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94 IBM ^ xSeries 440 Planning and Installation Guide
Table 3-3 Factory configurable eight-way Datacenter Server models
Option 2: Software-only preload kit.
This CD-ROM kit allows a customer to install Datacenter Server on an
existing x440 configuration that is already certified for use with Datacenter
Server.
The eight-way preload kit, 4816-1BX, contains:
– Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
– License entitlement for up to eight processors
– Device drivers and firmware updates, which have been tested to support
the Datacenter solution on certified xSeries 440 configurations
– System documentation and recovery CD-ROMs
Customers should also purchase the annual Software Update Subscription for
eight-way Datacenter Server, 4816-ABX.
Datacenter 16-way configuration
The 16-way configurations are comprised of two eight-way Datacenter Server
systems as described in Table 3-3 on page 94.
Model Standard processors Max SMP L2 cache L3 cache Std memory
8687-1AX 2x 1.4 GHz Intel Xeon MP 8-way 256 KB 512 KB 0 GB(*)
8687-2AX 2x 1.5 GHz Intel Xeon MP 8-way 256 KB 512 KB 0 GB(*)
8687-3AX 2x 1.6 GHz Intel Xeon MP 8-way 256 KB 1 MB 0 GB(*)
(*) Memory/storage and options for Datacenter models will be included as defined by customer
requirements through the Special Bid process.
Note: All AX models are to be ordered via an IBM Special Bid process, and all
Datacenter solutions require an IBM Solutions Assurance Review, to ensure
compliance with the Datacenter certified solution.
Note: The x440 16-way fixed configuration for Datacenter Server will initially
only be supported in a stand-alone configuration, not in a cluster. Check for
updates to the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) at:
http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp