740 PCI Ultra 160 Adapter - single channel, 19K4646 LVD transceiver, 64-bit IBM Ultra320 SCSI Ctlr 71P8594 Communications Single-port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Broadcom) 31P6301 Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Broadcom) 31P6401 IBM 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter 22P4901 IBM 10/100 Ethernet Server Adapter 06P3601 NetXtreme 1000 SX Fiber Ethernet Adapter 22P7801 IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter 34L5001 IBM High Speed 100/16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter 34L5201 Other IBM Total Storage FC2-133 Single Channel PCI-X HBA 24P0960 x445 Two Chassis 16-way Configuration Kit 02R2013 Miscellaneous Cables IBM 3.5 M Interconnect Management Cable Kit 31P6087 IBM 8 M Interconnect Management Cable Kit 31P6088 IBM 3.5 M Remote I/O Cable Kit 31P6102 IBM 8 M Remote I/O Cable Kit 31P6103 IBM USB to Serial Cable 10K3661 Netfinity Fibre Channel 1 M Cable 36L9973 IBM 2M External .8mm SCSI Cable 01K8027 Netfinity Fibre Channel 25 M Cable 03K9305 Netfinity Fibre Channel 5 M Cable 03K9306 Netfinity Fibre Channel Long-Wave GBIC 03K9307 Netfinity Fibre Channel Short-Wave GBIC 03K9308 IBM 1 M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 19K1247 IBM 5 M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 19K1248 IBM 25 M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 19K1249 IBM LC-SC Fibre Channel Adapter Cable 19K1250 USB to Serial Cable 10K3661 IBM Short-Wave SFP Module 19K1271 IBM Long-Wave SFP Module 19K1272 Netfinity 2 M Ultra2 SCSI Cable 03K9310 Netfinity 4.2 M Ultra2 SCSI Cable 03K9311 Netfinity 20 M Ultra2 SCSI Cable 37L7101 NetVista USB Parallel Printer Cable 19K4161 NetVista USB Parallel and Serial Cable 22P5298 1.5M KVM Conversion Option 32P1652 250mm KVM Conversion Option 32P1636 Netfinity 20M Ultra2 SCSI Cable 37L7101 250mm Scalability Cable 24P1243 IBM 2M External .8mm SCSI Cable 01K8027 NetVista USB - Parallel Printer Cable 19K4164 Monitors IBM E54 Color Monitor 6331 IBM E74 Color Monitor 6332 IBM G78 Color Monitor 6627 IBM T540 15" Flat Panel TFT Display 9511 Tape IBM 100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive 24P2396 IBM 110/220 GB Super DLT Internal SCSI Tape Drive 00N8015 IBM 100/200 GB LTO Tape Drive 00N8016 IBM 3600 Series 900 GB/1.8 TB LTO Tape Autoloader 3600109 IBM 3600 Series 2/4 TB LTO Tape Library (tower) 3600220 IBM 3600 Series 2/4 TB LTO Tape Library (rack) 3600R20 IBM NetBAY Tape Enclosure (Rack Mount) 0034B0X IBM 160/320 GB SDLT Internal SCSI Tape Drive 59P6736 IBM 200/400GB LTO Tape Drive 59P6744 3607 Series 1.8GB/3.6TB LTO Autoloader (Rack Mount) 360726X IBM 3607 2U Rackmount SDLT Tape Autoloader 360716X IBM SDLT/LTO Modular Tape Library 4560SLX Printer IBM Infoprint 12 4312001 Other Devices IBM FAStT500 Storage Server 35521RU IBM TotalStorage FAStT 700 Storage Server (EMEA) 174211X IBM TotalStorage FAStT 700 Storage Server 17421RU IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700 Expansion Unit (EMEA) 174011X IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700 Expansion Unit 17401RU IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Storage Server (EMEA) 174290X IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Storage Server 174290U Netfinity Advanced System Management 03K9309 Interconnect Cable Kit IBM NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack 930842S IBM NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack Expansion Cabinet 930842E IBM NetBAY42 Standard Rack Cabinet 9306420 IBM NetBAY42 Standard Expansion Rack Cabinet 9306421 IBM NetBAY25 Standard Rack Cabinet 9306250 IBM Netfinity NetBAY22 9306200 IBM NetBAY11 Standard Rack Cabinet 9306110 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) IBM Netfinity Console Server 28L0542 Selector Switch (4-port) IBM Netfinity Console Server 94G7445 Selector Switch (8-port) 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 NetBay 7 ft Console Cable Set 09N4293 IBM Console Cable Set-12 foot 94G7447 Netfinity 100-200 V Power Distribution Unit 94G6666 Netfinity Rack Flat Panel Adapter Kit II 37L6888 NetBAY 1 U Flat Panel Monitor 32P1031 Console Kit with Keyboard NetBAY 1 U Flat Panel Monitor 32P1032 Console Kit without Keyboard IBM Two-Button Mouse 90P0740 IBM Sleek USB Mouse 33L3244 IBM Preferred USB Keyboard with 2-port 10K3849 USB Hub (black) 87-Key Space Saver II Keyboard (Business Black) 28L3644 IBM Preferred Pro Full-Size Keyboard 25R6968 - 104 Key - PS/2 (Business Black) IBM 84-key Space Saver Cost Reduced Keyboard 28L3644 IBM Preferred Keyboard (Business Black) 28L3621 IBM USB Space Saver Keyboard 22P5150 IBM Smart-UPS Model 3000RMB for Netfinity 94G6676 APC 2U Smart-UPS 1400 RMB 32P1020 APC Smart-UPS Model 5000RMB 37L6861

