Datacenter for IBM xseries 460 servers 4-way through 32-way Datacenter certified rack servers

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1 Hardware Announcement August 23, 2005 Datacenter for IBM xseries 460 servers 4-way through 32-way Datacenter certified rack servers Overview The Datacenter Solution offering is for customers who desire to install scalable xseries industry-standard technology to replace aging proprietary platforms, or grow existing Microsoft Windows -based server solutions to greater than eight-way SMP capability. This solution is designed for large enterprise environments where hardware and software scalability are required, and advanced, enterprise applications are transitioned to an industry-standard platform. This new set of Datacenter offerings is based upon the xseries 460 server which is powered with Intel Xeon MP processors at up to 3.33 GHz/8 MB L3 cache. Windows Datacenter offerings IBM Datacenter solutions are ideal for enterprise and high-availability applications. Single-node 4- through 32-way server configurations as well as multinode 4- through 32-way Microsoft Certified cluster solutions are supported. You have a choice of Windows Datacenter solutions. The Datacenter High Availability Program Offering delivers a fully configured, Datacenter-certified 3, preinstalled hardware and software operating system solution on 4- through 32-way server configurations that support up to eight-node Microsoft Cluster Certified solutions for a tightly controlled, end-to-end supported environment for maximum availability. The Datacenter Scalable Offering delivers a Windows Datacenter stand-alone server solution that scales from 4- to 32-way, without the need for a Datacenter-certified end-to-end solution. The Scalable Datacenter offering is the ideal solution for maximum performance and scalability in a non-cluster environment. xseries Datacenter offerings are now available with Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition, in addition to Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit) Modular scalability is supported with the xseries MXE-460 Modular Xpansion Enclosure. Scale from 4- to 32-way configurations to support IBM Datacenter xseries offerings with Microsoft Windows Datacenter edition. Key prerequisites Monitor, keyboard, and mouse SAS HDD or Serial Attach SCSI HDD Rack For additional details, refer to the Technical information section. Planned availability dates September 27, 2005: Datacenter Scalable Offering, x64 models 8872 Models 2Ex, 3Ex 8874 Model 1Ex October 6, 2005: Datacenter High Availability Program Offering, x64 models 8872 Models 2Bx, 3Bx 8874 Model 1Bx October 18, 2005: Datacenter Scalable Offering, 32-bit models 8872 Models 2Dx, 3Dx 8874 Model 1Dx October 27, 2005: Datacenter High Availability Program Offering, 32-bit models 8872 Models 2Ax, 3Ax 8874 Model 1Ax At a glance xseries 460 provides: Powerful Xeon MP-capable processors up to 3.33 GHz 1 /8MB L3 cache Up to 512 GB of high-speed PC ECC DDR2 SDRAM system memory Six Active 64-bit/266 MHz Peripheral Component Interconnect-X (PCI-X 2.0) slots Integrated Broadcom 5704 Dual-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Six 2.5-inch hot-swap bays for flexible installation of HDDs, supporting up to GB 2 internal data storage Take advantage of xseries Datacenter offerings. A choice of new xseries 460 Datacenter models for the Datacenter High Availability Program Offering or the more flexible Datacenter Scalable Offering Rigorously tested stand-alone and cluster server system configurations that meet Microsoft certification requirements A selection of Datacenter-certified and ServerProven options Optional Software Update Subscriptions for future Microsoft Datacenter Operating System releases and maintenance updates Optional IGS services for on-site installation, integration, and remote post-installation support requirements For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001 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 United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description xseries 460 The xseries 460 provides a new base for the Datacenter solutions with world-class functions and features: High-performance server subsystems High-availability and serviceability features XpandOnDemand scalability Scalable Systems Manager Systems management including IBM Director World-class support tools and programs For more information on xseries 460, refer to Hardware Announcement , dated May 31, The xseries 460 server contains advanced technology that combines 32-way SMP-capable power, PCI-X, Enterprise X-Architecture, high availability, scalability, and substantial internal data storage capacity. With the power of third-generation Enterprise X-Architecture, the xseries 460 establishes a new standard for modular XpandOnDemand scalability from 4- to 32-way with increased performance, memory availability, systems manageability, and simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit applications with x86-64-bit extensions. Modular expansion is supported with the 3U MXE-460. The xseries MXE-460 server is functionally identical to the xseries 460 server and supports the same hardware configurations, however it is supported only as an expansion module to a base series xseries 460 and not in a stand-alone configuration. It comes configured with two empty 4-slot Memory Expansion Cards (13M7409) and two power supplies as standard, but without any processors, memory, disks, or optical drive. A customer can configure the MXE-460 with the necessary processors and memory and then