IBM United States
Hardware Announcement 100-302
October 3, 2000

IBM e(logo)server xSeries 340 — 1 GHz, Two-Way Capable, Rack-Optimized Server

 ENUS100-302.PDF (74KB)


At a Glance

The high-density, two-way, SMP-capable xSeries 340 has the power, scalability, control, and serviceability you need to handle networked business-critical applications:

  • New 1 GHz1 Pentium III processor with 133 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 256 KB ECC L2 advanced transfer cache
  • 128 MB of 133 MHz system memory — 4 GB maximum
  • Dual-channel Ultra160 controller — supports high-speed, high-capacity disk storage solutions
  • A 270-watt, auto-ranging power supply — 270 W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply optionally available for redundancy
  • Integrated Advanced System Management Processor
  • Five 33 MHz PCI slots
    • Three 64-bit
    • Two 32-bit
  • Seven drive bays — standard diskette drive and 24x-10x2 CD-ROM, two half-high bays, and three hot-swap bays
  • Up to 218.4 GB3 hot-swap disk storage with optional Netfinity 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit
  • Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and SVGA video controllers
  • Two serial ports (two 16550A compatible), one parallel port, two USB ports, system management port, mouse port, and keyboard port
  • SystemXtra™ support services and financing

Overview

The e(logo)server xSeries 340 squeezes huge amounts of power and functionality into a thin 3 U rack-drawer footprint. This member of xSeries rack-optimized servers features two-way, SMP-capable power, advanced high-availability, scalability, and a surprisingly large internal data storage capacity. It is ideal for compute-intensive Web-based or enterprise network applications where space is a primary consideration.

Powered to Perform and Scaled for Growth

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

  • 1 GHz Pentium™ III processor with 256 KB advanced transfer (full-speed) cache
  • 133 MHz Front-Side Bus (FSB) processor — operations to memory at 133 MHz
  • 128 MB of high-speed 133 MHz memory — synchronized to the 133 MHz FSB processor
  • 64-bit and 32-bit PCI buses — supports 33 MHz adapters
  • High-performance integrated controllers:
    • 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
    • Dual-channel Ultra160 SCSI (160 MB/s)

At Your Control

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

  • Integrated Advanced System Management Processor — supports remote POST, setup, and diagnostics so your service technician, or HelpCenter®, can put your xSeries 340 back online quickly
  • ECC memory — detects and corrects single-bit memory errors
  • Hot-swap drive bays, fans, and power supply — support for an optional 270 W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply
  • 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

At Your Service

The xSeries 340 includes valuable services, groupware, utilities, and systems management software to help improve productivity:

  • ServerGuide and Netfinity® Director
  • Domino™ Application Server R54
  • IBM Server Start Up Support
  • Remote Connect, Mobile Solution Terminal (MoST) Connect, and Web support5
  • Three-year, on-site, limited warranty6

Key Prerequisites

  • Monitor
  • SCSI HDD
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • Rack

Planned Availability Date

October 31, 2000

Description

High-Performance Server Subsystems

The xSeries 340 is a high-throughput, two-way, SMP-capable network server with excellent scalability when adding memory and a second processor. It incorporates a powerful 1 GHz Pentium III processor with 256 KB advanced transfer L2 cache. The advanced transfer cache is the result of a new "backside bus" that is 256 bits wide. Four times wider than the previous bus, the quad-wide cache line can transfer four 64-bit cache line segments at one time to deliver full-speed capability.

Two Intel® Pentium III connectors are standard on the system board to support installation of a second processor. High-speed, 133 MHz SDRAM is optimized for 133 MHz processor-to-memory subsystem performance. The xSeries 340 uses the ServerWorks ServerSet III LE (CNB3.0LE) chipset to maximize throughput from processors to memory, and to the 64-bit and 32-bit PCI buses.

