IBM 755 Server User Manual


 
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One Language Group, Specify (#9300 or #97xx)
Four 8-core 3.3 GHz POWER7 processor cards (#8332)
Thirty-two zero-priced processor activations (#2325)
Choose 128 GB minimum memory from:
8 GB (2 x 4 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, 2 Gb (#4526)
16 GB (2 x 8 GB) Memory DIMMs, 1066 MHz, 2 Gb (#4527)
Note: The 8 GB memory feature (#4526) is planned to be available on March 16,
2010.
DASD/Media Backplane with external SAS port, 8 x 2.5-inch DASD (#8340)
Choose Ethernet daughter card from:
4-port 1 Gb Integrated Virtual Ethernet Daughter Card (#5624)
Dual-port 10 Gb Integrated Virtual Ethernet Daughter Card (#5613)
Choose two DASD from:
73.4 GB SAS 2.5-inch 15,000 RPM (#1883) (AIX/Linux/VIOS)
146.8 GB SAS 2.5-inch 10,000 RPM (#1882) (AIX/Linux/VIOS)
146.8 GB SAS 2.5-inch 15,000 RPM (#1886) (AIX/Linux/VIOS)
300 GB SAS 2.5-inch 15,000 RPM (#1885) (AIX/Linux/VIOS)
69 GB SAS 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (#1890) (AIX/Linux/VIOS)
Note: No internal DASD is required if feature 0837 (Boot from SAN) is
selected. In this case, a Fibre Channel or Fibre Channel over Ethernet adapter
must also be ordered.
Cable for rack-mount drawer with 2.5-inch DASD Backplane (#1878)
SATA DVD-RAM (#5762)
2 x 1725 Watt AC, Hot-swap Power Supply (2 x #7740)
Choose Primary Operating System Indicator from:
AIX (#2146)
Linux (#2147)
Note: The GX Dual-port 12X Channel Attach Adapter Card (#5609) will be
defaulted on every 8236-E8C order but may be deselected.
RAID: Internal RAID is not available on the Power 755.
Software requirements
If installing the AIX operating system (one of these):
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-04 Technology Level and Service Pack 2, or later
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-03 Technology Level and Service Pack 5, or later
(planned availability: June 25, 2010)
AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-02 Technology Level and Service Pack 8, or later
(planned availability: June 25, 2010)
AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-11 Technology Level and Service Pack 2, or later
(planned availability: March 16, 2010)
AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-10 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later
(planned availability: May 28, 2010)
AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-09 Technology Level and Service Pack 7, or later
(planned availability: May 28, 2010)