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IBM United States
Hardware Announcement 103-040 February 18, 2003
IBM
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xSeries 205 — 2.67 or 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4
Uniprocessor Servers
 ENUS103-040.PDF (239KB)
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At a Glance
Attractively priced,the xSeries 205 delivers performance, function, and the ease of use you need to create a reliable foundation for your small business or workgroup.
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2.67 or 2.8 GHz1 Pentium 4 with 512 KB L2 cache and 533 MHz FSB speed
- Additional choice of Intel Celeron at 1.8 GHz
- 128 or 256 MB of PC2100 CL2.5 ECC double data rate (DDR) SDRAM UDIMM system memory; 2.0 GB2 maximum
- Integrated dual-channel (ATA-100) EIDE bus-mastering or single-channel Ultra160 controllers
- Tower model with rack support through a rack conversion kit option
- Five available PCI slots
- Seven bays: two 5.25-inch, five 3.5-inch
- Bootable 48x-20x3 IDE CD-ROM
- 340-watt, voltage-sensing power supply and two cooling fans
- System-management support for entry server
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I/O ports:
- Two USB
- Integrated Gigabit Ethernet with RJ-45
- Two high-speed NS16550A software-compatible serial ports
- One high-speed parallel port supporting devices using SSP/EPP/ECP protocols adhering to the IEEE 1284 standard
- Integrated ATI Rage XL and 4 MB video memory
Overview
An excellent choice for cost-sensitive small business, xSeries™ 205 servers are easy to use and set up. These ultra-affordable uniprocessor servers are available with Intel® Pentium® 4 processors.
Value and Performance
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Powerful Intel Pentium 4 microprocessors at 2.67 or 2.8 GHz with 533 MHz
FSB and 512 KB L2 cache
- Additional choice of Intel Celeron® at 1.8 GHz
- 128 or 256 MB of PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM memory standard; 2.0 GB maximum
- Five full-length, 32 bit/33 MHz PCI expansion slots
- Integrated Broadcom 5702/5 Gigabit Ethernet controller
- Integrated dual-channel ATA-100 EIDE bus mastering controllers or single-channel Ultra160 SCSI controller
- Seven total drive bays
- Attractively priced EIDE model standard with 40 GB 7,200 rpm or Ultra160 SCSI models with choice of either open bay hot-swap or a 36.4 GB 10,000 rpm HDD
At Your Control
Manageability and serviceability features help diagnose problems quickly.
- Alert standard format (ASF), enabling alerts to be sent remotely to the system administrator and a corrective action sent back to the client
- Automatic server restart (ASR) to restart server after operating system failure
- Monitoring of memory, thermal, or voltage faults
- Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) on HDDs
- Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) and support for Wake on LAN®.
- IBM Director standard with every xSeries server
At Your Service
Valuable services, utilities, and systems-management tools to help improve productivity and get your server up and running quickly.
- IBM Director to manage xSeries 205 servers and other LAN assets
- ServerGuide™ utilities to assist loading of many popular network operating systems
- One-year parts, one-year on-site4 labor, limited warranty5; optional warranty service upgrades
Description
Solid-Performing Server Subsystems
This uniprocessor entry server delivers solid, economical performance by coupling a 2.67 or 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with high-speed, PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM and ATA-100 EIDE storage or Ultra160 SCSI subsystems.
The xSeries 205 server uses the Intel Core chipsets (845E) to optimize throughput from processors to memory, and to the 32-bit PCI bus.