Standard xSeries 340 Configurations

.--------+---------+------+------+--------------+-----------.
|Model   |Processor|Cache |Memory|SCSI Interface|Mechanical |
|--------+---------+------+------+--------------+-----------|
|8656-6RY|  1 GHz  |256 KB|128 MB|Dual Ultra160 |   Rack    |
'--------+---------+------+------+--------------+-----------'

Additional features include:

  • Upgrade capability:
    • This model can be upgraded to two-way SMP processing by adding a second processor of like speed and processor type.
    • Previously announced 667 MHz, 733 MHz, 800 MHz, 866 MHz, and 933 MHz can be upgraded to 1 GHz by installing an optional xSeries 1 GHz Upgrade with 133 FSB and 256 KB.
  • System board containing four DIMM connectors supporting 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB 133 MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMMs
    • Up to 4 GB of system memory
    • Memory sizes can be mixed
  • Dual-channel, 64-bit, Ultra160 (LVD) SCSI PCI controller supporting high-speed (160 MB/s) internal storage solutions
  • Full-duplex, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI controller speeding network communications to LAN clients

The xSeries 340 subsystems are tuned to provide solid system throughput from processor, to memory, to bus, to disk-intensive I/O. These features, combined with SMP capability, make the xSeries 340 an excellent choice for stand-alone or clustered general-business application, file, and print server.

High-Availability and Serviceability Features

  • Three hot-swap fans — provide redundant cooling
  • Hot-swap HDD bays with SCA-2 connectors supporting SAF-TE functions
  • An Adaptec 7899 dual-channel, Ultra160 SCSI controller supporting internal LVDS or SCSI-2 devices
  • ECC DIMMs combined with an integrated ECC memory controller correcting soft and hard single-bit memory errors, while minimizing disruption of service to LAN clients
  • Memory hardware scrubbing, correcting soft memory errors automatically without software intervention
  • ECC L2 cache processors ensuring data integrity while reducing downtime
  • PFA on HDD options, memory, processors, VRMs, and fans alerts the system administrator of an imminent component failure
  • A worldwide, voltage-sensing 270-watt, hot-swap power supply — features auto restart
  • An optional 270 W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply available for high-availability requirements
  • An integrated Advanced System Management Processor for diagnostic, reset, POST, and auto recovery functions from remote locations; monitoring of temperature, voltage, and fan speed — alerts generated when thresholds are exceeded
  • Information LED panel giving visual indications of system well being
  • Light-Path Diagnostics and on-board diagnostics providing an LED map to a failing component, reducing downtime and service costs
  • Easy access to system board, adapter cards, processor, and memory
  • CPU failure recovery in SMP configurations:
    • Forces failed processor offline
    • Automatically re-boots server
    • Generates alerts
    • Continues operations with the working processor

Expandability and Growth

The xSeries 340 packs a lot of function and storage capacity into an 3 U 19-inch rack-drawer package, yet it is amazingly easy to upgrade and service. Functions, such as SVGA video, dual-channel Ultra160 SCSI, and full-duplex 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, are integrated on the system board. Features include:

  • Rack drawer models designed for 19-inch wide by 26-inch deep industry-standard rack enclosures such as the Netfinity Rack and NetBAY22.
  • Five available full-length PCI adapter card slots
  • Three slim-high, hot-swap HDDs bays
  • Two 5.25-3.5-inch, half-high media bays support DLT tape or an optional Netfinity 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit for additional hot-swap HDD storage
  • Supports up to 218.4 GB of internal data storage (using six 36.4 GB Ultra160 Hot-Swap HDDs)
  • A 24x-10x IDE CD-ROM and 1.44 MB diskette drive
  • An SVGA controller with 8 MB of video memory

Systems Management

xSeries 340 servers feature Netfinity Director, a powerful, highly integrated, systems management software solution built on industry standards and designed for ease-of-use. Now you can 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

Netfinity Director lets IT administrators view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail and monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as processors, HDDs, and memory.

