IBM BladeCenter HS21 blades offer optimum performance efficiency with quad-core processor performance

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1 IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG , dated November 14, 2006 IBM BladeCenter HS21 blades offer optimum performance efficiency with quad-core processor performance Announcement countries...3 Description...3 Product positioning... 8 Product number... 9 Reference information Publications Services...10 Technical information...11 IBM Electronic Services...17 Terms and conditions Prices...19 At a glance Single-wide, high-performance blade servers Choice of Intel quad-core processors with 2 MB L2 cache per core Up to two quad-core Xeon processors with 1066 MHz 1 front-side bus (FSB) Standard models with high-speed 2 GB (2 x 1 GB DIMMs) PC MHz high-performance double data rate (DDR2) ECC memory; maximum system memory 16 GB 2 expandable to 32 GB using the IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade option Dual Broadcom 5708S Gigabit Ethernet connections with failover support; additional Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections with Broadcom 5714s using the IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade option Support for Ethernet or Fibre Channel expansion cards Integrated systems management processor Support for up to two non-hot swap SAS SFF HDDs with RAID 0, 1 Support for IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade with three additional hot-swap SAS SFF HDDs and optional support for RAID 0, 1, or 5 Concurrent keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) option for additional systems management features Overview BladeCenter HS21 blade servers, coupled with the BladeCenter chassis, deliver advanced application serving with performance, density, and scalability ideal for enterprise environments. Features, functions, support, and services at your command include: Blade servers supported in the IBM BladeCenter chassis Powerful, quad-core processors Shared 2 MB L2 cache per core (8 MB per processor) 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB) Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections Up to 32 GB of high-speed memory with ECC (four DIMM slots x 4 GB/DIMM on 30-mm blade and eight DIMM slots x 4 GB/DIMM with Memory and I/O Expansion Blade) Up to two non-hot-swap SAS SFF HDDs (36 and 73 GB) with RAID 0, 1 in the single-wide configurations IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Optional IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade with support for up to three additional hot-swap SAS SFF HDDs with RAID 0, 1 and optional RAID 5 as well as two additional I/O expansion slots Advanced high-availability and systems-management features Concurrent keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) support with addition of the optional IBM BladeCenter Concurrent KVM feature card in first quarter Service and support perfected for On Demand Business IBM Director and Remote Deployment Manager ServerProven compatibility testing and Web support Three-year, on-site 4 limited warranty 5 Optional IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade that allows expansion up to 32 GB of high-speed memory with ECC (eight DIMM slots x 4 GB/DIMM), one additional I/O expansion slot, and two additional Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections (total of four) These features make these BladeCenter HS21 models an attractive, economical approach to the deployment of large numbers of powerful servers that effectively use space and power resources. Key prerequisites BladeCenter chassis Monitor, keyboard, and mouse for setup Network switch module Boot device such as on-board HDDs, or network storage device Management module with latest level firmware Rack with appropriate PDUs and main power distribution Product Number For details, refer to the Product number section in this announcement. Planned availability date January 8, 2007: BladeCenter HS21 models and options IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 Announcement countries AP Distribution: Ctry/Region To all Asia Pacific countries for release. Announced ASEAN* -- Yes Australia -- Yes Hong Kong -- Yes PRC -- Yes Macao -- Yes Taiwan -- Yes Korea -- Yes Japan -- Yes New Zealand -- Yes * Bangladesh, Brunei, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam Description Related options IBM processor upgrades Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5310 (1.60GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Upgrade Processor Option 40K1270 Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5320 (1.86GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Upgrade Processor Option 43W1143 BladeCenter HS21 High-performance, blade-server subsystems: The BladeCenter HS21 blade servers are high-throughput, two-way, SMP-capable blade servers, and highly scalable when you add memory. One processor is standard on the blade server. High-speed PC MHz high-performance double data rate (DDR2) ECC memory is synchronized to the processor-to-memory subsystem performance with current processors. The BladeCenter HS21 uses the Intel Blackford (E7520) system chipset that includes: Memory and I/O Controller (MCH) (North Bridge) Intel PXH-D ICH-S (South Bridge) The MCH includes: Integrated high-performance main memory subsystem Integrated PCI Express interface Maximized throughput between processors and main memory The PXH includes: Ability to bridge a PCI Express bus to a PCI-X bus. The PXH connects to the MCH via a PCI Express (x4) bus. IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 Capacity to serve as a bridge and convert transactions on the PCI Express bus to transactions on the PCI-X bus. The ICH-S includes: USB interface Local on-blade service processor interface PCI-X bus interface to the LSI 1064 SAS controller and PCI bus interface to the ATI ES1000 (RN50) video controller Systems-management bus, supporting Philips I2C two-wire protocol interface Low-power controller interface for POST/BIOS EEPROM Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections One external PCI-X bus segment for an I/O expansion card connector Standard BladeCenter HS21 configuration: CPU information by model Intel CPU CPU CPU FSB CPU Model name speed power speed cache 8853A1x E GHz 80W 1066MHz 8MB 8853C1x E GHz 80W 1066MHz 8MB Model configurations Intel CPU Standard DIMM Blade Chassis Model name CPUs memory slots HDDs width supported 8853A1x E x1 GB 4 Open 30mm 8852, C1x E x1 GB 4 Open 30mm 8852,8677 Additional features BladeCenter HS21 system board contains four DIMM connectors (30-mm blade), optionally upgradeable to eight DIMM connectors using the IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade (60-mm configuration). Each