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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 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 in mind the Netfinity 5100 was selected to provide an affordable price point for the growing internet server market, 256MB of system memory (expandable to 4GB, and
availability features such as RAID protected internal hot-swap storage 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 230 with 256MB of memory (expandable to 4GB) and 27.3GB of RAID-protected HDD 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 100 Mbps Ethernet connection.
The configuration also includes a tape backup unit, monitor, and a UPS to keep the system protected during power surges and outages.
Rack Mounted 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 230
was selected to provide an affordable price point for an application server, with two-way Pentium III processing, 384MB of system memory (expandable to 4GB), and availability
features such as battery-backed cache, RAID protected internal hot-swap storage and power protection with an APC Smart-UPS.
xSeries 230 / Netfinity 5100 Sample Configurations
Part Number Description Quantity
851YExx Netfinity 5100 933MHz/256 KB, 128MB ECC, OPEN, 40X, PCI 1
33L3123 128MB 133MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II 1
1
37L6091 ServeRAID-4L Ultra160 SCSI Controller 1
37L7201 9.1GB Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 4
2
00N8017 60/120GB 8mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive 1
T31U2xx E54 Color Monitor 15” (350mm, 13.8” Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
SUP102Y APC Smart-UPS 1000 1
37L6881 Hot-Swap Power Supply Expansion Kit 1
33L37xx 250W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply 1
1. For a total of 256MB of system memory.
2. Three HDDs are used for RAID 5 protection. One HDD is identified as a hot-spare. Effective storage capacity is two HDDs or 18.2GB.
Part Number Description Quantity
K861Yxx xSeries 230 1GHz/256KB, 128MB ECC, OPEN, 40X, PCI 1
33L3123 128MB 133MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II 1
1
37L6091 ServeRAID-4L Ultra160 SCSI Controller 1
37L7201 9.1GB Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 5
2
00N8017 60/120GB 8mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive 1
T31U2xx E54 Color Monitor 15” (350mm, 13.8” Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
SUP102Y APC Smart-UPS 1000 1
37L6881 Hot-Swap Power Supply Expansion Kit 1
33L37xx 250W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply 1
1. For a total of 256MB of system memory.
2. Four HDDs are used for RAID 5 protection. One HDD is identified as a hot-spare. Effective capacity is three HDDs or 27.3GB.
Part Number Description Quantity
85RYExx Netfinity 5100 933MHz/256 KB, 128MB ECC, OPEN, 40X, PCI (Rack 5U) 1
19K4631 933MHz/133MHz FSB/256 KB Upgrade with Pentium III Processor 1
33L3125 256MB 133MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II 1
1
37L6080 ServeRAID-4M Ultra160 SCSI Controller 1
37L7201 9.1GB Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD 5
2
00N8017 60/120GB 8mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive 1
T31U2xx E54 Color Monitor 15” (350mm, 13.8” Viewable Image Size), stealth black 1
14RIxxx APC Smart-UPS 1400RMB 1
33L37xx 250W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply 1
37L6881 Hot-Swap Power Supply Expansion Kit 1
Industry Standard 19” Rack, EIA-310D, min. depth of 28” (711 mm)
9306200 Netfinity NetBAY22 1
28L36xx Space Saver II Keyboard 1
94G6670 Blank Filler Panel Kit 2
1. For a total of 384MB of system memory.
2. Five HDDs are used for RAID 5 protection. Effective storage capacity is four HDDs or 36.4GB.
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