IBM x3400 specifications Flexibility, Manageability

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An affordable dual-socket, dual- and quad-core SMP server with high performance and data protection for small and medium businesses

•Three high-speed PCIe and two PCIx adapter slots offer investment protection by supporting high- performance adapters, such as 10Gb Ethernet, Fibre Channel and InfiniBand cards, none of which will run in older 33MHz and 66MHz conventional PCI slots.

•Integrated ServeRAID-8k-lprovides hardware RAID-0/1/10support at no extra charge and without consuming a valuable adapter slot. RAID-0 offers improved disk performance via data striping; RAID-1 offers disk mirroring for high availability, and RAID-10 combines the benefits of speed and availability. The x3400 is upgradeable to full RAID-0/1/1E/5/6support, using the optional ServeRAID-8kcard. It also offers higher performance, due to the 256MB battery-backed onboard cache.

•Support for up to four 3.5-inchhot-swap SAS hard disk drives standard offer high-performance with high availability. Some models also offer an optional upgrade to eight hot-swap SAS or SATA drives. The SAS controller provides full-duplex (2 x 300MBps) data transfers for SAS drives. For lower cost and high capacity, other models support up to four simple-swap Serial ATA drives. The SATA II drives offer performance nearly equal to that of Ultra320 SCSI (300MBps half-duplex vs. 320MBps half-duplex, respectively).

•The integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller with IPMI 2.0 support provides high-speed network communications.

•A high degree of device integration, including SAS/SATA, RAID, Gigabit Ethernet, systems management and video controllers, lowers costs and frees up valuable adapter slots.

Flexibility

The x3400 has the ability to grow with your application requirements, thanks to:

•Support for a choice of quad-coreprocessors with 2.0 to 2.66GHz clock rates, 1333MHz FSB, and 80W power draw or dual-coreprocessors with 1.86GHz clock rate, 1066MHz FSB, and 80W power draw.

•Up to 32GB of high-speed fully-buffered DDR2 system memory.

•Three available high-performance PCIe adapter slots, two PCIx slots, and one legacy PCI slot in all models.

•The standard ServeRAID-8k-lcontroller can be upgraded to the slotless ServeRAID-8kcontroller. It offers 256MB of battery-backed cache and six RAID levels.

•The five USB 2.0 ports (four external, one internal) are up to 40X faster2 than older USB 1.1 ports. This provides speedy access to external HDDs (non-arrayed), optical drives, internal and external tape drives, and other USB devices. Two ports are on the front of the unit and two are on the back, for easy access.

•Up to four internal 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA or hot-swap SAS or SATA HDDs and a half- or full- high tape drive standard. Selected models offer an optional expansion kit that supports four additional hot-swap SAS or SATA drives, for a total of eight. This translates into as much as 6TB of internal SATA or 2.4TB of internal SAS storage (model-specific). This provides tremendous internal storage capability, along with full data backup.

•Alternatively, iSCSI or Fibre Channel-attached storage can be attached using IBM System Storage™ or IBM TotalStorage™ servers.

Manageability

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3400:

•The x3400 includes a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) to monitor server availability, perform Predictive Failure Analysis, etc., and trigger IBM Director alerts.

•Integrated IPMI 2.0 support alerts IBM Director to anomalous environmental factors, such as voltage and thermal conditions. It also supports highly secure remote power control using data encryption.

•Text Console Redirection support allows the administrator to remotely view x3400 text messages over Serial or LAN.

•IBM Director 5.1x is provided for proactive systems management. It comes with a portfolio of tools, including Management Processor Assistant, RAID Manager, Update Assistant, Software Distribution and a Real Time Diagnostics tool. In addition, IBM Director offers extended systems management tools for additional server management and increased availability.

•An optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine provides additional systems management capabilities, including Web-basedout-of-band control; virtual floppy and optical drive support; Windows “blue screen” error capture; LDAP and SSL support; and remote redirection of PCI video, text, keyboard and mouse. It also adds PFA support for fans. And it does all this without consuming a valuable adapter slot.

2Data transfer rates may be less than the maximum possible.

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Contents Outstanding performance, capacity and availability Price/PerformanceFlexibility ManageabilityAvailability and Serviceability Key FeaturesLarge HDD Storage Capacity DDR II ECC Fully Buffered Memory with Chipkill ProtectionHot-Swap/Redundant Components Disk/Tape Controllers Internal BackupDrive Bays High-Performance Adapter SlotsRack Cable Management and KVM Console Switching Temperature-Controlled FansOther Features Gigabit Ethernet ControllerExtensive System Support Features Directly Via Daisy-ChainAdvanced Systems Management Capabilities Level Server is restartedPage X3400 Images # of Dimm sockets total / available # of DIMMs supported Maximum video resolution at 32-bitDimm capacities supported Dimm sockets reserved for sparingBottom Line Active Memory protection ‰ Two 133MHz PCIx slots 1GBps ‰ One 33MHz legacy PCI slotIntegrated Baseboard Management Controller BMC ‰ Online hot-spare memory, or ‰ Memory mirroringServer Comparison Table HPCFor More Information Legal Information
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x3400 specifications

The IBM x3400 is a versatile and robust server that is part of IBM's System x family, designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise branch offices. Known for its reliability and performance, the x3400 series is an excellent choice for organizations looking to improve their IT infrastructure.

One of the primary features of the IBM x3400 is its dual-socket architecture, which allows for the installation of two processors. This server supports Intel Xeon processors, offering outstanding computing power and excellent scalability. The x3400 is designed to handle demanding workloads, making it suitable for virtualization, database management, and medium-sized enterprise applications. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR3 memory, ensuring that applications run smoothly even under heavy loads.

In terms of storage options, the IBM x3400 boasts impressive flexibility. It can accommodate a variety of hard drive configurations, featuring support for up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS, SATA, or SSD drives. This flexibility allows businesses to tailor their storage solutions to meet specific needs, whether that be speed, reliability, or capacity. Additionally, the x3400 includes the Integrated RAID capabilities that offer improved data protection and performance.

The server also emphasizes enhanced manageability features. With IBM's Systems Director, users can monitor system health, track asset information, and automate specific tasks to reduce administrative overhead. This built-in management software simplifies server administration and helps IT staff to optimize system performance.

Networking is another key aspect of the IBM x3400. The server comes with multiple integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring that it can handle high-traffic loads efficiently. Furthermore, the x3400 supports optional IBM Virtual Fabric technology, which enhances network performance by allowing the consolidation of multiple network connections into a single interface.

Security is a critical factor in today’s IT environment, and the x3400 is designed to address this concern. It includes features such as the IBM Trusted Platform Assurance, which offers hardware-based security, ensuring that the server can protect sensitive data from potential threats.

In conclusion, the IBM x3400 stands out as a reliable, high-performance server solution tailored for growing businesses. Its blend of processing power, storage flexibility, integrated management tools, networking options, and security features makes it an ideal choice for organizations aiming to enhance their IT capabilities while ensuring ease of use and maintenance.
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