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IBM System p5 520 minimum system configuration. This 8 meter cable is available to provide a null-modem connection between the serial ports of two system drawers that are mounted in separate racks. Direct serial connection (ASCII terminal or PC connected with null modem cable) i5/OS. The System p5 185 server can be configured to incorporate two processors, 8 GB of system memory, five PCI adapters, and a media device. This flexibility is made available through the many optional features for the System p5 185 server. The System p5 185 server can be configured to incorporate two processors, 8 GB of system memory, five PCI adapters, and a media device. This flexibility is made available through the many optional features for the System p5 185 server.

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IBM United States Sales Manual
Revised: October 24, 2017.

Table of contents

Product life cycle dates	Publications
Abstract	Features
Highlights	Accessories
Description	Machine elements
Models	Supplies
Technical description

Product life cycle dates

Type Model	Announced	Available	Marketing Withdrawn	Service Discontinued
7037-A50	2006/02/14	2006/02/24	2007/05/18	2014/12/31

Abstract

The IBM 7037 System p5 185 entry server (7037-A50) is designed forcustomers who are deploying Linux and/or UNIX in distributed environmentsfor application serving workloads. It is a follow-on product to oursuccessful RS/6000 model 150 and 170 servers. The p5-185 offers theability to accommodate business growth and expansion with inexpensiveservers.

Model abstract 7037-A50

The IBM 7037 p5-185 Model A50 comes in a deskside or 5U rack formfactor. The server is available with either a one-way or two-way 2.5 GHzPowerPC 970 processor with 1 MB of L2 cache per processor. The System p5185 has a base memory of 512 MB, expandable to 8 GB. The system containsthree internal 3.5-inch disk drive bays and two 5.25-inch media bays.The media bays can contain a DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, tape, or disk drive.
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Highlights

The IBM System p5 185 server offers:

Other integrated features include:

Two PCI-X, 64-bit, 133 MHz slots
Two PCI-X, 64-bit, 100 MHz slots
One PCI, 32-bit, 33 MHz slot
Integrated controllers and ports:
- Bay 1: One DVD-ROM (default option, which can be deselected) or oneDVD-RAM (optional)
- Bay 2: One tape drive or disk drive
Five slots (long):
- Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet (one controller with two ports)
- Ultra320 SCSI controller (internal and external ports)
- Four USB ports (two front/two rear)
- Two serial ports
530-watt power supply for one-way configurations
750-watt power supply for two-way configurations

System p5 185 Express product offerings

Express product offerings are available only as initial order.

If you order a System p5 185 server with the one-way (#5324) ortwo-way (#5325) 2.5 GHz PowerPC processor with 1 MB of L2 cache with aminimum configuration, you qualify for an Express product offering. Youreceive a processor entitlement at no extra charge. The number ofprocessors, total memory, and quantity/size of disk are the only featuresthat determine if you qualify for a processor entitlement at noadditional charge.

When you purchase an Express product offering, you are entitled to alower priced AIX 5L or Linux operating system license, or you may chooseto purchase the system with no operating system. The lower priced AIX 5Lor Linux operating system is processed via a feature number on AIX 5L andeither Red Hat or SUSE Linux.

You can choose either the lower priced AIX 5L or Linux subscriptionbut not both. If you choose AIX 5L for your lower priced operatingsystem, you can also order Linux, but you will purchase your Linuxsubscription at full price versus the reduced price. The converse istrue if you choose a Linux subscription as your lower priced operatingsystem.

Systems with a lower priced AIX 5L offering are referred to as theSystem p5 Express, AIX 5L editions, and systems with a lower priced Linuxoperating system are referred to as the System p5 Express, OpenPowereditions. In the case of Linux, only the first subscription purchased islower priced. Therefore, for example, additional licenses purchased forRed Hat to run in multiple partitions are at full price.

You can make changes to the standard features as needed and stillqualify for processor entitlements at no additional charge and a lowerpriced AIX 5L operating system license. However, selection of totalmemory or DASD smaller than the total defined as the minimumsdisqualifies the order as an Express product offering.

If any of the features in an Express product offering are changed, theExpress product offering identification feature (#95XX) will be removedfrom the order.

Rack configurations

One 2-way, 2.5 GHz processor card (#5325)
Two 1024 MB (2 x 512 MB) DIMMs (#4460)
Two 73.4 GB 10,000 rpm disk drive (#3579)
One DVD-ROM (#5764)
One IDE cable (#4252)
One IBM rack-mount drawer bezel and hardware (#7171)
One power supply, 750-watt (#5172)
One cable, 4-drop controller to DASD (#4277)
One Rack Indicator - Not Factory Integrated (#4650)
One language group specify (#9300 or 97xx)
One power cord (#6671), default
One processor entitlement (#7312)
One Express product offering ID 70371D2 (#9577)

Receive one processor entitlement (#8417) at no additional charge.One processor is entitled.

Deskside configurations

One 2-way, 2.5 GHz processor card (#5325)
Two 1024 MB (2 x 512 MB) DIMMs (#4460)
Two 73.4 GB 10,000 rpm disk drive (#3579)
One DVD-ROM (#5764)
One IDE cable (#4252)
One IBM deskside cover set (#7167)
One power supply, 750-watt (#5172)
One cable, 4-drop controller to DASD (#4277)
One language group specify (#9300 or 97xx)
One power cord (#6470), default
One processor entitlement (#7312)
One Express product offering ID 70371D4 (#9579)

Receive one processor entitlement (#8417) at no additional charge.One processor is entitled.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS)

Reliability, fault tolerance, and data integrity

The reliability of the System p5 185 server begins with components,devices, and subsystems that are designed to be fault-tolerant. Duringthe design and development process, subsystems go through rigorousverification and integration testing processes. During systemmanufacturing, systems go through a thorough testing process designed tohelp ensure the highest level of product quality.

The System p5 185 server L2 cache and system memory include errorchecking and correcting (ECC) fault-tolerant features. ECC can correctenvironmentally induced, single-bit, intermittent memory failures andsingle-bit hard failures. With ECC, the likelihood of memory failures issubstantially reduced. ECC also provides double-bit memory errordetection that helps protect data integrity in the event of a double-bitmemory failure. The PCI buses are designed with parity error detection.

