IBM 88784RU User Manual page 18

v Integrated network support
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
v Light path diagnostics
v Redundant connection
v Redundant cooling and power capabilities
v Scalable partitions
v ServeRAID
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
v Systems-management capabilities
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IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide
The server comes with an integrated Broadcom 5704C dual Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps
network. For more information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller"
on page 66.
The server supports up to six 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard
disk drives that are connected to the SAS backplane. With the hot-swap feature,
you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Installation Guide.
The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover
capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the
primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the
applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and
without user intervention.
The redundant cooling of the fans in the server enable continued operation if one
of the fans fails. The server supports up to two hot-swap power supplies, which
provide redundant power for many server configurations.
The server is scalable and can be connected to multiple servers so that you can
share resources between servers.
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The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
The server supports up to four Intel Xeon microprocessors. If the server comes
with only one microprocessor, you can install additional microprocessors to
enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this
adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes with the
server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event
recording, and dial-out alert capability.