Standard xSeries 205 Configurations
Model Processor Cache Memory Interface HDD 8480-42X 2.67 GHz Pent 4 512 KB 256 MB SCSI 36.4 GB 8480-4AX 2.67 GHz Pent 4 512 KB 256 MB SCSI open bay 8480-43X 2.67 GHz Pent 4 512 KB 256 MB EIDE 40.0 GB 8480-52X 2.8 GHz Pent 4 512 KB 256 MB SCSI 36.4 GB 8480-5AX 2.8 GHz Pent 4 512 KB 256 MB SCSI open bay 8480-53X 2.8 GHz Pent 4 512 KB 256 MB EIDE 40.0 GB 8480-94X 1.8 GHz Celeron 128 KB 128 MB EIDE 40.0 GB
Additional features include:
- System board — Supports high-speed 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM
- 33 MHz PCI bus — Streams data between processor or memory and the I/O subsystems
- Full-duplex, Gigabit Ethernet PCI controller — Speeds network communications to LAN clients
Expansion Capacity and Standard Features
The xSeries 205 server is housed in a minitower (optionally rack mountable) that can economically handle expansion. This model features:
- 340-watt worldwide, voltage-sensing power supply with auto restart — Supports maximum configurations and minimizes operator intervention after a temporary power outage
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Two full-speed fans (three on hot-swap SCSI models) plus one variable fan
in the power supply that cools:
- Power supply
- Drive bays
- Microprocessor
- I/O
- 256 MB of PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM standard
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Two DIMM sockets support:
- Up to 2 GB system memory
- Mixing memory sizes
- Five full-length adapter card slots — Support multiple adapters for network or data storage
- One AGP slot
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Seven drive bays
- One accessible 5.25-inch, half-high bay with 48x-20x CD-ROM drive
- One open accessible 5.25/3.5-inch, half-high bay, supporting tape backup devices
- Two accessible 3.5-inch, slim-high bays, one with a standard 1.44 MB diskette drive.
- Three internal 3.5-inch, slim-high bays, one HDD standard on some models.
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EIDE models include:
- Dual integrated ATA-100 EIDE controllers — Supporting up to two additional EIDE devices
- 40 GB ATA-100 EIDE HDD (100 MB/s maximum date transfer)
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SCSI models include:
- Single-channel Ultra160 SCSI with five-drop LVD SCSI cabling with active termination for installing 16-bit internal SCSI devices
- Support for 15,000 rpm Ultra160 SCSI HDDs (160 MB/s maximum data transfer)
- Integrated ATI video with 4 MB of video memory
Systems Management and Control
xSeries 205 servers comply with the 2000 uATX implementation guidelines. These guidelines offer better control and manageability of their network. Supported features include:
- Wake on LAN, for legacy LAN adapters to remotely turn the server on from an off state
- Wake on LAN and ASF supported on integrated Ethernet controller
- ASF support legacy LAN adapters with this function
- Flash EPROM write protection
- Gated RESET for power management
- SMBus isolation isolates one bus section and required system components during system power-down from other buses and components to prevent current leakage into devices without power
- PXE support
- SM BIOS
- MAC address on PC box
- Remote Deployment Manager
The xSeries 205 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 the Internet to securely access and manage physically dispersed IT assets more efficiently. It can help reduce costs through:
- Reduced downtime
- Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users
- 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 works with the Remote Supervisor Adapter or other systems management monitoring functions. Typical functions and monitoring capabilities can include:
- PFA-enabled critical hardware components
- Temperature
- Voltage
- Fan speed
- Diagnostic LEDs
IT administrators achieve comprehensive, virtual on-site control of xSeries servers through the ability to remotely:
- Access the server 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
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Monitor and set thresholds on server health including:
- Operating system load
- POST time-out
- Voltage
- Temperature
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Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
- Processors
- VRMs
- Memory
- Fans
- Power supplies
- HDDs
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Define automated actions such as:
- Send an e-mail or page to an administrator
- Execute a command or program
- Pop up an error message to the IBM Director console
- Flash BIOS
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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 provides integration 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 CA Unicenter TNG
- HP OpenView
- Microsoft™ SMS
- BMC Patrol
- NetlQ
World-Class Support Tools and Programs
The xSeries 205 server comes with a number of tools and programs designed to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM has programs to help you purchase, get your server running, and keep it running smoothly. IBM can help your company maintain ownership of technology leadership servers.
