7311 Model D11 I/O drawer

The 7311 Model D11 I/O drawer is very similar to the 7311 Model D10, except that it features six long PCI-X slots and uses an improved blind-swap cassette design. Only the improved blind-swap cassettes are supported (FC 7862, for full-sized PCI cards), so the previous release of blind-swap cassettes, which were used in the 7311 Model D10 I/O drawer, are not supported.

Two 7311 Model D11 I/O drawers or two 7311 Model D10 I/O drawers fit side-by-side in the 4U enclosure (FC 7311) mounted in a 19-inch rack, such as the IBM 7014-T00 or 7014-T42.

The 7311 Model D11 I/O drawer offers a modular growth path for the p5-570 systems with increasing I/O requirements. A fully configured p5-570 supports 20 attached 7311 Model D11 I/O drawers. The combined system supports up to 144 PCI-X adapters. (In full configuration, Remote I/O expansion cards are required.)

The I/O drawer has the following attributes:

￿4U rack-mount enclosure (FC 7311) that can hold one or two D11 drawers

￿Six PCI-X slots: 3.3 V, keyed, 133 MHz blind-swap hot-plug

￿Default redundant hot-plug power and cooling devices

￿Two RIO-2 and two SPCN ports

7311 Model D11 I/O drawer physical package

The I/O drawer enclosure has the same physical characteristics of the 7311 Model D10 I/O drawer; therefore the width, depth, height and weight dimensions are the same as described in “7311 Model D10 I/O drawer physical package” on page 8.

7311 Model D20 I/O drawer

The 7311 Model D20 I/O drawer is a 4U full-size drawer, which must be mounted in a rack. It features seven hot-pluggable PCI-X slots and optionally up to 12 hot-swappable disks arranged in two 6-packs. Redundant concurrently maintainable power and cooling is an optional feature (FC 6268). The 7311 Model D20 I/O drawer offers a modular growth path for the p5-570 systems with increasing I/O requirements. When a p5-570 is fully configured with 20 attached 7311 Model D20 drawers, the combined system supports up to 164 PCI-X adapters (in full configuration, a Remote I/O expansion card must be present, and 264 hot-swappable disks, for a total internal storage capacity of 38.7 TB using the 146.8 GB drive.

PCI-X and PCI cards are inserted into the slot from the top of the I/O drawer. The installed adapters are protected by plastic separators, which are designed to prevent grounding and damage when adding or removing adapters.

The drawer has the following attributes:

￿4U rack mount enclosure assembly

￿Seven PCI-X slots: 3.3 V, keyed, 133 MHz hot-plug

￿Two 6-pack hot-swappable SCSI devices

￿Optional redundant hot-plug power

￿Two RIO-2 and two SPCN ports

Note: The 7311 Model D20 I/O drawer initial order, or an existing 7311 Model D20 I/O drawer that is migrated from another pSeries system, must have the RIO-2 ports available (FC 6417).

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IBM P5 570 manual Model D11 I/O drawer, Model D20 I/O drawer

P5 570 specifications

The IBM P5 570 is a high-performance server that was designed for enterprise-scale computing, offering a blend of advanced technologies and a flexible architecture. Launched as part of IBM's Power5 server line, the P5 570 stands out for its robust processing capabilities and extensive scalability, making it a preferred choice for businesses requiring reliable and efficient computing solutions.

At the heart of the P5 570 is the IBM Power5 processor, which employs simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) technology. This allows the processor to handle two threads per core, effectively doubling the throughput for workloads ideally suited to multi-threading. The server typically features a configuration of up to 32 Power5 processors, providing an impressive compute power that supports demanding applications, ranging from databases to complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The P5 570 architecture supports a wide range of memory configurations, with a maximum memory capacity of up to 512 GB. Utilizing IBM’s proprietary Chip Memory technology, it can deliver high bandwidth and low latency, significantly enhancing performance for memory-intensive applications. Furthermore, the integrated memory controller architecture optimizes memory access, ensuring that critical workloads run smoothly.

Scalability is a key characteristic of the P5 570, with the ability to expand processing power and memory capacity as an organization’s needs grow. The server supports various operating systems, including AIX, Linux, and IBM i, which provides flexibility for diverse IT environments. This versatility ensures that companies can run their preferred applications without the need for substantial system overhauls.

In terms of storage, the P5 570 utilizes advanced RAID technology and supports a variety of disk configurations, ensuring that data integrity and availability are maintained. Coupled with built-in security features, such as the IBM Trusted Foundation, which establishes a secure boot environment, the P5 570 offers a reliable platform for mission-critical workloads.

Finally, the IBM P5 570 is designed for high availability and redundancy. Features like hot-swappable components and advanced error detection and recovery mechanisms minimize downtime, making it a dependable choice for businesses that operate around the clock. Combined with its powerful hardware and versatile software support, the IBM P5 570 remains a formidable player in the high-performance server arena.