Rack-Drawer Enclosure adds I/O scalability to enterprise.
Press Release Summary:
Based on second-generation Enterprise X-Architecture(TM) technology, RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure lets user expand I/O capacity of EXA server as business grows. It features 6 full-length, 64-bit PCI-X slots and support for 6 additional slots. Unit supports adapters with clock speeds of 33, 66, 100, or 133 MHz. With 3U x 28 in. form factor, enclosure includes two 370 W power supplies, 4 cooling fans, and light path diagnostics.
Original Press Release:
IBM RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure - Add Massive I/O Scalability to Your Enterprise with Second-Generation Enterprise X-Architecture
Overview
Based on innovative, second-generation Enterprise X-Architecture(TM) (EXA) technology, the IBM RXE-100 Remote Expansion
Enclosure lets you expand the I/O capacity of your EXA server as your business grows. It is no longer necessary to purchase an expensive, high-capacity server infrastructure to support your future I/O expansion needs.
By using a building-block design, this high-density, rack-drawer enclosure allows you to "pay as you grow" with six Active (hot-swap) PCI-X adapter slots standard, and support for six additional slots. Grow your network as your requirements increase with XpandOnDemand scalability.
Performance and scalability for e-business
The RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure delivers massive I/O
scalability while supporting PCI-X architecture and adapters running at up to 133 MHz.
o Six, full-length, 64-bit PCI-X slots standard - Supports up to six adapters: three adapters each operating at 133 MHz or six
adapters operating at 100 MHz or less. Six 133 MHz adapters may
be installed operating at 100 MHz.
o High-speed data transfers
o Directly interfaces to an IBM eserver x365, x445, or x455
o Optionally available Remote I/O PCI-X 6-slot Expansion Kit for 2RX
- Grow expansion with six additional full-length, PCI-X, 64-bit
slots
High availability and system management
The RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure delivers the "bulletproof" reliability and control required of mission-critical datacenter applications.
o RXE management controller - Interfaces with the service
processor in the host eServer® x365, x445, or x455 to monitor critical components
o Hot-swap redundancy:
- Two 370-watt power supplies standard
- Four cooling fans
o Light path diagnostics - Improves uptime by simplifying maintenance
o One-year on-site, limited warranty
Flexibility and investment protection
Rack-dense design and XpandOnDemand scalability enable high-density installations for today and room to grow for tomorrow's
needs.
o Flexibility
- 3 U x 28-inch form factor - Allows dense installation in
industry-standard racks.
- With all 12 slots installed, one RXE-100 can be shared
between two supported EXA servers to increase datacenter
flexibility and to optimize slot count per server.
- Can be attached up to 8 meters from the host IBM eserver xSeries® EXA server.
o Investment protection
- Expansion of PCI-X slots in 6-slot increments - Up to 12 slots, or a total of 18 PCI-X slots when attached to a supported xSeries EXA server
- Supports 64-bit PCI and PCI-X adapters ranging in clock
speeds from 33, 66, 100, or 133 MHz
Key prerequisites
Installation of an RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure requires
attachment to a second-generation xSeries EXA server such as the x365, x445, or x455 and supported rack.
At a glance
With XpandOnDemand scalability, the RXE-100 Remote Expansion
Enclosure has the performance, high availability, and flexibility you need to create I/O-intensive solutions with your xSeries EXA servers.
o Expand I/O slots external to the server as your business grows
without purchasing new servers
- Up to 12 full-length, Active PCI-X slots
o Support high-speed PCI-X adapters - Up to 133 MHz
o Achieve excellent data throughput - Wide bandwidth port supporting higher-speed data rates with the second-generation Enterprise X-Architecture chipset
o Attach up to 8 meters from the host EXA server - Flexible
installations in space-constrained environments
o Run your business with confidence - High availability and system management designed in from the start
o Maximize function for server farms or server consolidation -
High-density, rack-optimized, 3 U form factor
Planned availability date
August 31, 2004