DIMM connector supports 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMM options. Up to 16 GB of system memory is supported with four DIMM connectors. Memory is two-way interleaved (must be installed in matched pairs). Memory sizes can be mixed in matched pairs. Chipkill function is supported. One or two non-hot-swap SAS HDDs (may be 36 or 73 GB each) in the base blade. Two full-duplex, dual Gigabit Ethernet PCI connections use the IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade (60-mm configuration) high-speed network communications to LAN clients. BladeCenter HS21 blade servers are designed for high throughput from processor to memory, and to bus I/O. These features, combined with SMP capability and blade-thin density, make it an excellent choice for space- and power-constrained environments used for: Web caching Collaboration Terminal serving Dynamic Web serving IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Firewall Telecommunications Active directory services Scientific and technical computing Linux clustering High-availability and serviceability features Hot-swap blades enable easy access to each blade server. Management module interfaces with each blade server for single systems management control. The BladeCenter HS21 blade servers deliver reliability and serviceability. Features include: High-performance ECC memory, combined with an integrated ECC memory controller, to help correct soft and hard single-bit memory errors, while minimizing disruption of service to LAN clients. Chipkill memory correction for up to four bits per DIMM to help keep your blade server up and running. Memory hardware scrubbing, designed to correct many soft memory errors automatically without software intervention. ECC L2 cache processors to help improve data reliability and reduce downtime. CPU failure recovery in Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) configurations: Forces failed processor offline Automatically reboots server Generates alerts Continues operations with the working processor PFA on SAS HDD options, memory, and processors to help alert the system administrator of an imminent component failure. Support for dual Gigabit Ethernet connections: Failover, adapter fault tolerance PXE 2.0 Boot Agent Wake on LAN Load balancing or teaming Integrated management processor that supports diagnostic, reset, POST, and auto-recovery functions and monitors temperature and voltage. Alerts are generated when thresholds are exceeded (refer to the Limitations section for restrictions). BladeCenter storage and I/O expansion option The IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade (SIO) is an option attaching via the PCI Express (PCI-E) bus to selected BladeCenter processor blades, including the HS21. When installed, this option will add one blade slot width to the width of the host processor blade it is attached to. The SIO option will consist of a RAID-based storage subsystem, two I/O expansion slots for BladeCenter PCI-X adapter options, and a PCI-E unique connector to enable the installation of a High-Speed I/O Expansion Card (HSDC) adapter, or a PCI Expansion Unit (PEU option 25K8373). The SIO storage subsystem will be a self-contained intelligent RAID solution, consisting of an I/O Processor (IOP), a cache memory, or an optional battery-backed data cache, and support for up to three SFF hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives. The RAID subsystem will be capable of annexing the SAS drives on the host blade (up to two), resulting in all local system drives (up to five) controlled by a single disk controller. IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 To accommodate this feature, the BladeCenter PCI-E option unique interface connector is defined with two SAS links, which will be connected to the secondary ports of the SAS drives on the processor blade. Both form factors of BladeCenter PCI-X adapter options (large and small) will be supported; however, the PCI-E unique connector on the topside of the SIO blade will allow another BladeCenter PCI-E option to be attached, such as a high-speed I/O expansion card, or a PCI Expansion Unit (PEU option part number is 25K8373). Either two PCI-X adapter options (in any combination of small or large form factor) or one PCI-X adapter (large or small) and one HSDC can be supported. However, if the SIO blade is attached to an IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade, then ONLY an HSDC is supported on the SIO. Features of the IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade include: RAID support: The SIO blade provides RAID levels 0 and 1, along with all supported RAID 0 and 1 sublevels. Optional support (25R8064), which replaces the base RAID support, will add battery-backed data cache and support for RAID 5 and all supported RAID 5 sublevels. Hard drives: IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade delivers three bays for hot-swap, 2.5-inch SFF SAS hard drives (39R7388, 39R7389). SAS interface will run at 3.0 Gbps, full duplex. Drives are mounted on hot-swap trays, and will fit side-by-side across the front of the option blade. All three drive bays must be populated with either a drive or with a blank tray insert. Drives include 36 GB and 73 GB (39R7388, 39R7389), both running at 10K RPM. These drives can be mixed or matched as needed. Only drives and tray inserts released for IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade may be used in this option. I/O expansion card option support: IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade supports the addition of I/O expansion cards, both PCI-X and PCI-E. PCI-X slots 1 and 2: Both slots support either legacy or SFF I/O expansion cards. Slot 1 will reside on PCI-X bus A, and the two SERDES channels from this slot will route to IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade positions 1 and 2. Slot 2 will reside on PCI-X bus B, and the two SERDES channels from this slot will route to IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade positions 3 and 4. PCI-E High-Speed I/O Expansion Card (HSDC): The HSDC options will be designed to use PCI-E link B. PCI-E attached Expansion Card (HSDC) electrically interfaces directly to the host blade that the SIO is attached to. The power budget for the HSDC option is 25-watts maximum. HSDC options supported include the Cisco 4xIB Host Channel Adapter Expansion Card (32R1760). IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade will support a maximum of any two I/O expansion card options. Concurrent keyboard, video, mouse I/O expansion card The IBM xseries ckvm (concurrent keyboard, video, and mouse) I/O expansion card enables concurrent remote control of all the blades in a BladeCenter chassis using KVM over