Model Conversions

None.
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Technical Description

TOC Link Physical Specifications Operating Environment Limitations
Hardware Requirements Software Requirements

xSeries 445 servers are rack-optimized 4U enterprise application network servers using industry-standard PCI-X architectures and industry-standard 2.0 GHz Xeon MP processors with 1 MB full-speed L3 caches. Standard key features:

Two Xeon MP processors
2 GB PC2100 DDR SDRAM ECC system memory
Single SMP expansion module:

Supports up to four Xeon MP processors
Contains 16 memory connectors supporting up to 32 GB of memory
Three SMP Expansion ports
Contains 64 MB of L4 system cache

Integrated functions include:

Dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI controller
Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA in a dedicated processor slot
SVGA video controller with 16 MB of video memory
10/100/1000 Mbps Dual Ethernet controller

Standard storage devices include:

8x EIDE DVD-ROM
1.44 MB diskette drive.

Model Configuration
Xeon(1) CPU SCSI Power Model Processor Cache Memory HDD Interface Supply -------- --------- ------ -------- -------- --------- ------ 8870-11X 2.0 GHz 1MB L3 2 GB ECC open bay Ultra320 2

Additional Product Information

The xSeries 445 has up to 16-way SMP capability by adding multiple processors of the same type, speed, and cache size and connecting to an additional x445 with same type, speed, and cache size of processors.
System memory can be expanded to 64 GB by adding an optional xSeries 445 SMP Expansion Module and adding 2 GB RDIMM options into each of the 32 DIMM sockets.
Two, auto-sensing, 1200-watt, hot-swap, redundant power supplies - Provide n+n redundancy when attached to a 220 V power source.
Four bays consist of two, 3.5-inch slim-high, hot-swap drive bays, a 5.25-inch, slim-high bay with DVD-ROM, and one 3.5-inch slim-high drive bay
Six, 64-bit, full-length Active (hot-plug) PCI-X expansion slots support the following operations:

Two slots - 133 MHz
Two slots - 100 MHz
Two slots - 66 MHz

Time Of Day clock and battery
Standard Device Ports/Connectors:

Keyboard
Pointing Device
SVGA port
Serial port
Dual-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet using RJ-45 connector
Three USB ports
Remote System Management Adapter ports; Ethernet and RS485
Ultra320 SCSI port

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.
Statements made in this announcement regarding Year 2000 are "Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures" under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998, a U.S. statue enacted on October 19, 1998.
Physical Specifications