interconnect with the xseries 460 server and create multinode configurations that consist of two, four, or eight nodes for up to 32-way operation. In addition to processors and memory, the six disk bays and six PCI-X I/O card slots in each chassis are accessible, allowing you to add up to a total of 48 hard disks and 48 I/O slots into a 32-way configuration, eliminating the need for an external I/O expansion enclosure. Datacenter supports only Fibre Channel (FC)-based storage subsystems for external data storage. Priced lower than the xseries 460 server, the MXE-460 allows economical expansion of a base 460 from two chassis to eight chassis for scalability all the way to 32-way. The MXE modular expansion enclosure powers easy upgrades to 32-way configurations to support systems such as the Microsoft Windows Server Datacenter edition. With these advanced mission-critical functions, xseries 460 servers help run your Datacenter-based business solutions around the clock. Datacenter solutions The Datacenter solutions are ideal for enterprise and high-availability applications. Single-node 4- through 32-way server configurations as well as multinode 8- through 32-way Microsoft Certified solutions are supported. xseries Datacenter Offerings highlights A choice of new xseries 460 Datacenter models for the Datacenter High Availability Program Offering or the more flexible Datacenter Scalable Offering Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition shipped with the system unit, either preloaded or to be installed later Rigorously tested stand-alone and cluster server system configurations that meet Microsoft certification requirements A selection of Datacenter-certified and ServerProven options Optional Software Update Subscriptions to upgrade to future releases of the Microsoft Windows Datacenter operating system and maintenance updates Optional IGS services for on-site installation, integration, and remote postinstallation support requirements If you want a more controlled best practices type of environment, you can select the Datacenter High Availability Program Offering. This offering delivers a fully configured, Microsoft-certified, preinstalled system for a tightly controlled environment for maximum availability. If you already have a well-managed IT infrastructure and desire a Windows operating system that scales greater than eight-way, choose the Datacenter Scalable Offering. This offering allows more freedom to leverage existing IT infrastructure. The Datacenter Scalable offering is not supported in a multi-node cluster configuration since the Datacenter operating system software included with the scalable offering is not Microsoft Cluster-certified. Datacenter High Availability Program Offering: This offering delivers a complete system configuration certified down to the I/O subsystem and device drivers. The certification process is a rigorous load test cycle to validate that every major hardware and device driver has been tested for maximum availability. To maintain this high availability, the solution must be maintained as a certified configuration. The Datacenter High Availability Program leverages the industry solution integration skills of IBM and Microsoft. Datacenter High Availability Program Offering model base configurations L2/L3 HDDs/ Models Processor Cache Memory ServeRAID xseries 460 Datacenter High Availability with 32 bit Preload Ax 4 x 3.0 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 0 GB ECC Open bay/no Ax 4 x 3.33 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 0 GB ECC Open bay/no MXE 460 Datacenter High Availability with Windows Server 2003 Datacenter 32 bit, 4 way COA Ax 0 0 GB Open bay/no xseries 460 Datacenter High Availability with 64 bit Preload Bx 4 x 3.0 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 0 GB ECC Open bay/no Bx 4 x 3.33 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 0 GB ECC Open bay/no MXE 460 Datacenter High Availability with Windows Server 2003 Datacenter 64 bit, 4 way COA Bx 0 0 GB Open bay/no Notes: PS = Two at 1300 W Memory, HDDs, and ServeRAID will be configured in second level manufacturing before customer shipment

3 Datacenter Scalable Offering: The Datacenter Scalable Offering delivers a certified Datacenter server that has been rigorously tested and certified to meet Microsoft Datacenter certification requirements in a non-cluster environment. You have more freedom in choosing I/O and other system components. The Datacenter Scalable Offering provides a scalable Windows solution (4- to 32-way SMP capability), but you can implement your own version of best practices by leveraging IT staff and your own processes and procedures for managing the solution in your environment. Datacenter Scalable Offering model base configurations L2/L3 HDDs/ Models Processor Cache Memory ServeRAID xseries 460 Datacenter Scalable Models with Windows Server 2003 Datacenter in Box, 32 bit Dx 4 x 3.0 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 4 GB ECC Open bay/no Dx 4 x 3.33 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 4 GB ECC Open bay/no MXE 460 Datacenter Scalable Offering with Windows Server 2003 Datacenter 32 bit, 4 way drop in the box COA Dx 0 0 GB Open bay/no xseries 460 Datacenter Scalable Models with Windows Server 2003 Datacenter in Box, 64 bit Ex 4 x 3.0 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 4 GB ECC Open bay/no Ex 4 x 3.33 GHz 1 MB/8 MB 4 GB ECC Open bay/no MXE 460 Datacenter Scalable Offering with Windows Server 2003 Datacenter 64 bit, 4 way drop in the box COA Ex 0 0 GB Open bay/no Note: PS = Two at 1300 