Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server
Sales Guide
June 2006
IBM BladeCenter HS20
Uncompromising 2-socket blade server for business-
Product Overview
critical or telecommunications applications
[Target Customers: Front-and mid-tier applications requiring high performance, enterprise-
class availability and extreme flexibility.]
CONTENTS
Today’s data center environment is tougher than ever. Customers are looking to reduce IT cost,
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server ™ ServerGuide help maintain system availability with increased uptime. If your customer needs highly manageable, high-performance computing power in a space- constrained environment, the HS20 is the ideal system. Selling Features Price/Performance • The HS20 offers a choice of high-performance Xeon processors, from a single-core chip with 64-bit extensions, an 800MHz front side bus and 1MB or 2MB of integrated Level 2
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server server availability, perform Predictive Failure Analysis, etc., and trigger IBM Director alerts. • Each BladeCenter chassis includes a Management Module or Advanced Management Module to provide additional systems management capabilities, including Web-based out-of- band control; virtual floppy and CD-ROM support; Windows “blue screen” error capture; LDAP and SSL support; and remote redirection of video, text, keyboard and mo
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server lower-power components to enable significant power and cooling savings, and hot-swap and redundant components that reduce single points of failure. Key Features Intel Xeon Processors The HS20 supports up to two identical Xeon processors (that is, the same clock rate and cache size and the same number of cores). The choice of processors includes: • 2.8GHz single-core Xeon processor with 64-bit extensions, an 800MHz FSB, 1MB
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server DDR2 ECC Memory The HS20 ships with 400MHz PC2-3200 double data rate II (DDR2) dual-interleaved memory DIMMs for fast access. It supports up to 16GB of memory in four sockets, using industry- 3 standard ECC (Error Checking and Correcting) registered DIMMs. It supports optional Chipkill ECC technology (using 1GB or larger DIMMs), for up to 16X better error correction than standard ECC memory. PC2-3200 memory is available
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server BladeCenter Chassis IBM offers three choices of chassis in which to use the HS20 blade server. Each chassis serves different customer needs. The original BladeCenter chassis offers maximum density, great flexibility and a wide variety of expansion options at an entry-level price. The next-generation BladeCenter H chassis offers all of BladeCenter’s capabilities, and adds new high-performance features. For those customers
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server It is extremely important to include all infrastructure costs when comparing a BladeCenter solution to a competitor’s offering, not just the cost of the chassis and the blades. The high density and level of integration of the BladeCenter chassis greatly reduces the cost of the overall solution. For example, because up to six chassis will fit in a rack, this means that up to 84 blade servers can be installed. (Competitive bl
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server modules. • Four module bays for Power Modules — BladeCenter H ships with two 2900W high- efficiency hot-swap/redundant power modules (upgradeable to four), capable of handling the power needs of the entire chassis, including future higher-wattage processors. Each power module includes a customer-replaceable hot-swap/redundant fan pack (3 fans) for additional cooling capability. • A hot-swappable Media Tray containing a DVD
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server xSeries rack and tower servers. The features of the Management Module can be accessed either locally or remotely across a network. One module comes standard. A second Management Module can be added for hot-swap/redundancy and failover. The modules include a light path diagnostics panel containing LEDs that identify which internal components are in need of service. • Four module bays for Blower Modules — All four hot-swap/r
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server provides a number of important system functions, including: • Monitoring of system and battery voltage, system temperature, fans, power supplies, processor and DIMM status • Fan speed control • Product ID and Family ID detection • Highly secure remote power on/off • System reset control • NMI/SMI detection and generation • System diagnostic LED control (power, HDD, activity, alerts, heartbeat) • IPMI over LAN • Proxy
