IBM 8835 User Guide - Page 18

What your server offers Your server takes advantage of advancements in data storage, memory management, systems management, and network environments that require superior microprocessor performance. Your server uses the following features and technologies: v Baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for the server. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights the corresponding system-board LEDs to indicate the location of the problem. Critical errors are also included in the error log. Note: The baseboard management controller is also known as the service processor. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD Your server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose problems. v Integrated network support Your server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network. For more information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on page 19. v Large system-memory capacity The memory bus in your server is enabled for up to 6 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to six industry-standard PC2700, 3.3 V, 184-pin, 8-byte, registered, double-data-rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory (DDR SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4. Chipkill memory protection is a technology that protects the system from a single chip failure on a DIMM. In addition, the memory controller contains built-in technology that improves memory-to-microprocessor processing performance. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) Your server supports up to two AMD Opteron microprocessors. It comes with one microprocessor installed; you can install an additional microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. v Systems-management capabilities Your server comes with features that a network administrator or file server can use to remotely manage and control the server. If your server is connected to an Advanced System Management (ASM) interconnect network that is managed by a Remote Supervisor Adapter II or if an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed in the server, you can view the system health; turn on, turn off, and restart the server; view the error log; view the vital product data; and send alerts over the ASM interconnect network. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Note: IBM intends to make the Remote Supervisor Adapter II available in the future. To determine the availability of this feature, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/. 4 IBM 325 Type 8835: User's Guide Eserver