Servers provide up to 16 GB of memory.
Press Release Summary:
The pSeries(TM) 615 Model 6E3 Deskside Server and Model 6C3 Rack-mount Server feature symmetric multiprocessor that uses 1-way or 2-way, 64-bit, copper-based, POWER4+ microprocessors running at 1.2 GHz. Each processor includes 8 MB of Level 3 cache. There are 4 front-accessible, hot-swap-capable DASD bays with additional 4 hot-swap-capable DASD bays optional. Eight DASD bays can accommodate up to 1174.4 GB of disk storage. Fourteen configurations are available.
Original Press Release:
IBM eserver pSeries 615 Models 6E3 and 6C3 Bring POWER4+ Technology to the Entry Server Environment
At a Glance
The Model 6E3 and Model 6C3 offer:
o Outstanding value for entry UNIX® servers
o Powerful, symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) e-business server
o Deskside (Model 6E3) or rack-mount (Model 6C3) configuration
o One 1-way or 2-way state-of-the-art, IBM 64-bit POWER4+ processor running at 1.2 GHz
o Performance and capacity needed by demanding e-business applications
o Up to 16 GB of memory
o Up to 1174.4 GB of internal disk storage
o Eight hot-swap disk bays and six hot swap PCI-X slots for feature expandability
o Two slimline media bays for DVD-ROM and diskette
o One media bay for tape drive or DVD-RAM
o Fourteen new express configurations
o Cluster 1600 enhancements: pSeries 615 CSM support for Model 6C3
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: RE001).
Overview
The pSeries(TM) 615 Model 6E3 Deskside Server and pSeries 615 Model 6C3 Rack-mount Server (7029-6E3/6C3) give you new tools for managing e-business, greater application flexibility, and innovative technology, all designed to help you capitalize on the e-business revolution. Both models are available in 1-way or 2-way configurations.
The symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) uses 1-way or 2-way, state-of-the-art, 64-bit, copper-based, POWER4+ microprocessors running at 1.2 GHz. Each processor includes 8 MB of Level 3 (L3) cache. The base 1 GB of main memory can be expanded to 16 GB for faster performance and exploitation of 64-bit addressing as used in large database applications.
Models 6E3 and 6C3 contain up to 11 bays. There are four front-accessible, hot-swap-capable DASD bays in a minimum configuration with an additional four hot-swap-capable DASD bays optional. The eight DASD bays can accommodate up to 1174.4 GB of disk storage. Two of the remaining three bays are used for a diskette drive and a DVD-ROM, and the third bay can contain a DVD-RAM or tape drive.
Other integrated features include:
o Six hot-swap 3.3v PCI-X slots
o Service processor
o One 10/100 and one 1 GB Ethernet Port
o Dual Ultra3 SCSI controllers (internal)
o Three serial ports and one parallel port
o Keyboard and mouse ports
o Two HMC ports
o Hot-swap power and cooling
o Redundant cooling
The pSeries 615 Models 6C3 and 6E3 will be offered in 14 new Express Configurations. The Models 6C3 and 6E3 are only orderable through these Express Configurations.
The Model 6C3 is added to the hardware models supported with the pSeries Cluster 1600 running Cluster Systems Management (CSM) for AIX®, V1.3.1. For hardware control using CSM, an HMC is required.
Key Prerequisites
If installing AIX on the system (one of these):
o AIX 5L for Power V5.1 with the 5100-04 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY39794), or later
o AIX 5L for Power V5.2 with the 5200-01 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY39795), or later
If installing Linux on the system:
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for IBM eserveriSeries(TM) and pSeries systems, or later
If installing the pSeries 615 server within the Cluster 1600:
o CSM V1.3.1 with APAR IY42369
Planned Availability Dates
o May 30, 2003
o June 20, 2003, for feature numbers 5222 and 8149
o July 25, 2003, for Cluster 1600 support