Disk mirroring and disk controller duplexing are also included withthe AIX operating system. Linux supports DASD mirroring (RAID-1) insoftware using the md driver. Some of the hardware RAID adapters thatrun on Linux also support mirroring.

The Journaled File System maintains file system consistency andreduces the likelihood of data loss when the system is abnormally halteddue to a power failure.

Memory error correction extensions

The standard memory has single-error-correct and double-error-detectECC circuitry to correct single-bit memory failures. Double-bitdetection can help maintain data integrity by detecting and reportingmultiple errors beyond what the ECC circuitry can correct.

The memory is tested using hardware assists ('scrubbing') in thememory controller to run cell tests on each bank of memory to helpprevent multiple bit errors.

Service processor

The service processor standard on the System p5 185 server diagnoses,checks the status of, and senses the operational conditions of thesystem.

The service processor runs on its own power boundary and does notrequire a system processor to be operational to perform its tasks.

The service processor offers:

Environmental sensing and control -- Monitors, alerts, and adjuststhe environmental characteristics of the system fans, temperature,voltage, power supply, VRMs, PFAs
Support for LED diagnostics (faults)
Checkstop monitoring
Alternate bootblock recovery (ABR) (Temp / Perm side)
OS (Firmware) Watchdog timer: Ability to determine if OS has hungand restart the firmware
BMC handshake with firmware: guaranty of exchange of errors (to OS)

Fault-monitoring functions

BIST and POST check the processor, memory, and associated hardwarerequired for proper booting of the operating system every time the systemis powered on. If a noncritical error is detected, or if the errorsoccur in the resources that can be removed from the system configuration,the booting process is designed to proceed to completion. The errors arelogged in the system nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM).
Disk drive fault tracking can alert the system administrator of animpending disk failure before it affects customer operation.
The AIX or Linux log (where hardware and software failures arerecorded and analyzed by the Error Log Analysis (ELA) routine) warns thesystem administrator about the causes of system problems.

Mutual surveillance

The service processor monitors the operation of the firmware duringthe boot process, and also monitors the Hypervisor for termination. TheHypervisor monitors the service processor and performs a reset/reload ifit detects the loss of the service processor. If the reset/reload doesnot correct the problem with the service processor, the Hypervisornotifies the operating system. ;p. Environmental monitoringfunctions

Temperature monitoring increases the fan speed rotation when ambienttemperature is above the normal operating range.
Temperature monitoring warns the system administrator of potentialenvironmental related-problems (for example, air conditioning and aircirculation around the system) so that appropriate corrective actions canbe taken before a critical failure threshold is reached. It alsoperforms an orderly system shutdown when the operating temperatureexceeds the critical level.
Fan speed monitoring provides a warning and an orderly systemshutdown when the speed is out of the operational specification.
Voltage monitoring provides a warning and an orderly system shutdownwhen the voltages are out of the operational specification.

Error handling and reporting

In the unlikely event of system hardware or environmentally inducedfailure, run-time error capture analyzes the hardware error signature todetermine the cause of failure. The analysis is stored in the systemNVRAM. When the system can be successfully rebooted either manually orautomatically, the error is reported to the AIX or Linux operatingsystem. Error Log Analysis (ELA) can be used to display the failurecause and the physical location of failing hardware.

A hardware fault turns on the 'System Fault' LED indicating thepresence of an error condition on the system. Every FRU/CRU will alsohave a LED (fault mode (solid on) or identify mode (blinking). Ondetection of an error requiring component replacement, the detectingentity will turn on the associated FRU/CRU fault LED next to the failingFRU/CRU which makes the replacement of a component easy.

The system fault LED can be put into 'remind mode' indicating that asystem fault exists and the system administrator has chosen a deferrepair on the system. If any other serviceable event occurs on thesystem, the remind mode is changed back to system fault mode (solid on)indicating another error has occurred.

Availability enhancement functions

The auto-restart (reboot) option, when enabled, can reboot the systemautomatically following an unrecoverable software error, software hang,hardware failure, or environmentally induced (ac power) failure.

Serviceability

The System p5 185 server is designed for customer setup of the machineand for subsequent addition of most features (adapters/devices)(1).

Note: (1) For a fee, IBM service can perform the installation.

You can replace service parts. LEDs indicate the parts that need tobe replaced.
The diagnostics consist of stand-alone diagnostics, loaded from theDVD-ROM drive, and online diagnostics.
Online Diagnostics (see note), when installed, are resident with theAIX operating system on the disk or system. They can be booted insingle-user mode (service mode), run in maintenance mode, or runconcurrently (concurrent mode) with other applications. They have accessto the AIX error log and the AIX configuration data.
- Service mode allows checking of system devices and features.
- Concurrent mode allows the normal system functions to continue whileselected resources are being checked.
- Maintenance mode allows checking of system I/O resources.
The System Management Services (SMS) error log is accessible from theSMS menu for tests performed through SMS programs.

Service Agent

The Service Agent is available at no additional charge. Wheninstalled on an System p5 185 server, the Service Agent can improve thelevel of maintenance service from IBM.

The Service Agent

Monitors and analyzes system errors, and if needed, can automaticallyplace a service call to IBM without customer intervention
Can help reduce the effect of business disruptions due to unplannedsystem outages and failures
Performs problem analysis on a subset of hardware-related problemsand, with customer authorization, can report automatically the results toIBM service

Online customer support (OCS)

System specialists can provide OCS for hardware problem reporting viaremote login. The Electronic Service Agent software can also be used.

Note: This RAS function is not supported under Linux.

Models

Model summary matrix

Model	Processor	Speed	Memory	Hard Drive	Optical Media
A50	PowerPC	2.5 GHz	512 MB to 8 GB	73.4 GB to 900 GB	DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM

Customer setup (CSU)

Yes.

Devices supported

The following external machine types are supported on the indicatedmodels for MT 7037.

