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![IBM eServer i5 520]() IBM
eServer i5 520
The IBM eServer i5 520 server is
a new member of the iSeries family, that can deliver
the power and capacity to run core business
applications, as well as new e-business
applications on the same server. eServer i5 servers are
designed to run on a variety of operating systems,
including: i5/OS (the next generation of OS/400),
AIX 5L, Linux and Microsoft Windows (via an IXA or IXS).
eServer i5 520 servers help companies reduce
complexity by simplifying their IT infrastructures and reducing
their total cost of ownership (TCO). Companies can
start small and expand their eServer i5 servers as their
needs grow with multiple growth options and upgrades
available,
The 520 model is a compact 1-way or 2-way
server suitable for most office environments and it is available either in desk-side or rack-mounted
packaging. The rack-mounted model 520 uses only 4 EIA in
a standard 19-inch rack. Attach up to 6 optional I/O
towers or I/O drawers via a High Speed
Link (HSL) loop providing space for up to 278 disk
drives and up to 90 PCI-X slots.
The base model 520 server includes:
 | The physical package and power
elements and operator panel |
| 8 memory slots |
| 6 PCI-X slots |
| 8 disk drive slots (4 enabled)
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| 2 slimline slots for DVD-ROM or
DVD-RAM drives |
| 1 half-high slot for removable
media such as a tape drive |
| 2 embedded 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet LAN adapters (uses no PCI-X slot)
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| 1 embedded disk/DVD/tape drive
controller (uses no PCI-X slot) |
| 1 base IOP (uses 1 PCI-X slot)
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| 1 base 2-line communications
adapter with a built-in modem (uses 1 PCI-X slot)
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| 2 ports for attachment of IBM
Hardware Management Consoles (HMC) |
| 2 USB ports for non i5/OS use
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| 2 Serial ports |
| 2 HSL-2 ports and 2 SPCN ports for
attaching I/O towers/drawers or IXA |
Reliability/Availability/Serviceability (RAS) features
in the model 520 include:
| Hot-plug disk slots |
| Hot-plug PCI-X slots |
| Redundant hot-plug cooling fans
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| Integrated service processor
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| An optional redundant, hot-plug
power supply |
For IBM to ship a new model 520 the
following are required:
| A processor feature |
| A server feature |
| An edition feature |
| At least one disk drive
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| At least one DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM
drive |
| At least 512MB memory (also called
main storage) |
| The primary console connection (LAN
IOA, twinax IOA or HMC) selected |
| Appropriate power cord(s) selected
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| Either rack-mount or desk-side
packaging selected |
Many other hardware options/choices
are available including:
| Additional memory (main storage)
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| Disk drives—choice of speed and
capacity |
| Disk controllers (both SCSI and
Fibre Channel) |
| I/O expansion options (I/O towers
or I/O drawers) |
| LAN and WAN IOAs options
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| Additional IOPs |
| Tape controllers (both SCSI and
Fibre Channel) |
| Multiple tape options
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| HSL cables |
| Racking options |
| UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
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Only the most current and more popular
features are described in this section of the IBM Web
site. For options not seen, please request a custom
quote. Even though IBM still supports and may still sell
many earlier generation options which are not shown,
they are of interest primarily to existing customers who
may not have yet moved to i5/OS Version 5 Release 3.
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Common Features
IBM POWER5
processors
the ninth generation of 64-bit processor
technology
Multi-platform
operating environment
capability to run i5/OS (the next generation of OS/400),
Linux, Microsoft Windows Server (via an IXA or IXS), AIX
5L, plus e-business application environments such as
WebSphere and Java™.
Extensive
portfolio
of proven solutions available in all operating
environments
Enterprise-class
dynamic logical partitioning
for allocation and virtualization of resources—up to 10
partitions per processor
Enhanced support
for Web modernization of 5250 OLTP (On-line
Transaction Processing) applications
Flexible
packaging options deliver outstanding value and
provide growth options
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