| Features |
Benefits |
| Choice
of tower model or 7U rack model |
- Provides
the ultimate in versatility and flexibility
|
| Supports
up to four Intel Xeon MP processors and cache sizes |
- Equipped
with Hyper-Threading and NetBurst Technology,
the Intel Xeon processor yields higher performance
and improved transaction processing for greater
database throughput of queries
|
| Up
to 12GB of DDR ECC ChipkillT Memory |
- Double
Data Rate, Error Checking and Correction, and
Chipkill offer high performance along with mainframe-inspired
fault protection
|
| Active
MemoryT: Hot Spare Memory |
- Built
on the autonomic computing principle of self-management
- Latest
addition to IBM's Active MemoryT portfolio of
high-availability memory tools
- Increases
system reliability and availability by protecting
the server and data from memory failures
|
| Integrated
dual channel Ultra 160 SCSI Controller |
- Supports
data transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s
- Handles
database and other mission-critical applications
|
| Six
64-bit/100MHz ActiveT PCI-X slots |
- Gives
you the ability to remove, replace and add PCI
and PCI-X adapters while the system is running
without incurring system downtime, providing
increased system availability
|
| Support
for up to 12 hot-swap Hard Disk Drives |
- Provides
up to 1,761GB of significant internal expansion
capacity
- Supports
increasing business demands without trading
off media bays needed for backing up critical
system data
|
| Designed
to support Ultra 320 speeds |
- With
an Ultra 320 hard disk drive backplane, the
x255 is designed to support qualified Ultra
320 drives and RAID controllers
- Delivers
the latest technology, prepares you for the
future and provides IT investment protection
|
| Integrated
Broadcom 5703 Gigabit Ethernet |
- 10/100/1000
empowers the x255 to transmit, manage and prioritize
increasing amounts of data traffic at broadband
speeds. Supports teaming and failover with optional
ethernet adapters. Autonegotiating, working
at both Mb and Gb speeds adjusting to your business
needs; no configuration necessary!
|
| Redundant
hot-swap power supplies and fans |
- Ensures
reliability through failover in case of component
failure
- Provides
the ultimate in network stability, increasing
availability and maintaining productivity
|
| Easy
to set up and easy-to-deploy toolless chassis |
- Provides
easy one-step access to all major system components
|
| Light
Path DiagnosticsT self-diagnosis panel |
- Speeds
diagnosis of component failure by providing
a detailed path to the problem component
- Minimizes
maintenance expense and downtime
|
| Predictive
Failure AnalysisT (PFA) |
- Predicts
potential hard disk drive, fan, power supply,
processor, voltage regulator module (vrm) and
memory failures so that you can plan for replacements
- Decreases
planned and unplanned downtime for improved
reliability and maximum availability
|
| Integrated
System Management Processor |
- Provides
around-the-clock remote management capabilities
and increases server availability by continuously
monitoring your system
- Notifies
you of potential system failures or changes
- Exceeds
anything the competition has to offer
|
| IBM
DirectorT and Director Extensions |
- Provides
comprehensive system management tools to help
increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity
|
| ServerGuideT |
- Simplifies
the installation of operating system and drivers
to get your server up and running faster
|
| Three-year
on-site limited warranty for parts and labor |
- IBM's
Global Services organization provides reliable,
dedicated and skilled assistance when you need
it
|
Extreme
computing: reliability and performance for business-critical
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