W Datacenter software: xseries Datacenter offerings are now available with Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition, in addition to Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit) Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition provides high performance for both 32- and 64-bit applications on the same system. The underlying architecture is based on 64-bit extensions to the industry-standard x86 instruction set, allowing 32-bit applications to run natively on x64 processors such as the Intel Xeon with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). At the same time, new 64-bit applications are executed in 64-bit mode, which processes more data per clock cycle, allows greater access to memory, and speeds numeric calculations. The end result is a platform that leverages the existing wealth of 32-bit applications while also providing a smooth migration path to 64-bit computing. Software delivery: Datacenter operating system CDs and documentation are included in the xseries 460 Datacenter system shipping carton. For Datacenter High Availability Program Offering, the operating system will be preloaded in manufacturing on the xseries 460 server and the software recovery CDs will be included in the xseries 460 ship group. For Datacenter Scalable Offerings, the operating system is not preloaded. The Datacenter Scalable Operating System is included in the ship group and installed at the customer location. Datacenter Software Update Subscriptions: Software Update Subscriptions for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition are available for Datacenter operating system upgrades for the Datacenter High Availability Program Offering and also the Datacenter Scalable Offering. Datacenter software subscription offerings include operating system upgrade protection. Upgrade to the next Datacenter Operating System release for no additional charge. Datacenter Operating System upgrades can only be achieved with a Software Update Subscription or by purchasing new Datacenter Hardware which includes the Datacenter Operating System. Software Update Subscriptions for the Datacenter High Availability Program Offering include IBM updates to firmware and device drivers certified by Microsoft for use with the Datacenter Solution. IBM builds, tests, and provides the complete tested package of these components. IBM provides program updates, as they become available, for a period of one year. A program update may contain a new version, a new release, supplements, or service packs as IBM determines, announced during the subscription term. IBM does not guarantee that updates will be announced during the annual term. The subscription is sold on a per-operating-system basis for xseries servers. Software Update Subscriptions for the Datacenter Scalable Offering include upgrades to the next release of the Microsoft Datacenter Operating System only. Maintenance updates such as IBM updates to firmware and device drivers, service packs, and other operating system updates available from Microsoft are not included in the Software Update Subscriptions for the Datacenter Scalable Offering. Maintenance Updates are available from the following Web site or by contacting your ITS service contact if a service contract is available. scid=fh;en-us;winsvr2003 The Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Datacenter should be purchased at the same time as the Datacenter Solution. If this subscription is purchased after the original Datacenter Solution purchase, you are entitled to only those software updates and upgrades for the 12 months beginning from the date of your Datacenter server solution entitlement period. In order to maintain a valid Software Update Subscription, subscriptions must be renewed annually from the date the Datacenter solution was purchased. If a subscription is not renewed each year, customers wanting to upgrade or requiring maintenance will be required to purchase subscriptions for those years when they did not purchase the subscription through the current subscription year. Options with Datacenter: Additional options are tested to meet various customer application requirements. Datacenter configurations are custom solutions from IBM consisting of certified hardware components, software, and IBM services. Contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner for more information

4 IBM Datacenter Software Update Subscriptions for Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Editions IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, 32-bit, 4 processor, High Availability, xseries 460 IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition, 64-bit, processor, High Availability, xseries 460 IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, 32-bit, 4 processor, Scalable, xseries 460 IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition, 64-bit, 4 processor, Scalable, xseries GAX 4816HAX 4818GAX 4818HAX IBM Services with Datacenter: Services recommended for IBM Datacenter solutions include hardware and software installation and integration, application integration, storage integration, and ongoing remote support services. Other services are available from IGS to support various configuration requirements and customer needs. Note: Not all listed services are enabled for Business Partners. Availability of services varies by country. Datacenter-related options For hardware options supported with Datacenter on the 460, refer to the IBM Configuration and Options Guide (COG), the xseries Configuration Aid (xsca), and the IBM ServerProven Program Web