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Note: The following sample configurations are for illustration only and may not be suitable for any specific customer installation. Contact your IBM Business Partner
or IBM Marketing Representative for assistance with your specific configuration requirements.
Internet Server
An Internet server handles all requests from the Internet (Intranet or Extranet). Usually this type of server has the same characteristics as a file server. The main
difference is that an Internet server uses a different protocol (TCP/IP vs NETBEUI or IPX/SPX) and often performs an additional security check (firewall). In the case
of an Internet server, the server itself communicates primarily with only one client, the Internet Service Provider (ISP), instead of many clients as applies to a file
server.
With this in mind, the xSeries 342 was selected to provide an affordable price point for the growing Internet server market. The system includes two-way Pentium III
processing, 512MB of system memory (expandable to 4GB), power protection with an APC Smart-UPS and availability features such as RAID-protected internal
hot-swap storage.
The network configuration depends on the method that will be used to connect the server to the Internet. Usually fast Ethernet routers are used, but if other methods
are preferable, you can add the appropriate adapter. The configuration includes a tape back-up unit for secure storage of critical data in the event of a system or
storage media failure.
Application Server
An application server is designed to handle a high workload while providing application serving requirements for users. With this in mind, the xSeries 342 was
selected to provide an affordable price point for an application server with two-way Pentium III processing, 768MB of system memory (expandable to 4GB), power
protection with an APC Smart-UPS and availability features such as battery-backed cache RAID-protected internal hot-swap storage.
xSeries 342 Sample Configurations
Part Number Description Quantity
8669-1RX xSeries 342 1GHz/256KB Pentium III, 256MB ECC, Open, 24X (3U Rack) 1
33L3320 12 8MB PC 133 ECC S DRAM RDIMM 2
1
06P5736 ServeRAID-4Mx Ultra160 SCSI Controller 1
37L7204 9.1GB 10K-4 Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 3
2
00N8017 60/120GB 8mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive 1
10K2340 Media Bay Tray and LVD Cable Kit 1
6331N2N E54 Color Monitor 15in (350mm, 13.8in viewable image), stealth black 1
94G6674 APC Smart-UPS 1400RMB 1
37L6880 270W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply 1
Industry Standard 19in Rack, EIA-310D, min depth of 28in (711mm)
9306250 NetBAY25 Standard Rack Cabinet 1
28L3644 Space Saver II Keyboard 1
94G6670 Blank Filler Panel Kit 2
1. For a total of 512MB of system memory.
2. Three HDDs are used for RAID 5 protection. Effective capacity is two HDDs or 18.2GB.
Part Number Description Quantity
8669-2RX xSeries 342 1.13GHz/512KB Pentium III, 256MB ECC, Open, 24X (3U Rack) 1
24P3512 xSeries1.13GHz/133MHz 512KB Cache Upgrade with Pentium III Processor SVR 1
33L3322 256MB PC133 ECC SDRAM RDIMM 2
1
06P5736 ServeRAID-4Mx Ultra160 SCSI Controller 1
37L7205 18.2GB 10K-4 Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 3
2
00N8017 60/120GB 8mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive 1
10K2340 Media Bay Tray and LVD Cable Kit 1
6331N2N E54 Color Monitor 15in (350mm, 13.8in viewable image), stealth black 1
37L6880 270W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply 1
94G6674 APC Smart-UPS 1400RMB 1
Industry Standard 19in Rack, EIA-310D, min depth of 28in (711mm)
9306250 NetBAY25 Standard Rack Cabinet 1
28L3644 Space Saver II Keyboard 1
94G6670 Blank Filler Panel Kit 2
1. For a total of 768MB of system memory.
2. Three HDDs are used for RAID 5 protection. Effective capacity is two HDDs or 36.4GB.