IBM 170 manual RS/6000 7044 Model, Technical Overview and Introduction

Models: 170

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Volker Haug

Jeanine Indest

Scott Vetter

Austin, TX

IBM

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Technical Overview and Introduction RS/6000 7044 ModelFebruary 24 Volker Haug Jeanine Indest Scott Vetter International Technical Support Organization Austin, TX IBMRS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview General Description Minimum Configuration and Optional FeaturesHistory RS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview2 RS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview Physical PackageArchitecture and Technical Information System UpgradeProcessor and Cache POWER3 POWER3 Versus POWER3-II ProcessorsPOWER3-II DescriptionCPU Clock Rate Copper and CMOS TechnologyLevel 2 Cache Level 1 CacheMemory System Buses Memory Boot Time DeconfigurationPCI Bus, Slots, and Adapters Graphics Accelerators LAN AdaptersSSA Adapters Hot Plug PCI Adapters CapabilitiesSelected Service Processor Functions Service ProcessorFast Boot Memory Boot Time DeconfigurationBoot Support and Limitations of Storage Adapters for the Model Boot Options and LimitationsMiscellaneous DVD Support44P Series Model 170 Service Guide, SA38-0560 44P Series Model 170 Setup Instructions, SA38-0561RS/6000 Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems, SA38-0509 PCI Adapter Placement Reference Guide, SA38-0538Internet Links AcknowledgmentsSources RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook, SG24-514414 RS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview BiographiesSpecial Notices 16 RS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview