Ibm Eserver P5 550 Deskside; Ibm Eserver P5 550 Rack-Mounted - IBM p5 550 Technical Overview And Introduction

Figure 1-1 Rack-mount and deskside versions of the p5-550

1.2.1 IBM eServer p5 550 deskside

The p5-550 is a deskside server that is ideal for environments requiring the user to have local
access to the hardware. A typical example of this would be applications requiring a native
graphics display.
To order a p5-550 system as a deskside version, FC 7887 is required. The system is
designed to be set up by the customer and, in most cases, will not require the use of any
tools. Full set-up instructions are included with the system.
The GXT135P 2D graphics accelerator with analog and digital interfaces (FC 2849) is
available and is supported for SMS, firmware menus, and other low-level functions, as well as
when AIX or Linux starts the X11-based graphical user interface. Graphical AIX system tools
are usable for configuration management if the adapter is connected to the primary console,
such as the IBM L200p Flat-Panel Monitor (FC 3636) or the IBM T541H 15-inch TFT Color
Monitor (FC 3637).

1.2.2 IBM eServer p5 550 rack-mounted

The p5-550 is a 4U rack-mounted server and is intended to be installed in a 19-inch rack,
thereby enabling efficient use of computer room floor space. If the IBM 7014-T42 rack is used
to mount the p5-550, it is possible to place up to 10 systems in an area of
644 mm (25.5 inches) x 1147 mm (45.2 inches).
To order a p5-550 system as a rack-mounted version, FC 7886 is required. In addition to the
rack-mounted version, the p5-550 can be installed in IBM or OEM racks. Therefore you are
required to select one of the following features:
IBM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit (FC 7162)
OEM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit (FC 7163)
Included with the p5-550 rack-mounted server packaging are all of the components and
instructions necessary to enable installation in a 19-inch rack using suitable tools.
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p5-550 Technical Overview and Introduction