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General information
The IBM xSeries 250 server is a high-performance server with the capability of
microprocessor upgrade to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. It is ideally
suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable
data storage.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations during the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today, while providing
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The xSeries 250 server comes with a three-year limited warranty and 90-Day IBM
Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-
date information about the server model and other IBM server products at the
following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries
Features and specifications
The following provides a summary of the features and specifications for the xSeries
250 server.
• Microprocessor:
— Intel® Pentium®III Xeon™
—32 KB of level-1 cache
— 1 MB of Level-2 cache (min.)
— Expandable to four microprocessors
• Memory:
— Maximum: 16GB
— Type: ECC, SDRAM, Registered DIMMs
— Slots: 4-way interleaved, 16 slots
• Drives standard:
— Diskette: 1.44 MB
—CD-ROM: IDE
• Expansion bays:
— Hot-swap: 10 slim high
— Non-hot-swap: Two 5.25-inch
• LVD SCSI Backplane:
— Ultra160 capable
— Two SCSI channels, each with five connectors, in a split configuration
— Supports a maximum of 10 slim-high hard disk drives
• PCI expansion slots:
— Four 33 MHz 64-bit hot-plug
— Two 66 MHz 64-bit non-hot-plug
• Hot-swap power supplies:
250 W (115-230 V ac)
— Minimum: Two