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server failure of supported components (processors; memory; expansion cards; switch, blower and power supplies; 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 HS20. IBM
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server Key Options IBM options for xSeries servers let customers take their servers to a higher level Make sure that customers know they can rely on xSeries and blade options to supply a comprehensive 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, he
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server HS20 Images Front View Hexagonal Ventilation Diagnostic Holes for Enhanced Air LEDs Flow Hot-Swap Handle Interior View SCSI or SAS HDDs Processors Redundant Midplane 4 DIMM Sockets Connector Adapter Slot BladeCenter HS20 Specifications 8843-0xX/0xY, 2xX/2xY, 3xX/3xY, 4xX/4xY, 5xX/5xY, ExX/ExY, JxX/JxY, LxX/LxY, Machine type MxX/MxY Form factor 30mm
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server BladeCenter HS20 Specifications NEBS/ETSI Compliance Select blades are NEBS3/ETSI-compliant. (Contact IBM sales for details.) Internal L2 cache 1MB (4TX/4TY, JxX/JxY, LxX/LxY) 2MB (all other models) Chipset Intel E7520 512MB (2 x 2GB (2 x 1GB) / 1GB (2 x 512MB) / 256MB) / 16GB 16GB (x2X/x2Y, 4GB (2 x 2GB) / 5 Standard / maximum memory 16GB (x5X/x5Y, (x1X/x1Y, 2FX/2FY, 16GB (x9X/x9Y) xTX/xTY) x7X/x7Y) 3FX/3FY) Standa
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server BladeCenter HS20 Specifications Video controller ATI RADEON 7000M Video memory 16MB SDRAM Maximum video resolution at 32-bit 1024 x 768 x 32-bit color at 85Hz color Gigabit Ethernet controller Broadcom 5704 # of Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 # of RS485 ports None None (1 direct via BladeCenter H chassis, or Serial over LAN in BladeCenter and # of serial ports BladeCenter H) # of parallel ports None # of mouse ports None
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server Interior View Diagnostic LEDs USB Port CD-ROM Drive Floppy Drive Redundant Midplane BladeCenter Chassis Specifications Machine type 8677-3RU, 3RX Rack form factor (H x D) 7U x 28 inches # of DVD/CD drives standard 1 DVD-ROM (in Media Tray) # of diskette drives standard 1 (in Media Tray) Internal tape drives supported None (SAN-attached) External disk drive support NAS/SAN-attach # of video ports 1 (on Management
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server BladeCenter Chassis Specifications # of blower modules standard / max. 2 / 4 hot-swap/redundant Blower module airflow (front-to-back) 250 CFM at 25ºC; 455 CFM at 32ºC or greater 12.0” (305mm) H 99-240 lbs Dimensions (HWD) / weight 17.5” (4429mm) W 44.9-108.9 kg 28.0” (711mm) D Length of limited warranty 3 years (parts and labor) onsite BladeCenter H Chassis Images Front View Rear View Power Supply Modules HS20 B
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server BladeCenter H Chassis Specifications Machine type 8852-4XU Rack form factor (H x D) 9U x 28 inches # of DVD-ROM drives standard 1 (in Media Tray) # of diskette drives standard None Internal tape drives supported None (SAN-attached) External disk drive support NAS/SAN-attach # of video ports 1 (on Management Module) # of blade slots 14 x 30mm or 7 x 60mm (or combinations thereof) Total # of switch/bridge module slots
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server BladeCenter T Chassis Images Front View Rear View PCI I/O Expansion Unit Management Modules Hot-Swap Blower HDDs Module KVM HS40 Blade Ethernet Switch Modules Ports Servers Blower Module AC Power Modules Management HS20 Blade Ports Server Blower Media Tray Redundant Module Power Plugs Light Path Diagnostics Panel Ethernet Switch Modules Blower Optical Drive Module BladeCenter T Chassis Specifica
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Workhorse 2-socket single- or dual-core Intel Xeon blade server BladeCenter T Chassis Specifications 1300W AC (8730-2RX) # of power supplies standard / 2 / 4 maximum # of blower modules standard / max. 4 / 4 Blower module airflow (front-to-back) 330 CFM (per blower) 13.75” (349mm) H 98-192 lb Dimensions (HWD) / weight 17.4” (442mm) W 44.5-87.4 kg 20.0” (508mm) D Extended/Long Life Support 3 yrs production from date of GA, 5 yrs post production support (standard) Length of limi
