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Technical specifications (8642-0E1) - PC Server 720

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Abstract

Technical specifications

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At a Glance

Processor type Pentium 166MHz
Number of processors standard / maximum 1/6
Level 2 cache 512KB
Memory standard / maximum 128MB / 1024MB
Disk Subsystem SCSI-2 Fast/Wide (PCI 32-bit busmaster adapter), 0MB installed
Hard disk type (model) Open bay
Maximum storage capacity 90.2GB
slots and bays available total (free) PCI/Micro Channel 7(6) x 22(20)
CD-ROM 4X
Network interface .

Administrative Information
Model type 8642-0E1
Announce status Withdrawn
Announce date 04-23-1996
General availability date 06-30-1996
IBM announcement number RFA26618
Withdrawal date 03-25-1997
Withdrawal announcement number
Final returns date .
Final returns request date .
Returns announcement number .
Countries of origin United States, Scotland
Ship group .

Warranty
Limited Warranty period and type Three year on site repair

Architecture
Form factor Tower (7x22)
Orientations allowed Vertical
Bus type / architecture PCI/Micro Channel
Available slots x bays 7(6) x 22(20)
Expansion bus type PCI/Micro Channel

Processor
Processor type Pentium
Processor internal clock speed 166MHz
Front side bus .
Number of processors standard / maximum 1/6
Processor manufacturer Intel
SMP capable Yes
Math co-processor Built-in.
L1 internal CPU cache 16KB
L2 external CPU cache standard 512KB
L2 external CPU cache type Write-back
L3 cache 192 bytes
Upgradable processor Yes
Processor upgrade options SMP via up to 6 Pentiums
Processor upgrade method Add processor complexes
BIOS type 2x256KB Flash (SurePath)

Memory
Memory (RAM) standard / maximum 128MB / 1024MB
RAM speed 60ns
Optional RAM speed 72-pin SIMMs (8 identical SIMMs required)
RAM type ECC 4-way interleave
RAM slots total 16 standard

Hard disk
Number of installed hard disks 0
Hard disk size Open bay
Hard disk controller SCSI-2 Fast/Wide (PCI 32-bit busmaster adapter)
Hard disk type Open bay
Maximum internal hard disk capacity 90.2GB
Hard disk average seek time .
Average latency .
Hot swappable drive bays 6/18

CD-ROM
CD-ROM speed 4X
CD-ROM interface type SCSI
CD-ROM data transfer rate 600KBps

Graphics subsystem
Graphics chipset Cirrus Logic GD5428
Graphics type .
Graphics data width 16-bit
Video RAM standard / maximum 1MB / 1MB
Video RAM type DRAM
Maximum resolution (with standard video RAM) 1024 x 768 256 colors
Maximum resolution (with maximum video RAM) 1024 x 768 256 colors
Maximum colors (with standard video RAM) 256
Maximum colors (with maximum video RAM) 256
Graphics bus interface Micro Channel

Standard features
Pointing device type Enhanced Mouse
Standard diskette size 3.5" 2.88MB
Keyboard type Basic 101 key (rubber dome)
I20 compliant .
Product approvals / certifications CE MARK (Europe); CE MARK (Germany); CISPR-22 Class A; CSA; FCC Class A (US); GS (Germany); IEC-IEC950 ; TUV-GS (EN 60950/IEC-950) (GS MARK (Germany)); UL-1950 Second Edition; VCCI Class 1; ZH 1/618/10.80

Power management
Power supply 470Watts
Power supply type 110 or 220 volt universal auto sensing
Power supply additional 220 watt (for additional hot swap backplanes)
Heat emissions 44Watts
Sound emissions 55dB
Cooling system FloThru design (3 fans)
UPS Optional
Power management features Remote/timed power on, Unattended start

Expansion options
Slots total (free) and type 7(6) Combo PCI/Micro Channel
3.5" bays .
- accessible (free) 19(18) SL or 1(0) SL/12(12) HH
- not accessible (free) 0(0)
5.25" bays .
- accessible (free) 3(2) HH or 1(0) HH/1(1) FH
- not accessible (free) 0(0)
Plug and Play support No
Parallel ports 1
Serial ports 2 (9-pin 16550A UART)
Expansion ports 16550A/DMA serial controller, Display, Keyboard, Mouse

Weight and Dimensions
Weight 31.39kg
Height 622mm
Width 353mm
Depth 755mm
Operating temperature (C) (low; high) .
Relative humidity (%) (low; high) .

Software
Tested Operating Systems IBM OS/2 for SMP V2.11, IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0, IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0, IBM OS/2 Warp Connect 3.0, IBM OS/2 Warp Server V4, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Novell IntranetWare (including Netware 4.11 and SFT-III), Novell NetWare 3.12, Novell NetWare 4.1, Novell NetWare 4.1 SMP
Operating system provided Serverguide CD Library
Device drivers/utilities .
Communication/networking applications LAN Server Integration Guide; LAN Server Tuning Tool; Novell NetWare Integration Guide; Tivoli TME 10 NetFinity PowerChute plus for optional UPS

Security
Security features .
VPD support Yes

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

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