Servers are powered by Enterprise X-Architecture.
Press Release Summary:
Scalable, 4U xSeries® 445 Servers feature Intel Xeon MP 2.0 GHz processor with 1 MB L3 cache and 2 GB high-speed PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory. They include integrated dual port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and dual channel Ultra320 SCSI controllers with integrated RAID-1 support. Units offer six 64-bit active PCI-X slots, XA-32 second-generation chipset, 64 MB XceL4 server accelerator cache per SMP expansion module, and active memory with hot-swap and hot-add support.
Original Press Release:
IBM eServer xSeries 445 Server -- Performance and Availability for Database, ERP, and Server Consolidation
At a glance
Powered by Enterprise X-Architecture, the xSeries 445 server with RSAII-EXA sets a new industry standard in the market for
8-way and 16-way blending XpandOnDemand:
o Scalability
o Superior benchmark performance
o OnForever(TM) availability
Features:
o XA-32 second-generation chipset
o Intel Xeon MP, from 2-way to 16-way with the price reduced
2.0 GHz/1 MB L3
o Active Memory with hot-swap and hot-add support
o XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache, 64 MB per CEC
o 2 GB DDR memory up to 64 GB
o 6 x 64-bit Active PCI-X slots
o Ultra320 SCSI, integrated RAID1
o Dual Gigabit Ethernet standard
o Integrated remote I/0 (RIO) support including RIO sharing
o 4U rack-optimized tool-free chassis
o Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA standard
o Windows and Linux support for OS flexibility
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001
Overview
The xSeries® 445 server is powered by next-generation Enterprise
X-Architecture(TM) with a new entry price point.
The 4U rack-optimized scalable enterprise servers feature mainframe-inspired technologies that bring new levels of performance and reliability to Intel(TM) processor-based servers now at a lower entry price point.
Embracing on demand with performance and availability
Become more responsive, adaptable, and resilient in responding to customer needs and market opportunities on demand.
On demand business attributes:
Integrated - The mission-critical x445 server incorporates
industry-standard technologies that help businesses solve problems while helping lower IT costs.
o Lower priced Intel Xeon MP 2.0GHz processor with 1 MB L3 cache, two standard
o 2 GB of high-speed PC2100 double data rate (DDR) SDRAM memory;
supporting two-way interleaving and 64 GB maximum
o 64 MB of XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache per SMP Expansion Module
o Six 64-bit active PCI-X slots
o Integrated dual port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and dual channel Ultra320 SCSI (up to 320 MB/s) controllers with integrated RAID-1 support
o IBM XA-32 second-generation chipset - Higher performance through increased scalability and reduced latencies
o Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA - EXA standard
Open - Helps you deal with change. It runs industry-standard solutions for Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM), Linux, and other operating environments, allowing you to optimize applications
by operating system.
Virtualized - The x445 combines pay-as-you-grow scalability with
optional next-generation VMware ESX software to deliver scale-up and scale-out through virtualized logical partitioning.
Autonomic - Uses predictive and proactive service processor and
systems management technology to deliver self-healing and
self-protecting capabilities.
For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
You can also call 800-IBM-SERV or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon
request.
Planned availability date
May 11, 2004, for xSeries 445