- The ServerProven®6 program lets you confidently configure your server with various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides compatibility information from actual testing of the xSeries 205 server with various adapters and devices.
- The ServerGuide CD library includes online publications, utilities, and drivers that assist you in loading of popular network operating systems.
Product Positioning
The xSeries 205 server is positioned as the flexible, small-business, entry server platform of the xSeries universal server line. It is designed and packaged with features intended specifically for cost-conscious small and medium businesses.
The xSeries 205 server combines leading industry-standard technologies, excellent internal data storage capacity, ease of use, and basic systems management and control features, into an attractively priced entry server. This uniprocessor server provides solid performance to support general-purpose network or Web-serving applications.
The server is configured with choices that span a broad price range. It has the features and the price points that are perfect for small and medium businesses.
Reference Information
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- GHz denotes the internal and/or external clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.
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- When referring to HDD or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
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- Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.
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- You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent.
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- For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit: Call 800-772-2227 or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
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- IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products and services that are ServerProven, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties.
Trademarks
Publications
The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the xSeries™ 205 server.
- The xSeries 205 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 pictorials to enable users to quickly set up the server.
- ServerGuide™ contains online publications and drivers to support the xSeries 205. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities that provides assisted installation via CD of several popular network operating systems.
- IBM Director systems management software is included.
Note: Software versions, features, and functions shipped with this system may change as new releases become available or may be discontinued at any time.
The xSeries 205 Installation Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual , in U.S. English versions, are available from:
Technical Information
Physical Specifications: xSeries 205
8480-42X 8480-4AX
Processor Pentium(R) 4 Pentium 4
Internal speed 2.67 GHz 2.67 GHz
External speed 100/400 MHz 100/400 MHz
Number standard 1 1
Maximum 1 1
L2 cache 512 KB 512 KB
(full-speed)
Memory 256 MB ECC 256 MB ECC
(133 MHz SDRAM)
DIMMs 1x256 MB 1x256 MB
DIMM sockets 2 2
Capacity 2.0 GB 2.0 GB
Video controller SVGA, ATI SVGA, ATI
Memory 4 MB 4 MB
SCSI controllers Ultra-160 SCSI Ultra-160 SCSI
Channels 1 1
Connector internal 1 1
Connector external 0 0
IDE controllers EIDE ATA/100 EIDE ATA/100
Channels 2 2
Connector internal 2 2
Connector external 0 0
Fixed disk 36.4 GB 0 GB
8480-42X 8480-4AX
Tape backup No No
Total Bays 7 7
5.25/3.5 in 2 2
half-high (HH)
3.5 in slim 5 2
Hot-swap 0 3
Internal capacity 293 GB(7) 220 GB(7)
Bays available 4 5
5.25/3.5 in HH 1(8) 1(8)