Netfinity Director includes Universal Manageability (UM) Server Extensions, a portfolio of server tools, that integrates into the Netfinity Director interface and work with the Advanced System Management Processor or other system management monitoring functions contained in xSeries servers. Typical functions and monitoring capabilities can include:

  • PFA-enabled critical hardware components
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fan speed
  • Light-Path Diagnostics

This gives the IT administrator comprehensive, virtual on-site control of xSeries servers through the ability to remotely:

  • Access the server regardless of the 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
  • Run diagnostics, SCSI, RAID setup during POST
  • Monitor and set threshold on server health including:
    • Operating system load
    • POST time-out
    • Voltage
    • Temperature
  • Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
    • Processors
    • Voltage Regulator Modules
    • Memory
    • Fans
    • Power supplies
    • HDDs
  • 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 Netfinity Director console
  • Flash BIOS
  • Monitor and graph the utilization of server resources such as:
    • Memory
    • Processor
    • HDDs
  • Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime
  • Monitor, manage, and configure RAID subsystems without taking them offline

Netfinity Director provides integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems management environments, via Upward Integration Modules. This enables the advanced management capabilities built into xSeries servers to be accessed from:

  • Tivoli® Enterprise and Tivoli NetView®
  • Computer Associates CA Unicenter TNG Framework
  • Microsoft™ SMS
  • Intel LANDesk™ Management Suite

World-Class Support Tools and Programs

The xSeries 340 provides a number of tools and programs designed to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs help you purchase servers, get them running, and keep them running over the long haul. IBM can help your company maintain ownership of technology leadership network servers.

  • IBM Server Start Up Support provides additional installation assistance during the first 90 days from the start of your warranty period on select devices, adapters, and network operating systems from IBM and non-IBM vendors.
  • IBM on-site, three-year limited warranty with next-business-day service (same-business-day service optionally available) protects your investment if a problem occurs. This service also includes replacement of parts identified through PFA.
  • The ServerProven™,7 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 340 with various adapters and devices.
  • The ServerGuide CD library includes online publications, in addition to utilities and drivers that provide assisted loading of popular network operating systems.
  • Remote Connect8 is a "call home" remote support function for xSeries 340 servers. If your server has a problem, Remote Connect enables the xSeries 340 to automatically dial IBM and set in motion the right level of support to keep your server running.
  • MoST Connect8 uses the latest technology and advancements in xSeries servers to provide a direct communications link from an on-site IBM field service specialist to experts at the HelpCenter. This communication link is handled either through the MoST, carried by most IBM field service specialists, or through the remote console capability of the xSeries 340.
  • Electronic support on the Web provides additional support in an easy-to-use format.
  • TechConnect® is our server information and certification program that helps IBM Business Partners stay current with the latest information about our servers. This program is also available to customers.

Year 2000

These products are Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with their associated documentation, they are capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided that all products (for example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the products properly exchange accurate date data with them.

This statement of Year 2000 ready status applies only to the IBM hardware content and does not apply to any software (system software or application software) content that may be preinstalled or otherwise provided by IBM with the purchase of the IBM hardware product. For non-IBM products, whether or not obtained from IBM, consult directly with the third-party product developer for information about the Year 2000 transition. In some cases IBM may pass along information that third parties have provided about the status of their products.

Information regarding non-IBM products and services are republications under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998 and are based on information supplied by other companies about the products and services they offer. IBM does not independently verify the contents of these republications and takes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information contained in such republications.

Refer to the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for terms governing IBM support obligations. For a copy of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, customers can contact their authorized IBM Business Partner or IBM customer representative.

In the United States, customers can also call 800-722-2227.

This is a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure.

Product Positioning

The xSeries 340, previously known as the Netfinity 4500R, has been updated with a powerful 1 GHz Pentium III processor. All other features remain unchanged. The xSeries 340 is a member of the xSeries Rack-optimized Server line.

The 1 GHz xSeries 340 is positioned between the xSeries 330 and the xSeries 350. A high-density, two-way Pentium II-based server, it is designed for customer installation of features to handle future expansion to meet changing needs. At the same time, it can handle emerging applications requiring maximum computing power and function in the least amount of rack space. These applications include:

  • Application hosting
  • Web hosting
  • File and print
  • Messaging and collaboration

This powerful server also meets traditional enterprise network server requirements, but with an added benefit of requiring less space.