This list is not all inclusive. Many devices are supported throughstandard ports. Please refer to the sales manual of the external machinetype and the list of supported devices in the appropriate section of theAIX sales manual for further attach support information.

Feature Availability Matrix

The following feature availability matrix for MT 7037 uses the letter'A' to indicate features that are available and orderable on thespecified models. 'S' indicates a feature that is supported on the newmodel during a model conversion; these features will work on the newmodel, but additional quantities of these features cannot be ordered onthe new model; they can only be removed. 'N' indicates that the featureis not supported on the new model and must be removed during the modelconversion. As additional features are announced, supported, orwithdrawn, this list will be updated. Please check with your MarketingRepresentative for additional information.

Model conversions

Technical description

Physical specifications	Operating environment	Limitations
Hardware requirements	Software requirements

Summary of standard features

Deskside or rack-mount (5U) configuration
One-and two-way 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970 SMP design (one processor card)
512 MB of DDR-1 333 MHz ECC memory, expandable to 8 GB
Three DASD bays for 3.5-in disk drives
Two media bays:
- Two PCI-X, 64-bit, 133 MHz
- Two PCI-X, 64-bit, 100 MHz
- One PCI-X, 32-bit, 33 MHz
Integrated controllers and ports:
- Width: 216 mm (8.5 in); 257 mm (10.1 in) with tip stability feet
- Depth: 496 mm (19.5 in) without rear cover; 640 mm (25.2 in) withacoustic coverset
- Height: 469 mm (18.5 in)
- Weight: 25 kg (55 lb) (maximum configuration)
Rack:
- One-way processor, 5.0 bels idle/5.3 bels operating; 4.7 belsidle/5.0 bels operating with acoustic cover set
- Two-way processor, 5.7 bels idle/5.8 bels operating; 5.4 belsidle/5.5 bels operating with acoustic cover set
Note: Acoustic cover set is not available with rack-mount configurations.

EMC conformance classification

This equipment is subject to FCC rules and shall comply with theappropriate FCC rules before final delivery to the buyer or centers ofdistribution.

Note: Installing a disk drive in an externally attached device (supporteddevice) will keep the system from meeting Class B certification.

Homologation -- Telecom Environmental Testing (Safety andEMC)

Homologation approval for specific countries has been initiated withthe IBM Homologation and Type Approval (HT&A) organization in LaGaude.This System p5 model and applicable features meet the environmentaltesting requirements of the country TELECOM and have been designed andtested in compliance with the Full Quality Assurance Approval (FQAA)process as delivered by the British Approval Board for Telecom (BABT),the U.K. Telecom regulatory authority.

Product safety/Country testing/Certification

#5324 requires 1 x #7310 or 1 x #8416.
#5325 requires 2 x #7312 or 1 x #7312 and 1 x #8417.

Power supply

The base machine contains one ac power supply. There is no redundantpower.
Processor #5324 requires power supply #5171.
Processor #5325 requires power supply #5172.

System memory

Graphics adapter, keyboard, and mouse are not required in the minimumconfiguration.
The System p5 185 can support a maximum of two graphics adapters.

I/O adapters

I/O adapter features

Storage devices and bays

Three DASD bays can accommodate three 3.5-inch disk drives with acapacity of 900 GB of disk storage. A fourth disk drive can be installedin one of the media bays, requiring feature number 6572.

Storage device features

Linux operating system

If you are installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3 for POWER, orlater, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 U3 for POWER, or later, visit thefollowing Web site for information on supported I/O adapters and storagedevices:

Hardware requirements

System p5 185 system configuration

The minimum System p5 185 configuration must include a processor, aprocessor entitlement, memory, power supply, HDD, controller-to-DASDcable, bezel and hardware indicator, power cord, and a language groupspecification. The defaults, if no choice is made, are:

One-way, 2.5 GHz processor (#5324)
One processor entitlement (#7310)
512 MB memory DIMM (#4462)
Power supply, 530-watt base (#5171)
73.4 GB HDD (#3579)
Cable, controller to 4x Bolt-in DASD (#4277)
IBM covers (#7167 for deskside; #7171 for rack-mount):
- PowerPC processor (One-way 2.5 GHz (#5324))
- PowerPC processor (Two-way 2.5 GHz (#5325))
One or two processor entitlements:
- 512 MB DDR-1 Memory (2 x 256 MB DIMMs)(#4462)
- 1024 MB DDR-1 Memory (2 x 512 MB DIMMs)(#4460)
- 2048 MB DDR-1 Memory (2 x 1024 MB DIMMs)(#4461)
- 4096 MB DDR-1 Memory (2 x 2048 MB DIMMs)(#4463)
Disk drive from:
- 530-watt ac with one-way processor (#5171)
- 750-watt ac with two-way processor (#5172)
Coverset from:
- AIX 5L for POWER V5.2 with the 5200-08 Technology Level (APARIY77270), or later
- AIX 5L for POWER V5.3 with the 5300-04 Technology Level (APARIY77273), or later
If installing Linux on the system, select one of the following:
(#5172) Power Supply, 750 Watt AC
(No Longer Available as of March 21, 2008)
This feature provides a 750 Watt AC power supply. Ordered inconjunction with processor feature number 5325. This power supply is nothot-swap.
- Minimum required: 0
- Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
- OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
- Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
- CSU: Does not apply
- Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5324) 1-way 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970 Processor Card, no L3 Cache, 1MB L2 Cache

(No longer available as of August 29, 2008)

1-way processor card with 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970 processor, no L3 cache,1MB L2 cache. Attached to planar.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
CSU: Does not apply
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5325) 2-way 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970 Processor Card, no L3 Cache, 1 MB L2 Cache Per Processor

(No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)

2-way processor card with 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970 processor, no L3 cache,1MB L2 cache per processor. Attached to planar.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
CSU: Does not apply
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5700) IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter

The IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter provides a 1 Gbps (1000Base-SX) full-duplex Ethernet LAN connection with throughput on astandard shortwave multimode optical cable which conforms to the IEEE802.3z standard. The adapter supports distances of 260m for 62.5 micronMulti Mode Fiber (MMF) and 550m for 50.0 micron MMF. AIX Network InstallManager (NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter.