IP. IBM xseries ckvm will have hardware video compression and the ability to emulate a keyboard, mouse, and disk drives for remote control of the blade server. Systems management IBM Director: BladeCenter HS21 blade servers include IBM Director. This powerful, highly integrated systems management software solution is built on industry standards and designed for ease of use. IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Exploit your existing enterprise or workgroup management environments and use rich security features to access and manage physically dispersed IT assets more efficiently over the Internet. It can help reduce costs through potentially: Reduced downtime Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users Reduced service and support costs IT administrators can view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail and monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as processors, HDDs, and memory. IBM Director can be extended with optional add-ons for advanced server management, deployment, and software distribution. All of these tools smoothly integrate into IBM Director for a consistent look-and-feel and single point of management while taking advantage of the IBM Director monitoring, scheduling, alerting, event management, and group management capabilities. Optional add-ons Capacity Manager is an optional IBM Director extension that helps optimize servers' performance and availability. It monitors the utilization of the servers' resources, helps identify existing or future bottlenecks, and makes recommendations for improvement. Its predictive, proactive capabilities help reduce downtime costs and its built-in, intelligent features optimize server throughput, utilization, and performance, maximizing server investment. Application Workload Manager extends IBM Director to enable the control of how multiple applications use server resources and helps protect against unexpected resource contention. Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) is an effective tool for the initial deployment phase of a system's life cycle with its ability to remotely send out complete software images for installation in a reboot environment. Software Distribution Premium Edition enables you to create and distribute software packages to systems on your network, saving travel and labor costs. IBM Director also enables integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems management environments via its Upward Integration Modules. This enables the advanced management capabilities built into xseries servers to be accessed from: Tivoli Enterprise and Tivoli NetView Computer Associates CA Unscented T.G. HP Overview Microsoft SMS BMC Patrol NetIQ For more information about IBM Director, refer to AG , dated September 27, SMASH Proxy: With the IBM SMASH Proxy, IBM continues to deliver innovative solutions based on industry standards. The IBM SMASH Proxy software provides management of the BladeCenter through a command line protocol (CLP). This offering simplifies the management of BladeCenter, making it easier to automate datacenter operations in a standardized way. The IBM SMASH Proxy is based on the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) draft specification for Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH) and supports both the BladeCenter Management Module as well as the Advanced Management Module. The IBM SMASH Proxy provides direct access to BladeCenter management functions as an alternative to using the existing command line or Web-based user interfaces. The IBM SMASH Proxy CLP allows you to view and manage the components by issuing commands that display the management objects, and enables you to control the power and configuration of the MM and other components in the BladeCenter unit. You can also access the text-console command prompt on each blade server through a serial over local area network (LAN) (SOL) connection. Users can access the SMASH CLP interface by using a standard Telnet connection or a Secure Shell (SSH) connection, making it easy to fit into existing environments. The IBM SMASH Proxy is available to BladeCenter customers at no additional charge as a software download from ibm.com. IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 RDM for BladeCenter BladeCenter can use RDM, which enables the configuration and deployment of BladeCenter HS21 blade servers within a single BladeCenter. This highly flexible and powerful tool enables you to deploy system images that include the operating system and configuration detail to one or more blade servers at one time from an IBM Director console on the network. With RDM you can: Add instructions for loading firmware or specific operating systems Deploy multiple blade servers in a BladeCenter at one time Store various images on the RDM server for target server installations Restore an initial or incremental disk image locally with a keystroke Deploy images using drop and drag BladeCenter Management Module: BladeCenter HS21 is supported on both the IBM BladeCenter Management Module and the newer Advanced Management Module. Use the management module in the BladeCenter to manage the BladeCenter and obtain vital system information about your installed BladeCenter HS21 servers. The management module communicates with the blade servers within the BladeCenter via an RS-485 intermanagement network. This network relays vital information about individual blade servers such as: Voltages Power supply status Memory status Fan status HDD status Error and status log You receive status and control all blade servers within the BladeCenter. You can shut down and restart any blade server from anywhere on the network to help save time and costs associated with travel to the actual installation. These manageability functions are provided through a self-contained Web page, creating an easy and familiar way for administrators to monitor, control, and maintain high availability. Product positioning The BladeCenter HS21 offerings are positioned as the highest-density servers. They represent a new approach to the deployment of application servers where two-way, SMP-capable Xeon processing, high-availability design, systems management, and easy setup features are combined in an extremely dense package. The BladeCenter and BladeCenter HS21 blades can require less space and power resources because of their high-density design, reduced power requirements, and single environment systems management. This is an extremely important consideration for: Large enterprises Application service providers Scientific and technical computing businesses They are an excellent fit for applications such as: Lotus Notes Microsoft Exchange Linux clusters IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

