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Enterprise 4-socket six-coreIntel® processor-based server |
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- Leadership x86 performance for database, enterprise applications and virtualized server workloads
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Fourth generation IBM X-Architecture chipset design |
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- Performance enhancements including 60% front-side bus speed improvement, and up to 60% faster memory speed than the previous X3 generation, and separate front-side bus for each socket to deliver a balanced system design
- Innovative and efficient snoop filtering to reduce latency and improve performance
- Unique lower memory latency with registered DIMMs versus fully buffered DIMM technology
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Memory reliability features through Active Memory |
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- Enhanced error recovery with Chipkill memory, Memory ProteXion and memory mirroring to help maintain data integrity
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Hot-swap, redundant, rear-access power supplies |
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- Increase system and application uptime by eliminating another single point of failure with a second hot-swap power supply
- Access power supplies from the rear of system
- Improved usability with rear chassis accessibility allowing you to remove the power supplies without having to pull the system from the rack
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Drop-down, front-access light path diagnostics panel |
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- Gives information about a failing component without interrupting system operation
- Expedites hardware repairs to dramatically reduce service time
- Maximizes uptime by quickly and easily identifying component failures
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Hot-swap redundant fans |
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- Allow the server to continue operating even with fan failure
- Replacing fans is easy, without taking your server offline or out of the rack
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Integrated System Management Processor |
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- Provides around-the-clock remote management capabilities
- Increases server availability by continuously monitoring your system and notifying you of potential system failures or changes
- Decreases downtime by allowing you to remotely perform systems management functions in many cases whether your server is operational or not
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IBM Director |
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- Comprehensive systems management tools
- Helps increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via advanced server management capabilities
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ServerGuide™ software |
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- Assists with the installation of operating systems and drivers
- Gets your server up and running faster
- Simplifies installation and configuration of your System x servers
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Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet |
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- Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration
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OS flexibility |
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- Choice of Windows®, Red Hat or SUSE operating systems
- Runs both 32-bit and 64-bit OS support allowing you to migrate to 64-bit computing at a pace that makes sense to your business
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Three-year onsite limited warranty for parts and labor* |
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- Provides peace of mind for an extended period of time
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