Server helps manage e-business applications.

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Available in 2-way configuration, eserver p5 520 Deskside and Rack-mount Server (9111-520) provides tools for managing e-business. Symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) uses 64-bit, copper-based POWER5(TM) microprocessor running at 1.65 GHz. It has 36 MB of Level 3 cache and 1 GB base main memory, expandable to 32 GB. Unit contains up to 11 bays, 6 hot-swap 3.3-V PCI-X slots, and dual Ultra320 SCSI controllers. Server supports dynamic logical partitioning.



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IBM eServer p5 520 Brings Potent POWER5 Technology to the Entry Server Environment



Overview

The IBM eserver p5 520 Deskside and Rack-mount Server (9111-520) gives you new tools for managing e-business, greater application flexibility, and innovative technology - all designed to help you capitalize on the e-business revolution. The p5-520 is available in a 2-way configuration.

The symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) uses a 2-way, state-of-the-art, 64-bit, copper-based POWER5(TM) microprocessor running at 1.65 GHz. The 2-way processor has 36 MB of Level 3 cache. The base 1 GB of main memory can be expanded to 32 GB for faster performance and exploitation of 64-bit addressing as used in large database applications.

The p5-520 contains up to 11 bays. There are four front-accessible, hot-swap-capable DASD bays in a minimum configuration with an additional four hot-swap-capable DASD bays optional. The eight DASD bays can accommodate up to 1174.4 GB of disk storage. Two of the remaining three bays are used for a DVD-ROM and a DVD-RAM, and the third bay can contain a tape drive.

Other integrated features include:

· Six hot-swap 3.3-V PCI-X slots

· Service Processor

· Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, serial ports, USB ports, HMC ports, and remote I/O (RIO-2) ports

· Dual Ultra320 SCSI controllers (internal) with optional RAID adapter

· Hot-swap power and cooling

· Redundant cooling

Dynamic logical partitioning (LPAR) is supported on the p5-520, allowing up to two partitions. In addition, the optional Advanced POWER(TM) Virtualization feature supports up to 10 partitions per processor.

The p5-520 is added to the hardware models supported with the pSeries® Cluster 1600 running Cluster Systems Management (CSM) V1.4 (AIX® or Linux(TM)). For hardware control using CSM, an HMC is required.

Key prerequisites

If installing AIX on the system (one of these):

· AIX 5L for POWER V5.2 with the 5200-04 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY56722), or later

· AIX 5L for POWER V5.3, or later

If installing Linux on the system (one of these):

· SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later

· Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS for POWER Version 3

Planned availability dates

· August 31, 2004

· September 30, 2004, for feature number 6594

At a glance

The model 520 offers:

· Outstanding value for entry UNIX® servers

· Powerful, symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) e-business server

· Deskside or rack-mount configuration

· One 2-way, state-of-the-art, 64-bit POWER5 processor running at 1.65 GHz

· Performance and capacity needed by demanding e-business applications

· Up to 32 GB of memory

· Up to 1174.4 GB of internal disk storage

· Eight hot-swap disk bays and six-hot swap PCI-X slots for feature expandability

· Two slimline media bays for DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM

· One media bay for tape drive

· Dynamic logical partitioning (LPAR)

· Cluster 1600 enhancements

- pSeries CSM support for model 520

For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001

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