9 Product number Description Machine Models Number Note. Following AP models are GAV: BladeCenter HS A1A 8853A1A A1B 8853A1B A1K 8853A1K A1M 8853A1M A1R 8853A1R A1V 8853A1V BladeCenter HS C1A 8853C1A C1B 8853C1B C1K 8853C1K C1M 8853C1M C1R 8853C1R C1V 8853C1V Note Following AP models are not GAV: BladeCenter HS A1J 8853A1J A1E 8853A1E A1D 8853A1D A1C 8853A1C A1N 8853A1N A1Q 8853A1Q BladeCenter HS C1J 8853C1J C1E 8853C1E C1D 8853C1D C1C 8853C1C C1N 8853C1N C1Q 8853C1Q Note. xxa = Asean /Hong Kong Indonesia/Vietnam/Myanmar/ Brunei/Malaysia/Taiwan/ Thailand/Philippines/Singapore xxb = Hong Kong xxc = China xxd = China xxe = Japan xxj = Japan xxk = Korea xxm = ANZ xxn = China xxq = India,Nepal xxr = Korea xxv = Taiwan Description Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5310 (1.60GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5320 Part number 40K W1143 IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

10 (1.86GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Reference information 1 GHz and MHz denote the internal and/or external clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance. 2 Using 4 GB DIMMs. 3 Previews provide insight into IBM plans and directions, but they are subject to change or withdrawal. General availability, prices, ordering information, and terms and conditions will be provided when the product is announced. 4 IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely. 5 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request. Trademarks Remote Deployment Manager and Chipkill are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. BladeCenter, ServerProven, Wake on LAN, xseries, Tivoli, NetView, and Lotus Notes are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Publications An installation and user's guide, and safety and warranty publications are shipped with each BladeCenter HS21 blade. The following publications are available immediately: Title Order number BladeCenter Solutions xseries(r) Family Brochure GM GM The BladeCenter HS21 Installation and User's Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual, in U.S. English versions, are available from BladeCenter HS21 Installation and User's Guide Services IBM Integrated Technology Services IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management. These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-ibm offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

