IBM manual IBM RS/6000 Model F80 Description, Overview, Physical Package

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IBM RS/6000 7025 Model F80 Server

IBM achieved leadership performance in the high-end SMP UNIX server marketplace through the balanced design of the 24-way RS/6000 7017 Model S80, which ranked top in the industry standard TPC-C benchmark at 135,815.

On May 9, 2000, IBM introduced the RS/6000 7025-F80, 7026-H80, and

7026-M80 to enhance the mid-range server lineup with products using many of the design elements that led to the success of the high-end Model S80.

Overview

While the IBM RS/6000 Models F80 and H80 are the systems that provide a growth path for existing installations of Model F50s and H70s, the Model M80 is designed to provide leadership performance among the mid-range 8-way systems. The target for performance improvement over the existing mid-range Model F50 is over three times with the Model F80 and H80, and over five times with the Model M80 server.

In addition to providing CPU and I/O expandability, the Model F80 combined with the latest storage technology provides the maximum internal storage capability available among the current line of RS/6000 mid-range servers.

This paper discusses, in detail, the processor, memory, I/O, expandability, reliability, and other technical aspects related to the Model F80.

IBM RS/6000 Model F80 Description

The IBM RS/6000 Model F80 is a member of the 64-bit family of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) servers from IBM. The Model F80 is a 64-bit deskside system, which can be configured as a 1-, 2-, 4-, or 6-way SMP with up to 16 GB of real memory.

The Model F80 offers flexibility regarding the number of CPUs, memory DIMMs, PCI adapters, and disk drives desired for a specific application or usage.

Physical Package

The Model F80 is packaged in a rugged black deskside steel chassis. The Model F80 server includes a modular hot-swap disk subsystem that allows fast, easy addition and replacement of drives. It has a maximum internal storage capacity of

254.8GB (218.4 GB hot-swappable) and the possibility to double this as new storage technologies are made available. The Model F80 has a flexible I/O subsystem including ten 64-bit hot-plug PCI slots. It is shipped with the internal adapters and devices installed and configured; software can also be preinstalled if desired.

The Model F80 is designed to operate in a typical office environment with standard AC power at 100-127 volts or 200-240 volts. The Model F80 systems are built with two standard internal hot-swappable power supplies that combine to provide ample power for any configuration. An optional third internal hot-swappable power supply with two hot-pluggable fans can be ordered to provide redundant power and cooling, allowing the system to continue running in the event of a failed fan or power supply. In the event of one of the fans failing, the

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Contents RS/6000 7025 Model F80 RS/6000 7025 Model F80 Technical Overview IBM RS/6000 Model F80 Description OverviewPhysical Package Model F80 Overview Model F80 Rear View Internal StorageShows the internal devices and bays of a Model F80 Operator Panel Operator PanelSystem Architecture and Technical Overview CPU ArchitectureRS64 III Risc Processor Single Processor Processor BoardsMemory Subsystem 4- Way SMPWay SMP Memory ControllerHub Function Bus BandwidthPCI Slots Internal I/O ArchitectureSmit Hot-Plug PCI AdaptersExample Adding a Hot-Plug PCI Adapter Software RequirementsHigh Availability Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability RAS FeaturesError Recovery for Caches and Memory Investment Protection and ExpansionDynamic CPU Deallocation Persistent CPU and Memory DeconfigurationExpansion RIO Recovery PCI Bus Error RecoveryDisk Redundancy Mirroring, RAID, Dual Controllers System Power Control Network SpcnSurveillance Service ProcessorHot Swap Disk and Service Aid Automatic RebootService Processor Restart System UpgradesProcessor and Memory Boot Time Deconfiguration Fast BootSystem Documentation ReferenceExternal Storage Expandability SP AttachmentSelect Internet Links AcknowledgementsSpecial Notices BiographiesIBM RS/6000 7025 Model F80 Server 22 RS/6000 7025 Model F80 Technical Overview