Reference Information

1
GHz and MHz denote the internal, or external, clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance.
2
24x-10x CD-ROM variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.
3
When referring to hard drive or tape drive capacities, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
4
Between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2000, these servers include license entitlement for Lotus® Domino Application Server R5, five Notes™ client licenses, and five Web browser client licenses at no additional charge.
5
Some programs may not be available in all countries.
6
For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, please call 800-772-2227 or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
7
IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products and services that are ServerProven, including but not limited to Year 2000 readiness and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
8
Not available in all geographies.

Trademarks

 
e(logo)server, xSeries 340, SystemXtra, and ServerProven are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
 
HelpCenter, Predictive Failure Analysis, Netfinity, NetView, and TechConnect are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
 
Pentium and LANDesk are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
 
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
 
Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
 
Tivoli is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation or Tivoli Systems Inc. in the United States or other countries or both.
 
Domino and Notes are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation.
 
Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
 
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Feature/Function/Benefit Summary

.-----------+-------------------+------------------------------.
| Feature   |  Function         |   Benefit                    |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|3 U x      |Rack-dense, two-way|Delivers exceptional computing|
|26-inch    |server optimizes   |power, high-availability, and |
|deep form  |space in industry- |serviceability features per   |
|factor     |standard 19-inch   |square foot of rack space     |
|           |racks              |                              |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|1 GHz with |High-performance,  |Provides the power required   |
|133 MHz    |industry-standard, | -- Application serving       |
|Front      |processing power,  | -- File/print serving        |
|Side Bus   |optimizing         |                              |
|processor  |processor to       |                              |
|           |memory performance |                              |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|256 KB     |Seeks to memory for|Provides improved system      |
|L2 cache   |data reduced       |performance for application   |
|           |                   |server environments           |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|128 MB of  |High-speed ECC     |Supports memory requirements  |
|133 MHz    |memory             |for demanding business        |
|SDRAM -    |                   |applications                  |
|Expansion  |                   |                              |
|to 4 GB    |                   |Provides investment protection|
|           |                   |as applications/performance   |
|           |                   |requirements grow             |
|           |                   |                              |
|           |                   |Provides data integrity       |
|           |                   |and system availability       |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|Hot-swap   |Disk drive         |Provides greater system       |
|disk       |replacement        |availability                  |
|drives     |without powering   |                              |
|           |down               |Allows for easy replacement   |
|           |                   |of failed drive               |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|Ultra160   |Large internal     |Provides large internal data  |
|SCSI HDD   |storage support    |storage for database          |
|options    |for up to six      |applications or large user    |
|           |36.4 GB 160 MB/s   |networks                      |
|           |HDDs               |                              |
|           |                   |Provides fast access to stored|
|           |                   |data                          |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|Hot-swap   |Configure up to    |Provides high levels of       |
|redundant  |two front access   |availability for two-way      |
|power and  |hot-swap power     |mission critical network      |
|cooling    |supplies for       |server applications           |
|           |redundant power.   |                              |
|           |Three hot-swap     |                              |
|           |cooling fans       |                              |
|           |standard.          |                              |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|PFA        |HDD failure        |Provides greater system       |
|           |predicted 24       |availability                  |
|           |to 48 hours        |                              |
|           |in advance         |Allows drive replacement under|
|           |of failure         |warranty during non-peak hours|
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|Dual       |New, industry-     |Improves systems throughput   |
|channel    |standard           |for disk intensive server     |
|Ultra160   |high-speed         |applications                  |
|SCSI       |interface for      |                              |
|Controller |SCSI devices       |Provides investment protection|
|           |                   |and configuration flexibility |
'-----------+-------------------+------------------------------'
.-----------+-------------------+------------------------------.
|Standard   |Service processor  |Provides greater system       |
|systems    |for management     |availability                  |
|management |capability and     |                              |
|processor  |power control      |Allows remote management and  |
|           |                   |control of server             |
|           |                   |                              |
|           |                   |Reduces total cost of         |
|           |                   |ownership (TCO) for network   |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|Netfinity  |Asset management,  |Lets you:                     |
| (R)       |remote control,    | -- Lower TCO                 |
|Director   |capacity planning, | -- Enhance reliability of    |
|           |and help desk      |    network                   |
|           |facilities         | -- Remotely monitor and      |
|           |                   |    control network           |
|-----------+-------------------+------------------------------|
|Light-Path |LED lights indicate|Allows faster, more accurate  |
|Diagnostics|failing component  |servicing                     |
|           |                   |                              |
|           |                   |Keeps downtime to a minimum   |
'-----------+-------------------+------------------------------'