Note: For optimum performance, the adapter should be placed in a 64bit PCI-X card slot.

Note: The IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter (#5700) incorporatesan LC type connector on the card. This new, smaller form factorconnector is being used by the industry for the next generation of fiberoptic networks. If connecting into an older, existing SC type connectornetwork, an LC-SC 62.5 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2459) or LC-SC 50Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2456) is required.

Limitation: Half Duplex (HDX) mode is not supported.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5701) IBM 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter

The IBM 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is a Full DuplexGigabit Ethernet adapter designed with highly integrated components.This adapter can be configured to run at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps datarates. The adapter interfaces to the system via the PCI-X bus andconnects to the network using a 4-pair CAT-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair(UTP) cable for distances of up to 100m. AIX Network Install Manager(NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter. The adapterconforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The adapter alsosupports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.

Note: For optimum performance, adapter should be placed in a 64 bitPCI-X card slot.

Limitations: The 1000 Mbps speed is not supported in Half Duplex(HDX) mode.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5706) IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter

The IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is a FullDuplex, dual ported, Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed with highlyintegrated components. This adapter can be configured to run each portat 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps data rates. The adapter interfaces to thesystem via a PCI or PCI-X bus and connects to a network using a 4-pairCAT-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100m.AIX Network Install Manager (NIM) boot capability is supported with thisadapter. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard.The adapter also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbpsspeed.

A function called 'Large Send' or sometimes known as TCP Segmentationis also provided by this adapter. This function offloads the TCPsegmentation operation from the AIX IP layer to the adapter for outgoing(transmit side) TCP segments. Another function known as 'ChecksumOffload' which offloads the TCP/UDP Checksum Operation or workload fromthe CPU to the adapter is also provided.

The IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter (#5706)should be considered where maximum port density is required per I/O cardslot. For a suggested maximum number of adapters taking performance intoconsideration, refer to the RS/6000 & pSeries PCI Adapter PlacementReference SA38-0538. If card slots are not the limiting factor andmaximum throughput is required, the single port IBM 10/100/1000 Base-TXEthernet PCI-X Adapter (#5701) is the preferred solution.

Note: For optimum performance, the adapter should be placed in a 64 bitPCI-X card slot whenever possible.

Limitations: The 1000 Mbps speed is not supported in Half Duplex(HDX) mode.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 3 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5707) IBM 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter

The IBM 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter provides two 1 Gbps(1000 Base-SX) full-duplex Ethernet LAN connections with throughput on astandard shortwave multimode optical cable that conforms to the IEEE802.3z standard. The adapter supports distances of 260m for 62.5 micronMulti Mode Fiber (MMF) and 550m for 50.0 micron MMF. AIX Network InstallManager (NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter.

The IBM 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter (#5707) should beconsidered where maximum port density is required per I/O card slot. Fora suggested maximum number of adapters taking performance intoconsideration, refer to the RS/6000 & pSeries PCI Adapter PlacementReference SA38-0538. If card slots are not the limiting factor andmaximum throughput is required, the single port IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SXPCI-X Adapter (#5700) is the preferred solution.

Note: For optimum performance, the adapter should be placed in a 64 bitPCI-X card slot whenever possible.

Note: The 2-Port IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter incorporatesan LC type connector on the card. This new, smaller form factorconnector is being used by the industry for the next generation of fiberoptic networks. If connecting into an older, existing SC type connectornetwork, an LC-SC 62.5 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2459) or LC-SC 50Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2456) is required.

Limitation: Half Duplex (HDX) mode is not supported.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 3 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5713) 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X on Copper Media Adapter

The 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter encapsulates SCSI Commands anddata into TCP and transports them over the Ethernet via IP packets. Theadapter operates as an iSCSI TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine). This offloadfunction eliminates host protocol processing and reduces CPU interrupts.Adapter uses RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connector.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 3 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LinuxEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Refer to the following URL forsystems and features that operate with Linux:
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5714) 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X on Optical Media Adapter

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 3 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LinuxEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Refer to the following URL forsystems and features that operate with Linux:
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5716) 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter

The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter is a 64-bit address/data,short form factor PCI-X adapter with an LC type external fiber connectorthat provides single or dual initiator capability over an optical fiberlink or loop. With the use of appropriate optical fiber cabling, thisadapter provides the capability for a network of high speed local andremote located storage. The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter willauto-negotiate for the highest data rate (either 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps) ofwhich the device or switch is capable. Distances of up to 500 metersrunning at 1 Gbps data rate and up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps datarate are supported between the adapter and an attaching device or switch.When used with IBM supported Fibre Channel storage switches supportinglong-wave optics, distances of up to 10 kilometers are capable running ateither 1 Gps or 2 Gps data rates.

The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter can be used to attachdevices either directly, or by means of Fibre Channel Switches. Ifattaching a device or switch with a SC type fiber connector(s), use of anLC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 MicronFiber Converter Cable (#2459) is required.

Refer to the following IBM storage subsystem Web page for additionalsupported server attachment information for IBM devices.

Consult with your IBM representative or Business Partner foradditional information relative to any third party attachment.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 3 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5723) 2-Port Asynchronous EIA-232 PCI Adapter

(No Longer Available as of November 27, 2009)

Connection for 2 Asynchronous EIA-232 devices. Ports are Programmableto support EIA-232 protocols, at a line speed of 128K bps.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: No

(#5736) PCI-X DDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter

The PCI-X DDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (#5736) is a 64-bit3.3-volt adapter and is an excellent solution for high-performance SCSIapplications. The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter provides twoSCSI channels (busses), each capable of running 320 MBps (max.). EachSCSI bus can either be internal (on systems that support internal SCSIdevice or backplane attachments) or external. Internally attachedUltra320 devices are designed to run at a data rate of up to 320 MB persecond on systems that have internal backplanes that are capable ofsupporting Ultra320 speeds.