11 support needs. For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit Select your country, and then select the product as the category. Technical information Specified operating environment BladeCenter HS A1x 8853-C1x Processor Intel(R) E5310 Intel E5320 Int. speed 1.60 GHz 1.86 GHz Ext. speed 1066 MHz 1066 MHz Number standard 1 1 Maximum 2 2 L2 cache (full speed) 8 MB 8 MB L3 cache 0 MB 0 MB Memory (FBD Memory) 2 GB 2 GB DIMMs (Standard) 2x 1 GB 2x 1 GB DIMM sockets 4 4 Capacity 16 GB(6) 16 GB(6) Video SVGA SVGA Memory 16 MB 16 MB Disk controller SAS SAS Channels 1 1 Connector int. 2 2 Connector ext. 0 0 RAID Yes Yes HDD 0 0 Connectors 2 2 Internal capacity 146 GB(7) 146 GB(7) Total HDD bays 2 2 PCI Slots 0 0 Management proc. Standard Standard Ethernet controller Dual GB Dual GB FC card Optional Optional DVD-ROM (IDE) 0 0 Diskette drive 0 0 Power supply 0 0 (6) Total system memory capacity is based on using 4 GB memory DIMMs. This is expandable to 32 GB using the IBM BladeCenter Memory and I/O Expansion Blade option. (7) Capacities are based on installation of two 73 GB SAS HDDs. Total capacity can be increased using the IBM BladeCenter Storage and I/O Expansion Blade which accommodates three additional hot-swap SAS SFF HDDs and optional support for RAID 0, 1, or 5. For latest information on supported HDD options, visit IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 11

12 Video subsystem ATI RN50 (ES 1000) Video controller Integrated on the blade 16 MB embedded video memory Supported BladeCenter HS21 video resolutions CRT ISO Maximum refresh CRT Flat panel Resolution rate supported support compliance support 640 x Hz Yes Yes Yes 800 x Hz Yes Yes Yes 1024 x Hz Yes Yes Yes Note: For resolutions supported by different operating systems, refer to the operating system documentation. Dimensions BladeCenter HS21 Height: 24.5 cm (9.7 in) Depth: 44.6 cm (17.6 in) Width: 2.9 cm (1.14 in) Maximum weight: 5.4 kg (12 lb) (depending on the configuration when options are added) Electrical BladeCenter chassis: 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz BladeCenter HS21: 12.2 (nominal) V dc Japan Energy Value Tables BladeCenter HS21 BladeCenter BladeCenter H Chassis 8677-xxx 8852-xxx Blade machine type/model 8853-A1x 8853-C1x 8853-A1x 8853-C1x Power(TM) Consumption (WATTS) CTP (MTOPS) Category I E I E I E I E Energy Consumption Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Efficiency Input (Hz) Frequency BladeCenter or BladeCenter H and BladeCenter HS21 Configuration Idling with Windows (at 25 C) CPU 1 CPU -- Xeon PSU 2 Mgt Mod. 1 standard HDD 1 x 36 GB SAS HDD DVD-ROM 1 standard IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 12

13 RAM 4 x 4 GB DIMMs Standards: This system supports or complies with the following standards: Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4. Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3. Equipment approvals and safety Japan VCCI, Class A IEC (CB Certificate and CB Test Report) Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Mark, Class A Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A within 30 days of planned availability China GB , GB , GB Korea MIC within 30 days of planned availability Operating environment Temperature 10.0 to 35.0 C (50 to 95 F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft) 10.0 to 32.0 C (50 to 90 F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft) Relative humidity: 8% to 80% Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft) Hardware requirements: For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible: Keyboard Mouse Display Unattended or remote installation may be performed without requiring some or all of these components. Review your unattended software installation program information for specific hardware configuration requirements. For service, the server requires a compatible: Keyboard Mouse Display When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly via a console switch. Software requirements: The following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with the BladeCenter HS21: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 13

