Features And Specifications - IBM xSeries 236 User Manual

Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
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v Intel Xeon , 2.8 GHz or higher
depending on server model
v 1 MB Level-2 cache
v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
v Support for up to two
microprocessors
Note: Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessor.
Memory:
v Standard: 512 MB or 1 GB,
depending on server model,
expandable to 16 GB
v Type: 400 MHz, registered, ECC,
PC2-3200 double data rate II,
SDRAM
v Sizes: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or
2 GB (when available) in pairs
v Connectors: two-way interleaved,
eight dual inline memory module
(DIMM) connectors
v Maximum: Four pairs of
single-stacked PC2-3200 DDRII
DIMMs
Drives standard:
v Diskette: 1.44 MB
v CD-ROM: IDE
Expansion bays:
v Six open hot-swap, slim-high,
3.5-inch drive bays
v Three 5.25-inch bays (CD-ROM drive
installed in one bay)
v One 3.5-inch removable-media drive
bay (diskette drive installed)
PCI expansion slots:
™
v One Active PCI-X (hot-plug) 133
MHz/64-bit
v Two PCI-X non-hot-plug 100
MHz/64-bit
v Two PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug
v One PCI non-hot-plug 33 MHz/32-bit
Upgradeable microcode:
BIOS, diagnostics, and IBM integrated
system management upgrades (when
available) can update EEPROMs on the
system board
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Predictive Failure Analysis
alerts:
v Power supplies
v Fans
v Memory
v Hard disk drives
v Microprocessors
v Voltage regulator modules (VRMs)
Integrated functions:
v Baseboard management controller
– Service processor with light path
diagnostics
– RS-485 (ASM interconnect)
– RJ-45 (Ethernet 10/100 ASM
interconnect)
– Support for IBM Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine
v Dual Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000
Ethernet controllers (dual stacked RJ-45
connectors)
v Two serial connectors
v One parallel connector
v Support for one external and one
optional external or internal Ultra320
SCSI connector (dual-channel SCSI
controller with RAID capabilities)
v Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0
connectors (one on the front and two on
the rear of the enclosure)
v Keyboard connector
v Mouse connector
v ATI Radeon RV7000-M video
– Compatible with SVGA
– 16 MB video memory
Note: The baseboard management
controller is also known as the service
processor.
Security features:
v Door lock
v Power-on and administrator passwords
v Remote-control security settings
v Selectable drive startup
v Keyboard password
v System-management security
– User login password
– Read-only or read/write access
– Dial-in call-back
Power supplies:
v Standard: One 670 watts (115-230 V
ac)
v Upgradeable to two hot-swap power
supplies
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 236 Type 8841 server
(PFA) Acoustical noise emissions:
v Without redundant fans installed
– Sound power, idle: 5.8 bel
– Sound power, operating: 5.8 bel
– Bystander sound pressure, idle: 43 dBa
– Bystander sound pressure, operating: 43
dBa
v With optional redundant fans installed
– Sound power, idle: 6.1 bel
– Sound power, operating: 6.1 bel
– Bystander sound pressure, idle: 46 dBa
– Bystander sound pressure, operating:
46 dBa
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
v Input voltage range automatically selected
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
– Minimum: 0.1 kVA
– Maximum: 0.8 kVA
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour
v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu (100
watts/hour)
v Maximum configuration: 2600 Btu (760
watts/hour)
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 2134 m (7000 ft)
– Server off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)
v Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
Size:
v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
v Depth: 700 mm (27.5 in.)
v Width: 221 mm (8.7 in.)
v Weight: 33.5 kg (74 lb) to 45.8 kg (101 lb)
depending upon configuration
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