In order to achieve an Ultra320 SCSI bus data rate of up to 320 MB persecond and maintain a reasonable drive distance, the adapter utilizes LowVoltage Differential (LVD) drivers and receivers. To utilize the 320 MBper second performance, all attaching devices should also be Ultra320 LVDdevices; however, if Ultra2, Ultra3, or Ultra320 devices coexist on thesame bus, each device will operate at its rated speed. For lower speedsingle-ended (SE) devices, the SCSI bus will switch to single-ended (SE)performance and interface to all devices on that SCSI bus at the lower SEbus data rate of the device.

Two VHDCI 68-pin connectors are mounted on the adapter's end bracketallowing attachment of various LVD and SE external subsystems. A .3-meter converter cable, VHDCI to P, Mini-68 pin to 68-pin, (#2118) canbe used with older external SE devices or subsystems to allow connectionto the VHDCI connector on the PCI-X DDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSIAdapter.

Two external ports provide connectivity to numerous other SCSIexternal subsystems. Check the external subsystem sales/web pages forverification of connectivity support with this adapter.

The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (#5736) is a native bootadapter with AIX 5L for POWER Version 5.2 with the 5200-07 RecommendedMaintenance package (APAR IY67914) or AIX 5L for POWER Version 5.3 withthe 5300-03 Recommended Maintenance package (APAR IY71011) or latersoftware in a supported pSeries or RS/6000 systems. The adapter alsosupports target mode.

Limitations:

http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload2/download.html

Running the adapter on a system with firmware level lower thanSF235_185 is not supported.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5737) PCI-X DDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter

The PCI-X DDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID LVD only Adapter (#5737)is a 64-bit 3.3 volt, bootable high performance Ultra320 SCSI RAIDAdapter providing RAID 0, 5, 6, or 10 capability, and can address up tothirty 16-bit SCSI physical disk drives on two independent SCSI buses.

To increase the data writing performance, a 90 MByte non-volatilefast-write cache is a resident part of this adapter. The 90 MBytefast-write cache can provide a significant improvement in data throughputand response time during certain sequence write operations compared toSCSI RAID adapters without the fast-write cache. The response time anddata transfer improvement will vary depending upon the data block sizes,the percentage of sequential writes, machine type/model, and applicationparameters.

The Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter has two independentultra320 SCSI buses. There are two internal ports and two externalports. The two internal ports are shared with the two external ports.The SCSI busses can drive either an internal port or an external port.The internal ports can be used to provide an internal RAID solution oncertain supporting pSeries systems with internal multiple disk drives orpacks of drives. Internally attached Ultra320 devices designed to run at320 MB can run up to 320 MB per second on systems that have internalbackplanes that are capable of supporting Ultra320 speeds.

In order to achieve an Ultra320 SCSI bus data rate of up to 320 MB persecond and maintain a reasonable drive distance, the adapter utilizes LowVoltage Differential (LVD) drivers and receivers. All attaching devicesshould be Ultra320 LVD devices to utilize the 320 MB per secondperformance, however, if Ultra2, Ultra3, or Ultra320 devices coexist onthe same bus, each device will operate at its rated speed. This carddoes not support single-ended (SE) devices.

When an array configuration is selected with the RAID Manager, thedisk drives being designated as part of the array (attached to either theinternal or the external ports) are required to be formatted to 522-bytesectors. 522-byte sectors provide additional CRC error checking forimproved data integrity. A menu option provide in the AIX supportingsoftware, which will reformat these disk drives prior to their usage inan array. Conversely, when a disk drive is removed from an array, asimilar menu option is also provided to re-format them back to 512-bytesectors. Note: Some disk drives require that their microcode be updatedto the latest level before being formatted to 522 Byte Sectors. Inaddition, there are some disk drives, which do not support 522 ByteSectors format. The PCI-X SCSI Disk Array Manager will inform the userof these known situations when they exist. For disk microcode updates,go to the following web page URL:

Limitations:

http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload2/download.html

Running the adapter on a system with firmware level lower thanSF235_185 is not supported.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LinuxEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later. Refer to the following URL for systems and featuresthat operate with Linux:
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5740) 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-X Adapter

The 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base -TX PCI-X adapter is a full height PCI-X1.0a Ethernet adapter which supports four Gigabit ports on a singleadapter, delivers increased bandwidth for slot-constrained servers, andis designed to provide high connectivity and reliability using twointegrated, dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controllers.

Attributes provided: Four 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports
Attributes required: One available PCI-X card slot
For 7037-A50: (#5740)
- Minimum required: 0
- Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
- OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LinuxEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later. Linux - Refer to the following URL for systems andfeatures that operate with Linux:
- Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
- CSU: Yes
- Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#5758) - 4 Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter

The 4 Gigabit Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter is a64-bit address/data, short form factor PCI-X adapter with an LC typeexternal fiber connector that provides single initiator capability overan optical fiber link or loop. With the use of appropriate optical fibercabling, this adapter provides the capability for a network of high-speedlocal and remote located storage. The 4 Gigabit Single-Port FibreChannel PCI-X Adapter will auto-negotiate for the highest data ratebetween adapter and an attaching device at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps ofwhich the device or switch is capable. Distances of up to 500 metersrunning at 1 Gbps data rate, up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps datarate, and 4 Gbps data rate up to 150 meters are supported between theadapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with IBM FibreChannel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, distances of up to10 kilometers are capable running at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbpsdata rates.

The 4 Gigabit Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter can be used toattach devices either directly, or by means of Fibre Channel Switches.If attaching a device or switch with a SC type fiber connector(s), use ofan LC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 MicronFiber Converter Cable (#2459) is required.

Refer to the following IBM storage subsystem Web page for additionalsupported server attachment information for IBM devices.

Consult with your IBM representative or Business Partner foradditional information relative to any third party attachment.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 5 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5L Version 5.2 with the 5200-08 TechnologyLevel (APAR IY77270) plus APAR IY83649 and IY83172, or laterTechnology Level. AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-04 TechnologyLevel (APAR IY77273) plus APAR IY83730 and IY83163, or laterTechnology Level. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, orlater. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 for POWER, or later. Refer tothe following URL for systems and features that operate with Linux:
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

Note: Adapter will operate in Single Data Rate (SDR) mode only.