14 Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003, Web Edition Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 AS for x86 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 AS for AMD64/EM64T Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 ES for x86 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 ES for AMD64/EM64T Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS for x86 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS for AMD64/EM64T SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for x86 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for AMD64/EM64T For additional information, support, certification, and versions of network operating systems, access Compatibility: The BladeCenter HS21 contains licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. IBM system BIOS is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the BladeCenter HS21 and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs. For detailed information about IBM and non-ibm devices, adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with System x servers, visit Contact your IBM representative IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for xseries servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are announced that support these servers. Limitations The BladeCenter HS21 blades contain four DIMM sockets. A maximum of 16 GB of system memory is supported by using a 4 GB DIMM of ECC DDR memory in each of the DIMM sockets. All supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access. The BladeCenter HS21 supports currently available 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMM options. Supported DIMMs can coexist in the same server; however, memory DIMMs of the same capacity must be installed in matched pairs. Refer to the Planning information section or the xseries server Web page for memory options. Microprocessors must be of the same type and clock speed on each BladeCenter HS21. Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size or upgrading the base processors is not supported. These models of BladeCenter HS21 are supported in the BladeCenter H chassis (8852) and the BladeCenter chassis (8677). The latest BladeCenter hardware and software compatibility is available via the Web Refer to the Software requirements section for operating system limitations. RDM can: Support 32-bit Windows native and clone installations Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RH EL) (Advanced Server) bit installations via a white paper IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 14

15 Update BIOS, perform CMOS updates, and configure RAID controller Not support SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9 ServerGuide and Scripting Toolkit ServerGuide supports the installation of Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 (32 and 64 bit). Toolkit does not support the installation of Windows 64 bit NOSs. The Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software included as part of ServerGuide software may be used for boot, diagnostic, setup, restoration, installation, configuration, test, or disaster recovery purposes only. Note: The Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software contains a security feature that will cause an end user customer's system to reboot without prior notification to the end user customer after 24 hours of continuous use of the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment. During routine usage of ServerGuide, which does not usually require usage of the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software for such an extended time period, this condition should not occur. Update Express is supported in 32-bit mode only. Planning information Customer responsibilities: This product is designated as customer setup. Customer setup instructions are shipped with the product. Integrated RAID-1 configuration: Manufacturing instructions (MI) publication enables you to set up a RAID-1 integrated mirroring configuration. This instruction enables configuration via Odyssey (ibm.com). The MI is Integrated Mirroring SAS HDD (39R9433). Configuration information: BladeCenter HS21 blades must be installed in a BladeCenter chassis (8852 or 8677). BladeCenter 8853-A1U configuration: The BladeCenter contains 14 blade server bays supporting up to 14 hot-swap BladeCenter HS21 blades. A control panel, located at the top left of the unit, contains the following LEDs: Power good Blade location Over temperature Information General fault Processor upgrades: The system comes standard with one Intel Xeon processor. An additional processor may be added by purchasing a supported processor option. The optional processor must match the initial processor in each system. The following processor options are supported with these BladeCenter HS21 models: Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5310 (1.60GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Upgrade Processor Option (40K1270) Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5320 (1.86GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Upgrade Processor Option (43W1143) Memory support: The following memory options are supported with BladeCenter HS21: Option description 1GB (2x512MB) FB-DIMM 667 MHz 2GB (2x1GB) FB-DIMM 667 MHz 4GB (2x2GB) FB-DIMM 667 MHz 8GB (2x4GB) FB-DIMM 667 MHz Option 39M M M M5797 IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 15

16 Power considerations: BladeCenter HS21 is supported in the BladeCenter chassis (8852 and 8677). Note: Consult specific chassis announcements for more information on setup and redundancy. Cable orders: Each BladeCenter HS21 blade contains two Gigabit Ethernet connections. An optional BladeCenter four-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module must be installed in the BladeCenter to support additional Ethernet connections. This Ethernet switch contains four ports with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45 connectors provide a 10/100/1000 Base-T interface (at either half- or full-duplex) for connecting twisted-pair cable to the Ethernet network. Cabling is not included with the server. To connect the Ethernet controller to a repeater or switch, use a UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100 Mbps or higher operation, Category 5 cabling must be used. For 10 Mbps operation, Category 3, or better, cabling must be used. Installations using the BladeCenter Fibre Channel Switch Module require short- or long-wave small form factor pluggable (SFP) options and appropriate Fibre Channel cabling. Installability: Each BladeCenter HS21 requires approximately 10 minutes for installation. Installation includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. Additional time is required to install an operating system, additional options, or features. Packaging BladeCenter HS21 Product Package description Boxes BladeCenter HS21 BladeCenter HS21 Carton 1 Contents: BladeCenter HS21 1 Publications/CD Package 1 BladeCenter HS21 Publications Package 1 Contents: Installation and User's Guide Documentation CD-ROM (softcopy of publications) Broadcom CD-ROM Safety flyer Blade ID labels Standard form factor I/O Expansion card tray kit The BladeCenter HS21 blades are shipped in a single package. The approximate shipping dimensions and weight are: Single pack dimensions: x 3.13 x 6.13 in Single pack weight: 9.2 lb Related options Processor upgrades Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5310 (1.60GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Upgrade Processor Option Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5320 (1.86GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2 Cache 80w) Upgrade Processor Option 40K W1143 Quad-core Intel Xeon Processors Heat sink Installation publications/warranty IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 16

