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Like Wake on LAN, PXE is system firmware. It allows software such as the optional IBM Remote
Deployment Manager to take control of a system before the BIOS, operating system or applications are
loaded (using Wake on LAN/PXE) and lets an administrator perform many low-level tasks remotely that
would otherwise require a visit to each system. These tasks may include such things as formatting a
hard disk drive, updating system firmware, or deploying a Windows or Linux operating system.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) is designed to allow the x3200 to detect impending failure of
supported components (processors, memory, fans, and hard disk drives) as much as 48 hours before
actual failure, and alert the administrator through IBM Director. This gives customers the ability to
replace the failing component before it fails, resulting in increased uptime.
IBM Director 5.1x software for advanced workgroup management is included with the x3200. IBM
Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including Management Processor Assistant, Rack Manager,
RAID Manager, Update Assistant and Software Distribution. System Availability (a no-charge download)
and Capacity Manager (sold separately) are available as add-ons for additional server management and
increased availability. IBM Director provides a single uniform graphical interface for all of these systems
management functions.
IBM Director enables the customer to customize thresholds and monitor system components (for things
like temperature, voltage regulation, etc.) to help maximize uptime.
Key Options IBM options for System x servers let customers take their servers to a
higher level
Make sure that customers know they can rely on System x options to supply a complete solution for their
business needs. Options help them create an optimized server system to meet their data protection,
storage and availability needs. Every IBM option is designed and tested for peak performance and
flexibility, helping to maximize the customer’s return on investment. The combination of System x
servers and options lets customers keep their fingers on the pulse of their e-business.
Memory — Memory is a significant factor in systems application performance. Adding more memory to
a System x server is one of the most effective ways to increase application performance. For best
performance in a server with a dual-core processor, there should be twice as much memory available as
for a single-core processor. When memory is installed in pairs, the x3200 provides two-way interleaving
for added performance.
Hard Disk Drives — IBM hard disk drives help customers improve the transaction and cost
performance of their System x servers. The choice of hard disk drives can be a critical aspect of
maximizing the I/O throughput of the system. SAS hard disk drives are available for the x3200 with
capacities up to 300GB (3.5-inch) at 10,000 RPMs and up to 146.8GB at 15,000 RPMs. Enterprise-
class SATA hard disk drives are available with capacities up to 500GB (3.5-inch) at 7,200 RPMs.
Power Supply — The optional second power supply for the x3200 enables redundancy for hot-swap
power.
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine — The x3200 includes a plethora of systems management
features built-in; however, sometimes additional management capability is needed. In those situations,
the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine not only offers powerful new features, it does so without
taking up a valuable PCI-E adapter slot, using a dedicated slot on the motherboard instead.
External SAN, iSCSI, and direct-attach storage is available using one of several IBM TotalStorage host
bus adapters.
The IBM TotalStorage DS300 offers remote SAN storage using the iSCSI storage protocol across IP
networks. The DS300 scales up to 4.2TB of storage capacity using standard hot-swap Ultra320 SCSI
HDDs (the same drives as in System x servers) in a 14-drive 3U cabinet. Three models offer single or
dual RAID controllers (with each controller supporting two Gigabit Ethernet ports), up to 256MB or 1GB
of cache memory, and dual redundant power supplies and fans.
TotalStorage products are designed to support the large and growing data-storage requirements of
business-critical applications. Storage solutions for the x3200 include the DS4000, DS6000, and
DS8000 series storage servers. Because TotalStorage Fibre Channel solutions can support connectivity
distances of up to 10km (6.2 miles) at Fibre Channel rates of up to 4Gbps, companies can more easily
configure offsite System x servers and storage systems to keep critical data available around the
clock—even in the event of a catastrophe.
These storage servers are designed to provide highly-available Fibre Channel RAID protected storage
that provides the foundation for Storage Area Networks (SANs). They provide end-to-end Fibre Channel
solutions with high-availability fault-tolerant components.
The iSCSI HBA Adapter for IXA Connectivity is a PCI adapter for selected System x and xSeries
servers that provides a direct 1GBps link to an IBM System i5 or iSeries server. This connection allows
customers to centralize their Microsoft Windows and System i5 or iSeries storage and consolidate the
operations and backup of their System x, xSeries, System i5 and iSeries systems into a single
infrastructure. It enables the tightest possible integration between Windows and System i5/iSeries data
and applications, and allows as many as 32 servers to attach to one System i5 or iSeries system to