Overview - IBM eServer xSeries 130, 135

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The new IBM xSeries 130 and xSeries 135 pack an amazing amount of power and functionality into an ultra-thin 1U, rack-optimized Web Hosting Server appliance. The xSeries 130 represents the 2nd generation of web appliances, enabling the customer to scale the performance of their web host their requirements grow. The xSeries 135 is an ideal web hosting solution for customers who have chosen the open source architecture for their web infrastructure.

These xSeries Appliance Servers are ideal for compute-intensive Web-based applications where minimum space, reduced installation support, and maximum systems management are of primary importance.

Apply powerful processors, large amounts of memory, and high-bandwidth PCI buses to Web-farm applications:

• SMP-capable 800 MHz(1) Pentium(R) III processor with 256 KB advanced transfer (full-speed) cache
• 133 MHz front-side bus (FSB) processor - operations to memory and bus interface at 133 MHz
• 256 MB of high-speed 133 MHz memory - synchronized to the 133 MHz FSB processor
• 32- and 64-bit PCI buses
• Includes 9.1 GB(2) 10,000-rpm hard disk drive (HDD)
• High-performance integrated server function:
  - Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers
  - Single-channel Ultra160 SCSI (160 MB/s) controller

They are out-of-the-box ready-for-use with a pre-loaded and pre-tuned operating system and application stack including system management and web-based appliance administration. Key pre-load features include:

• xSeries 135 - Turbo Linux, Appliance System Manager, and IBM HTTP Server
• xSeries 130 - Windows Powered, Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0, and Netfinity Web Server Accelerator V2 - (model 1YX)
• Netfinity Director 2.12 UM Server Extensions - agent version

High-availability, manageability, and serviceability features help diagnose problems quickly, even from remote locations.

• Integrated Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor - supports remote POST, setup, and diagnostics so your service technician, or IBM Support Center, can put your server back online quickly (refer to LIMITATIONS for restrictions)
• ECC memory - detects and corrects single-bit memory errors
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processors, voltage regulator module (VRM), memory, fans, power supply, and HDD options - warn of problems before they occur
• Servicing is faster and easier - innovative Light-Path Diagnostics, improved on-board diagnostics, and LED diagnostic panel
• Three-year, on-site, limited warranty(3)

(1) MHz denotes the internal/external clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.
(2) When referring to hard drive or tape drive capacities, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary
(3) For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty in the United States and Canada, please contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty in Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.