IBM X3400 - Manual (Page 7)

An affordable dual-socket, dual- and quad-core SMP server
with high performance and data protection for small and
medium businesses
actually contribute to equipment failure due to overheating. ACT cabling is the solu
behind-the-rack cabling by as much as 87%. tion for reducing
. The
DUs,
which onl umber—and switches and PDUs. Instead, the daisy-
chain approach of ACT cabling uses re sive CAT5 and 6 cabling to considerably
reduce the number of cables, KVM swi rather than increasing them. If a server is
removed or w rver in the rack to
the next, an rvers form a chain; up to 8 chains can con onsole
Manager (LCM); an connect to one Global Console Manager (G r, up t
2,048 servers ca y managed. Equally importantly, with ACT—unlike some other offerin
The illustration below shows a sample ACT configuration:
Conventional cabling has bulky KVM cables exiting each server, which then connect to a KVM switch
cables exiting a series of KVM switches must then be aggregated via additional KVM switches and P
y increases the n cost—of cables, KVM
adily available, inexpen
tches, and PDUs needed,
iring is needed. One cable connects the first se added, no complicated re
d so on. Up to 16 se
16 LCMs c
n be centrall
nect to one Local C
CM). In this manne o
gs—
everything is done externally via cabling; no special adapters are required.
e
m
lio, designed, developed and priced to meet the
ble tool that simplifies the
Extensive System Support Features
The IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world-class, consistent, high-quality service and
support. The x3400 server offers a number of tools and services designed to make ownership a positive
experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for you to plan for, configure and purchase
System x or xSeries servers, get them running and keep them running long-term. These features includ
IBM Express Portfolio, IBM ServerProven
® , the IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool, IBM Syste
x and BladeCenter Power Configurator, IBM ServerGuide, IBM Electronic Service Agent ™ , Product
Customization Services and extensive technical support offerings.
This System x server is part of the IBM Express Portfo
specific needs of midsized businesses. The IBM Express Portfolio of solutions is easy to acquire, install
and manage. And they leverage IBM technology to provide tangible solutions to help you solve business
problems in an on demand world.
The IBM ServerProven program provides the confidence that specific options and operating systems
have been tested on the server and are officially supported to work together. It is updated frequently to
ensure that the latest compatibility information is always at your fingertips.
The IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT) is a downloada
often complex chore of configuring a full rack of servers (including blade servers) and confirming that you
have all the cables, power distribution units, KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switch boxes and other
components you need, as well as the proper airflow clearances, electrical circuits and other environmental
conditions.
IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator helps IT managers plan for data center power
needs, by providing the following information for specific configurations of System x and BladeCenter
systems: power input (watts), PDU sizing (amps), heat output (BTUs), airflow requirements through
chassis (CFM), VA rating, leakage current (mA), and peak inrush current (amps).
IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System x and
xSeries servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with the automated
installation of the Microsoft
® Windows ® Server 2000 and 2003 operating systems, device drivers and other
system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also included for support of Novell
NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on deployment helps you reduce both your total
cost of ownership and the complexity that administrators and technical personnel face.
Directly
Via Secondary
Switch
Via Daisy-Chain
•
Max.16 servers per port
All CAT5, 5e, 6
cabling
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