Server is suited for distributed environments.
Press Release Summary:
System p5(TM) 185 entry server (7037-A50), designed for those deploying Linux(TM) and/or UNIX® in distributed environments for application serving workloads, offers ability to accommodate business growth and expansion. Offered in deskside or 5U rack form factor, product comes with 1- or 2-way, 2.5 GHz PowerPC® 970 processor with 1 MB of L2 cache per processor. Base memory is 512 MB, expandable to 8 GB, and unit contains 3 internal 3.5 in. disk drive bays and two 5.25 in. media bays.
Original Press Release:
IBM System p5 185 Server Offers Performance for Distributed Environments
At a glance
The IBM System p5 185 server offers:
Outstanding value for entry UNIX or Linux servers
Low price for AIX and Linux applications
One-way or two-way 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970 processors
Deskside and rack-mount (5U) form factors
A three-year warranty
IBM Director (included with the system)
Three DASD bays for 3.5-inch disk drives accommodating 900 GB of internal disk storage
Two media bays for DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, tape, or disk drive
Overview
The IBM System p5(TM) 185 entry server (7037-A50) is designed for customers who are deploying Linux(TM) and/or UNIX® in distributed environments for application serving workloads. It is a follow-on product to our successful RS/6000® model 150 and 170 servers. The p5-185 server offers the ability to accommodate business growth and expansion with inexpensive servers.
The p5-185 server comes in a deskside or 5U rack form factor. The server is available with either a one-way or two-way 2.5 GHz PowerPC® 970 processor with 1 MB of L2 cache per processor.
The System p5 185 server has a base memory of 512 MB, expandable to 8 GB. The system contains three internal 3.5-inch disk drive bays and two 5.25-inch media bays. The media bays can contain a DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, tape, or disk drive.
Other integrated features include:
Two PCI-X, 64-bit, 133 MHz slots
Two PCI-X, 64-bit, 100 MHz slots
One PCI, 32-bit, 33 MHz slot
Integrated controllers and ports
Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet (one controller with two ports)
Ultra320 SCSI controller (internal and external ports)
Four USB ports (two front/two rear)
Two serial ports
The System p5 185 server is backed by a three-year warranty.
The System p5 185 server also delivers end-to-end iSCSI support when using the new System p5 iSCSI HBAs to create a low-cost storage area network in conjunction with System Storage(TM) N3000 line. The combination of System p5 and System Storage provide an end-to-end set of solutions designed to maximize your infrastructure investment. The N3000 series is the first of a whole new generation of iSCSI-enabled storage products that will take advantage of the increased bandwidth capable from System p5 systems that utilize the new iSCSI adapters.
Key prerequisites
If installing AIX® on the system, select one of the following:
AIX 5L(TM) for POWER(TM) V5.2 with the 5200-08 Technology Level (APAR IY77270), or later
AIX 5L for POWER V5.3 with the 5300-04 Technology Level (APAR IY77273), or later
If installing Linux on the system, select one of the following:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3 for POWER, or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 U3 for POWER, or later
Planned availability date
February 24, 2006