page. library/configtools.html Product positioning These new xseries 460 models enhance the xseries product line by providing new levels of performance and price/performance. The xseries 460 server features a high-density, 3 U mechanical platform that supports the higher clocked Xeon MP processors, PCI-X 2.0 architecture, and high-speed DDR2 memory. xseries 460 servers provide additional processing, expandability, and high-availability features over that of the xseries 366 server. These features make them ideal for handling complex, business-critical e-business applications that must be supported by space-saving, rack-optimized servers. The xseries 460 server is designed for extremely complex, compute-intensive applications requiring eight-way and greater processing power and large memory support. The xseries 460 Datacenter servers provides excellent 32-way processing capability with models supporting Intel MP 3.0 GHz/8 MB and 3.33 GHz/8 MB, and high-speed memory and PCI-X 2.0 bus architecture. This makes the xseries 460 servers an excellent fit for current and future enterprise e-business applications. These high-density, Xeon-based servers are designed to handle complex applications requiring high-speed computing power, advanced high-availability functions, and a minimum amount of rack space. Applications include: Database e-business Business intelligence Transaction processing ERP Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes Server consolidation Web content serving For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit machine_warranties/ This information is also available by calling 800-IBM-SERV ( ) or contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request. With respect to on-site service, you may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent. 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 When referring to hard drive or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments. 3 Certifications referenced in this document are an indication of testing of the product only. Certifications do not modify the applicable warranty terms. Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). BP Attachment for Announcement Letter mem/sla.jsp?num= Trademarks X-Architecture and ServeRAID are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. xseries, ServerProven, eserver, and Lotus Notes are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others

5 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information August 23, 2005 Publications The xseries 460 Installation Guide is shipped with the xseries 460. It contains an introduction to the computer, installation and setup, installing options, reference information, and problem determination. The installation guide has easy-to-use text and pictorials to enable users to quickly set up their xseries 460 server. Note: Software versions, features, and functions shipped with these systems may change as new releases become available or may be discontinued at any time. The xseries 460 Installation Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual, in U.S. English versions, are available from: Services 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 for e-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 support needs. IBM Operational Support Services Advanced Support provides the highest level of remote support available through IBM and is recommended for High Availability Datacenter Solutions. This service is tailored to meet customer s unique needs for continuous, business critical system operation. Advanced Support includes Single point of contact for hardware and software issues Unlimited calls and callers 24 x 7 x 365 coverage Proactive support assistance Account and problem management Monthly status calls and reports Initial on-site visit Customized technical support plan For additional information, visit offering/its/a a year for severity 1 problems, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone, for all other questions and problems. With unlimited calls and unlimited callers, anyone at your company can call as often as needed and receive quick and efficient responses. This service is conveniently packaged in ServicePac part numbers and provides the flexibility customers need for non-critical Datacenter environments. For additional information, visit offering/its/a Custom installation services: Datacenter customers receive skilled, experienced technical resources to deliver installation services for Datacenter Solutions. For details on available 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. Physical specifications Technical information Width: mm (17.3 in) Depth: mm (28.1 in) Height: mm (6.9 in) Weight: Minimum configuration: kg (88 lb) Maximum configuration: kg (120 lb) To ensure installability and serviceability in non-ibm industry-standard racks, review the installation planning information for any product specific installation requirements. IBM Remote Technical Support Services ServicePac for xseries with Datacenter offers hardware and software support for Scalable Datacenter solutions. Access to the answers you need is available 24 hours a day, 365 days 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 United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