(#5759) - 4 Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter

The 4 Gigabit Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter is a64-bit address/data, short form factor PCI-X adapter with an LC typeexternal fiber connector that provides single or dual initiatorcapability over an optical fiber link or loop. With the use ofappropriate optical fiber cabling, this adapter provides the capabilityfor a network of high-speed local and remote located storage. Theadapter will auto-negotiate for the highest data rate between adapter andan attaching device at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps of which the device orswitch is capable. Distances of up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps datarate, up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate, and 4 Gbps data rateup to 150 meters are supported between the adapter and an attachingdevice or switch. When used with IBM Fibre Channel storage switchessupporting long-wave optics, distances up to 10 kilometers are capablerunning at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps data rates.

The adapter can be used to attach devices either directly, or by meansof Fibre Channel Switches. If attaching a device or switch with a SCtype fiber connector(s), use of an LC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Converter Cable(#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2459) is required.

Refer to the following IBM storage subsystem Web page for additionalsupported server attachment information for IBM devices.

Consult with your IBM representative or Business Partner foradditional information relative to any third party attachment.

Note: Please carefully consider the usage of this card. If placed ina PCI-X slot rated as SDR compatible and/or has the slot speed of 133MHz, the AIX value of the max_xfer_size must be kept at the defaultsetting of 0x100000 (1 megabyte) when both ports are in use. Thearchitecture of the DMA buffer for these slots does not accommodatelarger max_xfer_size settings.

Minimum required: 0
Maximum allowed: 5 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
OS level required: AIX 5L Version 5.2 with the 5200-08 TechnologyLevel (APAR IY77270) plus APAR IY83649 and IY83172, or laterTechnology Level. AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-04 TechnologyLevel (APAR IY77273) plus APAR IY83730 and IY83163, or laterTechnology Level. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, orlater. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 for POWER, or later. Refer tothe following URL for systems and features that operate with Linux:
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: Does not apply

Note: Adapter will operate in Single Data Rate (SDR) mode only.

(#5763) IDE DVD-RAM Drive, Half-High

(No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)

The 4.7 GB IDE Half-High DVD-RAM Drive without cartridge support is amultifunction storage device capable of reading and writing 4.7 GBDVD-RAM discs as well as reading a multitude of other optical mediadiscs. This drive also reads Type II (removable from cartridge) DVD-RAMdiscs. The DVD-Ram Drive is a half-high form factor, multi-sessioncapable, DVD-RAM drive that provides state of the art performance.System boot and install functions are supported with CD-ROM and DVD-RAMmedia.

Characteristics:

Media Data Transfer Rate:6000 KB/sec CD-ROM (40X) max @ outerdiameter; 22.16 MB/sec read (16X DVD-ROM) max; 6.93 MB/sec write (5XDVD-RAM) max and 6.93 MB/sec read (5X 2X DVD-RAM) max.
Average Random Access Time: 130 ms CD-ROM; 140 ms DVD-ROM; 240 msDVD-RAM
Buffer Memory: 2 MB
Loading tray accommodates both 8 cm discs and 12 cm discs
Operates in either vertical or horizontal position (8cm discs inhorizontal position only)
Reads multi-session discs: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAMdiscs; Reads 2.6 GB DVD-RAM media; reads and writes 4.7 GB and 9.4 GBdouble-sided DVD-RAM media
Supports all major CD-ROM formats including Mode 1, Mode 2, XA, CDDAand audio.

Limitations:

