Computers offer choice of PCI Express x16 graphics.
Press Release Summary:
IntelliStation® A Pro workstation, available with single or SMP-capable Model 254 or dual-core Model 280 AMD Opteron processors, features PCI Express x16 graphics that enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing. Scalable solution offers up to 16 GB ECC DDR SDRAM RDIMM addressable memory, choice of SMART HDDs, and either CD-RW/DVD-ROM combination or multi-burner. Rack-mountable tower system has 6 slots, 6 bays, and 530 W power supply with PFC.
Original Press Release:
New IBM IntelliStation A Pro Models Introduce New Graphics and New AMD Opteron Processors
The new highly scalable IntelliStation A Pro models deliver price-to-performance ratio with the latest technologies, graphics, and outstanding service and support.
AMD Opteron processors - single or SMP-capable Models 254 or dual-core Model 280
Up to 16 GB of ECC DDR SDRAM RDIMM addressable memory
PCI Express x16 graphics
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 for performance 2D
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 for high-advanced 3D
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 for extreme 3D
HDDs
Integrated Ultra320 and SATA support
High-performance 15,000 rpm Ultra320 SCSI or 7,200 rpm SATA HDDs with S.M.A.R.T.
Choice of optical devices:
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combination
Multi-burner
Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394, storage interfaces (U320 SCSI, SATA, IDE), and audio
Rack-mountable tower system with 6 slots, 6 bays, and 530-watt power supply with power factor correction (PFC)
Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) XP Professional
Red Hat Enterprise Linux(TM) WS 4 (AMD64) models 43x, 44x, and 47x
System hardware limited warranty - CRU or on-site three years, parts and labor
Overview
Position yourself for the future of 64-bit computing with the IntelliStation® A Pro workstation. This workstation features AMD Opteron processors and PCI Express x16 graphics that enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing for optimum performance. The AMD Opteron processor helps protect your investment in your current 32-bit applications while preparing to migrate to 64-bit applications when you are ready.
Take advantage of the multitasking, multithreaded application power of the latest IntelliStation A Pro models. New technologies, including PCI Express graphics and dual-core processors, contribute to an outstanding system design to help you achieve the next level of creativity and reduce project turnaround times.
These highly scalable systems deliver a price-to-performance ratio that is ideal for petroleum/chemical, life sciences, and other high-performance computing segments. They also offer the freedom to create in the digital content and engineering segments, enabling added realism through more detail, textures or lighting, smooth movement, and reducing compositing and rendering time.
Solid performance
Choice of new AMD Opteron processors
Model 254 or dual-core 280
SMP-capable
1 MB L2 cache (per core)
Up to 16 GB of PC3200 CL3 double data rate (DDR) ECC SDRAM RDIMM
Dual Ultra320 SCSI and SATA HDD subsystems
Choice of S.M.A.R.T. HDDs
73.4 GB Ultra320 SCSI at 15,000 rpm
80 GB SATA at 7,200 rpm
530-watt, auto ranging power supply
Compelling graphics
Your choice of dual-head capable PCI Express graphics
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500
Outstanding support
The highly reliable IntelliStation A Pro systems feature a three-year limited warranty on parts and labor. In the United States and Canada, call IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). Telephone support may be subject to additional charges.
Planned availability date
November 21, 2005