3.5 in slim 3 1
Hot-swap 0 3
Total slots 6 6
PCI (33 MHz) 5 5
64-bit 0 0
32-bit 5 5
AGP slot 1 1
Slots available 6 6
Management proc. No No
Ethernet Controller 1 GB 1 GB
CD-ROM (IDE) 48x-20x 48x-20x
Diskette drive 1.44 MB 1.44 MB
Power supply 340 W 340 W
Number standard 1 1
Hot-swap No No
Redundant power No No
Auto restart Yes Yes
8480-43X 8480-52X
Processor Pentium 4 Pentium 4
Internal speed 2.67 GHz 2.8 GHz
External speed 100/400 MHz 133/533 MHz
Number standard 1 1
Maximum 1 1
L2 cache 512 KB 512 KB
(full-speed)
Memory 256 MB ECC 256 MB ECC
(133 MHz SDRAM)
DIMMs 1x256 MB 1x256 MB
DIMM sockets 2 2
Capacity 2.0 GB 2.0 GB
Video controller SVGA, ATI SVGA, ATI
Memory 4 MB 4 MB
SCSI controllers 0 Ultra-160 SCSI
Channels 0 1
Connector internal 0 1
Connector external 0 0
IDE controllers EIDE ATA/100 EIDE ATA/100
Channels 2 2
Connector internal 2 2
Connector external 0 0
Fixed disk 40 GB EIDE 36.4 GB
Tape backup No No
Total Bays 7 7
5.25/3.5 in 2 2
half-high (HH)
3.5 in slim 5 5
Hot-swap 0 0
Internal capacity 240 GB(7) 293 GB(7)
8480-43X 8480-52X
Bays available 4 4
5.25/3.5 in HH 1(8) 1(8)
3.5 in slim 3 3
Hot-swap 0 0
Total slots 6 6
PCI (33 MHz) 5 5
64-bit 0 0
32-bit 5 5
AGP slot 1 1
Slots available 6 6
Management proc. No No
Ethernet Controller 1 GB 1 GB
CD-ROM (IDE) 48x-20x 48x-20x
Diskette drive 1.44 MB 1.44 MB
Power supply 340 W 340 W
Number standard 1 1
Hot-swap No No
Redundant power No No
Auto restart Yes Yes
8480-5AX 8480-53X
Processor Pentium 4 Pentium 4
Internal speed 2.8 GHz 2.8 GHz
External speed 133/533 MHz 133/533 MHz
Number standard 1 1
Maximum 1 1
L2 cache 512 KB 512 KB
(full-speed)
Memory 256 MB ECC 256 MB ECC
(133 MHz SDRAM)
DIMMs 1x256 MB 1x256 MB
DIMM sockets 2 2
Capacity 2.0 GB 2.0 GB
Video controller SVGA, ATI SVGA, ATI
Memory 4 MB 4 MB
SCSI controllers Ultra-160 SCSI 0
Channels 1 0
Connector internal 1 1
Connector external 0 0
IDE controllers EIDE ATA/100 EIDE ATA/100
Channels 2 2
Connector internal 2 2
Connector external 0 0
Fixed disk 0 GB 40 GB EIDE
Tape backup No No
Total bays 7 7
5.25/3.5 in HH 2 2
3.5 in slim 2 5
Hot-swap 3 0
Internal capacity 220 GB(7) 240 GB(7)
Bays Available 5 4
5.25/3.5 in HH 1(8) 1(8)
3.5 in slim 1 3
Hot-swap 3 0
Total slots 6 6
PCI (33 MHz) 5 5
64-bit 0 0
32-bit 5 5
AGP slot 1 1
Slots available 6 6
Management proc. No No
Ethernet controller 1 GB 1 GB
CD-ROM (IDE) 48x-20x 48x-20x
Diskette drive 1.44 MB 1.44 MB
Power supply 340 W 340 W
Number standard 1 1
Hot-swap No No
Redundant power No No
Auto restart Yes Yes
8480-94X
Processor Celeron(R)
Internal speed 1.8 GHz
External speed 100/400 MHz
Number standard 1
Maximum 1
L2 cache 128 KB
(full-speed)
Memory 128 MB ECC
(133 MHz SDRAM) 1x128 MB
DIMM sockets 2
Capacity 2.0 GB
Video controller SVGA, ATI
Memory 4 MB
SCSI controllers 0
Channels 0
Connector internal 0
Connector external 0
IDE controllers EIDE ATA/100
Channels 2
Connector internal 2
Connector external 0
Fixed disk 40 GB
Tape backup No
Total bays 7
5.25/3.5 in HH 2
3.5 in slim 5
Hot-swap 0
Internal capacity 240 GB(7)
Bays Available 4
5.25/3.5 in HH 1(8)
3.5 in slim 3
Hot-swap 0
Total slots 6
PCI (33 MHz) 5
64-bit 0
32-bit 5
AGP slot 1
Slots available 6
Management proc. No
Ethernet controller 1 GB
CD-ROM (IDE) 48x-20x
Diskette drive 1.44 MB
Power supply 340 W
Number standard 1
Hot-swap No
Redundant power No
Auto restart Yes
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Capacities are based on installation of three 80 GB slim-line EIDE HDDs
or four 73.4 GB SCSI HDDs. For the most up-to-date information on
supported HDD options, visit:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat - 8
- This bay does not support HDD options. It can be used for removable media devices such as tape backup.
