Blade Servers use 3.6 GHz Xeon processors and EM64T.
Press Release Summary:
Available with processor speeds of 2.8 and 3.6 GHz, BladeCenter(TM) HS20 blade servers support 64-bit extended memory operating systems from Microsoft(TM), Red Hat, and SUSE. Processors, also able to run in legacy mode, remain fully compatible with 32-bit applications and operating systems. They have 800 MHz FSB with 1 Mb L2 cache and Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). Products also include integrated systems-management processor.
Original Press Release:
IBM eServer BladeCenter HS20 Blade Servers -- Fast 3.6 GHz/800 MHz-1 MB L2, Xeon Processors with EM64T Capability, 2.8 GHz/800 MHz BladeCenter LV Models with EM64T, and New Low Profile Handle
At a glance
BladeCenter HS20 blade servers include:
· 3.6 GHz/800 MHz1 and 2.8 GHz/800 MHz Low Voltage (LV) models, with 1 MB L2 cache Intel Xeon processors with Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
· Two-way SMP processing with 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
· High-speed 1 GB (2 x 512 MB DIMMs) DDR2 ECC SDRAM memory or 512 MB (2 x 256 MB DIMMs) DDR2 memory in LV models
· Dual Broadcom 5704S Gigabit Ethernet connections with failover support
· Support for Fibre Channel (FC)
· Support for HS20 Ethernet or FC expansion card
· Integrated systems-management processor
· Integrated SCSI controller and connectors for two 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) SCSI HDDs
· Connector for adding optional BladeCenter Storage Expansion Unit supporting up to two hot-swap 3.5 inch U320 HDDs and two additional HS20 Ethernet or Fibre Channel expansion cards
· Lower power usage on LV models, embedded roadmap Intel processor, and NEBS support in BladeCenter T with full blade configurations
Planned availability date
February 25, 2005
Overview
Extend the capabilities of your high-density BladeCenter(TM) with BladeCenter HS20 blade servers that include Intel(TM) Xeon processors with EM64T.
These new blade servers have processor speeds of 2.8 (LV) and 3.6 GHz. Intel Extended Memory Technology allows servers to access larger amounts of memory. Processors with EM64T support 64-bit extended memory operating systems from Microsoft(TM), Red Hat, and SUSE, when available.
These processors can also run in legacy mode (where a 32-bit application is running under a 32-bit operating system) and remain fully compatible with 32-bit applications and operating systems.
BladeCenter HS20 blade servers can be installed in a new BladeCenter chassis (8677-3XX) or they can be installed in your existing BladeCenter chassis (8677-1XX or 8677-2XX) after it is upgraded with the new 2000-watt power supply option (26K4816)2. In addition, these new HS20 blades servers can be installed in the BladeCenter T chassis (8720-1RX and 8730-1RX).
Eight 2.8 GHz LV processor model blades are supported in the BladeCenter T chassis (8720, 8730). For all other 8843 HS20 models, up to seven blades are supported in the BladeCenter T chassis (8720 or 8730).
The BladeCenter HS20 blade servers, coupled with the BladeCenter and BladeCenter T chassis, advance application serving with performance, density, and scalability.
At your command are:
· Powerful, two-way SMP-capable Xeon processors
· High-speed memory
· Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections
· SCSI RAID-1 and 1E (mirroring) supported in 32-bit legacy mode only
· Advanced high-availability and systems management features
Powerful blade-thin computing: The BladeCenter T chassis and BladeCenter HS20 blade servers with low-profile handles are the key components to building your blade server configuration for telecommunications.
Service and support perfected for e-business
· IBM Director and Remote Deployment Manager (RDM)
· ServerProven® compatibility testing and Web support
· Three-year, on-site3, limited warranty4
Key prerequisites
· BladeCenter or BladeCenter T chassis
· Monitor, keyboard, and mouse for setup
· Network switch module
· Boot device such as on-board HDDs, BladeCenter Storage Expansion Unit HDDs, or network storage device
· Management module with latest level firmware
· Rack with appropriate PDUs and main power distribution
Reference information
1 GHz and MHz denote the internal and/or external clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.
2 For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1200-watt power supplies do not provide enough power to maintain redundancy at full density. Customers with the 1XX chassis that want full density must upgrade to the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816). For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1800-watt power supplies, 2.8 GHz LV processor model blades are supported. When installing other 8843 HS20 models, customers with the 2XX chassis must upgrade to the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816) to maintain redundancy at full density.
3 IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely.
4 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
