IBM U.S. Sales Manual
Revised:  July 12, 2005.

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IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
Type ModelAnnounced AvailableMarketing Withdrawn Service DiscontinuedReplaced By
8837-0EU 2004/10/052004/10/15 - - -
8837-E3U 2005/06/072005/06/07 - - -


 
Abstract

The IBM 8837 xSeries 336 server is designed to handle compute-intensive, Web-based, or enterprise network applications. Optimized for Intel's EM64T, this xSeries 336 server enables customers whose applications could benefit from greater memory addressability to migrate to 64-bit computing.

Select configurations of xSeries systems are part of the IBM Express Portfolio, designed, developed, and priced to meet the specific needs of mid-sized businesses. The IBM Express Portfolio of solutions are easy to acquire, install and manage. They leverage IBM technology to provide tangible solutions to help you solve business problems in an on demand world.

Model Abstract 8837-0EU

The IBM 8837 xSeries 336 Model 0EU has a 2.8 GHz/800 MHz Intel Xeon processor, 1 MB L2 cache, 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) ECC memory, 2 x 73 GB SCSI hot-swap hard drives, DVD, Integrated Ultra320 SCSI, and language support.

Model Abstract 8837-E3U

The IBM 8837 xSeries 336 Model E3U has two 3.2 GHz/800 MHz Intel Xeon processors, 2 MB L2 cache, 2 GB PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC memory, Ultra320 SCSI controllers, 8x-24x DVD-ROM, rack configuration, 1.44 MB diskette drive, and language support.
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Highlights

The xSeries 336 server is designed with the power, scalability, control, and serviceability needed to handle dynamic Web-serving and e-business applications:

  • Ultrathin, high-availability, rack-optimized, 1 U platform

  • Powerful Intel Xeon processors with 1 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz(1) FSB and Intel** Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

  • 2 GB of two-way interleaved PC2-3200 ECC double date rate (DDR2) SDRAM RDIMM memory; eight DIMM slots

  • Support for Ultra320 SCSI or Serial-ATA (SATA)

  • Two 3.5-in 73 GB hot-swap Ultra320 SCSI HDDs

  • Single-channel Ultra320 SCSI controller for high-speed, internal disk storage solutions up to 292 GB(2)

  • Two PCI-X slots, one 64-bit/133 MHz (full height, full length) one 64-bit/100 Mhz (low profile, half length)

  • 585-watt, auto-ranging power supply

  • Integrated systems management processor

  • Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet

  • One serial port (16550A-compatible), three USB ports, and a mouse, keyboard, and video port

Note: (1) GHz and MHz denote the internal and/or external clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.

Note: (2) When referring to HDD or tape backup capacity, GB stands for 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
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Description

Features of the Express Program

  • Everyday low price

  • Additional supply planned to help establish business continuity and enable on demand for small and medium business environments

  • Solutions configured to match the business needs of small and medium business customers

Power and scalability for on demand business

Apply powerful processors, large amounts of high-performing PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM memory, and high-bandwidth PCI buses to data center applications:

  • 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon processors with 1 MB advanced transfer L2 cache

  • 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) processors

  • 2 GB (2 X 1 GB) of two-way interleaved, high-speed PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM memory

  • Integrated Ultra320 SCSI with RAID 1

  • Two 73 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI hot-swap HDDs

  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers; high I/O capacity for demanding applications, plus failover capability

High availability for around-the-clock e-business

High availability, manageability, and serviceability features help diagnose problems quickly, even from remote locations:

  • Redundant cooling fans

  • Optional hot-swap/redundant power supplies

  • Memory mirroring and hot spare memory configurable using BIOS setup

  • Integrated systems management processor

  • Operating status and key server components monitoring and control; automatically sends alerts via alert standard format (ASF) for critical errors or component failures

  • Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processors, voltage regulator module (VRM), memory, fans, power supply, and HDD options warns of problems before they occur

  • Fast and easy servicing: innovative Light Path Diagnostics, improved on-board diagnostics, and LED diagnostic panel

  • Drop-down Light Path Diagnostic panel helps you investigate problem components without opening the system

  • Optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine card for full out-of-band systems management

Service and support perfected for On Demand business

  • ServerGuide and IBM Director
  • Web support(3)
  • Three-year on-site(4) limited warranty(5)

Note: (3) Some programs may not be available in all countries.

Note: (4) You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent.

Note: (5) For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

Note: For the latest information on safe and effective computing, visit:

www.ibm.com/pc/safecomputing

xSeries 336 related options

The xSeries 336 server features an Intel Xeon processor system that supports internal processing speeds of up to 2.8 GHz and processing operations to memory and the PCI bus at 133 MHz. It contains an integrated, full-speed 1 GB ECC L2 cache. This system supports SMP applications through installation in the second processor slot of xSeries 336 models with like processors.