DVD video is not supported.
Drive only reads CD-type formatted media with AIX 5.1.
Attributes provided: One 4.7GB IDE DVD-RAM Drive
Attributes required: One half high media bay
For 7037-A50: (#5763)
- DVD video is not supported.
- This DVD-ROM drive is limited to reading only CD-type formatted mediawhen running with AIX 5.1 software.
- Attributes provided: 16X/48X(max) IDE DVD-ROM Drive
- Attributes required: 1 half-high media bay
- For 7037-A50: (#5764)
  - Attributes provided: Keyboard
  - Attributes required: USB Port
  - For 7037-A50: (#5951)
    - Attributes provided: Keyboard
    - Attributes required: USB Port
    - For 7037-A50: (#5952)
      - Attributes provided: Keyboard
      - Attributes required: USB Port
      - For 7037-A50: (#5953)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5954)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5955)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5956)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5957)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5958)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5959)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5960)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5961)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5962)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5963)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5964)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5965)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5966)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5967)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5968)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5969)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5970)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5971)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5972)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5973)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5974)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5975)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5976)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5977)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5978)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5979)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5980)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5981)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5982)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#5983)
        Capacity: 80 GB native mode, 160 GB (typical) compression mode
        Form Factor: 5.25-inch half high
        Media: uses VXAtape* data cartridges
        Technology: Helical scan, rotating head
        Operation: Streaming
        Data Transfer Rate: 6MBps native mode, 12MBps (typical) compression
        Interface: SCSI-2 (LVD/SE) asynchronous/synchronous
        Compatibility: 80 GB mode (Read/Write), 160 GB compression(Read/Write)
        Attributes provided: One 80/160 GB internal tape drive
        Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41mm) half-high media bay andone SCSI-2 internal 16-bit address
        For 7037-A50: (#6120)
        Capacity: 36 GB native mode, 72 GB (typical) compression mode
        Form Factor: 5.25-inch half high
        Media: IBM 4-mm supports new DAT72 media
        Technology: Helical scan, rotating head
        Operation: Streaming
        Data Transfer Rate: 3MBps native mode, 6MBps (typical) compression
        Interface: Low Voltage Differential (LVD) asynchronous/synchronous
        Compatibility:
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 0 )
        OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Support
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
        (#6279) VXA-320 160/320GB Internal Tape Drive
        The IBM 160/320 GB Internal Tape Drive with VXA* Technology is a5.25-inch, half-high, Ultra2 LVD 16-bit tape drive, which provides a highcapacity for save/restore and archive functions. The tape drive uses 'X'media VXAtape* data cartridges and is compression capable, providing acapacity of up to 320 GB - a significant increase in capacity, and datatransfer rate over the previous internal tape drives.
        Characteristics
        Technology: Helical scan, rotating head
        Operation: Streaming
        Data Transfer Rate: 12 MBps native mode, 24MBps (typical)compression
        Interface: SCSI-2,SCSI-3 Ultra 160 (LVD) asynchronous/synchronous
        VXA-320 is read/write capable on X23, X10 and X6 media
        Compatibility: VXA-2 format (Read/Write) on X6, X10, and X23,VXA-320 format (Read/Write) on X6, X10, and X23.
        Attributes provided: One 160/320GB internal tape drive
        Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41mm) half-high media bay andone SCSI-2 internal 16-bit address
        For 7037-A50: (#6279)
        Attributes provided: Power cable
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6458)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6460)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6469)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6470)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6471)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6472)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6473)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6474)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6475)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6476)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6477)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6478)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6487)
        Attributes provided: Power cord
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#6488)
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6494) Power Cord (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A), Plug Type #69
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #69 (IS 6538). Refer to Corporate BulletinC-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. The followingcountries/regions use the #6494 power cord to power the system and/orperipheral features requiring a power cord: India.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6495) Power Cord (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A), Plug Type #73
        (No longer available as of August 29, 2008)
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #73. Refer to Corporate BulletinC-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. The followingcountries/regions use the #6495 power cord to power the system and/orperipheral features requiring a power cord: Brazil.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6496) Power Cord (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A), Plug Type #66
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #66 (KETI). Refer to Corporate BulletinC-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. The followingcountries/regions use the #6496 power cord to power the system and/orperipheral features requiring a power cord: North Korea, South Korea.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6572) Mounting Hardware To Install 3.5' Disk Drive in 5.25' Media Bay
        (No longer available as of August 29, 2008)
        This feature provides the hardware required to mount a 3.5' disk drivein a 5.25' media bay.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6651) Power Cord (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (125V, 15A), Plug Type #75
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #75 (KETI). Refer to Corporate BulletinC-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. The followingcountries/regions use the #6651 power cord to power the system and/orperipheral features requiring a power cord: Taiwan.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6659) Power Cord (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 15A), Plug Type #76
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #76 (KETI). Refer to Corporate BulletinC-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. The followingcountries/regions use the #6659 power cord to power the system and/orperipheral features requiring a power cord: Taiwan.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6660) Power Cord (14-foot), Drawer To OEM PDU, (125V, 15A), Plug Type #59 (DENAN marking)
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #59 (NEMA 5-15). Refer to CorporateBulletin C-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. 14-foot length.This power cord meets the DENAN marking requirement in Japan.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6669) Power Cord (14-foot), Drawer to OEM PDU, (250V, 15A), Plug Type #57 (DENAN marking)
        This power cord goes from the system or I/O drawer to the rack powerdistribution unit. Plug type #57 (NEMA 6-15). Refer to CorporateBulletin C-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. 14-foot length.This power cord meets the DENAN marking requirement in Japan.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6670) Power Cord (6-foot), To Wall (125V, 15A), Plug Type #59 (DENAN marking)
        (No longer available as of August 29, 2008)
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #59 (NEMA 5-15). Refer to CorporateBulletin C-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. 6-foot length.This power cord meets the DENAN marking requirement in Japan.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6671) Power Cord (9-foot), Drawer to IBM PDU, 250V/10A
        Standard IBM rack power cable that goes from the system or I/O drawerto the rack power distribution unit (PDU). 9-foot length.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6672) - Power Cord 2M (6.5-foot), Drawer to IBM PDU, 250V/10A
        Standard rack power cable that goes from the system or I/O drawer tothe rack power distribution unit (PDU). 6.5-foot length.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6680) Power Cord (9-foot), To Wall/OEM PDU, (250V, 10A), Plug Type #6, Insulated
        This insulated power cord goes from the system and/or peripheralfeatures to a wall-type outlet. Plug type #6 (AS 3112-1964 NZS 198).Refer to Corporate Bulletin C-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plugtypes. The following countries/regions use the #6680 power cord to powerthe system and/or peripheral features requiring a power cord: Australia,Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, W. Samoa.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#6687) Power Cord (6-foot), To Wall, (250V, 15A), Plug Type #57 (DENAN marking)
        (No longer available as of August 29, 2008)
        This power cord goes from the system and/or peripheral features to awall-type outlet. Plug type #57 (NEMA 6-15). Refer to CorporateBulletin C-B-2-4700-009 for a description of plug types. 6-foot length.This power cord meets the DENAN marking requirement in Japan.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: No max (Initial order maximum: No max )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7138) IBM Acoustic Deskside Cover Set
        (No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)
        Indicates that this order is for a deskside system requiring an IBMacoustic cover set.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7167) IBM Deskside Cover Set
        (No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)
        Indicates that this order is for a deskside system requiring an IBMcover set.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7170) OEM Acoustic Deskside Cover Set
        (No Longer Available as of December 12, 2008)
        Indicates that this order is for a deskside system requiring an OEMacoustic cover set.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7171) IBM Rack-mount Drawer Bezel and Hardware
