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Updated 10/02/01
IBM XSERIES 200
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 normal file server. The
main difference is that an Internet server talks a different language (TCP/IP vs NETBEUI or IPX/SPX) and often needs to do an extra security check (firewall). In the
case of an Internet server, the server itself talks mostly to one client, the Internet Service Provider (ISP), instead of many clients as a file server does.
With this is mind, the xSeries 200 was selected to provide an affordable price point for the growing Internet server market with an Intel Celeron processor, 192MB of
system memory (expandable to 1.5GB), and power protection with an APC Smart-UPS.
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 used you can add the appropriate adapter. The configuration includes a tape backup unit for secure backup of critical data in the event of a system or storage
failure.
File and Print Server
A small business or departmental server is usually required to perform all typical server functions while servicing up to 100 users in a normal workgroup computing
environment, but doesn’t require the high-end performance and fault-tolerance properties of larger servers.
The sample configuration above consists of an xSeries 200 with 256MB of memory and 54.6GB of hard disk drive space. It has enough processor power and
memory to run most current network operating systems comfortably and enough hard disk drive space to store a significant amount of data with additional external
storage expansion still available. Demanding network traffic is effectively handled by the standard 100Mbps Ethernet connection.
This configuration also includes a tape backup unit, monitor, and a UPS to keep the system protected during power surges and outages.
Application Server
An application server differs from a file and print server in that it has a higher workload in providing application serving requirements for users. With this in mind, the
xSeries 200 was selected to provide an affordable price point for an application server with Pentium III processing, 384MB of system memory (expandable to
1.5GB), and availability features such as RAID-protected internal storage and power protection with an APC Smart-UPS.
xSeries 200 Sample Configurations
Part Number Description Quantity
8478-22X xSeries 200 733MHz/128KB Celeron, 64MB ECC, 20.4GB IDE, Tape, 48X 1
33L3081 128MB 133Mhz ECC SDRAM DIMM Memory 1
1
19K 44 61 2 0.4 GB 7200rpm ATA/100 (EIDE) HDD 1
2
6331N2N E54 Color Monitor 15in (350mm, 13.8in Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
94G3134 APC Smart-UPS 700 1
1. For a total of 192MB of system memory.
2. For a total of 40.8GB of internal storage.
Part Number Description Quantity
8478-70X x200 Pentium III 866/256, 128MB, Ultra160, Open, 48X 1
33L3081 xSeries 200 1GHz/256KB Pentium III, 128MB ECC, OPEN, 48X 1
1
00N8208 18.2GB 10,000RPM Ultra160 SCSI HDD 3
2
00N7991 20/40GB DDS/4 4mm Internal Tape Drive 1
6331N2N
E54 Color Monitor 15in (350mm, 13.8in Viewable Image Size), stealth
black
1
94G3134 APC Smart-UPS 700 1
1. For a total of 256MB of system memory.
2. For a total of 54.6GB of internal storage.
Part Number Description Quantity
8479-60X xSeries 200 1.26GHz/512KB Pentium III, 128MB ECC, Open, 48X 1
33L3083 256MB 133MHz ECC SDRAM DIMM Memory 1
1
06P5740 ServeRAID-4Lx Ultra160 SCSI Controller 1
00N8207 9.1GB 10,000rpm Ultra160 SCSI HDD 3
2
10K2340 Media Bay Tray and LVD Cable Kit
3
1
09N4042 10/20GB NS Internal SCSI Tape Drive 1
6331N2N E54 Color Monitor 15in (350mm, 13.8in Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
94G3134 APC Smart-UPS 700 1
1. For a total of 384MB of system memory.
2. Three HDDs are used for RAID 5 protection. Effective capacity is two HDDs or 18.2GB.
3. Cable for dedicated attachment of tape to standard controller.