High-performance server subsystems

These servers are high-throughput, two-way SMP-capable network servers with excellent scalability when you add memory and a second processor. They incorporate powerful 800 MHz Intel Xeon processors with 1 GB advanced transfer L2 cache. Data transfer across the system bus is at a 4X rate (four data transfers per clock) for an effective data transfer rate of 800 MHz (up to 5.3 GB/s). Address transfers across the system bus is at a 2X rate (two addresses per clock) for an effective transfer rate of 400 MHz.

Two Intel Xeon connectors are standard on the system board to support installation of a second processor. High-speed 400 MHz PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM memory is optimized for 800 MHz processor-to-memory subsystem performance.

Standard xSeries 336 configurations

 _____________________________________________________________________
|                              HDD      CD-                     L2    |
|  Model   Processor Memory Interface   ROM   HDD      Other   Cache  |
| -------- --------- ------ ----------- --- --------- -------- -----  |
| 8837-0EU  2.8 GHz   2 GB  SCSI 3.5-in DVD 2 x 73 GB hot-swap 1 MB   |
|_____________________________________________________________________|
 

Express Model configuration

 ____________________________________________________________________
|  Model    Processor  Cache  Memory     Interface  HDD   Mechanical |
| --------  ---------  ----- ----------  --------------   ---------- |
| 8837-E3U  2x3.2 GHz  2 MB  2 GB   ECC   SCSI               Rack    |
|____________________________________________________________________|

Additional features

  • System board contains eight DIMM connectors supporting 256, 512 MB, 1, or 2 GB PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM memory:
    • Supports for up to 16 GB of system memory (when 2 GB PC2-3200 memory is available)
    • Interleaved memory populated with two DIMM at a time with the same size DIMM
    • Support for mixed memory sizes in pairs
    • Supports Chipkill memory

  • Single-channel, 64-bit, Ultra320 SCSI PCI controller supporting high-speed up to 320 MB/s, and Low-Voltage Differential SCSI (LVDS) internal storage solutions

  • IDE controller supporting DVD-ROM

  • Two full-duplex Broadcom 5721 Gigabit Ethernet PCI controllers speeding network communications to LAN clients

The xSeries 336 subsystems are tuned to provide solid system throughput from processor, to memory, to bus, to disk-intensive I/O. These features combined with SMP capability make this server an excellent choice for:

  • Web caching
  • Dynamic Web serving
  • Firewall
  • Telecommunications
  • Active directory services
  • Scientific and technical computing
  • Linux clustering

High-availability and serviceability features

The xSeries 336 server subsystem delivers excellent reliability and serviceability features:

  • Two 3.5-in hot-swap Ultra320 HDD bays with SCA-2 connectors supporting LVD HDDs

  • Redundant cooling fans

  • ECC DIMMs combined with an integrated ECC memory controller correcting many soft and hard single-bit memory errors, while minimizing disruption of service to LAN clients

  • Chipkill memory provides for the detection and correction of most multi-bit memory errors, helping keep the server up and running while taking the inoperative memory offline

  • ECC L2 cache processors to improve data integrity and help reduce downtime

  • PFA on HDD options, memory, processors, VRMs, and fans to alert the system administrator of an imminent component failure

  • Dual Broadcom 5721 Gigabit Ethernet controllers that support:
    • Failover, Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)
    • PXE 2.0 Boot Agent
    • ASF 2.0 support
    • Wake on LAN
    • Load balancing or teaming

  • Worldwide, voltage-sensing 585-watt power supply with auto restart

  • Up to ten cooling fans provide excellent cooling for added reliability:
    • One fan in power supply
    • Seven system fans for processors, memory, and HDD bays
    • Fan speed controls incorporated to reduce noise while reducing system temperatures

  • Integrated systems management processor for diagnostic, reset, POST, and auto recovery functions; monitoring temperature, voltage, and fan speed; alerts generated when thresholds are exceeded (refer to the Limitations section for restrictions)

  • Information LED panel giving visual indications of system well-being

  • Light Path Diagnostics and on-board diagnostics providing an error log which can help find a failing component, reducing downtime and service costs

  • Easy access to system board, adapter cards, processor, and memory

  • CPU failure recovery in SMP configurations:
    • Forces failed processor offline
    • Automatically reboots server
    • Generates alerts
    • Continues operations with the working processor

Expandability and growth

The xSeries 336 server contains high levels of function and storage capacity for a 1 U, 19-inch rack-drawer package. It supports customer installation of adapters, processors, memory, and HDD options. Functions (such as SVGA video, Ultra320 SCSI, SATA, and two Gigabit Ethernet controllers) are integrated on the system board. Features include:

  • Rack-optimized design for 19-inch wide, industry-standard rack cabinets supported in the NetBAY42 and NetBAY25

  • Eight DIMM connectors capable of support for up to 16 GB of system memory

  • Two available PCI-X adapter card slots:
    • One full-length - 64-bit/133 MHz (or PCI Express x8 slot)
    • One half-length - 64-bit/100 MHz

  • Two 3.5-in slim-high, hot-swap Ultra320 HDD bays

  • Internal data storage up to 292 GB (using 2 146 Ultra320 3.5-in HDD)

  • DVD-ROM

  • ATI 7000M controller with 16 MB of video memory

Systems management

Integrated BMC:

The xSeries 336 includes an integrated baseboard management controller, that provides industry-standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 1.5 compliant systems management. The BMC comes standard, and shares one of the two onboard Ethernet ports for access. The BMC can be accessed via software that is compatible with IPMI 1.5 (xCAT, for example). The BMC is implemented using industry-leading OSA firmware/applications in conjunction with the integrated baseboard management controller.