17 Supplies: For end users For information about Priority Fulfillment Services distribution channels, call in Japan or outside of Japan. Security, auditability, and control Security and auditability features include: A power-on password function provides control of who has access to the data and server setup program on the server. A set unattended boot mode allows the system keyboard to be locked to all entries except the password and at the same time allows other computers on the network to access the system disk drive. A selectable boot sequence can be used to prevent unauthorized installation of software or removal of data from the diskette drive. The BladeCenter HS21 blades have no security intrusion detection. Therefore, they should be installed in a rack environment that provides security through lockable doors or other security measures. It is the client's responsibility to ensure that the server is secure to protect sensitive data. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. IBM Electronic Services IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available on the IBM eserver platform. These services provide the opportunity for greater system availability due to faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. IBM Electronic Services is comprised of two separate, but complementary, elements: IBM Electronic Services news page and IBM Electronic Service Agent. IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The IBM Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM eserver system. It is designed to proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system inventory, hardware error logs, and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM maintenance service agreement or within the IBM warranty period, the Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent will be made available to IBM service support representatives when they are helping answer your questions or diagnosing problems. To learn how IBM Electronic Services can work for you, visit Terms and conditions To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or IBM. Warranty period System hardware Three years Optional features Three years IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 17

18 Optional IBM features initially installed in an IBM system carry the same warranty period as the system. If installed after the initial system installation, they carry the balance of the system warranty or the optional feature warranty, whichever is greater. Warranty service: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified below for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and location-specific information. Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive) Service and On-site Service for other selected parts. Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service: IBM provides replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request. CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 or a Tier 2 CRU. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU, at your request, you will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service specified below, On-site Service. Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day delivery. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, (1) return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement. The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs: Battery Cable-management arm CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive Hard disk drive Hot-swap fan Hot-swap power supply Lift handle kit Memory DIMM Memory expansion card PCI adapters PCI divider Power cord Service label Service processor System labels Top cover Voltage regulator module On-site Service: IBM On-site Repair (IOR), 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response. IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. On-site Service is not available in all countries, and some countries have kilometer or mileage IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 18

19 limitations from an IBM service center; In those locations where On-site Service is not available, the normal in-county service delivery is used. International Warranty Service: International Warranty Service (IWS) is available during the warranty period to customers who travel or relocate to countries where their computer is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM resellers authorized to perform warranty service. Eligible IBM computers are identified by their four-digit machine type. You can obtain IWS through the method of service, such as CRU, depot, carry-in, or on-site, provided in the servicing country. Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some service or parts may not be available in all countries. Service centers in certain countries may not be able to service all models of a particular machine type. In addition, some countries may have fees and restrictions that apply at the time of service. To determine the eligibility of your computer and to view a list of countries where service is available, visit For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement AA , dated September 28, Note: Due to the Earth's magnetic field, cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors are manufactured to work in northern, southern, and equatorial regions of the Earth and may not produce a satisfactory image when moved between them. Any required adjustment (if possible) is not covered under IWS and may be subject to a chargeable action. The magnetic field does not affect flat-panel LCD monitors. Licensing: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the system. Field-installable features: Yes Model conversions: No Machine installation: Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine. Graduated program license charges apply: No. These products do not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code. Educational allowance: None Prices For all local charges contact your IBM representative. IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Our offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice. Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help you stretch your budget and affordably acquire the new product. But beyond the initial acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management can also help keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize risk, and preserve your ability to make flexible equipment decisions throughout the entire technology life IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 19

20 cycle. For more financing information, visit Trademarks POWER, System x, ServerGuide, Electronic Service Agent, and ServiceSuite are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. BladeCenter, xseries, eserver, and ServicePac are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 20