Publications

The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the xSeries 340:

  • xSeries 340 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 their xSeries 340 Additional components include:
  • ServerGuide contains online publications and drivers to support the xSeries 340. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities that provides assisted installation via CD of several popular network operating systems.
  • Netfinity Director system management software.
  • Domino™ Application Server R5 License and Coupon for Media Fulfillment.

Note: Software versions, features, and functions shipped with these systems may change as new releases become available or may be discontinued at any time.

The xSeries 340 Installation Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual , in U.S. English versions, are available from our Web site at:

Click servers, then the server family, then Online Publications.

Technical Information

Physical Specifications

                              8656-6RY
 
Processor                     Pentium(TM) III
  Internal Speed              1 GHz
  External Speed              133 MHz
  Number Standard             1
  Maximum                     2
L2 Cache                      256 KB (full-speed)
Memory (133 MHz SDRAM)        128 MB ECC
    RDIMMs                    1 x 128 MB
    DIMM Sockets              4
    Capacity                  4 GB
Video                         SVGA
  Memory                      8 MB
SCSI Controller               Ultra160
  Channels                    2
  Connector Internal          2
  Connector External          0
Fixed Disk                    Open Bay
Total Bays                    7
  5.25-3.5-in HH              3(9)
  3.5-in Slim                 1
  Hot-swap                    3
  Accessible                  7
  Internal Capacity           218.4 GB(10)
Bays Available                5
  5.25-3.5-in HH              2
  3.5-in Slim                 0
  Hot-swap                    3
Total Slots                   5
  PCI (33 MHz)                5
  64-bit                      3
  32-bit                      2
Slots Available               5
Management Processor          Standard
Ethernet Controller           10/100 Mbps
CD-ROM (IDE)                  24x-10x
Diskette Drive                1.44 MB
Power Supply                  270 W
  Number standard             1
  Hot-Swap                    Yes
  Redundant Power             Optional
  Auto Restart                Yes
9
An optional Netfinity 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit is available to convert these two standard bays into three hot-swap HDD bays.
10
Capacities are based on installation of six 36.4 GB slim-high, Ultra160 HDDs and an optional 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit. Refer to our Web page or the Sales Manual for the latest information on supported HDD options. This Web site can be accessed by entering:

24x-10x CD-ROM Drive Characteristics

  • Formatted capacity: 650 MB11
  • Average access time: 110 ms
  • Burst data transfer rate: 16.6 MB/s (ATA PIO Mode 4)
  • Technology: Full Constant Angular Velocity (CAV)
  • Buffer size: 1 MB
11
MB equals one million bytes when referring to CD-ROM capacity.

Video Subsystem

  • S3 Savage4 Graphics Accelerator
  • Integrated on planar and connected to the PCI bus
  • 8 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:

                                        Refresh
Resolution               Colors         Rate (Hz)
 
Windows NT(TM) V4.0 and Windows(TM) 2000
 
 640 x 480 x 8           256            60, 72, 75, 85
 640 x 480 x 16          64K            60, 72, 75, 85
 640 x 480 x 32          4G             60, 72, 75, 85
 800 x 600 x 8           256            56, 60, 72, 75, 85
 800 x 600 x 16          64K            56, 60, 72, 75, 85
 800 x 600 x 32          16G            56, 60, 72, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 8           256            60, 70, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 16          64K            60, 70, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 32          4G             60, 70, 75, 85
1152 x 864 x 8           256            60, 70, 75
1152 x 864 x 16          64K            60, 70, 75
1152 x 864 x 32          4G             60
1280 x 1024 x 8          256            60, 75, 85
1280 x 1024 x 16         64K            60, 75, 85
1600 x 1200 x 8          256            60
1600 x 1200 x 16         64K            60

Note: NetWare and SCO drivers are contained in the respective operating system packages or bulletin boards.