6 Datacenter Solution Ax Ax Ax Processor Xeon MP Xeon MP None Internal speed 3.0 GHz 3.33 GHz External speed 667 MHz 667 MHz Number standard Maximum L2 cache (full speed) 1 MB 1 MB L3 cache (full speed) 8 MB 8 MB Memory (PC DDR2) 0 GB ECC 0 GB ECC 0 DIMMs 0 x 1 GB 0 x 1 GB 0 DIMM sockets Capacity 64 GB 5 64 GB 5 64 GB 5 Memory Expansion card Number standard Maximum Video SVGA SVGA SVGA Memory 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB SAS SCSI controller 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz Ports Connector internal Connector external HDD Total bays inch slim inch slim Hot-swap Accessible Internal capacity GB GB GB 6 Bays available inch slim inch slim Hot-swap PCI-X slots Slots available Management processor BMC Standard Standard Standard RSA-II Standard Standard Standard Dual Ethernet 10/100/ /100/ /100/1000 controller Mbps Mbps Mbps CD-ROM / DVD Optional Optional Optional DVD / ROM Standard Standard Optional Power supply 1300 W 1300 W 1300 W Number standard Maximum Hot-swap Yes Yes Yes Redundant power Standard Optional Standard Auto restart Yes Yes Yes Bx Bx Bx Processor Xeon MP Xeon MP None Internal speed 3.0 GHz 3.33 GHz External speed 667 MHz 667 MHz Number standard Maximum L2 cache (full speed) 1 MB 1 MB L3 cache (full speed) 8 MB 8 MB Memory (PC DDR2) 0 GB ECC 0 GB ECC 0 DIMMs 0 x 2 GB 0 x 2 GB 0 DIMM sockets Capacity 64 GB 5 64 GB 5 64 GB

7 8872-2Bx Bx Bx Memory Expansion Card Number standard Maximum Video SVGA SVGA SVGA Memory 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB SAS SCSI controller 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz Ports Connector internal Connector external HDD Total bays inch slim inch slim Hot-swap Accessible Internal capacity GB GB GB 6 Bays available inch slim inch slim Hot-swap PCI-X slots Slots available Management processor BMC Standard Standard Standard RSA-II Standard Standard Standard Dual Ethernet 10/100/ /100/ /100/1000 controller Mbps Mbps Mbps CD-ROM / DVD Optional Optional Optional DVD / ROM Standard Standard Optional Power supply 1300 W 1300 W 1300 W Number standard Maximum Hot-swap Yes Yes Yes Redundant power Standard Optional Standard Auto restart Yes Yes Yes Dx Dx Dx Processor Xeon MP Xeon MP None Internal speed 3.0 GHz 3.33 GHz External speed 667 MHz 667 MHz Number standard Maximum L2 cache (full speed) 1 MB 1 MB L3 cache (full speed) 8 MB 8 MB Memory (PC DDR2) 4 GB ECC 4 GB ECC 0 DIMMs 2 x 2 GB 2 x 2 GB 0 DIMM sockets Capacity 64 GB 5 64 GB 5 64 GB 5 Memory Expansion Card Number standard Maximum Video SVGA SVGA SVGA Memory 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB SAS SCSI controller 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz Ports Connector internal Connector external HDD Total bays inch slim inch slim Hot-swap Accessible Internal capacity GB GB GB 6 Bays available inch slim inch slim Hot-swap PCI-X slots Slots available

8 8872-2Dx Dx Dx Management processor BMC Standard Standard Standard RSA-II Standard Standard Standard Dual Ethernet 10/100/ 10/100/ 10/100/ controller 1000 Mbps 1000 Mbps 1000 Mbps CD-ROM / DVD Optional Optional Optional DVD / ROM Standard Standard Optional Power supply 1300 W 1300 W 1300 W Number standard Maximum Hot-swap Yes Yes Yes Redundant power Standard Optional Standard Auto restart Yes Yes Yes Ex Ex Ex Processor Xeon MP Xeon MP None Internal speed 3.0 GHz 3.33 GHz External speed 667 MHz 667 MHz Number standard Maximum L2 cache (full speed) 1 MB 1 MB L3 cache (full speed) 8 MB 8 MB Memory (PC DDR2) 4 GB ECC 4 GB ECC 0 DIMMs 2 x 2 GB 2 x 2 GB 0 DIMM sockets Capacity 64 GB 5 64 GB 5 64 GB 5 Memory Expansion card Number standard Maximum Video SVGA SVGA SVGA Memory 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB SAS SCSI controller 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz Ports Connector internal Connector external HDD Total bays inch slim inch slim Hot-swap Accessible Internal capacity GB GB GB 6 Bays available inch slim inch slim Hot-swap PCI-X slots Slots available Management processor BMC Standard Standard Standard RSA-II Standard Standard Standard Dual Ethernet 10/100/ /100/ /100/1000 controller Mbps Mbps Mbps CD-ROM / DVD Optional Optional Optional DVD / ROM Standard Standard Optional Power supply 1300 W 1300 W 1300 W Number standard Maximum Hot-swap Yes Yes Yes Redundant power Standard Optional Standard Auto restart Yes Yes Yes 4 Number of sockets are based on installation of the four memory expansion cards (13M7409) 5 Capacities are based on installation of the four memory expansion cards (13M7409) and 4x4 GB DIMMs installed in each card. 6 Capacities are based on installation of six 73.4 GB 2.5-in SAS HDDs. For the latest information on supported HDD options, visit GB 10K SAS Hot-swap HDD characteristics Formatted capacity: 36,400 million bytes Average read seek time: 4.7 ms Burst transfer rate (maximum): 3.0 MB/s Average latency: 2.99 ms Drive rotation speed: 10,000 rpm PFA/S.M.A.R.T enabled: Yes Interface: SAS 3.0 GHz

9 73.4 GB 10K SAS Hot-swap HDD characteristics Formatted capacity: 73,400 million bytes Average read seek time: 4.7 ms Burst transfer rate (maximum): 3.0 MB/s Average latency: 2.99 ms Drive rotation speed: 10,000 rpm PFA/S.M.A.R.T enabled: Yes Interface: SAS 3.0 GHz ServeRAID 8i Serial-Attached SCSI Controller characteristics Transfer rate (maximum): 3 GB/s Interface: SAS 3.0 GHz Cache Memory: 256 MB RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, 60 and IBM exclusive 1E, and 5EE Cache size of 256MB Battery Backed, Low power DDR memory for protection of valuable data New RAID 6 allows for double parity checking for added data redundancy Provides ability to expand existing arrays through Online Capacity Expansion Performance up to 3 GB/second of throughput ServeRAID 8i supports independent and adjustable stripe unit sizes from 16K up to 512K and default to 64K configurable per logical drive BIOS and Firmware updates can be performed under supported