IBM eserver xSeries 350 User Reference Manual page 16

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Your server is designed to be cost-effective, powerful, and flexible. It uses peripheral
component interconnect (PCI) bus architecture to provide compatibility with a wide
range of existing hardware devices and software applications.
Your IBM server meets stringent worldwide certifications for power, electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC), and safety. See the Safety Information booklet for additional
information.
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IBM® xSeries 350: User's Reference
Large system memory
The memory bus in your server supports up to 16 GB of system memory. The
memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to 16
industry-standard, 3.3 V, 168-pin, 8-byte, PCI, PC100-322-622R registered dual in-
line memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also provides Chipkill
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Memory protection. Chipkill Memory protection is a technology that protects
the system from a single chip failure on a DIMM.
Systems-management capabilities
Your server comes with an Advanced System Management processor on the
system board. This processor, in conjunction with the systems-management
software provided with your server, enables you to manage the functions of the
server locally and remotely. The Advanced System Management processor also
provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.
Note: The Advanced System Management processor is sometimes referred to as
the service processor.
Integrated network environment support
Your server comes with an Ethernet controller on the system board. This Ethernet
controller has an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps networks. The
server automatically selects between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. The controller
provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission
and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN).
Redundant network adapter
The addition of an optional, redundant network adapter provides a failover
capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with this primary
connection is automatically switched to the redundant network adapter. If the
appropriate device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss
and without user intervention.
IBM ServerGuide™ CDs
The ServerGuide CDs that are included with your server provides programs to
help you set up your server and install the network operating system (NOS). The
ServerGuide program detects the installed hardware options and provides the
correct configuration programs and device drivers. In addition, the ServerGuide
CDs include a variety of application programs for your server.
Note: The latest level of basic input/output system (BIOS) for your server is also
available through the World Wide Web. See "Chapter 6. Solving
problems," on page 79 for the appropriate World Wide Web addresses.
For more information about the ServerGuide CDs, see "Chapter 4. Using the
ServerGuide CDs," on page 23.