Dimensions

  • 3 U Rack Drawer:
    • Width: 414.0 mm (16.3 in)
    • Depth: 660.4 mm (26 in)
    • Height: 133.4 mm (5.25 in)
  • Rack:
    • Weight:
      • Minimum configuration: 20.0 kg (44 lb)
      • Maximum configuration: 28.1 kg (62 lb)

Electrical

  • 100 — 127 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 4.3 A
  • 200 — 240 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 2.1 A
  • Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
    • Minimum configuration: 0.110 kVA
    • Maximum configuration: 0.375 kVA
  • Btu output:
    • Ship configuration: 375 Btu/Hr. (110 watts)
    • Full configuration: 1,280 Btu/Hr. (375 watts)
  • Noise level (horizontal floor standing position): 6.1 Bels (operating)

Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in Bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.

xSeries 340 servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.

Standards: These systems support or comply with the following standards:

  • Multi Processor Specification (MPS) 1.4
  • Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification 2.1
  • Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3

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 195012
  • CSA C22.2 No. 950
  • NOM-01812
12
This server model is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.

Operating Environment

  • 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 (E54, E74, G76, G96, LCD, or equivalent)

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 (E54, E74, G76, G96, LCD, or equivalent)

When having the unit serviced you should 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 340:

  • Microsoft™:
    • Windows NT 4.0 Server13
    • Windows 2000 Server13
  • Novell:
    • NetWare 4.213
    • NetWare 5.113
  • Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.: UnixWare 7.113
  • LINUX®:
    • Red Hat13
    • TurboLinux13
    • SuSE13
    • Caldera13
13
Certification is planned for these operating systems.

Note: Additional support, certification, and version information on network operating systems can be accessed via:

Compatibility: The xSeries 340 systems contain licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. System SurePath® BIOS is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the xSeries 340 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, enter:

Customers can contact their IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, the HelpCenter®, or refer to the IBM Sales Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for Netfinity servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are announced that support these servers.

Limitations

  • The xSeries 340 servers support a maximum of 4 GB of system memory by adding a Netfinity 1 GB 133 MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II in each of the four DIMM slots. All supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access (DMA). The xSeries 340 supports 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB 133 MHz 72-bit ECC SDRAM registered DIMMs. All supported DIMMs can co-exist in the same system. Refer to the Compatibility section for supported memory options.
  • Microprocessor SMP upgrades must be of the same type and clock speed. Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size is not supported.
  • Customers should 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 340: The xSeries 340 is designated as customer setup. Customer setup instructions are shipped with the system.

Configuration Information

Bay Configuration: The xSeries 340 contains seven standard drive bays. The top bay on the left contains the standard 3.5-inch, slim-high diskette drive, the bay beneath contains the standard CD-ROM drive. Three 3.5-inch, slim-high, hot-swap bays in the center of the server are ready for various supported hot-swap drive option installation. Two 5.25-3.5-inch, half-high bays on the left support either tape backup or an optional Netfinity 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit.

The 24x-10x IDE CD-ROM is cabled directly to the IDE port.

Cabling — Standard Non-RAID Configurations: The xSeries 340 contains a DASD backplane supporting three hot-swap, SCA-2-compliant drive bays. The backplane is connected to one of the internal connectors of the integrated Ultra160 SCSI controller through a 16-bit LVD SCSI cable.

Additional Cabling Alternatives: xSeries 340 support two storage alternatives in the two 5.25-inch half-high media bays.

