Server utilizes 2.8-3.6 GHz Intel Xeon processors.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for rack-optimized server applications, scalable eServer xSeries® 346 is powered by 2-way, SMP-capable Intel(TM) Xeon processors and offers 64-bit memory addressing with up to 16 Gb memory. It employs PCI-X architecture, providing solution capable of upgrading to PCI-Express. Using Ultra320 SCSI technology, 2U server provides availability and manageability features in addition to support for Integrated xSeries Adapter for iSeries.
Original Press Release:
IBM eServer xSeries 346 Servers -- Fast, Improved 2.8 GHz, 3.0 GHz, 3.2 GHz, 3.4 GHz, and 3.6 GHz/800 MHz, 1 MB L2 Cache Intel Xeon Processors for Greater Scalability and Performance
Overview
The xSeries® 346 server brings the following to rack-optimized server applications:
· Powerful, two-way, SMP-capable Intel(TM) Xeon processing
· 64-bit memory addressing - Up to 16 GB memory (when 2 GB DIMMs become available)
· PCI-X architecture and upgradability to PCI-Express
· Ultra320 SCSI technology
· High-availability and manageability features
· Support for Integrated xSeries Adapter for iSeries (1519-200)
Optimized for Intel's EM64T, the x346 enables customers whose applications could benefit from greater memory addressability to migrate to 64-bit computing.
This server is available with a 2.8 GHz, 3.0 GHz, 3.2 GHz, 3.4 GHz, or a 3.6 GHz / 800 MHz / 1 MB L2 Cache Xeon processor with hyperthreading and simultaneous multithreaded (SMT) technologies for more efficient program execution.
With a compact 2U footprint, the rack-optimized xSeries 346 server helps save valuable rack space and resources. Yet, it is packed with highly integrated, advanced server features designed for compute-intensive, Web-based, or enterprise network applications where space is a primary consideration.
Powered and scaled for e-business growth
The xSeries 346 server applies powerful processors, large amounts of memory, and high-bandwidth PCI/PCI-X buses to Web-farm applications.
· 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) processors with 1 MB L2 Cache (dual-pumped 400 MHz) enabling up to 6.4 GB/s data transfer rates
· Two 256 or 512 MB high-speed double data rate (DDR II) 400 ECC SDRAM RDIMMs, two-way interleaved, 400 MHz DDR memory interface
· High-speed, wide-bandwidth, PCI/PCI-X bus slots:
· Support for PCI-Express (PCI-E x4) via option riser card
- Two 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X full-length card slots
- Two 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X low-profile full-length card slots
· High-performance integrated controllers:
- Dual Broadcom 5721 chips for Ethernet connections
- Dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI up to 320 MB/s
High availability for around-the-clock e-business
High-availability, manageability, and serviceability features help you diagnose problems quickly, even from remote locations.
Other options include:
· ServeRAID(TM) 7k Adapter Option (71P8642)
· IBM SCSI Hot-Swap U320 HDD Options
· IBM xSeries Hot-Swap Power Supply Options
Key prerequisites
· Monitor, keyboard, and mouse
· SCSI HDD
· Rack
Planned availability date:
September 27, 2004
At a glance
New design points and technologies to handle your networked e-business applications
· Powerful 2.8 GHz, 3.0 GHz, 3.2 GHz, 3.4 GHz, or 3.6 GHz Intel Xeon processors with 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache
· 512 MB or 1 GB of 400 MHz DDR2 ECC system memory, model dependent
· Integrated dual-channel Ultra320 controller with integrated mirroring
· 625-watt voltage sensing hot-plug power supply
· Up to twelve hot-swap fans; supporting redundant cooling
· Integrated systems-management processor
· Four available PCI/PCI-X slots, up to 133 MHz clock speed
· Eight drive bays: diskette, 8x-24x slim-line DVD-ROM, six hot-swap HDDs
· Up to 880 GB hot-swap Ultra320 SCSI HDD storage
· Integrated dual-channel gigabit Ethernet using Broadcom 5721 chips
· ATI RADEON 7000 M video controller with 16 MB video memory
· One serial port, three USB ports, two Ethernet (RJ-45), two systems management, one external SCSI, mouse, and keyboard ports
· Support for Integrated xSeries Adapter for iSeries (1519-200)
