Server Chassis support ac and dc environments.
Press Release Summary:
BladeCenter(TM) T standards-based, NEBS-compliant, COTS platforms support Carrier Grade Open Framework. DC-powered Model 8720-1RX and AC-powered Model 8730-1RX each feature two 1,300 W hot-swap power supplies with redundant configuration. Additional features include 4 HS blower modules, system management module, media tray with optical drive, filtered front bezel, and alarm panel. Chassis support eServer BladeCenter HS20 and HS40 servers.
Original Press Release:
IBM eServer BladeCenter T -- AC and DC Models -- Accommodates HS20 and HS40 Blade Servers for Telecommunications
Overview
The IBM eserver BladeCenter(TM) T models are high-performance blade
platforms for critical network applications in the
telecommunications industry. They contain the telecommunications
infrastructures that require networking equipment to support ac
and dc power environments.
The communications industry is going through a radical
transformation to open standards and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components.
IBM is making significant investments in Linux, Standards,
Offerings, and Partners to accelerate the transition to open standards and COTS for next-generation network (NGN) solutions.
IBM is leveraging enterprise volumes and leadership to afford
BladeCenter advantages to new markets (for example, telecommunications and other rugged environments).
BladeCenter T is a standards-based, NEBS-compliant, COTS platform designed to improve ROI for Service Providers (reducing the total cost of ownership and maximizing revenue
for next generation services). BladeCenter T's innovative modular design delivers high reliability and performance for NGN infrastructure in a very dense and low footprint profile.
BladeCenter T supports the Carrier Grade Open Framework (CGOF),
which is at the core of the IBM NGN Strategy to enable flexible NGN solution deployment.
NEBS Level 3/ETSI compliance (Planned): A minimum level of
environmental compatibility needed to provide maximum assurance of equipment operability with the network facility.
IBM eServer® BladeCenter HS20 Blade Server: A new model of our
HS20 Xeon DP blade server is available for use in the new
BladeCenter T chassis.
IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 Blade Server: The HS40 offering
includes 2.7 GHz Xeon MP processors with 400 MHz FSB, 2 MB
L3 Cache, and 2 GB system memory, which can be upgraded to 16 GB
using 2 GB DIMMs.
Planned availability dates
June 25, 2004
o BladeCenter T (8720-1RX)
o BladeCenter T (8730-1RX)
o BladeCenter HS20 (8832-GTX)
Support of BladeCenter HS20 Blades (8832-9TX, 21X, L1X, M1X, 31X, G1X)
July 30, 2004: BladeCenter HS40 Blades (8839-6TX)
Support of:
o BladeCenter HS40 Blades (8839-51X, 61X)
o IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthrough Module (OPM)
August 27, 2004: IBM eserver BladeCenter T 4-port Gb Ethernet
Switch Module (90P3776)
Extended product availability: Upon request and under terms and
conditions to be negotiated individually, IBM will offer extended product availability for the BladeCenter T from the date of initial availability to 36 months or more for selected products and components.
Contact your IBM representative or Business Partner for details.
At a glance
BladeCenter T 8720-1RX dc-powered and 8730-1RX ac-powered features
o Two 1300-watt hot-swap dc or ac power supplies, redundant
configuration
o Four HS blower modules
o One systems management module
o Media tray with optical drive
o Filtered front bezel
o BladeCenter T alarm panel
New blades supported by the BladeCenter T chassis:
IBM eServer BladeCenter HS20 and IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40
Featuring:
o DP and MP capable models:
- 3.2 GHz/533 MHz Xeon DP processors
- 2.7 GHz/400 MHz Xeon MP processors
Performance features
o Scalability - leadership tele-infrastructure
o High levels of redundancy throughout
o Systems management - New universal management tools
Specific BladeCenter T configurations are NEBS compliant.
Contact your local IBM representative for details.
Key prerequisites
o PC connect to Management Module
o Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and rack
o Appropriate power source
