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IBM xSeries 440 Planning and Installation GuideDescribes the
technical details of
the x440 models
Helps you prepare for
and perform an
installation
Covers key IBM
Director
management tools
The IBM ^ xSeries 440 is IBM’s flagship industry
standard server and is the f irst full implementation of the
32-bit IBM XA-32 chipset, code named “Summit”, as part of
the Enterprise X-Architecture strategy. The x440 provides
new levels of high availability and price performance, and
offers scalability from two-way to 16-way SMP, from 2 GB to
128 GB of memory, and up to 24 PCI slots, all in one single
system image.
This IBM Redbook is a com prehensive resource on the
technical aspects of the se rver, and is divided into fi ve key
subject areas:
Chapter 1, “Technical description” introduces the server
and describes the key featu res and how they work.
Chapter 2, “Positioning” ex amines the types of
applications that would be used on the x440.
Chapter 3, “Planning” describes the aspects of pla nning
to purchase and planning to install the x440.
Chapter 4, “Installation” goes through the process of
installing key operating systems.
Chapter 5, “Management” describes how to use the key
IBM Director extensions designed for the x440.
A partner redbook is Server Consolidation with the IBM
^ xSeries 440 and VMware ESX Server, SG24-6852.