OS platform Additional ServeRAID features such as Logical Drive Migration Global Hot Spare, Copyback, and FlashCopy are available to manage your storage drives. Rebuild and Rapid Restore features to preserve RAID configurations ServeRAID Manager software application is available for managing the SAS RAID array configurations Measure Performance at 6 SFF Drives 16K OLTP:850 1O/sec Performance of 512 bytes out of cached: 25,000 IO/sec Sequential Reads 64K: 312 MB/sec DVD-ROM drive characteristics: ThinkPad Multi-Burner Plus Ultrabay Enhanced Drive Refer to Hardware Announcement , dated September 14, 2004, for details. Video subsystem ATI Radeon 7000M embedded 16 MB SDRAM standard/maximum video memory 128-bit graphics engine with 8, 16, and 32 bpp mode acceleration 32 bpp (4G colors/true Color) support digital 24-bit TMDS digital video signal to the optional RSA-2 Slimline DDC2 ci monitor communications support Supported video mode capabilities for the SVGA PCI controller: Microsoft Windows 2000 Refresh Resolution Colors rate (Hz) 640 x 480 x , 72, 75, x 480 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, x 480 x million 60, 72, 75, x 600 x , 72, 75, x 600 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, x 600 x million 60, 72, 75, x 768 x , 70, 75, x 768 x 16 64K 60, 70, 75, x 768 x million 60, 70, 75, 85 Dimensions 3 U rack drawer Width: mm (17.32 in) Depth: mm (28.15 in) Height: mm (5.05 in) Weight: Minimum configuration: kg (70 lb) Maximum configuration: 38.5 kg (85 lb) Electrical 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 17A (8.5 A/PS) 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 17A (8.5 A/PS) Input kilovolt-amperes (kva) (approximately): Minimum configuration: 0.37 kva (two power supplies) Maximum configuration: 1.2 kva (two power supplies) Btu output: Ship configuration: 1,262 Btu/hr (370 watts) Full configuration: 4,094 Btu/hr (1200 watts) Noise level horizontal position: 6.6 bels Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO Datacenter Solution servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position. Standards: These systems support or comply with the following standards: Multi Processor Specification (MPS) 1.4 Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3 In addition to the listed standards, the systems are compatible with the PCI-X specification 2.0. Equipment approvals and safety FCC Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A Canada ICES-003, issue 3, Class A

10 IEC/UL , 1st edition 7 CAN CSA C22.2 No , 1st edition NOM This server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies. 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 xseries 460: The xseries 460 Datacenter models ship with Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition. The 32- or 64-bit version will be either preloaded or shipped as installation CDs depending on the model. Datacenter High Availability Program Offering Operating System Preload: It is not necessary to order a Datacenter Software Preload with xseries 460 Datacenter High Availability Program Offering models. The Datacenter operating system is preloaded in manufacturing on the Datacenter xseries 460 server. The xseries MXE460 has no Datacenter operating system software included with it. A Microsoft certificate of authenticity (COA) is attached to the MXE460 chassis which entitles the customer to a 4-way Datacenter license. Optional Datacenter Software Update Subscriptions can be ordered with the IBM Datacenter product offerings. Datacenter Scalable Offering: It is not necessary to order the Datacenter operating system software with the Datacenter Scalable Offering server. The Datacenter operating system installation CDs are included with the Datacenter xseries 460 server. The xseries MXE460 has no Datacenter operating system software included with it. A Microsoft COA is attached to the MXE460 chassis which entitles the customer to a 4-way Datacenter license. Optional Datacenter Software Update Subscriptions can be ordered with the IBM Datacenter product offerings. Datacenter Software Update Subscription Offerings: xseries 460 Datacenter Offering are software subscription part numbers associated with these new xseries 460 server models. They are optional but should be ordered with the Datacenter systems to ensure you receive upgrades for your Datacenter operating systems. When ordering Software Update Subscriptions, you must order one 4-way subscription for each 4-way Datacenter operating system purchased. An 8-way xseries 460 Datacenter server would require purchasing two Datacenter Software Update Subscriptions. IBM Datacenter Software Update Subscriptions for Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Editions IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, 32-bit, 4 processor, High Availability, xseries 460 IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition, 64-bit, 4 processor, High Availability, xseries 460 IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, 32-bit, 4 processor, Scalable, xseries 460 IBM Software Update Subscription for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition, 64-bit, 4 processor, Scalable, xseries GAU 4816HAU 4818GAU 4818HAU Datacenter operating system licenses and the Software Update Subscriptions licenses are cumulative. As an example, two 4-way licenses are the equivalent to an 8-way license and four 4-way licenses are the equivalent to a 16-way license. Software limitation: Datacenter supports only FC-based storage subsystems for external data storage. SAS is only supported and used for operating system installation. Compatibility: The xseries 460 server 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 xseries 460 server 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 xseries 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: Refer to the Software requirements section for operating system limitations

