Servers feature 3.2 GHz processor.

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The xSeries® 235 two-way, SMP-capable network servers use Intel Xeon processor with 1 MB L3 cache, 533 MHz front side bus, and 1 GB of 133/266 MHz DDR with ECC system memory. They include dual-channel Ultra 320 controller and integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller. Depending upon model, one or two 660 W power supplies are provided with hot-swap option. Servers come in 5U tower with 6 full-length PCI slots, 10 drive bays, and up to 1.3 TB hot-swap disk storage.



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IBM xSeries 235 Servers Feature a Fast 3.2 GHz/1 MB L3 Intel Xeon Processor for Improved Performance, Reliability, and Scalability



At a glance
With hot-swap, power and redundant cooling fans, and greater systems management control, the xSeries 235 features:

o A powerful 3.2 GHz/533 MHz/ 1 MB L3 Intel Xeon processor
o 1 GB of 133/266 MHz DDR with ECC system memory, 12 GB maximum
o Dual-channel Ultra320 controller
o One or two 660-watt power supplies; model dependant, hot-swap option
o Integrated systems management processor
o Six full-length PCI slots: Two 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X, hot-plug, three 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X and one 32-bit/33 MHz
o Ten drive bays: Standard diskette drive and 48x-20x CD-ROM, six hot-swap HDD bays, and two 5.25-/3.5-inch half-high bays
o Up to 1.3 TB4 hot-swap disk storage with optional 3-Pack
o Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit
o Integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller; SVGA video with 8 MB memory
o 5U tower industry-standard models, rack-mount optional
o Three USB, two integrated system management, two serial, one parallel, mouse and keyboard ports

Overview
The xSeries® 235 2-way server uses the Intel(TM) Xeon processor for power and performance at an affordable price.

Offering a pathway for future growth, the x235 offers expandability with two processors, up to 12 GB, using 2 GB DIMMs, of DDR (PC2100) memory, internal storage capacity up to 1.3 TB, and six available PCI slots.

Integrated Gigabit Ethernet gives you extensive networking bandwidth keeping all slots free for other adapters.

The x235 comes in a 5 U tower model and offers a tower-to-rack conversion kit. X-Architecture(TM) features like Chipkill(TM) memory, active PCI-X technology, and hot-swap cooling and power keep your server available when you need it.

The x235 is the first xSeries server to deliver integrated RAID-1 function, so you can mirror HDDs for data protection.

Reliability and availability features include:
o Hot-swap power supplies (model-dependant) support for 533 MHz FSB
o Front and rear dual hot-swap fans
o Two hot-plug PCI-X 64 bit/133 MHz card slots, 3-64 bit/100 MHz PCI-X card slots and 1-32 bit/33 MHz card
o Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and Integrated RAID-1 support
o Systems management subsystem or integrated systems management
o Light Path Diagnostics
o Automatic server restart (ASR)6 on OS hang condition

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o A powerful 3.2 GHz Intel Xeon processor with 1 MB L3 cache
o 533 MHz front side bus (FSB) yielding 133 MHz functional speed processor operations to memory and PCI bus
o 1 GB of high-speed, two-way interleaved, 133/266 MHz ECC memory
o High-speed, wide-bandwidth, full-length PCI-X bus slots at 133 MHz
o Broadcom 5703 Gigabit Ethernet and dual-channel UltraSCSI (320 MB/s)
o Six hot-swap drive bays; nine hot-swap drive bays with a 3-pack HDD Option
o High availability for around-the-clock e-business
o Integrated systems management processor
o Wake on LAN® and ECC memory to detect and correct double bit errors
o Service and support perfected for e-business
o ServerGuide(TM) and IBM Director
o IBM Server support and Web support
o Three-year, on-site, limited warranty

Key prerequisites
o Monitor
o Keyboard/mouse

Planned availability date
November 12, 2003

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