IBM x3400 Drive Bays, Disk/Tape Controllers, Internal Backup, High-Performance Adapter Slots

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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

and installing the drives.) Hot-swap SAS drives use the Converged Tray for interchangeability with other IBM System x™ systems.

If you need more storage space, terabyte capacities are possible with external direct-attach, NAS and SAN solutions.

Drive Bays

All x3400 models contain 7 drive bays standard. Hot-swapmodels are upgradeable to 11. All models offer three 5.25-inchbays and four 3.5-inchHDD bays. Some models support up to four hot-swap SAS or SATA drives; other models support up to four simple-swap SATA drives. The optional upgrade kit adds a drive cage containing four more hot-swapbays. This enables the installation of up to eight slimline (1.0") SAS or SATA drives.

An internal full-hightape drive can be installed using both available 5.25-inch drive bays; alternatively, an internal half-hightape drive can be installed using one of the 5.25-inch drive bays. The tape drive must have a USB 2.0 interface.

A 16X 5 speed half high DVD-ROM drive with a PATA interface ships standard in the other 5.25-inch bay. No diskette drive is supplied with any model; an external USB floppy drive may be used, if needed.

Hot-swap and simple-swap drives may be inserted or removed through the front of the server. Hot-swapdrives do not require powering off the system. Simple-swapSATA drives do require powering off the system first; however, no tools or jumpers are required for installation and removal, allowing for faster, simpler servicing than fixed drives.

For still more storage, a direct-attach, NAS or SAN external expansion option can be added, using an optional controller.

Disk/Tape Controllers

Some x3400 models include an integrated eight-port Adaptec AIC9580W Serial-Attach SCSI (SAS) controller. Other x3400 models include a SATA controller, integrated in the Intel chipset.

The integrated SAS controller supports up to four internal SAS or SATA LVD (low-voltage differential) hot-swapdrives standard , and provides data transfer speeds of up to 300MB per second6 in each direction (full-duplex) across the SAS bus, for an aggregate speed of 600MBps, nearly double that of Ultra320 SCSI’s 320MBps (half-duplex) bandwidth. The serial design of the SAS bus allows maximum performance to be maintained as additional drives are added. This controller also supports up to eight Serial ATA II (SATA II) drives at SATA II throughput (300MBps, half-duplex). The Hot-Swap SAS/SATA 4-Pac HDD Option allows the installation of up to four additional (eight total) hot-swap SAS or SATA drives.

The integrated ServeRAID-8k-lcontroller in the hot-swap models offers hardware RAID-0/1/10support for SAS or SATA drives. The ServeRAID-8koption adds three additional RAID levels, RAID-1E, 5 and 6, along with 256MB of cache memory for higher performance, and battery backup, without consuming a valuable adapter slot.

The integrated SATA II controller (simple-swap SATA models only) supports up to four internal simple- swap LVD SATA drives. It provides firmware-basedRAID-0/1support standard. The system can be upgraded to hardware-based RAID-0/1/10/1E/5/6for higher performance, using the same IBM ServeRAID-8k SAS/SATA controller as the hot-swap server models.

Other supported RAID controllers include:

•ServeRAID-8s— SAS/SATA, 8-lanes, 256MB cache (optional battery-backup), x8 PCIe (4 lanes internal, 4 external; four-port cable for external SAS/SATA RAID storage)

In addition, the Ultra320 SCSI Controller 2 supports the use of an internal SCSI tape drive.

Internal Backup

The x3400 supports several internal tape backup options. Supported technologies include:

•DDS-5(half-high)

•DDS-6(half-high)

•LTO-2 Ultrium (half-high)

•LTO-3 Ultrium (full-high)

•VXA-3(half-high)

High-Performance Adapter Slots

The x3400 provides two x8 (“by 8”) 4GBps PCIe (PCI Express) full-length/full-height adapter slots

(Slots 2 and 3). Each is capable of supporting x1/x4/x8 adapters at full speed. Slot 1 is a half-length/full-

5Variable read rate. Actual playback speed varies and is often less than the maximum possible.

6Data transfer rates depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.

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Contents Price/Performance Outstanding performance, capacity and availabilityManageability FlexibilityKey Features Availability and ServiceabilityLarge HDD Storage Capacity DDR II ECC Fully Buffered Memory with Chipkill ProtectionHot-Swap/Redundant Components Drive Bays Internal BackupDisk/Tape Controllers High-Performance Adapter SlotsOther Features Temperature-Controlled FansRack Cable Management and KVM Console Switching Gigabit Ethernet ControllerDirectly Via Daisy-Chain Extensive System Support FeaturesAdvanced Systems Management Capabilities Server is restarted LevelPage X3400 Images Dimm capacities supported Maximum video resolution at 32-bit# of Dimm sockets total / available # of DIMMs supported Dimm sockets reserved for sparingBottom Line Integrated Baseboard Management Controller BMC ‰ Two 133MHz PCIx slots 1GBps ‰ One 33MHz legacy PCI slotActive Memory protection ‰ Online hot-spare memory, or ‰ Memory mirroringHPC Server Comparison TableLegal Information For More 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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