Server includes cluster-management software.

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Built on rack-optimized and blade-based servers, IBM eServer® Cluster 1350 supports 42U enterprise rack, standard rack, and NetBAY 11U rack. Enhanced eServer 325 compute node option includes AMD Opteron processor Model 250 at 2.4 GHz and supports 32- and 64-bit Linux(TM) operating systems. Rack-mountable, TotalStorage® FAStT EXP100 Storage Expansion Unit enables attachment of up to 14 SATA disk drives for FAStT600 Storage Servers.



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IBM eServer Cluster 1350 Features New Options and Rack Offerings



Overview
The latest enhancement to the IBM eServer® Cluster 1350 combines
industry-leading hardware, clustering software, and services.

Hardware
o Supports new rack offerings: 1410-42X (42U Enterprise Rack),
1410-25X (S2 25U Standard Rack), and 1417-11X (NetBAY 11U Rack)
o Enhanced eServer 325 compute node option
- AMD Opteron processor Model 250 at 2.4 GHz
- Supports 32- and 64-bit Linux(TM) operating systems
o Enhanced IBM eserver xSeries® 345 servers as a management or storage node option
- Faster performance for cluster management
- Faster I/O performance
o TotalStorage® FAStT EXP100 Storage Expansion Unit
- Enables the attachment of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) disk drives for the FAStT600 Storage Servers.
- The new FAStT EXP100 is a rack-mountable enclosure that
supports up to fourteen of the new FAStT 250 GB SATA disk drive modules.
o FAStT600 Turbo
o Myricom M3F2-PCIXE-2 (E card)
- PCI-X interface
- Dual Myrinet-fiber ports
o Topspin 120 server switch
- 1 U 4X Infiniband switch
- 24 ports of 10 Gbps connectivity
o Topspin 10 Gbps InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter
- Offers connectivity to Infiniband based server clusters
- Two 10 Gbps InfiniBand ports
o Three-slot Catalyst 6503 chassis
- Compact 4 U design
- Supports Catalyst 6500 series modules
o Nine-slot Catalyst 6509 chassis
- Supports Catalyst 6500 series modules
- High-performance 15 U design
o Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switch: 24TS-24 10/100/1000
Ethernet ports stackable switch Software
o Cluster Systems Management (CSM) for Linux V1.3.3
o Linux Cluster Install Tool (LCIT) V3.2

Key prerequisites
Supported operating system and device drivers, as required

Planned availability
July 2004

At availability, CSM for Linux V1.3.3 will be available through Passport Advantage® via electronic download or media pack.

At a glance
o The IBM eServer Cluster 1350 is built on:
- Rack-optimized and Blade-based servers from IBM
- Industry-leading interconnects
- Robust cluster-management software
- IBM service options - Three-year on-site, limited warranty
o Easy-to-order, robust factory-built configurations supported by IBM

With the inclusion of smaller (11 U, 25 U) racks, the eServer Cluster 1350 is better positioned to meet the specific requirements of departmental and small or medium business application environments. If you purchase this offering with
eServer Cluster 1350 options, you receive component-level warranty service with IBM acting as a single point of contact.

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