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Sales Guide August 2003 IBM ^ 325 Groundbreaking 32/64-bit performance in a 1U server [ Target Customers: Businesses requiring a High-Performance Computing server with 32-bit (and, optionally, 64-bit) capabilities in a space-constrained data center, or Scientific/Technical computing clusters. ] In today’s world, replacing hardware is expensive. T[...]
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posted a floating-point score that was 41% better than that of the Xeon-based HP DL360 G3 server, and at a slightly lower cost. The same e325 score was 63% of that posted by the Itanium 2-based HP rx2600 server, but at one-seventh the cost ! In short: Compared to the x335, the e325 is faster (faster processor for integer operations, faster DDR memo[...]
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Other New Features y Four USB 1.1 ports — The flexibility to add more external devices, with two ports in the front and two in the rear. y High-resolution video — Up to 1600x1200 resolution, with a color depth of 24 bits at 85Hz refresh rate, using the ATI Rage XL SVGA video controller. y USB-attached floppy drive support — Optional drive can[...]
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stepped-down front side bus (FSB) used in other system architectures, by accessing memory at the same speed as the processor. This permits the fastest possible access to CPU and memory. Opteron offers outstanding 32-bit performance using today’s operating systems, and an upgrade path to low-cost 64-bit computing with tomorrow’s 64-bit OSes. Wit[...]
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Like C2T Interconnect cabling, ACT reduces clutter, simplifies cable management, and reduces cabling costs. Also, having fewer cables improves rack airflow and reduces heat buildup. Plus, while typical KVM cabling limits the management to perhaps 16 servers per switch, ACT can support up to 256 servers using only one RCM. The reduced switch count m[...]
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Extensive System Support Features The IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world-class, consistent, high-quality service and support. The e325 server offers a number of tools and services designed to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for customers to plan for, configure and purchase I[...]
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ensuring that customers have all the cables, power distribution units, KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switch boxes and other components they need, as well as the proper airflow clearances, electrical circuits and other environmental conditions. IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring e325 servers. S[...]
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146.8GB) using a ServeRAID-6M and two IBM EXP300 Storage Expansion Units , with industry-leading ServeRAID Manager (RAID management) software. ATA-133 (IDE) RAID Controller — This two-channel, half-length PCI bus mastering controller supports ATA/133, ATA/100 and ATA/66 HDDs to create an economical, internal storage subsystem using popular RAID l[...]
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Inside View PCI-X Slots 4 DIMM Sockets CPU 1 2 DIMM Sockets CPU 2 Fans HDDs Video Cont rol le r Dual Et her net Cont rol le r Ultra320 SCSI Contro ll er Pow er Supply e325 Specifications 512MB and 1GB (2GB planned) DIMM capacities supported Two-way Memory interleaving Registered PC2700 ( 333MHz ) DDR Chipkill ECC Memory type 1GB (2 x 512MB) / 12GB [...]
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Yes (QLogic) Integrated systems management processor 4 (2 front, 2 rear) # of USB 1.1 ports None (use USB keyboard) # of keyboard ports None (use USB mouse) # of mouse ports None # of parallel ports 1 (rear) # of serial ports None # of RS485 ports 2 (rear) # of Gigabit Ethernet ports Dual Broadcom BCM5704 Gigabit Ethernet controller 1600 x 1200 x 3[...]
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1 year (parts and labor) 11 , upgradable to 3/3. Length of limited onsite warranty Windows Server 2003 (Standard/Web/Enterprise Editions) , Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 2.1, SuSE Linux Professional 8.2, SuSE Enterprise Server (SLES) 8.0 (64-bit) Operating systems supported 26 - 28.4 lb 11.8 - 12.9 kg 1.7” (43mm) H 17.3” (440mm) W 26[...]
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y Optional ACT interconnect cabling technology can eliminate hundreds of connectors and hundreds of feet of KVM cables per rack, while helping to increase reliability and reduce setup time. This saves customers money in terms of KVM cabling, PDUs and KVM switches, as well as the time necessary to manage all those cables switches. The 1U form factor[...]
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Internal Storage: Hard Disk Drives 36.4GB 15,000rpm Ultra320 SCSI non- hot-swap 32P0784 73.4GB 15,000rpm Ultra320 SCSI non- hot-swap 32P0785 36.4GB 10,000rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot-swap 32P0726 36.4GB 15,000rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot-swap 32P0734 73.4GB 10,000rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot-swap 32P0727 73.4GB 15,000rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot-swap 32P0735 146.8GB 10,000rpm[...]
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e325 vs. x335, x382 and p615 Each system offers advantages over the others, depending on the environment. The Bottom Line 1. Choose e325 (Opteron ) for high 64-bit Linux/Windows price/performance. Choose x382 ( Itanium 2 ) for the highest 64-bit floating point Windows performance. Choose p615 (IBM POWER4+ ) for the highest 64-bit floating point per[...]
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Integrity rx2600: Itanium 2 accesses memory at the FSB speed ( 400MHz , currently). e325: Supports 333MHz PC2700 DDR ECC memory with higher performance than PC2100 memory. Integrity rx2600: Supports only 266MHz PC2100 DDR ECC memory. e325: The e325 with the Opteron processor can support a peak aggregate memory bandwidth of 10.6GB per second in a 2-[...]
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Dell PowerEdge 1750 e325: The e325 with the Opteron processor can support a peak HyperTransport Tunnel bandwidth of 16.0GB per second, 375% better than that of Xeon. PowerEdge 1750: The peak FSB bandwidth of Xeon is 4.26GBps in a system with a 533MHz FSB. e325: Full-speed memory access ( 1.4GHz-2.0GHz , currently, depending on the model), due to th[...]
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The Bottom Line 1. Sell speed: Faster memory and front-side bus helps your customers power through the toughest jobs. Twice the L2 processor cache improves processor performance. 2. Sell expandability: More total memory and RAID-1 mirroring standard. It can be upgraded to an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II for greater systems management funct[...]
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© Copyright IBM Corporation 2003 IBM Server Group Department U2SA Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Produced in the USA 8-03 All rights reserved IBM ^ xSeries systems are assembled in the U.S., Great Britain, Japan, Australia and Brazil and comprise U.S. and non-U.S. components. IBM, the IBM logo, the e-business logo, C2T Interconnect, pSeries, Pre[...]