  • Features and benefits:

    • Monitoring:
      • System voltages
      • Battery voltage
      • System temperatures

    • Fan speed control

    • Fan tachometer monitor

    • Good Power signal monitor

    • System ID and planar version detection

    • System power control

    • System reset control

    • NMI detection (system interrupts)

    • SMI detection and generation (system interrupts)

    • Serial port text console redirection

    • System LED control (power, HDD, activity, alerts, heartbeat)

    • Supports IPMI v1.5 compliant management software (e.g.: xCAT)

In addition you can purchase an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine for additional systems management function.

Optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine: The optional RSA II SlimLine adds accelerated graphics and delivers advanced control and monitoring features to manage your IBM eServer xSeries server (select models) at virtually any time, from virtually any place. This daughter card can be added to the server through a connector that connects to the planar or through a riser for select models. This adapter enables easy console redirection with text and graphics, keyboard, and mouse (operating system must support USB) support over the system management LAN connections.

With video compression now built into the adapter hardware, it allows the greater screen sizes and refresh rates standard in the marketplace. This feature allows the user to display server activities from power-on to full operation, remotely with remote user interaction at virtually any time.

The embedded Web server provides remote control from any standard Web browser. No additional software is required on the remote administrator's workstation. For users who are accustom to a command line interface, the administrator can also use the provided CLI from a Telnet session to perform some of the functions that they can perform from the Web server. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine provides remote management and control of the system independent of the server status, in many cases even if the server is powered off or otherwise disabled.

  • Features and benefits:

    • Continuously monitors system environmentals (temperatures and voltages), operating system status, critical system components such as processors, VRMs, memory, fans, power supplies and power backplanes (where supported by the system).

    • Video compression hardware is built in, eliminating drivers.

    • Faster graphics support makes monitoring and control more efficient.

    • Virtual CD and floppy enable you to configure and diagnose a server remotely without a visit from your IT staff.

    • RSA II SlimLine supports SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol).

    • Integrated with IBM Director and Director Agent.

    • Built in LAN and serial connectivity supports virtually any network infrastructure.

    • Multiple alerting functions warn systems administrators of potential problems, over e-mail, pager support, LAN, and/or SNMP.

    • Installs on the system planar using a dedicated connector, and eliminates the need to take a PCI-X slot.

The RSA II SlimLine features are similar to the RSA II except for the following features:

  • Reset button not accessible from back of system.

  • Mini USB cable no longer required, uses internal USB bus. The system will have designated Systems Management Ethernet port, activated only when RSA II SlimLine is installed.

  • External AC adapter not required, uses standby power from system power supplies.

  • Status LEDs not external viewable.

  • The RSA II SlimLine no-longer supports the prior RSA II interconnect function.

IBM Director

The xSeries 336 server also features IBM Director, a powerful, highly integrated, systems-management software solution built on industry standards and designed for ease of use. Exploit your existing enterprise or workgroup-management environments and use rich security to access and manage physically dispersed IT assets more efficiently over the internet. It can help reduce costs through:

  • Reduced downtime
  • Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users
  • Potentially reduced service and support costs

IT administrators can view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail and monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as processors, HDDs, and memory.

IBM Director includes a portfolio of integrated server tools that work with the Remote Supervisor Adapter(s) or other systems-management monitoring functions. Typical functions and monitoring capabilities can include:

  • PFA-enabled critical hardware components
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fan speed
  • Light Path Diagnostics

IT administrators have comprehensive, virtual on-site control of xSeries servers with the ability to remotely:

  • Access the server often regardless of its status

  • Inventory and display detailed system and component information

  • View server bootup during POST

  • Browse and delete logs of events and errors

  • Reset or power cycle the server

  • Monitor and set thresholds on server health including:
    • Operating system load
    • POST time-out
    • Voltage
    • Temperature

  • Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
    • Processors
    • VRMs
    • Memory
    • Fans
    • Power supplies
    • HDDs

  • Define automated actions such as:
    • Send e-mail or page to an administrator
    • Execute a command or program
    • Pop up an error message to the IBM Director console

  • Flash BIOS

  • Monitor and graph the use of server resources such as:
    • Memory
    • Processor
    • HDDs

  • Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime

IBM Director Agent integrates into leading workgroup and enterprise systems management environments via Upward Integration Modules (available from IBM and third parties). Advanced management capabilities built into xSeries servers are available through:

  • Tivoli Enterprise and Tivoli Netview
  • Computer Associates Unicenter TNG
  • HP OpenView
  • Microsoft SMS
  • BMC Patrol
  • NetlQ

World-class support tools and programs

The xSeries 336 server includes a number of tools and programs designed to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs help you purchase servers, get them running, and keep them running over the long haul. IBM can help your company maintain ownership of technology leadership network servers.