        (No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)
        Indicates that this order is for a rack-mount system requiring an IBMbezel and hardware.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7172) OEM Rack-mount Drawer Bezel and Hardware
        (No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)
        Indicates that this order is for a rack-mount system requiring an OEMbezel and hardware..
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7173) IBM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit
        (No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)
        This feature provides a rack rail kit used to install a rack-mountsystem in an IBM 19-inch rack.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7305) AAP Software Pre-Install Indicator
        This feature is the software pre-install indicator for authorizedassemblers.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
        CSU: Does not apply
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
        (#7310) One Processor Entitlement for Processor Feature #5324
        (No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)
        This feature number will permanently entitle one processor on a #5324processor card.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#7312) One Processor Entitlement for Processor Feature #5325
        (No Longer Available as of January 2, 2009)
        This feature number will permanently entitle one processor on a #5325processor card.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2 )
        OS level required: AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3, or later. SUSE LINUXEnterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4for POWER, or later.
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
        CSU: Yes
        Return parts MES: No
        (#8136) Rack Mountable Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232
        The Rack Mountable Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232 (RAN) is amodified version of the existing 16-port Remote Async Node (feature #8130or 8134) in an industry-standard 19-inch rack mount chassis to allowsimpler installation and ease-of-use. Like the existing RAN, it can alsobe configured as a desktop device.
        As an additional benefit, the metal chassis meets FCC Class B/CISPR Bwhen used with similarly rated RS/6000 host to meet the needs ofcustomers with these requirements.
        The RANs provide 16 ports of EIA-232 capability with full modemcontrols on each port and are connected to the 128-port Async Controller(Micro Channel or ISA versions) residing in the host. RANs are connectedin daisy-chain fashion up to 8 RANs per 128-port Async Controller (eitherversion).
        The rack-mountable RAN offers these enhanced features:
        Identical function and support as existing 16-port Remote Async Node(RAN), feature #8130 or 8134.
        Operation of 16 to 128 ports by supporting up to 8 RANs (4 persynchronous line) with either a Micro Channel or ISA host adapter.
        Ability to monitor individual port operation, synchronous linestation, and other diagnostics from front panel.
        Built-in diagnostics can test ports independent of RS/6000 host.
        Full modem control supports the following interface signals: TxD,RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI.
        The same RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable (feature #8133 -- quantityfour per order) currently used on the existing RANs can be used to attachdevices having a DB-25 connector to the Remote Async Nodes.
        Individual ports support a maximum EIA-232 distance of 62 meters (200feet).
        Use of the same cabling from host to RAN and RAN to RAN: feature#8131 (4.5 meter), feature #8132 (23 cm) or customer-supplied cables.
        Location of RAN up to 330 meters from the host using standardshielded 8-wire twisted pair cabling.
        Remote operation via synchronous modems or CSU/DSU extends thedistance and allows location of RANs at geographically distant locationfrom the host.
        Attributes provided: 16 RJ-45 EIA-232 ports AND 1 RAN-to-RANconnection
        Attributes required: 1 RAN-to-128-port Controller connection OR 1RAN-to-RAN connection
        For 7037-A50: (#8136)
        Operation of 16 to 128 ports by supporting up to 8 RANs (4 persynchronous line) with either a Micro Channel, ISA or PCI host adapter.
        Ability to monitor individual port operation, synchronous linestation, and other diagnostics from front panel.
        Built-in diagnostics can test ports independent of RS/6000 host.
        Full modem control supports the following interface signals: TxD,RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI.
        The same RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable (feature #8133 -- quantityfour per order) currently used on the existing RANs can be used to attachdevices having a DB-25 connector to the Remote Async Nodes.
        Individual ports support a maximum EIA-232 distance of up to 31meters (100 feet), depending on the baud rate.
        Use of the same cabling from host to RAN and RAN to RAN: feature#8131 (4.5 meter), feature #8132 (23 cm) or customer supplied cables.
        Location of RAN up to 330 meters (sync data rate set at 1.2 Mbps)from host using standard shielded 8-wire twisted pair cabling.
        Remote operation via synchronous modems or CSU/DSU extends thedistance and allows location of RANs at geographically distant locationfrom the host.
        Attributes provided: 16 EIA-232 Async ports
        Attributes required: One 128-port adapter per eight (#8137s)
        For 7037-A50: (#8137)
        For 7037-A50: (#8227)
        Attributes provided: One Audio PCI Adapter with internal andexternal audio connectors
        Attributes required: One available PCI slot
        For 7037-A50: (#8244)
        Attributes provided: One processor entitlement for #5324.
        Attributes required: Qualifying Express Product Offering
        For 7037-A50: (#8416)
        Attributes provided: One processor entitlement for #5325.
        Attributes required: Qualifying Express Product Offering
        For 7037-A50: (#8417)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8800)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8801)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8802)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8803)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8804)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8805)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8806)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8807)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8808)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8810)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8811)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8812)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8813)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8814)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8816)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8818)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8819)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8820)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8821)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8823)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8825)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8826)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8827)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8829)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8830)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8833)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8834)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8835)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8836)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8838)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8839)
        Attributes provided: Keyboard
        Attributes required: USB Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8840)
        Attributes provided: 3-Button USB Mouse
        Attributes required: Keyboard with USB Mouse Attachment Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8841)
        Attributes provided: 2-Button USB Mouse w/scroll wheel that acts as3rd button.
        Attributes required: USB attachment Port
        For 7037-A50: (#8845)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9169)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9300)
        Attributes provided: Express Product Offering 70371D1
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9576)
        Attributes provided: Express Product Offering 70371D2
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9577)
        Attributes provided: Express Product Offering 70371D3
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9578)
        Attributes provided: Express Product Offering 70371D4
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9579)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9700)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9703)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9704)
        Attributes provided: none
        Attributes required: none
        For 7037-A50: (#9705)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9707)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9708)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9711)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9712)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9714)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9715)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9716)
        Attributes provided: None
        Attributes required: None
        For 7037-A50: (#9718)
        Attributes provided: none
        Attributes required: none
        For 7037-A50: (#9719)
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
        CSU: Does not apply
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
        (#9721) Language Group Specify - Russian
        Russian language group for nomenclature and standard publications.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
        CSU: Does not apply
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
        (#9722) Language Group Specify - Simplified Chinese (PRC)
        Simplified Chinese language group for nomenclature and standardpublications.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
        CSU: Does not apply
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
        (#9724) Language Group Specify - Czech
        Czech language group for nomenclature and standard publications.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
        CSU: Does not apply
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
        (#9725) Language Group Specify -- Romanian
        Romanian language group for Nomenclature and Standard Publications.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
        CSU: Does not apply
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
        (#9727) Language Group Specify -- Slovenian
        Slovenian language group for Nomenclature and Standard Publications.
        Minimum required: 0
        Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1 )
        OS level required: None
        Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
        CSU: Does not apply
        Return parts MES: Does not apply
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        Customer replacement parts
        None.
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        None.
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        None.
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