11 Export limitations U.S. Law controls export of High Performance Computers (HPC) exceeding 190K Composite Theoretical Performance (CTP). CTP calculations are performed using a modified formula and stated in Millions of Theoretical Operations Per Second (MTOPS) resulting from CoCom negotiations on December 21, 1993, and published in US Dept of Commerce Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 774 (Advisory Note 4 for Category 4). Due to the extreme power of the xseries 460 scalable server, all scale-up high-performance SMP configurations composed of more than four combined chassis of xseries 460 and MXE-460 (above 16-way) will exceed the U.S. Government mandated 190K CTP threshold and will require a U.S. export license. The scalable system partition s setup menu will prevent such configurations from being created. If a high-performance SMP configuration beyond a 16-way is desired, the customer and the IBM salesperson or IBM Business partner will need to work closely with the IBM Export Regulation Office (ERO) to initiate the licensing process and acquire the documentation and approvals necessary for IBM to be able to ship the system to the intended customer. Be aware that this process can be quite lengthy, lasting up to six months, and should be initiated very early in the procurement cycle. Once the required approvals have been obtained, the customer will be provided with additional code that will augment the scalable system partition setup menu such that configurations beyond 16-way or four chassis will now be allowed. Customer responsibilities Planning information xseries 460 Server and Related Options The xseries 460 server is designated as customer setup. Customer setup instructions are shipped with systems. Configuration information Bay configuration The xseries 460 server contains seven customer-accessible drive bays on the left side of the server. The top right bay is for the optional slim CD or DVD. Six unpopulated 2.5-inch, slim-high, hot-swap drive bays are located beneath these two bays. The IDE DVD-ROM is cabled directly to the IDE port. The six hot-swap bays are connected to the integrated SAS SCSI controller through an integrated circuit. Internal SCSI cabling The xseries 460 server contains a DASD backplane supporting six hot-swap, SAS-compliant drive bays. For configurations where an optional ServeRAID controller is used to support internal RAID applications, use the existing internal cable. Processor upgrades The following processor options are supported for the MXE-460: xseries 3.00 GHz 667 MHz 1 MB L2 8 MB L3 Cache Upgrade with Itanium 2 Processor (13N0714) xseries 3.33 GHz 667 MHz 1 MB L2 8 MB L3 Cache Upgrade with Itanium 2 Processor (13N0713) The processor for the MXE-460 must match the processor for the base xseries 460. Memory support The following memory options are supported: 2 GB (2 x 1 GB Kit) PC CL3 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM (73P2866) 4 GB (2 x 2 GB Kit) PC CL3x4 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM (73P2867) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB Kit) PC CL3x4 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM (30R5145) PCI-X 2.0 adapter installations The xseries 460 server contains PCI-X 2.0 architecture. There are six full-length slots that support PCI-X 2.0 and PCI adapters at up to 266 MHz clock speeds. Rack installations xseries U, rack-drawer models are designed to be installed in a 19-inch rack cabinet designed for 26-inch deep devices, such as the NetBAY42 ER, NetBAY42 SR, NetBAY25 SR, or NetBAY11. If using a non-ibm rack, the cabinet must meet the EIA -310-D standards with a depth of at least 71.1 cm (28 in). Also, adequate space (approximately 5 cm (2 in) for the front bezel and 2.5 cm (1 in) for air flow) must be maintained from the slide assembly to the front door of the rack cabinet to allow sufficient space for the door to close and provide adequate air flow. Power considerations These xseries 460 models include two standard 1300-watt, hot-swap power supplies. Models standard with two power supplies have power supply redundancy for all configurations when powered at 200 to 240 V ac. Cable orders Scalability cables 2.3 m Scalability Cable (13M7414) 2.9 m Scalability Cable (13M7416) The two cables are functionally identical, they only differ in length. Ethernet cables The 10/100/1000 Mbps full-duplex, Dual Ethernet PCI-X Controller is standard with xseries 460. The RJ-45 connectors provide a 10BaseT or 100/1000Base-TX interface 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 an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100/1000 Mbps operation, Category 5 cabling must be used. For 10 Mbps operation, Category 3, or better, cabling must be used. There are no additional cabling requirements, other than for system power, keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections. Installability: The xseries 460 server requires about 20 minutes for installation. Installation includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. Additional time is required to install an operating system, additional adapters, or features