  • IBM on-site three-year limited warranty with next-business-day service (same-business-day service optionally available) protects your investment if a problem occurs. This service also includes replacement of parts identified through PFA.

  • The ServerProven(7) program lets you confidently configure your server with various devices and operating systems. This program provides compatibility information from actual testing of the xSeries 336 server with various adapters and devices.

  • The ServerGuide CD library includes online publications, in addition to utilities and drivers that enable assisted loading of popular network operating systems.

  • Electronic support on the Web provides additional support in an easy-to-use format.

Note: (7) IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products and services that are ServerProven, including but not implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties.
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Product Positioning

The xSeries 336 server is an ultrathin rack platform. The most powerful 1 U server of the xSeries rack-optimized offerings, it is positioned between the xSeries 306 and the xSeries 346 server. The xSeries 306 also has a 1 U form factor, but supports uniprocessor operations and only fixed Ultra320 SCSI HDDs. The xSeries 346 server includes more slots and drive bays; however, it requires a 2 U rack space.

High-density, two-way, Xeon-based xSeries 336 and xSeries 346 servers enable customer installation of features. You can prepare for future expansion to meet changing reliability needs. At the same time, the server can handle emerging applications requiring maximum computing power and function in a small amount of rack space. These applications include:

  • Web caching
  • Dynamic Web serving
  • Firewall
  • Telecommunications
  • Active directory services
  • Scientific and technical computing
  • Linux clustering

These powerful servers also meet traditional enterprise network server requirements, but with an added benefit of requiring less space.
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Models

Model Summary Matrix

Model Processor Cache Memory HDD Misc.
E3U Two 3.2 GHz/800 MHz Intel Xeon 2 MB L2 2 GB PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC SCSI 8x-24x DVD-ROM, Ultra320 SCSI
0EU 2.8 GHz/800 MHz Intel Xeon 1 MB L2 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) ECC 2 x 73 GB SCSI hot-swap DVD, Integrated Ultra320 SCSI

Customer Setup (CSU)

These products are designated Customer Setup.

Devices Supported

The IBM(R) xSeries 336 (8837-0EU) and xSeries 336 is designed to maintain compatibility with the following IBM products. As a part of the ServerProven program, xSeries server compatibility listings are updated on the World Wide Web. Detailed information relative to IBM and non-IBM vendor devices, adapters, software and network operating systems supported with xSeries servers can be accessed via the Web by entering URL:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat

Hardware Options

                                                                 Part
Description                                                      Number
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SYSTEM MEMORY
  512 MB PC2700 CL2.5 ECC DDR DRAM RDIMM                         73P2266
  1 GB PC2700 CL2.5 ECC DDR DRAM RDIMM                           73P2268
  2 GB PC2700 CL2.5 ECC DDR DRAM RDIMM                           73P2269
  512 MB PC2-3200 (2x256MB) ECC DDR2 Non Chipkill SDRAM RDIMM    73P3523
  1 GB PC2-3200 (2x512MB) ECC DDR2 Non Chipkill SDRAM RDIMM      73P3522
  1 GB PC2-3200 (2x512MB) ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM                   73P2865
  2 GB PC2-3200 ECC double date rate (DDR2) SDRAM RDIMM
  73P2866
MICROPROCESSOR UPGRADES
  xSeries 2.8 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 Cache Upgrade                   13N0668
    with Xeon Processor and EM64T
FIXED DISKS / DISKETTE DRIVES / STORAGE
  IBM 36.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                 90P1304
  IBM 73.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                 90P1305
  IBM 146.4 GB 10K-rpm Ultra320SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                 90P1306
  IBM 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                 90P1318
  IBM 73.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra320 SCSI Hot-Swap HDD                 90P1319
  IBM 80 GB 7,200-rpm SATA - Simple-Swap HDD                     73P8002
  IBM 160 GB 7,200-rpm SATA - Simple-Swap HDD                    73P8003
  IBM 250 GB 7,200-rpm SATA - Simple-Swap HDD                    73P8006
  IBM Ultra320 SCSI Controller                                   71P8594
  IBM ServerRaid 6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller (256MB Cache)       02R0988
  IBM ServerRaid 6M Ultra320 SCSI Controller (128MB Cache)       32P0033
  IBM ServeRAID 6i+ Integrated RAID Controller                   13N2190
  IBM ServeRAID 7t Controller                                    71P8648
  Netfinity FAStT500 Host Adapter                                00N6881
  Netfinity FAStT500 Mini Hub                                    00N6882
  IBM FAST FC2-133 Host Bus Adapter                              24P0960
  IBM 256 MB USB 2.0 Memory Key                                  22P9025
  USB 2.0 Portable CD-RW Drive                                   22P5297
  USB 2.0 Portable Multi-Burner Drive                            22P9163
  USB CD-ROM                                                     33L5151
  USB Portable Diskette Drive                                    05K9276
  Ultrabay Slim DVD-ROM Drive                                    73P3270
  Ultrabay Slim Combo 24x/24x/24x/8x                             73P3288
  Ultrabay Slim Rambo 2.5 Multi-Burner Drive                     73P3294
  IBM EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit(1)                           17331RU
  IBM EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit(1)  (DC)                     17332RX
  IBM FAStT500 Storage Server(1)                                 35521RU
  IBM FAStT EXP500 Storage Expansion Unit(1)                     35601RU
  IBM FAStTEXP200 Storage Expansion Unit(1)                      35421RU
  IBM FAStTEXP200 Redundant Raid Controller                      19K1121
  IBM FAStTEXP200 HA Storage Server(1)                           35422RU
  IBM FAStT700 Storage Server                                    17421RU
  IBM FAStT700 Mini Hub                                          19K1269
 