- 36.4 GB9 HDD
- Formatted capacity: 36,400 million bytes
- Average read seek time: 5.2 ms
- Burst transfer rate (maximum): 160.0 MB/s
- Average latency: 3.0 ms
- Drive rotation speed (rpm): 10,000 rpm
- Sustained data transfer rate: 21 to 35 MB/s
- PFA/S.M.A.R.T. enabled: Yes
- Interface: Ultra160 SCSI
- 40 GB9 HDD
- Formatted capacity: 40,000 million bytes
- Average read seek time: <9.0 ms Average read seek time: <9.0 ms
- Burst transfer rate (maximum): 100.0 MB/s
- Average latency: 4.2 ms
- Drive rotation speed (rpm): 7200 rpm
- Sustained data transfer rate: 18 to 36 MB/s
- PFA/S.M.A.R.T enabled: Yes
- Interface: Ultra ATA/100
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- GB equals 1,000,000,000 bytes when referring to HDD capacity. Actual user accessible capacity may vary slightly based on operating environments.
48x-20x10 CD-ROM Drive Characteristics
- Formatted capacity: 650 MB
- Average access time including latency: Less than 85 ms
- Sustained data transfer rate: 3000 to 7200 KB/s
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Burst data transfer rate
- ATA PIO Mode 4: 16.6 MB/sec
- ATA Multi-Word DMA Mode 2: 16.6 MB/sec
- Technology: Full constant angular velocity (CAV)
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- 48x-20x CD-ROM variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.
- ATI Rage XL Graphics Controller chip
- Integrated on planar and connected to the PCI bus
- 4 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 NT® V4.0, Windows® 2000 and Linux
Refresh
Resolution Colors Rate (Hz)
640 x 480 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
640 x 480 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
640 x 480 x 24 16M 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
640 x 480 x 32 4G 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
800 x 600 x 8 256 60, 70, 75, 90, 100
800 x 600 x 16 64K 60, 70, 75, 90, 100
800 x 600 x 24 16M 60, 70, 75, 90, 100
800 x 600 x 32 4G 60, 70, 75, 90, 100
1024 x 768 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
1024 x 768 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
1024 x 768 x 24 16M 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
1024 x 768 x 32 4G 60, 72, 75, 90, 100
1280 x 1024 x 8 256 43, 60, 70, 72
1280 x 1024 x 16 64K 43, 60
1280 x 1024 x 24 16M 43, 60, 70, 72
1280 x 1024 x 32 4G 43, 60, 70, 72
1600 x 1200 x 8 256 60, 66, 76, 85
1600 x 1200 x 16 64K 60, 66, 76, 85
1600 x 1200 x 24 16M 60, 66, 76, 85
1600 x 1200 x 32 4G 60, 66
Notes:
- For optimum operation when chaining, it is suggested that resolutions no larger than 1024 x 768 x 32 be used
- Some modes are not supported by all monitors
- Width: 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Depth: 508 mm (20.0 in)
- Height: 470 mm (18.5 in)
- Weight: (minimum ship configuration) 15.9 kg (35.0 lb) (maximum ship configuration) 19.1 kg (42.0 lb)
- 100 mm (4 in) at the back
- 50 mm (2 in) on each side
- 100-127 (nominal) V ac; 50-60 Hz; 8.0 A (maximum)
- 200-240 (nominal) V ac; 50-60 Hz; 4.0 A (maximum)
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Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
- Minimum configuration: 0.095 kVA
- Maximum configuration: 0.213 kVA
- Btu output: ship configuration — 350 Btu/hr (102 watts)
- Btu output: full configuration — 550 Btu/hr (161 watts)
- Wet bulb: (caloric value) — 1604 Btu/hr (maximum configuration)
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Acoustical noise emission level: Sound power levels
- 5.1 bels (idling)
- 5.3 bels (operating)
Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines, typically configured, and operating in idle mode; for example, powered on, but no disk drive read/write or other I/O activity. All measurements made in accordance with ANSI S12.10 and ISO 7779, and reported in accordance with ISO 9296.
