IBM xSeries 350

High performance, 4-way enterprise server—designed for speed,
configurability and scalability
IBM xSeries 350
Key features include:
• 900MHz 2 Intel Pentium ® III Xeon
processors
• Super reliable Chipkill memory
• Up to six Active PCI slots for expansion
and maximum availability
• Integrated Dual Ultra160 LVD SCSI
controller
• Six hot-plug hard disk drives
Highlights
■ High-speed performance—
4-way power inside a compact
4U 1 form factor
■ Chipkill ECC memory for unmatched
reliability
■ Extreme manageability—perfect
for comprehensive control
■ Speed-optimized Fibre storage—
the right conduit for SAN solutions
Reliability, performance and options
The IBM ^ xSeries 350 is a
high-performance, 4-way, Intel ® -based
enterprise server built for speed and
reliability in a sleek 4U design. This
makes the x350 ideal for any enterprise
involved with databases, e-commerce,
security, data mining, or directory services.
Impressive I/O features and
Chipkill memory built around IBM X-architecture
mean this server is both
extremely dependable and scalable.
Performance-enhancing options like
ServeRAID and Fibre Array Storage
Technology (FAStT) can increase both
your data security and server flexibility.
Innovative design—simplified
management
The x350 offers tool-free serviceability
for most major system components
for quick removal and seating. Power
supplies are conveniently located on
the front of the server and cable management
is made simple thanks to
recessed PCI notches. “Covers-On”
viewability provides quick access to
the Light Path Diagnostics panel that
monitors your system’s vital data. Advanced
System Management Processor
and IBM Director make both local
and remote network management
quick and easy.
Get it now
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March 2001
e-business power solutions
Throughout the x350 life cycle, a wealth of IBM services and support are available
to help you resolve the many challenges of e-business. ServerGuide helps get your
system up and running quickly. A three-year limited warranty 3 and IBM technologyenabled
services and support make operation and maintenance easy.
xSeries 350 at a glance
Models 8682-4RY 8682-5RY 8682-6RY
Form factor/height Rack/4U
Intel Pentium III 700/100MHz 700/100MHz 900/100MHz
Xeon processor
Level 2 cache 1MB 2MB 2MB
(per processor)
Number of processors 1/4
(std/max)
Chipkill memory (std/max) 512MB/16GB 4
I/O slots
6 Active PCI (3x64-bit 66MHz, 2x64-bit 33MHz, 1x32-bit 33MHz)
PCI disk controller Integrated dual-channel Ultra160 LVD SCSI (160MBps per channel)
Advanced System
Integrated
Management Processor
Bays
8 bays (up to 6 hot-plug; 40X-17X 5 IDE CD-ROM drive; 1.44MB diskette drive)
Internal storage (max) 109.2GB (218GB w/optional 3-Pack Ultra160 hot-plug expansion kit)
ServeRAID support Optional ServeRAID-4 family of Ultra160 SCSI controllers
Network
10/100 Ethernet integrated
I/O ports
2 serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, 2 USB
Power supply
270W (hot-plug and optional redundancy)
Cooling fans
6 hot-plug and redundant
Light Path Diagnostics Yes, now visible with server cover closed
Predictive Failure
Hard disk drives, processors, VRMs, fans, power supplies and memory
Analysis ® support
Operating systems Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Server/Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows NT ® ,
supported
Novell NetWare, SCO UnixWare, Citrix MetaFrame and Linux ® (Red Hat, SuSE,
Caldera, TurboLinux)
Software 6
IBM Director, IBM ServerGuide, Norton AntiVirus (OEM version)
Service, support
3-year limited onsite warranty, 99.9% Availability Guarantee Program 7 (optional),
and offerings
TechConnect ® , Remote Connect, Update Connector
Options for your
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xSeries 350 server
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MHz only measures microprocessor internal
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