Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v One Intel LGA1156 quad-core (Xeon
X3400 series) or dual-core (Celeron
G1101, Pentium G6950, or Core i3-540)
processor
v Designed for LGA 1156 socket
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data
cache, and up to 8 MB L3 cache that is
shared among the cores
v Intel 64 architecture
Note:
v Use the Setup utility to determine the
type and speed of the microprocessors.
v For a list of supported microprocessors,
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
Memory:
v Minimum: 1 GB
v Maximum: 16 GB
v Types: PC3 (single-rank or dual-rank),
ECC, double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 1066
or 1333 MHz unbuffered SDRAM DIMM
v Connectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved
v Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
unbuffered DIMMs
Fan:
v One system fan
v One microprocessor fan
Power supply: One fixed 350-watt (100
-127V, 200-240Vac)
Size:
v Height: 438 mm (17.25 in.)
v Depth: 540 mm (21.25 in.)
v Width: 216 mm (8.5 in.)
v Weight: 15 kg (33 lb) to 18 kg (40 lb)
depending upon configuration
RAID (depending on model):
v Software RAID capabilities that support
RAID levels 0 and 1
Note: The integrated RAID utility is
not supported on Linux operating
systems.
v ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0
and 1
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to
95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft)
– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to
89.6°F)
Altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to 2133.6
m (7000 ft)
– Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50°F to
109.4°F)
Maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000.0
ft)
– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to
140°F)
v Humidity (operating and storage): 8%
to 80%
v Particulate contamination:
Attention: Airborne particulates and
reactive gases acting alone or in
combination with other environmental
factors such as humidity or temperature
might pose a risk to the server. For
information about the limits for
particulates and gases, see “Particulate
contamination” on page 67.
Drives (depending on the model):
v Hard disk drives: up to four simple-swap
SATA
v One of the following SATA attached
optical drives:
– DVD-ROM
– Multi-burner (optional)
Drive bays:
v Two 5.25-inch half-high bays (one
optical drive installed).
v Four 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays
Integrated functions:
v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller
v Integrated SATA controller
v Integrated video controller
v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
ports (two front, four rear of the chassis,
and one internal for an optional tape
drive)
v One serial port
v One Ethernet port
v Six SATA ports (four for simple-swap
hard disk drives and two for the DVD
drive and the optional tape drive)
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 324 Btu per
hour (95 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 1484 Btu per
hour (435 watts)
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
v Input voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.20 kVA (all models)
– Maximum: 0.55 kVA
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