IBM x3800 User Guide - Page 17
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v Integrated network support The server comes with an integrated Broadcom 5704C dual Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 63. v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability The server supports up to six 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 3.5-inch, hot-swap hard disk drives in the standard hot-swap bays without the optional SAS backplane installed. The server supports up 12 hard disk drives when the optional SAS backplane is installed. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. The server supports up to two 5.25-inch, half-high, SCSI tape drives in the 5.25-inch bays. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Installation Guide. v Redundant connection The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention. v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The redundant cooling of the fans in the server enable continued operation if one of the fans fails. The server supports up to three hot-swap power supplies, which provide redundant power for many server configurations. v ServeRAID™ support The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) The server supports up to four Intel Xeon microprocessors. If the server comes with only one microprocessor, you can install additional microprocessors to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, which provides service-processor functions in addition to those that the baseboard management controller provides. When this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. Chapter 1. The System x3800 server 5