IBM 170 manual RS/6000 7044 Model

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RS/6000 7044 Model 170

Technical Overview and Introduction

February 24, 2000

Volker Haug

Jeanine Indest

Scott Vetter

International Technical Support Organization

Austin, TX

IBM

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000

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Contents RS/6000 7044 Model RS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview General Description Minimum Configuration and Optional FeaturesHistory 170 Mechanical View Physical PackageArchitecture and Technical Information System UpgradeProcessor and Cache Branch/Dispatch POWER3 Versus POWER3-II ProcessorsCPU Clock Rate Copper and Cmos TechnologyLevel 2 Cache Level 1 CacheMemory 170 Memory Location DiagramSystem Buses Memory Boot Time DeconfigurationPCI Bus, Slots, and Adapters Graphics Accelerators LAN AdaptersSSA Adapters Hot Plug PCI Adapters CapabilitiesSelected Service Processor Functions Service ProcessorInternal Disk Bays and Media Bays Miscellaneous Boot Options and LimitationsDVD Support ISA SupportSecurity ReferenceSoftware Requirements System DocumentationInternet Links AcknowledgmentsSources Biographies Special Notices 16 RS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview