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Chapter 2. Introducing the System
This chapter provides information about the system features of the pSeries 615 Model 6C3 and Model
6E3. The Model 6C3 is a rack mount system and the Model 6E3 is a deskside system.
The pSeries 615 Model 6C3 and Model 6E3 have similar operational capabilities but are packaged
differently.
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The Model 6C3 is a 4 EIA-unit drawer designed to be housed in a 19-inch rack while the Model 6E3 is a
deskside system. Both models can be configured as a 1-way to 2-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
system; each can have up to 8 hot-plug disk drives and 6 hot-plug PCI adapters. Both models support
redundant hot-plug power supplies and cooling fans.
Power is provided through ac power cords. Either model can be set up to use 100-127 V ac or 200-240 V
ac power.
The two media slimline bays can be used to accommodate any of the following drives:
v IDE DVD-ROM drive
v IDE CD-ROM drive
v Diskette drive (special mounting carriage needed)
Another full height (1 inch) media bay supports a SCSI tape drive or DVD-RAM drive.
Note: A CD-ROM is recommended for use in the base configuration of either model.
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