Page 2 - Large Disk Storage Capacity; Key Features; IBM Confidential
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...
Page 4 - Rack Cable Management and KVM Console Switching
stepped-down front side bus (FSB) used in other system architectures, by accessing memory atthe 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 upgradepath to low-cost 64-bi...
Page 5 - Extensive Systems Management Capabilities; Drive Bays
Like C2T Interconnect cabling, ACT reduces clutter, simplifies cable management, and reducescabling 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 cansupport up to 256 servers...
Page 6 - Extensive System Support Features
Extensive System Support Features The IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world-class, consistent, high-qualityservice and support. The e325 server offers a number of tools and services designed to makeownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for...
Page 7 - Key Options
ensuring that customers have all the cables, power distribution units, KVM (keyboard, video andmouse) 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 proce...
Page 8 - Front View; USB Ports Reset Button; Rear View
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, ...
Page 9 - Inside View
Inside View PCI-X Slots 4 DIMM Sockets CPU 1 2 DIMM Sockets CPU 2 Fans HDDs VideoController Dual EthernetController Ultra320SCSI Controller Power Supply e325 Specifications 512MB and 1GB (2GB planned) DIMM capacities supported Two-way Memory interleaving Registered PC2700 ( 333MHz ) DDR Chipkill ECC...
Page 11 - Power and Scalability; Selling Features; Control
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...
Page 12 - Service; Easy Configurator; Processor Upgrades
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 setuptime. This saves customers money in terms of KVM cabling, PDUs and KVM switches, as well asthe time necessary to mana...
Page 14 - Product Positioning
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 P...
Page 18 - Legal Information; For More Information
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2003 IBM Server GroupDepartment U2SAResearch Triangle Park, NC 27709 Produced in the USA 8-03All 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...