Note: (1) Must be attached to a supported adapter.

COMMUNICATIONS
  IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter                     34L5001
  IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 PCI Token-Ring Adapter                 34L5201
  NetXtreme 1000 T Dual Port Ethernet Adapter                    31P6401
  PRO/1000 MT Server Ethernet Adapter                            31P9601
  PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter                           73P2701
  IBM V.90 PCI Data Fax Soft Modem                               31P7201
  Wireeless PCI                                                  22P6901
MISCELLANEOUS CABLES
  LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 1M                                 19K1247
  LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 5M                                 19K1248
  LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable - 25M                                19K1249
  LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter                              19K1250
  Short Wave SFP Module                                          19K1271
  Long Wave SPF Module                                           19K1272
  Nefinity Fibre Channel 25M Cable                               03K9305
  Nefinity Fibre Channel 5M Cable                                03K9306
  Nefinity Fibre Channel Long-Wave GBIC                          03K9307
  Nefinity Fibre Channel Short-Wave GBIC                         03K9308
  Nefinity 2M Ultra2 SCSI Cable                                  03K9310
  Nefinity 4.2M Ultra2 SCSI Cable                                03K9311
  Nefinity 20M Ultra2 SCSI Cable                                 37L7101
  68-pin External Multimode LVD/SE SCSI Terminator               00N7956
  USB to Serial Cable                                            10K3661
  250 mm KVM Conversion Option                                   32P1636
  IBM 2M External .8mm SCSI Cable                                01K8027
  1.5 M KVM Conversion Option                                    32P1652
  Netfinity Fibre Channel 1 M Cable                              36L9973
  1.5 M USB Conversion Option                                    73P5832
MONITORS
  IBM E54 Color Monitor 6331
  IBM E74 Color Monitor 6332
  IBM NetBay 2U Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/Keyboard        32P1702
  IBM NetBay 2U Flat Panel Display Console Kit w/o Keyboard      32P1703
  IBM L150 ThinkVision 15" Flat Panel Monitor                    6636AB1
  IBM L150p ThinkVision 15" Flat Panel Monitor                   6636HB1
  IBM L170 ThinkVision 17" Flat Panel Monitor                    6734AB0
  IBM L170p ThinkVision 17" Flat Panel Monitor                   6734HB0
  IBM C170 ThinkVision 17" Monitor                               673766N
TAPE DEVICES
  100/200GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive                             59P6717
  IBM 40/80GB DLTVS Half-High Tape Drive                         59P6719
  IBM 160/320 GB SDLT Internal SCSI Tape Drive                   59P6736
  IBM 200/400GB LTO FH Tape Drive                                59P6744
  IBM 80/160 GB Half High VS160 Tape Drive                       59P6745
  VXA-2 Tape Drive                                               59P6746
  36/72GB DDS/5 Internal Tape Drive                              71P9145
  3607 Series 1.8GB/3.6TB LTO Autoloader (Rack Mount)            360726X
  IBM SDLT/LTO Modular Tape Library                              4560SLX
  LTO Generation-2 Tape Drive Sled                               71P9146
  5.25" FH SCSI Tape Enclosure                                   3503B1X
  IBM 1U xSeries Tape Enclosure Unit                             45591UX
  IBM 4U Rackmount SCSI Tape Drive Enclosure                     45594UX
  IBM 2U Full High Stand Alone SCSI Tape Enclosure               4559FHX
  IBM 1U Half High Stand Alone SCSI Tape Enclosure               4559HHX
OTHER DEVICES
  IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine                      73P9341
  NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack                                       930842S
  NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack Expansion Cabinet                     930842E
  NetBAY42 Standard Rack Cabinet                                 9306420
  NetBAY42 Standard Expansion Rack Cabinet                       9306421
  NetBAY25 Standard Rack Cabinet                                 9306250
  NetBay11 Standard Rack Cabinet                                 9306110
  IBM 25U Standard Rack                                          93072SX
  IBM 42U Standard Rack Extension                                93073EX
  IBM 42U Standard Rack                                          93074SX
  McData 4300 Fabric Switch (12-port)                            2034212
  Cisco MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch                        2061020
  Cisco MDS 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switch                        2061040
  IBM NetBAY 1 x 4 Console Switch                                09N4290
  IBM NetBAY 2 x 8 Console Switch                                09N4291
  IBM 1x8 Console Switch (replaces 09N4290)                      17351LX
  IBM 2x16 Console Switch (replaces 09N4291)                     17352LX
  IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (PS/2)                             31R3130
  IBM 3M Console Switch Cable (USB)                              31R3132
  NetBAY Local Console Manager (LCM)                             1735L04
  NetBAY Remote Console Manager (RCM)                            1735R16
  IBM 87-Key Space Saver II PS/2 Keyboard                        28L3644
  IBM USB Optical Wheel Mouse                                    90P0743
  800 DPI ScrollPoint Optical Mouse                              90P0742
  800 DPI ScrollPoint Pro Optical Mouse                          90P0741
  IBM Preferred Pro Keyboard                                     25R6968
  IBM USB Keyboard with UltrNav                                  39M7228
  IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav                          31P9490
  IBM USB Keyboard Enhanced Performance                          90P0777
  Spaceball 3D Input Device                                      25R6942
POWER DISTRIBUTION
  DPI Universal Rack PDU                                         32P1736
  30amp/125V Front-end PDU with NEMA L5-30P connector            32P1751
  32amp/250V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 32A 2P+Gnd connector     32P1752
  63amp/250V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 32A 2P+Gnd connector     32P1754
  DPI NEMA Rack PDU                                              32P1761
  30amp/250V Front-end PDU with NEMA L6-30P connector            32P1766
  60amp/250V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 60A 2P+N+Gnd connector   32P1767
  Cost Reduced HV Power Distribution Unit                        37L6866
  IBM NetBAY 60A Front-End PDU                                   73P5790
  32A/230V 3P w/IEC309 3P+N+Gnd Conn                             73P5844
  60A/208V 3P w/IEC309 3P+Gnd Conn                               73P5847
  60A/208V 1P w/IEC309 2P+Gnd Conn                               73P5855
  63A/320V 1P w/IEC309 P+N+Gnd Conn                              73P5856
  Netfinity 100-120V Power Distribution Unit                     94G6666
  NetBAY Single Phase Front-End PDU with 120V Line Cord          37L6883
  NetBAY Single Phase Front-End PDU with 208V Line Cord          37L6884
  NetBAY Three Phase Front-End PDU with 208V Line Cord           37L6886
  NetBAY Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit                       37L6865
  American Power Conversion 2U Smart UPS 1400 (Low Voltage)      32P1020
  American Power Conversion 2U Smart UPS 1400 (High Voltage)     32P1022
  IBM UPS3000XLU 100-127V UPS                                    2130R30
  IBM UPS3000XHU 200-240V UPS                                    2130R31
  IBM UPS Extend Run Battery Pack                                32P1692
 

