An affordable single-socket, dual-core server with high performance and data protection for small and medium businesses
• Integrated RAID-1/1E arrays allow the server to keep operating in the event of a drive failure
• IPMI 1.5 supports highly secure remote system power control using data encryption. This allows an administrator to restart a server without having to visit it in person, saving travel time and getting the server back up and running quickly and securely.
• Temperature-controlled fans adjust to compensate for changing thermal characteristics. At the
| lower speeds they draw less power and suffer less wear. Equally important in a crowded data center, |
| temperature-controlled fans produce less ambient noise in the data center than if they were |
| constantly running at full speed. |
| • The three-year (parts and labor) limited onsite warranty3 offered on selected models (Machine |
| Type 4363) helps give your customers peace of mind and greater investment protection than a one- |
| year warranty does. |
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Key Features | High-Performance Processors |
The x3200 supports either an Intel Pentium processor or an Intel Xeon processor, allowing customers to choose the most appropriate processor for their business needs. The x3200 offers a choice of processor clock rates, FSB speeds and power draw:
•130W dual-core Pentium D processor model 915 or 945 (operating at 2.8 or 3.4GHz, respectively) with 64-bit extensions, an 800MHz FSB, and 4MB of L2 processor cache (2MB per core)
•65W dual-core Xeon processor models 3040 or 3050 (operating at 1.86 or 2.13GHz, respectively), with 64-bit extensions, low power draw, a 1066MHz FSB, and 2MB of shared L2 processor cache
•65W dual-core Xeon processor model 3060 (operating at 2.4GHz), with 64-bit extensions, low power draw, a 1066MHz FSB, and 4MB of shared L2 processor cache
The dual-core Xeon processors contain one unified shared 4MB cache, while the Pentium D processors have independent 2MB caches (2MB per core). The shared cache is dynamically allocated between the two cores as needed. The two cores appear to software as two physical processors. Dual- core processors offer considerably higher performance than a same-speed processor with a single core.
Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) 64-bit extensions allow the Xeon processor to use large memory addressing when running with a 64-bit operating system. This in turn lets individual software processes directly access more than 4GB of RAM, which was the limit of 32-bit addressing. This can result in much higher performance for certain kinds of programs, such as database management and CAD. Additional registers and instructions (SSE3) can further boost performance for applications written to use them. Customers should contact their software provider to determine their software support for EM64T.
The 1066MHz FSB (which connects memory to the processor) boasts a peak rate of 8.53GBps, or up to one-thirdhigher throughput at the same processor clock speed than an 800MHz FSB (6.4GBps) used in the Pentium D systems. This may result in much higher data transfer rates.
Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw.
Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
High-Speed DDR II ECC Memory
The x3200 supports up to 8GB of memory in 4 DIMM sockets. It uses PC2-5300double data rate II (DDR II) memory (operating at 667MHz) for faster access, and provides ECC memory protection.
The x3200 supports either 1, 2, or 4 DIMMs. When 2 or 4 DIMMs are installed, memory operates in two- way interleaved mode for increased performance.
Memory is available in kits consisting of one 512MB or two 1GB or 2GB DIMMs.
Hot-Swap/Redundant Components
System availability is maximized through the use of hot-swap and redundant components, including:
•Hot-swap/redundant or simple-swap hard disk drives (with RAID-1/1E protection standard)
•Hot-swap, redundant power supplies (optional, model-specific)
3For terms and conditions or copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-772-2227 in the U.S. In Canada call 800- 426-2255. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges. For warranties including onsite labor, a technician is sent after IBM attempts to resolve the problem remotely. International warranty service is available in any country in which this product is sold.
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