IBM X3950 M2 manual Key Options, IBM options for System x servers help you take your servers to a

Combining high-performance architecture with high-performance Xeon processors

	BladeCenter systems: power input (watts), PDU sizing (amps), heat output (BTUs), airflow
	requirements through chassis (CFM), VA rating, leakage current (mA), and peak inrush current
	(amps).
	IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System
	x and xSeries servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with
	the automated installation of the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2000 and 2003 operating
	systems, device drivers and other system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers
	are also included for support of Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus
	on deployment helps you reduce both your total cost of ownership and the complexity that
	administrators and technical personnel face.
	IBM Electronic Service Agent™ is an innovative “call home” feature that allows System x and
	BladeCenter servers to automatically report hardware problems to IBM support, which can even
	dispatch onsite service5 if necessary to those customers entitled to onsite support under the
	terms of their warranty or an IBM Maintenance Agreement. Electronic Service Agent resides on
	a server and provides electronic support and problem management capabilities through a highly
	secure electronic dialogue between your systems and IBM. It monitors networked servers for
	hardware errors and it can perform hardware and software inventories and report inventory
	changes to IBM. All information sent to IBM is stored in a highly secure database and used for
	improved problem determination.
	Additional services include hardware warranty upgrades and factory-installed Product
	Customization Services (PCS), such as asset tagging, hardware integration, software imaging
	and operating systems personalization.
	IBM offers extensive technical support by phone and via the Web. Support options include
	links to forums/newsgroups, problem submission, online shopping support, service offerings,
	device drivers for all IBM product lines, software downloads and even upcoming technical
	seminar worldwide schedules and registration. Also available are remote installation,
	configuration and usage support for System x and xSeries hardware and software, as well as
	onsite custom services to provide the level of expertise you require.
Key Options	IBM options for System x servers help you take your servers to a
	higher level
	You can rely on System x options to supply a complete solution for your business needs.
	Options help you create an optimized server system to meet your data protection, storage and
	availability needs. Every IBM option is designed and tested for peak performance and flexibility,
	helping to maximize your return on investment. The combination of System x servers and
	options lets you keep your fingers on the pulse of your e-business.
	Processors — The Intel Xeon processor provides high clock rates, a choice of dual-, quad-, or
	six cores, 64-bit extensions, a large cache and advanced features for availability and
	manageability. Large cache size, combined with a fast 1066MHz front-side bus, reduces
	memory latency and facilitates the movement of data through the processor and I/O devices.
	(Note: System performance depends not only on the number of processors in the server but
	also on the power and functionality of each processor.) Adding a second, third, or fourth
	processor may be a cost-effective way to achieve significant performance improvements.
	Memory — Memory is a significant factor in systems application performance. Adding more
	memory to a System x server is one of the most effective ways to increase application
	performance. For best performance in a server with dual-core processors, there should be twice
	as much memory available as for a server using single-core processors. A server with six-core
	processors should have three times as much memory as a server using dual-core processors.
	The eX4 servers take memory upgrades in pairs and provide two-way interleaving.
	Hard Disk Drives — IBM hard disk drives help you improve the transaction and cost
	performance of your System x servers. The choice of hard disk drives can be a critical aspect of
	maximizing the I/O throughput of the system. 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives are available for the
	eX4 servers with capacities up to 146.8GB apiece at 10,000 RPMs, or up to 73.4GB apiece at
	15,000 RPM.
	Remote Supervisor Adapter II — The x3850 M2 and x3950 M2 include a plethora of systems
	management features built-in. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II not only offers powerful new
	features, it does so without taking up a valuable PCIe adapter slot, instead using a dedicated
	PCI-X slot on the motherboard.
	ServeRAID Controllers — System x servers using ServeRAID technology allow companies to
	build a reliable foundation for business-critical computing. IBM ServeRAID technology allows an
	array consisting of multiple physical hard disk drives to be treated as one logical drive.

5For onsite labor, IBM will attempt to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely before sending a technician.

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