The xSeries 205 is shipped for use as a floor-standing server. An optional 4Ux24D Tower-to-Rack Kit allows rack mounting. Only with this conversion kit is this server supported in a horizontal orientation.
Standards: These systems support or comply with the following standards:
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification 2.1.
- This model is ISO 9241 capable. A supplier's declaration is available.
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 195011
- CSA C22.2 No. 950
- NOM-01811
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- This xSeries server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.
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Temperature:
- 10.0° to 35.0°C (50° to 95°F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)
- 10.0° to 32.0°C (50° to 90°F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft)
- Relative humidity: 8% to 80%
- Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft)
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 switch.
Software Requirements
The following network operating systems are supported in the xSeries 205:
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Microsoft:
- Windows 2000 Server12
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server12
- Windows Small Business Server
- Novell: NetWare 6.012
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Linux
- Red Hat 7.312
- SuSE 8.012
- IBM: 4690 Operating System12
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- Certification is planned for these network operating systems
The following network operating systems are supported as preloads in the xSeries 205:
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Microsoft:
- Windows 2000 Server
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Note: For additional support, certification, and version information on network operating systems, visit:
Compatibility: The xSeries 205 systems contain licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. System BIOS (flash BIOS modified to IBM specifications) is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the server and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
To view detailed information on the Internet about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with xSeries servers, visit:
Contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for xSeries servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are announced that support these servers.
- The xSeries 205 server supports a maximum of 2.0 GB of system memory when you add a 1 GB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM in each of the two DIMM slots. All supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access (DMA). This server supports 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM. All supported DIMMs can coexist in the same system. Refer to the Planning Information section or our compatibility Web page for supported memory options.
- Wake-on-LAN® is not supported if systems are improperly shut down.
- The open 5.25-inch bay supports removable media devices, such as tape backup devices. It does not support HDD options.
- Use the version of ServerGuide that ships 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.
Planning Information
Customer Responsibilities: xSeries 205 Customer Setup
The xSeries 205 server is designated as customer setup. Customer setup instructions are shipped with systems.
Standard EIDE Configurations
In xSeries 205 models using the EIDE interface for storage device attachment, a two-drop cable is used to attach the standard 40.0 GB EIDE HDD to one of the EIDE connectors. A second EIDE controller provides the interface for the IDE CD-ROM drive. A two-drop IDE cable connects the IDE controller to the IDE CD-ROM. Up to two additional EIDE or IDE devices can be installed (one off each controller).
Standard SCSI Configurations
xSeries 205 models with a SCSI adapter are cabled internally with a five-drop, 16-bit wide LVD SCSI cable with a built-in active terminator at one end of the cable. The other end of the cable is attached to the internal 68-pin connector of the standard Ultra160 SCSI adapter. SCSI devices can be connected to any of the five cable connectors.
Supported Memory Options
The following memory options are supported:
- IBM 256 MB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM (10K0067)
- IBM 512 MB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM (10K0069)
- IBM 1 GB PC2100 CL2.5 ECC DDR SDRAM UDIMM (10K0071)
Rack Installations
The xSeries 205 server can be converted to a rack-mounted unit by installing a 4Ux24D Tower-to-Rack Kit. The 4U xSeries 205 can be installed in a 19-inch industry-standard rack such as:
- NetBAY42 ER Cabinet
- NetBAY42 SR Cabinet
- NetBAY25 SR Cabinet
If using a non-IBM rack, the cabinet must meet the EIA-310-D standards with a depth of at least 28 inches. Also, adequate space (approximately two inches for the front bezel and one inch for air flow) must be maintained from the slide assembly to the front door of the rack cabinet to allow sufficient space for the door to close and provide adequate air flow.
