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Abstract
This redbook contains information about Netfinity and PC Server products and options that were available in 1997. If you're interested in reading about the latest technology found in IBM eServer xSeries servers, we recommend you also review the redbook "Tuning IBM eServer xSeries Servers for Performance" SG24-5287.
This redbook is a reference guide for selecting IBM Netfinity and IBM PC Server hardware. Its primary purpose is to describe the technology that is used to produce high-capacity systems suitable for today's business environment.
The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes the requirements your business may have when selecting a PC Server. It discusses what each of the server types is, what performance and availability requirements you should consider, and the level of management you require to maintain your systems.
Part 2 describes in detail what technology is available that will meet the requirements you selected in Part 1. It covers the technology in each of the subsystems in IBM Netfinity and PC Server systems from processors, memory and disks, through to tape, LAN adapters and power supplies.
Finally, Part 3 catalogs the Netfinity and PC Server systems and options that are currently available from IBM. The technical specifications of server models, enclosures, adapters, disks, tapes and management software are described, providing a one-stop listing of what is available and how they all fit together.
The information in this redbook should prove particularly useful to marketing professionals, IT architects, customers and anyone else who needs to plan or purchase a server system.
Basic knowledge of PCs and servers is assumed.
Table of contents
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.0
Chapter 2. PC Server Functional Requirements 2.0
Chapter 3. PC Server Performance Considerations 3.0
Chapter 4. PC Server Sizing 4.0
Chapter 5. PC Server Availability 5.0
Chapter 6. PC Server System Management Issues 6.0
Chapter 7. Introduction 7.0
Chapter 8. Processor Technology 8.0
Chapter 9. Bus Technology 9.0
Chapter 10. Memory and Cache Technology 10.0
Chapter 11. Storage Subsystem 11.0
Chapter 12. Tape Technology 12.0
Chapter 13. Network Adapter Technology 13.0
Chapter 14. Uninterruptible Power Supplies 14.0
Chapter 15. Clustering 15.0
Chapter 16. Introduction 16.0
Chapter 17. IBM PC Server 310 17.0
Chapter 18. IBM PC Server 315 18.0
Chapter 19. IBM PC Server 325 19.0
Chapter 20. IBM PC Server 330 20.0
Chapter 21. IBM PC Server 704 21.0
Chapter 22. IBM Netfinity 7000 22.0
Chapter 23. Server Enclosures 23.0
Chapter 24. Storage Controllers 24.0
Chapter 25. PC Server Tape Options 25.0
Chapter 26. Network Adapters 26.0
Chapter 27. PC Server Options 27.0
Chapter 28. Clustering Products 28.0
Chapter 29. ServerGuide 29.0
Chapter 30. IBM Netfinity 5.1 30.0
Chapter 31. LANClient Control Manager 31.0
Appendix A. Sources of Drivers and Information A.0
Appendix B. IBM TechConnect Program B.0
Appendix C. Part Number Cross Reference C.0
Appendix D. Special Notices D.0
Appendix E. Related Publications E.0