12 Packaging xseries 460: The xseries 460 system is shipped as a single package. The country kit carton is contained inside the top portion of the system unit carton. xseries 460 Datacenter High Availability Program Offering xseries 460 Datacenter Scalable Offering System unit Rack components: Slides and cable management arm Two 9-foot 220 V intra-rack cables Datacenter Ship group Datacenter HA Preload Recovery CDs Datacenter documentation Microsoft COA (installed) Miscellaneous Items: One or two line cords (110 V wall outlet) per country Rack installation template On/off switch cover Country Kit Carton: xseries 460 Installation Guide Safety booklet CD-ROM packages IBM Director Security, auditability, and control Power-on and privileged access password functions provide control of who has access to the data and server setup program on the server. 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. Selectable boot sequence can be used to prevent unauthorized installation of software or removal of data from the diskette drive. Limitations: The xseries 460 server has no security intrusion detection; therefore, it should be installed in a rack environment that provides security through lockable doors or other security measures. It is a customer 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. Ordering information Datacenter pre-sales order management tool All Datacenter sales opportunities should be entered into the Datacenter Pre-Sales Order Management (DPOM) tool in Lotus Notes. DPOM is an end-to-end sales management tool for high-end xseries Datacenter offerings and complex solutions. It is used to identify, manage, and track Datacenter sales from the initial opportunity to fulfillment of the solution. The DPOM tool was introduced to all geographies in 2004 and is the designated sales management tool for xseries Datacenter sales. Designated xseries Sales representative, Brand Marketing Managers and selected Business Partners should use DPOM to initiate and track all Datacenter sales. Orders for Datacenter offerings cannot be placed until the sales opportunity is entered into DPOM and the Datacenter pre-sales process has been completed, for example, configurations validated and the SAR review completed before submitting a purchase order. IBM Global Financing: Yes Terms and conditions xseries 460 and related options To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or IBM. In the United States, call 800-IBM-SERV ( ), or write to: Warranty Information P.O. Box Research Triangle Park, NC Attn: Dept JDJA/B203 Warranty period System hardware Three years Optional features Three years 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 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) (keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, HDD) service and on-site service for other selected parts. CRU service: IBM provides replacement CRUs 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 on-site service. Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day (NBD) delivery. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may be charged for

13 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: Fan Memory Memory expansion card, 4-slot Power supply Line cord DVD-ROM HDD PCI spacer Lift handle kit HDD blank filler Chassis top cover assembly System bezel System labels On-site service: IBM on-site repair (IOR), 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, NBD 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 limitations from an IBM service center. In those locations where on-site service is not available, the normal in-county service delivery is used. Call IBM at 800-IBM-SERV ( ), to assist with problem isolation for hardware to determine if warranty service is required. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges, even during the limited warranty period. International Warranty Service (IWS): 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 warranty/warranty.vm For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement , dated September 25, Note: Due to the earth s magnetic field, CRT monitors are manufactured to work in northern, southern, and equatorial regions 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. Maintenance services ServicePac, ServiceSuite, and ServiceElect ServicePac, ServiceSuite, and ServiceElect provide hardware warranty service upgrades, maintenance, and selected support services in one agreement. Warranty service upgrade: During the warranty period, warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of on-site service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of on-site service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed. 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. CRUs will be provided as part of the machine s standard warranty CRU service except that you may install a Tier 1 CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under one of the on-site service levels. 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. The following warranty service upgrade options are available: On-site service IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, 4 hour average response. On-site service IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week,. On-site service IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week,. Maintenance service: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of maintenance service specified 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. CRU service: If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, and HDD), IBM will ship the CRU 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. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and 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