Model Conversions

None.
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Technical Description
TOC Link Physical Specifications TOC Link Operating Environment TOC Link Limitations
TOC Link Hardware Requirements TOC Link Software Requirements

The xSeries 336 systems are enterprise LAN servers using industry-standard architectures. They contain 64-bit PCI-X bus architecture:

  • A 64-bit PCI bus supports data transfer rates of up to 264 MB/s and runs at 133 MHz clock speeds.

These rack platforms contain a Xeon processor with EM64T and an integrated 1 MB ECC advanced transfer (full-speed) L2 cache, and 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) standard system memory.

Additional standard features include integrated IDE, Ultra320 SCSI controller, an integrated system management processor, an ATI 7000M video controller with 16 MB of video memory, two integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controllers, and 8x DVD-ROM.

Model configuration

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|                                HDD        CD-                      |
|  Model    Processor  Memory  Interface    ROM    HDD        Other  |
| --------  ---------  ------  -----------  ---  ---------  -------- |
| 8837-0EU   2.8 GHz    2 GB   SCSI 3.5-in  DVD  2 x 73 GB  hot-swap |
|____________________________________________________________________|
 

  • The xSeries 336 can be upgraded to SMP by adding a second processor of the same type, speed, and cache size.

  • System memory can be expanded to 16 GB by installing a 2 GB DIMM option in each of the four memory DIMM sockets. (If/when 2 GB PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM becomes available).

  • SCSI models contain two 3.5-in hot-swap 73 GB HDDs.

The xSeries 336 contains three drive bays and two expansion slots. A single 585-watt power supply with auto restart capability is standard.

  • Three drive bays consist of two 3.5-inch slim-high, hot-swap standard drive bays, a 5.25-inch, and a half-high bay with DVD-ROM.

  • xSeries 336 contains one 64-bit, 133 MHz (full-length/low profile) and one 64-bit, 100 MHz (half-length/low profile) PCI-X expansion slots. The 64-bit/133 MHz slot can be used as a PCI Express slot with an adapter.

