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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 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 just one client, the Internet Service Provider (ISP), instead of many clients as a file server does.
With this is mind, the the xSeries 200 was selected to provide an affordable price point for the growing Internet server market with two-way Pentium III processing, 192 MB of
system memory (expandable to 1.5 GB), 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 256 MB of memory and 54.6 GB of hard disk space. It has enough processor power and memory to run most current
network operating systems comfortably and enough hard disk space to store a significant amount of data with additional external storage expansion still available. Demanding
network traffic is effectively handled by the standard 100 Mbps 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, 384 MB of system memory (expandable to 1.5 GB), 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
K812Xxx x200 667MHz/128KB, 64MB, EIDE, 15GB, Tape, 48X 1
33L3081 128 MB 133Mhz ECC SDRAM DIMM Memory 1
1
19K4461 20.4 GB 7200 rpm ATA/100 (EIDE) HDD 1
2
T31U2xx E54 Color Monitor 15” (350 mm, 13.8” Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
SUP072Y APC Smart-UPS 700 1
1. For a total of 192 MB of system memory.
2. For a total of 35.4 GB of internal storage.
Part Number Description Quantity
K852Xxx x200 866MHz/256KB, 128MB, Ultra160, 1 x 9.1GB, 48X 1
33L3081 128 MB 133 MHz ECC SDRAM DIMM Memory 1
1
00N8204 9.1 GB Ultra160 SCSI HDD 1
2
00N8205 18.2 GB Ultra160 SCSI HDD 2
2
00N7991 20/40GB DDS/4 4-mm Internal Tape Drive 1
T31U2xx E54 Color Monitor 15” (350 mm, 13.8” Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
SUP072Y APC Smart-UPS 700 1
1. For a total of 256 MB of system memory.
2. For a total of 54.6 GB of internal storage.
Part Number Description Quantity
K852Xxx x200 866MHz/256KB, 128MB, Ultra160, 1 x 9.1GB, 48X 1
33L3083 256 MB 133 MHz ECC SDRAM DIMM Memory 1
1
37L6091 ServeRAID-4L Ultra160 SCSI Controller 1
00N8204 9.1 GB Ultra160 SCSI HDD 2
2
10K2340 Media Bay Tray and LVD Cable Kit 1
3
09N4042 10/20 GB NS Internal SCSI Tape Drive 1
T31U2xx E54 Color Monitor 15” (350 mm, 13.8” Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
SUP072Y APC Smart-UPS 700 1
1. For a total of 384 MB of system memory.
2. Three HDDs are used (in total), for RAID 5 protection. Effective storage capacity is two HDDs (18.2GB).
3. Provides a cable for dedicated attachment of tape to standard controller.
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