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Understanding an Overview of the System

Lineup

The SPARC M10 Systems lineup consists of the following models that meet various
requirements.
SPARC M10-1
This compact model combines both the space-saving and high performance of a single rack
unit.
Reference External Views of the Chassis and System
Configuration Examples - SPARC M10-1
SPARC M10-4
Using a single chassis, this model is a mid-range server with high performance and high reli-
ability that is optimal for data center integration and virtualization.
Reference External Views of the Chassis and System
Configuration Examples - SPARC M10-4
SPARC M10-4S
This model employs a building block (BB) system of interconnected chassis. You can
increase or decrease the number of connected chassis according to your processing capacity
requirements.
The model has the scalability/flexibility for a wide range of servers, from mid-range to high-
end servers.
A system of the connected chassis is called a building block configuration.
Reference External Views of the Chassis and System
Configuration Examples - SPARC M10-4S
This section describes the lineup, firmware and software, external view, system
configuration, and system specifications of SPARC M10 Systems.
Server main unit
Options
PCI expansion unit
The SPARC M10 Systems offer a PCI expansion unit for I/O slot expansion. The above three
models support the PCI expansion unit, which supports PCI Express (PCIe).
Reference External Views of the Chassis and System
Configuration Examples - PCI expansion unit