The xSeries 336 standard features include:

  • 800 MHz front-side bus Xeon processor with integrated 1 MB ECC advanced transfer L2 cache

  • Second socket for SMP Xeon

  • Memory subsystem consists of PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM with an ECC memory controller on the processor card for error correction of single bit memory errors

  • An integrated system board DVD controller

  • An ATI 7000M controller with 16 MB video memory

  • An integrated system management processor

  • 64-bit, single-channel, Ultra320 SCSI PCI controller

  • Two 32-bit, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controllers

  • A 8x IDE DVD-ROM drive

  • One 585-watt, voltage-sensing, worldwide power supply

  • Time Of Day clock and battery

  • Standard Device Ports/Connectors:

    • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports using RJ-45 connector

    • Two serial/asynchronous ports, (one NS16550A compatible) one for the integrated system management processor

    • Three USB ports (one front, two rear)

Physical Specifications

                           8837-0EU
                           -------------
 Processor -               Xeon
   Internal speed -        2.8 GHz
   External speed -        800 MHz
   Number standard -       1
   Maximum -               2
 L2 cache (full speed)     1 MB
 Memory (400 MHz SDRAM)    2 GB ECC
   RDIMMs -                2x1 GB
   DIMM sockets -          8
   Address capability      16 GB(7)
 Video -                   SVGA
   Memory -                16 MB
 HDD controller            Ultra320
   Channels -              1
   Connector internal -    1
   Connector external -    0
 IDE controller -          IDE ATA-100
   Channels -              2
   Connector internal -    2
   Connector external -    0
 HDD -                     2 x 73 GB
 Total bays -              3
   5.25/3.5-in slim -      1
   3.5-in slim -           2
   Hot-swap -              2
   Internal capacity -     292 GB(8)
 Bays available            0
   5.25/3.5-in slim -      0
   3.5-in slim -           0
   2.5-in slim -           0
   Hot-swap -              0
 Total slots -             2(9)
   PCI                     2
   64-bit/133MHz -         1
   64-bit/100MHz -         1
 Slots available -         2
 Management proc.  -       Standard
 Ethernet controller -     2x10/100/1k Mbps
 DVD-ROM (IDE)-            1
 Diskette drive -          0
 Power supply -            585 W
   Number standard -       1
   Hot-swap -              Optional
   Redundant power -       Optional
   Auto restart -          Yes
 

Note: (7) If/when 2 GB PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM becomes available.

Note: (8) Capacities are based on installation of two 3.5-in 146 GB Ultra320 HDDs. For the latest information on supported HDD options, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat

Note: (9) One adapter slot is full-length. The other slot is half-length supporting cards not exceeding 180 mm in length.

DVD-ROM drive characteristics

  • Speed: 8X
  • Sustained data transfer rate: 3.6MB/s max
  • Average access time: 130 ms
  • Buffer size: 256 KB
  • Interface: Ultra DMA Mode 2 33.3 MBs max
  • Compatibility: DVD-R/RW

SCSI HDD characteristics

73.4 GB HDD:

  • Formatted capacity: 73,400 million bytes
  • Average read seek time: 4.5 ms
  • Burst transfer rate (maximum): 320.0 MB/s
  • Average latency: 3.0 ms
  • Drive rotation speed (rpm): 10,000 rpm
  • Sustained data transfer rate: 63 to 94 MB/s
  • PFA/S.M.A.R.T enabled: Yes
  • Interface: Ultra320 SCSI

Video subsystem

  • ATI 7000M Graphics Controller chip
  • Integrated on planar and connected to the PCI bus
  • 16 MB SDRAM standard/maximum video memory
  • 128-bit graphics engine with 8, 16, and 32 bpp mode acceleration
  • 32 bpp (4G colors/True Color) support
  • Integrated 300 MHz RAMDAC
  • DDC2B monitor communications support

Supported video mode capabilities for the SVGA PCI controller:

Microsoft** Windows** 2000 and Linux

Resolution         Colors             Refresh Rate (Hz)
----------------   ------  ------------------------------------------
640 x 480 x 8       256    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
640 x 480 x 16      64K    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
640 x 480 x 24      16M    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
640 x 480 x 32      16M    60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
800 x 600 x 8       256    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
800 x 600 x 16      64K    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
800 x 600 x 24      16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
800 x 600 x 32      16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
1024 x 768 x 8      256    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1024 x 768 x 16     64K    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1024 x 768 x 24     16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1024 x 768 x 32     16M    60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
                           160, 200
1280 x 1024 x 8     256    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1280 x 1024 x 16    64K    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1280 x 1024 x 24    16M    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1280 x 1024 x 32    16M    60, 70, 74, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120
1600 x 1200 x 8     256    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100
1600 x 1200 x 16    64K    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100
1600 x 1200 x 24    16M    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100
1600 x 1200 x 32    16M    52, 58, 60, 66, 75, 76, 85, 92, 100

Note: Some modes are not supported by all monitors.