Cable Orders: The Gigabit full duplex, Ethernet PCI controller, standard with the server, is connected directly to a RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 connector provides a 10/100/1000Base-T interface for connecting twisted-pair cable to the Ethernet network. Cabling is not included with the server. To connect the Ethernet controller to a repeater or switch, use an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100/1000 Mbps operation, Category 5 cabling must be used. For 10 Mbps operation, Category 3, or better, cabling must be used.
There are no additional cabling requirements, other than for system power, keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections.
Installability: The xSeries 205 system requires about 20 minutes for installation. Installation includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. Additional time is required to install an operating system, additional adapters, or features.
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System unit carton
- System unit
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Country kit carton
- Keyboard with attached cable
- Two-button mouse with attached cable
- System unit power cord
- xSeries 205 Installation Guide
- ServerGuide and IBM Director
The xSeries 205 system is shipped as a single package. The country kit
carton is contained inside the top portion of the system unit carton.
Security, Auditability, and Control
Security and auditability features include:
- Power-on password (secured boot).
- A mechanical lock allowing the user to lock the system cover to prevent unauthorized personnel access to internal components of the server.
- Selectable boot sequence preventing unauthorized installation of software or removal of data from the diskette drive.
- Tie-down capability by utilizing a common U bolt attached to the back frame.
- Operation without a keyboard and display are supported after the server is configured with the appropriate network operating system. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized people tampering with the system software and configuration.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
Terms and Conditions
This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA).
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed.
Regardless, IBM warranty terms apply.
IBM Credit Corporation Financing: Yes
To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call IBM. In the United States, call 800-772-2227. In Canada, call 800-565-3344.
- System hardware — One year on parts and labor
Warranty Service: System hardware
IOR, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next-business-day response
Optional features:
Optional IBM features initially installed with an xSeries server carry the same warranty as the system. If installed after the initial system installation, they carry the balance of the system warranty or the optional feature warranty, whichever is greater.
Call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) in the U.S. to assist with problem isolation for hardware to determine if warranty service or parts exchange is required. Some parts of the system, such as the keyboard, mouse, and memory, are considered customer replaceable units.
International Warranty Service (IWS): IWS is available during the warranty period to customers who travel or relocate to countries where their computer is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM resellers authorized to perform warranty service. Eligible IBM computers are identified by their four-digit machine type.
You can obtain IWS through the method of service, such as depot, carry-in or on-site, provided in the servicing country. Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some service or parts may not be available in all countries. Service centers in certain countries may not be able to service all models of a particular machine type. In addition, some countries may have fees and restrictions that apply at the time of service.
To determine the eligibility of your computer and to view a list of countries where service is available, visit:
Click on the Warranty Lookup tab.
For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement 601-034 , dated September 25, 2001.
Licensing:
Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and
conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the system.
Maintenance Services
ServiceElect and ServiceSuite™: ServiceElect and ServiceSuite provide hardware warranty service upgrades, maintenance, and selected annuity support services in one agreement.
Warranty Service Upgrade: During the warranty period, warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of service for an additional charge. This enhanced level of service includes a higher level of on-site service labor during the original warranty period.
The following warranty service upgrade options are available.
- IOR, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
- IOR, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next-business-day response
- IOR, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
Maintenance Service (ICA): Maintenance services are available for ICA legacy contracts. The preferred go-to-market offerings are ServiceElect. However, ICA legacy contracts will still be available for current customers until they are withdrawn.
Alternative Service (Warranty Service Upgrades): During the warranty period, warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of service for an additional charge.
The following warranty service upgrade option is available.