Width: 483 mm (19.0 in)
Depth: 713 mm (28.1 in)
Height: 178 mm (7.0 in)
Weight:

Minimum configuration: 39.90 kg (88 lb)
Maximum configuration: 54.30 kg (120 lb)

To ensure installability and serviceability in non-IBM industry standard racks, review the installation planning information for any product specific installation requirements.
xSeries 445: 8870-11X ----------- Processor - Xeon MP Int. speed - 2.0 GHz Ext. speed - 400 MHz (QP) Number standard - 2 Maximum - 16(2) L3 cache (full speed) 1 MB L4 cache - XceL4 Standard - 64 MB Maximum - 256 MB(2) Memory (PC2100 DDR) 2 GB RDIMMs - 4 x 512 MB DIMM sockets - 32(1) Capacity - 128 GB(2) Video - SVGA Memory - 16 MB SCSI controller Ultra320 Channels - 2 Connector int. - 1 Connector ext. - 1 HDD 0 Total bays - 4 DVD-ROM - 1 Diskette slim - 1 Hot-swap - 2 Internal Capacity - 292 GB(4) Bays available 2 5.25-in slim - 0 3.5-in slim - 0 Hot-swap - 2 PCI slots - 6 64-bit/133 MHz - 2 64-bit/100 MHz - 2 64-bit/66 MHz - 2 Slots available - 6 RXE Port - Standard 1 Maximum 2(3) RSAII Mgt proc. - RSAII-EXA Standard Dual Ethernet contr - 10/100/1000 Mbps DVD-ROM (EIDE)- 8x Diskette drive - 1.44 MB Power supply - 1200 W Number standard - 2 Hot-swap - Yes Redundant power - Standard Auto restart - Yes

Note: (1) Requires installation of optional SMP Expansion Module.
Note: (2) Maximum for 16-way requires installation of optional SMP Expansion Module and connection to second x445 chassis.
Note: (3) A second RXE Port is activated if an optional SMP Expansion Module is added.
Note: (4) Capacities are based on installation of two 146 GB slim-high, Ultra320 HDDs. For the latest information on supported HDD options, visit:

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

8x DVD Ultrabay 2000 Drive Characteristics

DVD-ROM speed: 8x maximum
Drive interface type: EIDE
Form factor: SL
Storage capacity: 4.7 GB
Buffer size: 512 KB
Average access time: 100 ms
Average data transfer rate: 7200 KBps

Dimensions

Width: 483.0 mm (19.0 in)
Depth: 713.0 mm (28.1 in)
Height: 178.0 mm (7.00 in)
Weight:

Minimum configuration: 39.9 kg (88 lb)
Maximum configuration: 54.2 kg (120 lb)

Electrical

100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 9 A
200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 7 A
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):

Minimum configuration: 0.300 kVA (two power supplies)
Maximum configuration: 1.411 kVA (two power supplies)

Btu output:

Ship configuration - 1023 Btu/hr (300 watts)
Full configuration - 4814 Btu/hr (1411 watts)

Noise Level horizontal position: 6.5 bels

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 445 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) 2.0.
Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3.

The xSeries 445 server is designed to the Peripheral Component Interconnect-X (PCI-X) specification 1.0A.
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-019(1)

Note: (1) This server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.
Operating Environment

Temperature:

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

Relative humidity: 8% to 80%
Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft)

Limitations

This model of the xSeries 445contains two processors. SMP upgrades must be performed as follows:

Processors must be of the same type and clock speed. Mixing processors of different speeds or cache sizes is not supported
From two-way to four-way, upgrades to three-way are not supported at this time.
The standard SMP expansion module must be fully populated with four processors prior to installing a second xSeries 445 SMP Expansion Module with four additional Xeon MP processor options