Dimensions

  • Width: 440 mm (17.3 in)

  • Depth: 686 mm (27.0 in)

  • Height: 43 mm (1.7 in)

  • Weight:
    • Minimum configuration 12.7 kg (28 lb)
    • Maximum configuration 15.6 kg (35.5 lb)

Electrical

  • 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 5.5 A

  • 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 2.75 A

  • Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
    • Minimum configuration: 0.172 kVA
    • Maximum configuration: 0.550 kVA

  • Btu output:
    • Minimum configuration: 587 Btu/hr (172 watts)
    • Maximum configuration: 1878 Btu/hr (550 watts)

  • Acoustical noise level emission level: Sound power levels
    • 6.9 bels (idling)
    • 6.9 bels (operating)

Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.

xSeries 336 servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.

Standards

These systems support or comply with the following standards:

  • Multi Processor Specification (MPS) 1.4

  • Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification 2.2

  • Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3

Equipment approvals and safety

  • FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
  • Canada ICES-003, issue 3, Class A
  • UL 1950(11)
  • CSA C22.2 No. 950
  • NOM-018(11)

Note: (11) These servers are certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.

Operating Environment

  • Temperature:
    • 10.0 to 35.0 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) (Server on)
    • 0.0 to 60.0 degrees C (-32 to 140 degrees F) (Server off)

  • Relative humidity: 8% to 80%

  • Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft)

Limitations

  • Special Bids will not be accepted for Express models

  • The xSeries 336 server contains a single, configurable serial port. It can be configured to be operating-system-controlled, service-processor-controlled, or shared between the two. You can set the configuration by changing the header location to which the internal serial cable is plugged. The default location from the factory is in the shared position. In the shared position, the service processor controls the port until the operating system is running, then the operating system takes control. The service processor can regain control of the port for user-configured dial-out situations or if the operating system is not available, but operating system control cannot be reestablished without resetting the server.

  • xSeries 336 servers can address a maximum of 16 GB of system memory by adding a 2 GB PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM in each of the eight DIMM slots (If/when 2 GB PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM becomes available). All supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access. The xSeries 336 server supports 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB PC2-3200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM memory. All supported DIMMs can coexist in the same system. Memory must be populated in pairs.

  • To ensure proper air flow for cooling, the xSeries 336 server requires a rack with a perforated door, such as the NetBAY42 SR or NetBAY25 SR. An alternative is to remove the front door of rack cabinets where the door panel is of solid construction.

  • Microprocessor SMP upgrades must be of the same type and clock speed. Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size ` is not supported.

  • Use the version of ServerGuide that is shipped with the system, or a later version, to load software and drivers. Earlier versions of ServerGuide may not be compatible with the server.

Refer to the Software Requirements section for operating system limitations.

Hardware Requirements

For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible:

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • HDD
  • Display

Unattended or remote installation may be performed without requiring some or all of these components. Review your unattended software installation program information for specific hardware configuration requirements.

For service, the server requires a compatible:

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • HDD
  • Display

When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly via a console.

Software Requirements

The following software products have been tested by IBM and software publishers in the latest available versions, and where appropriate, are or will soon be certified by the publisher to be compatible with the xSeries 336:

  • Microsoft:
    • Windows 2000 Advanced Server
    • Windows 2000 Server
    • Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
    • Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
    • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

  • Linux:
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 AS for x86(1)
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 ES for x86(1)
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 for AMD64 and Intel EM64T(1)
    • SUSE LINUX Entreprise Server 8(1)

  • VMware: VMware ESX Server version 2.1

Note: (1) Support and certification is planned for these operating systems.

The following software is supported as preloads:

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 3 Standard
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 Standard
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition

Note: Additional support, certification, and version information on network operating systems can be accessed at:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat


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Publications

The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the xSeries 336 server.

  • xSeries 336 Installation Guide - Contains an introduction to the computer, installation and setup, installing options, reference information, and problem determination. The installation guide has easy-to-use text and illustrations to enable you to quickly set up your xSeries 336 server.

  • Documentation/User's Guide CD - Contains translated version s of the product user's guide.

  • ServerGuide - Contains online publications and drivers to support the xSeries 336 server. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities to help you install the system using CDs of several popular network operating systems.

  • IBM Director systems management software is included.

Note: Software versions, features, and functions shipped with these systems may change as new releases become available or may be discontinued at any time.
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Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange
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No Charge Specify Codes

None.

Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Note:  This model is GAV.
 Description                         Machine     Model     Part #
-----------------------              -------     -----     -------
 xSeries 336                          8837        0EU      88370EU
IBM eServer xSeries 336               8837        E3U      8837E3U
 

Feature Exchanges

Not available.
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Accessories

None.

Customer Replacement Parts

None.
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Machine Elements

None.
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Supplies

None.

Diskettes

None.

Trademarks

(R), (TM), * Trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service mark of others.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
 © IBM Corporation 2005.
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