IOR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- IOR, 9 hours a day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next-business-day response
- IOR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
Mid-Range System Option: The xSeries 205 is an eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Option of the ICA.
Eligible Discount Type Three-Year Five-Year 8480 17% 22%
Corporate Service Option: The 8480 is an eligible machine for the Corporate Service Option of the ICA.
Eligible Discount Type Three-Year Five-Year Network 25% 30% System 17% 22%
Extended Maintenance Option: No
Central Facility Maintenance Service (CFMS) Option:
No
Non-IBM Parts Support
Warranty Service: IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their customers, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply.
Warranty Service Upgrades and Maintenance Services: Under certain conditions, IBM Integrated Technology Services repairs selected non-IBM parts at no additional charge for machines that are covered under a warranty service upgrade or maintenance services.
IBM Service provides hardware problem determination on non-IBM parts (adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives, memory, and so forth) installed within IBM systems covered under warranty service upgrade or maintenance services and provides the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional charge. If IBM has Technical Service Agreements with the manufacturers of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing parts at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge, if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or maintenance services.
IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification:
One
ServicePac® Offerings
Warranty and Maintenance Options: The announced products may be eligible for ServicePacs for Warranty and Maintenance Options, convenient prepackaged offerings for warranty service upgrades and maintenance services.
Installation Services: The announced products may be eligible for ServicePacs for Installation Services, convenient prepackaged offerings for installation services. Refer to the Prices section for information on the availability of ServicePac offerings.
For additional ServicePac information, visit:
Field-Installable Features: Yes
Machine Installation: Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Prices
The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Machine IBM
Type/ Part List
Description Model Number Price(13)
xSeries 205 2.67 GHz 8480-42X 848042X $1,165
Pentium 4 256 MB,
36.4 GB SCSI HDD
xSeries 205 2.67 GHz 8480-4AX 84804AX 1,115
Pentium 4 256 MB,
Open Bay, Hot-Swap
xSeries 205 2.67 GHz 8480-43X 848043X 1,005
Pentium 4 256 MB,
40 GB EIDE HDD
xSeries 205 2.8 GHz 8480-52X 848052X 1,475
Pentium 4 256 MB,
36.4 GB SCSI HDD
xSeries 205 2.8 GHz 8480-5AX 84805AX 1,375
Pentium 4 256 MB,
Open Bay, Hot-Swap
xSeries 205 2.8 GHz 8480-53X 848053X 1,265
Pentium 4 256 MB,
40 GB EIDE HDD
xSeries 205 1.8 GHz 8480-94X 848094X 499
Celeron 128 MB,
40 GB EIDE HDD
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- IBM List Price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary.
To order direct, call IBM at 877-999-7115 and select option 4.
For the name of the nearest IBM representative or Business Partner, call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
ServicePac for Warranty and Maintenance
ServicePac
Description Part Number
1-year MA IOR 24 x 7 69P9385
2-hour average
response
1-year MA IOR 24 X 7 69P9384
4-hour average
response
1-year MA IOR 9 x 5 69P9383
4-hour average
response
1-year MA IOR 9 x 5 69P9382
NBD response
3-year IOR 24 x 7 69P9512
2-hour average
response
3-year IOR 24 x 7 69P9511
4-hour average
response
3-year IOR 9 x 5 69P9510
4-hour response
3-year IOR 9 x 5 69P9509
NBD response
For ServicePac prices, visit:
Maintenance Service (Legacy) Charges
Alternative Service (Warranty Service Upgrades)
IOR
Machine 24 x 7
Type 4-hour
8480-4xX $200
IOR
Machine IOR 24 x 7
Type 9 x 5 4-Hour
8480-4xX $840 $1,260
For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global
Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
Global Financing
IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers and Business Partners to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors, as well as commercial financing (revolving lines of credit, terms loans, acquisition facilities, and inventory financing credit lines) for Business Partners. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at:
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