The xSeries 445 servers contain a standard SMP expansion module with 16 DIMM sockets. A maximum of 32 GB of system memory per SMP expansion module is supported by adding a 2 GB PC2100 DDR ECC SDRAM RDIMM in each of the 16 DIMM sockets. An optional xSeries 445 SMP Expansion Module can be installed to support additional processors and another 16 DIMM sockets for a total system memory capacity of 64 GB. All supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access.
The xSeries 445 uses 72-bit Dual Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Registered Dual In-line Memory Modules (RDIMMs) in sizes ranging from 512 MB to 2 GB. The system is shipped with 2 GB (4 x 512 MB) and can be expanded to 32 GB per SMP Expansion module using 16 x 2 GB DIMMs. xSeries 445 memory is two-way interleaved, DIMMs must be added two at a time. Each group of two DIMMs must be the same memory size. Different groups can be 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB DIMMs. Supported RDIMMs can coexist in the same server; however, due to two-way interleaving, memory RDIMMs of the same capacity must be installed in matched sets of two. Refer to the Planning Information section or the xSeries server Web page for memory options.
The two 1200-watt power supplies standard with xSeries 445 produce the full 1200 watt power rating when connected to 220 V ac power sources. When connected to 110 V ac, they produce 600 watts of power for system use. This power may be insufficient to provide n+n redundancy in full configurations. For this reason, the xSeries 445 server should be connected to 220-watt power sources.

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
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

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 this server.
OPERATING SYSTEMS Software Publisher Description ------------------ -------------------------------------------- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Novell, Inc. NetWare 6.5 Refer to the Limitations section for important installation requirements. Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 VMware VMware ESX Server 2.0 APPLICATION SOFTWARE Software Publisher Description ------------------ ---------------------------------------- Computer Associates ARCserveIT 6.6 (NW) Computer Associates ARCserveIT 7.0 (NW) Computer Associates ARCServe 2000 Lotus Domino Server R5.08 (Application Server) Lotus Domino Server R5.08 (Mail Server) IBM Director

The following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with the xSeries 445 server:

Microsoft:

Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition:

One SMP Expansion Module only

Windows 2000 Advanced Server:

Up to 8-way

Windows 2000 Server:

Up to 4-way

Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition:

Up to 8-way

Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition:

Up to 4-way

Novell:

NetWare 6.5:

Up to 8-way

Note: Customers must install NetWare 6.5 and then install the IBM device driver to be able to support the RSA-2.
Linux:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1:

Up to 8-way

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8:

Up to 8-way

VMware:

VMware ESX Server 2.0:

Up to 16-CPUs

Note: For additional information on network operating system support, certification, and versions, visit:

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

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Publications

The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the xSeries 445.

xSeries 445 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 users to quickly set up their xSeries 445 server.
IBM Director system 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

TOC Link No Charge Specify Codes Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Feature Exchanges

No Charge Specify Codes

None.
Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Order Description Machine Models Number -------------------- ---------- -------- ------ xSeries 445 8870 11X 887011X

Feature Exchanges

Not available.
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Accessories

None.
Customer Replacement Parts

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION H S ------- ------------------------------- - - 03K9048 CEC FAN ASSEMBLY WITH HOUSING S 0 03K9049 PCI FAN ASSEMBLY WITH HOUSING S 0 03K9050 INSULATOR, PCI SPACER, HOT SWAP S 0 03K9044 COVER, ASSEMBLY, CEC S 0 06P6245 HDD BEZEL FILL S 0 24P1259 ASSEMBLY, 4U FT BEZEL S 0 24P1283 RESTRAINT BRACKET S 0 24P1284 HEATSINK BAFFLE S 0 24P1295 LIFT HANDLE KIT S 0 02R9132 CEC BAFFLE S 0 49P3172 LABEL GROUP S 0 02R0723 CABLE, SERIAL S 0 32P8314 CABLE, EXTERNAL SCSI S 0 32P8328 CABLE, PIGTAIL FOR CEC FAN CABLE S 0 32P8337 SCALABLE 10IN. CABLE S 0 74P4480 VRM 9.1 CEC S 0 33L3325 MEMORY, 512 MB DIMM R 4 74P4343 VRM, CENTERPLANE & CEC R 0 74P4480 FRU - 1200W (POWER SUPPLY) R 0 08K9606 FDD, (PRIMARY) S 0 08K9607 FDD, (ALTERNATE) S 3 22P9102 DVD-ROM R 0

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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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