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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002. All rights reserved. ix
Preface
The IBM ^ xSeries 440 is IBM’s flagship industry standard server and is
the first full implementation of the 32-bit IBM XA-32 chipset, code named
“Summit”, as part of the Enterprise X-Architecture strategy. The x440 provides
new levels of high availability and price performance, and offers scalability from
two-way to 16-way SMP, from 2 GB to 128 GB of memory, and up to 24 PCI slots,
all in one single system image.
This redbook is a comprehensive resource on the technical aspects of the server,
and is divided into five key subject areas:
Chapter 1, “Technical description” introduces the server and its subsystems
and describes the key features and how they work.
Chapter 2, “Positioning” examines the types of applications that would be
used on a server such as the x440, including server consolidation,
line-of-business application, and infrastructure applications. It reviews the
features that make the x440 such a powerful system.
Chapter 3, “Planning” describes the aspects of planning to purchase and
planning to install the x440. It covers such topics as configuration, operating
system specifics, scalability, and physical site planning.
Chapter 4, “Installation” goes through the process of installing Windows 2000,
Red Hat Linux, NetWare, and VMware ESX Server. It describes what BIOS
and drivers updates are appropriate and when to install them.
Chapter 5, “Management” describes how to use the key IBM Director
extensions designed for the x440: System Partition Manager, Active PCI
Manager, and Process Control.
A partner redbook is
Server Consolidation with the IBM
^
xSeries 440
and VMware ESX Server
, SG24-6852.
The team that wrote this redbook
This redbook was produced by a team of specialists from around the world
working at the International Technical Support Organization, Raleigh Center.
David Watts is a Consulting IT Specialist at the International Technical Support
Organization in Raleigh. He manages residencies and produces IBM
Redbooks on hardware and software topics related to IBM xSeries systems
and associated client platforms. He has authored over 20 redbooks; his most