IBM 71455DU manual Features and specifications

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Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor (not standard on System x3950 E models):

vIntel® XeonMP

v1 MB (minimum) Level-2 cache

v4 MB or 8 MB Level-3 cache

v667 MHz front-side bus (FSB)

vSupport for up to four microprocessors

Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

Memory (not standard on System x3950 E models):

vMinimum: 2 GB depending on server model, expandable to 64 GB

vType: 333 MHz, registered, ECC, PC2-3200 double data rate (DDR) II,

SDRAM

vSizes: 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB in pairs

vConnectors: Two-way interleaved, four dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors per memory card

vMaximum: Four memory cards, each card containing two pairs of PC2-3200 DDRII DIMMs

Drives:

vSlim DVD-ROM: IDE

vSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives

Expansion bays:

vSix SAS, 2.5-inch bays

vOne 12.7-mm removable-media drive bay (DVD drive installed, standard on some models only)

Expansion slots:

Six PCI-X 2.0 hot-plug 266 MHz/64-bit slots

Upgradeable microcode:

System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode

Power supply:

vStandard: Two dual-rated power supplies

1300 watts at 220 V ac input

650 watts at 110 V ac input

vHot-swappable at 220 V ac only

Size:

v3U

vHeight: 128.35 mm (5.05 in.)

vDepth: 715 mm (28.15 in.)

vWidth: 440 mm (17.32 in.)

vWeight: approximately 38.5 kg (85 lb) when fully configured or 31.75 kg (70 lb) minimum

Integrated functions:

vBaseboard management controller

vIBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated memory and I/O controller

vService processor support for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

vLight path diagnostics

vThree Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2.0)

Two on rear of server

One on front of server

vBroadcom 5704C dual 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers

vATI 7000-M video

16 MB video memory

SVGA compatible

vMouse connector

vKeyboard connector

vSerial connector

vSMP Expansion Ports

Acoustical noise emissions:

vSound power, idle: 6.6 bel declared

vSound power, operating: 6.6 bel declared

Environment:

vAir temperature:

Server on:

-10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F); altitude:

0 to 914 m (3000 ft). If the server has a dual-core microprocessor, at maximum power reduce the 35°C by 1°C per 300 m above sea level, or the microprocessor might throttle to remain within the internal thermal specifications.

-10 to 32°C (50° to 90°F); altitude:

914 m to 2133 m (7000 ft).

Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to

109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft)

vHumidity:

Server on: 8% to 80%

Server off: 8% to 80%

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour:

vMinimum configuration: 1364 Btu (400 watts) per hour

vMaximum configuration: 5780 Btu (1700 watts) per hour

Electrical input:

vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required

vInput voltage low range:

Minimum: 100 V ac

Maximum: 127 V ac

vInput voltage high range:

Minimum: 200 V ac

Maximum: 240 V ac

vApproximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA):

Minimum: 0.40 kVA

Maximum: 1.6 kVA

Scalability support:

Maximum configuration:

vEight nodes

v32-way operation

v128 DIMMs

v48 SAS hard disk drives

v48 PCI-X adapters

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Page Safety Page To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Page System x3950 and System x3950 E server Related documentationProblem Determination and Service Guide Features and specifications Features and specifications What your server offers Light path diagnostics PowerExecutive Redundant connectionRedundant cooling and power capabilities Integrated network supportReliability, availability, and serviceability UpdateXpress program IBM DirectorServer controls, connectors, LEDs, and power Front viewPage Rear view Server power features Turning on the server Turning off the serverPage Installing options Server componentsBoard internal connectors and jumpers Jumper name DescriptionMemory-card connectors Memory-card LEDsMicroprocessor-board connectors and LEDs PCI-X board connectors PCI-X board LEDsSAS-backplane connectors Installation guidelines Working inside the server with the power on System reliability guidelinesHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the cover and bezelInstalling a hot-swap power supply Locking latch Locking handle open Installing an adapter ServeRAID-8i adapter ServeRAID-8i slot LED Adapter guide Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Installing options Memory module Memory card order Dimm pairActive Memory Select Memory Settings Select Memory Mirroring Settings Adding a memory card Adding and replacing a memory cardHot-replacing a memory card Installing DIMMs Installing a DimmDcac Hot-swapping DIMMs Installing options Hot-adding DIMMs Dimm Microprocessor Microprocessor installation order Installing a microprocessor Air baffle Heat sink Microprocessor connector Microprocessor- release lever Completing the installation Rear view Connecting the cablesFront view Two-node configuration Updating the server configurationSMP Expansion cabling Four-node configuration Protective cover Eight-node configuration Node SMP Expansion cable Page Installing options Page Configuration/Setup Utility program Boot Menu programGigabit Ethernet controller configuration process SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Power-on Password Administrator PasswordSystem Card Data Devices and I/O PortsAdvanced Setup Memory SettingsRSA II Settings System Partition VisibilityBaseboard management controller BMC settings BMC Post Watchdog TimeoutBMC Serial Port Access Mode Reboot system on NMIPasswords Power-on passwordUsing the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Administrator passwordServerGuide features Setup and configuration overviewTypical operating-system installation Installing your operating system without ServerGuideUsing the Boot Menu program Download section, click Downloads & driversConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the PXE boot agent utility programStarting the PXE boot agent utility program PXE boot agent utility menu choicesBanner Message Timeout Pre-boot Wake on LANCommand-line interface Ipmi Shell Link SpeedUpdating and configuring the Bios Configuring Linux Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux ESOriginal /etc/lilo.conf contents Add the following five lines between the two title= sections Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Suse Sles 8.0 configuration Append the following text to the first title line Configuring a Microsoft Windows operating system Original bootcfg program outputInstalling the OSA SMBridge management utility program Modified bootcfg program outputUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager SerialSelect Utility menu choicesConfiguring the controller Using express configurationUsing custom configuration Click Express configurationUsing the Scalable Partition Web Interface Viewing the configurationCreating a scalable partition Page Configuring the server Page Deleting a scalable partition Page Updating IBM Director Page Appendix. Notices TrademarksImportant notes Product recycling and disposal Page Index LED SAS Memory-mirroring configuration Page Part Number 31R1871