  • An optional Netfinity 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit can be installed to provide additional internal HDD storage capacity. Included with this option is a 16-bit LVD SCSI cable that can be attached from the 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap backplane to the second connector of the Ultra160 SCSI controller or through the use of a repeater card, included with the option, it can be cabled directly to the standard backplane.
  • A full-height DLT tape backup can be supported by connecting the single drop SCSI cable, included with the server, to the open connector of the integrated Ultra160 SCSI controller. If two SCSI devices are required, a two drop SCSI cable available in the Netfinity Media Bay Conversion Kit (10K2340) must be ordered to connect these devices to the Ultra160 SCSI controller.

In configurations where external SCSI device attachment is required, a supported SCSI adapter must be installed.

Rack Installations: xSeries 340 3 U, rack-drawer models are designed to be installed in a 19-inch rack cabinet designed for 26-inch deep devices, such as the Netfinity Rack or Netfinity NetBAY22.

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.

Supported Memory Options: The following memory options are supported:

  • Netfinity 128 MB 133 MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II (33L3123)
  • Netfinity 256 MB 133 MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II (33L3125)
  • Netfinity 512 MB 133 MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II (33L3127)
  • Netfinity 1 GB 133 MHz SDRAM ECC RDIMM II (33L3129)

The xSeries 1 GHz Upgrade with 133 FSB and 256 KB Advanced Transfer Cache Pentium III Processor (19K4640) option is supported for SMP upgrades in the announced model.

Power Considerations: The xSeries 340 includes a standard 270-Watt hot-swap power supply. This power supply is capable of providing sufficient power to run the server. A 270 W Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply is optionally available to support redundancy.

Cable Orders: The 10/100 Mbps, full duplex, Ethernet PCI controller, standard with xSeries 340, is connected directly to a RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 connector provides a 10BaseT or 100Base-TX 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 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 340 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.

Packaging

System Unit Carton

  • System Unit
  • Rack Kit

Country Kit Carton

  • System unit power cord (2)
  • xSeries 340 Installation Guide
  • Safety booklet
  • Rack Install Template
  • ServerGuide and Netfinity Director
  • Domino Application Server R5 License and Coupon for Media Fulfillment
  • CD-ROM Packages (3)
  • Media Mounting Kit
  • On/off switch cover (2)

The xSeries 340 system is shipped as a single package. The country kit carton is contained inside the top portion of the system unit carton.

Supplies: None

Security, Auditability, and Control

Security and auditability features include:

  • Power-on and privileged access password functions provide controls of who has access to the data and server setup program on the server.
  • A set unattended boot mode allows the system keyboard to be locked to all entries except the password and at the same time allows other computers on the network to access the system disk drive.
  • A selectable boot sequence can be used to prevent unauthorized installation of software or removal of data from the diskette drive.

It is a customer's responsibility to ensure that the server is secure to prevent sensitive data from being removed.

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. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed.

Regardless, IBM warranty terms apply.

IBM Credit Corporation Financing: Yes

Copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty can be obtained by contacting your reseller or calling IBM. In the United States, call IBM at 800-772-2227. In Canada, call IBM at 800-565-3344.

Warranty Period

System hardware: Three years on parts and labor

Warranty Service: IBM On-site Repair (IOR), 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next business day response

IBM optional features initially installed with this 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.

International Warranty Service (IWS): IWS is available to customers who travel or need to move selected IBM products as identified by their 4-digit IBM Machine Type to countries where their product is sold and serviced by IBM or an IBM authorized service provider. Upon registering with the International Warranty Service Office (IWSO), IBM will issue an IWS Certificate that will be honored wherever the specific IBM product is sold and serviced. During the original warranty period, customers will be provided service through the service delivery methods available for their IBM product in the servicing country. Service procedures vary by country, and some service and or parts may not be available in all countries. Some countries have fees and restrictions that apply when service is provided.

For more information on IBM IWS in the United States and Canada or to register your IBM product, contact IBM at 800-IWS-7426 (497-7426) or 248-740-1215.

Licensing: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM license agreements that ship with the system.

Maintenance Services — ServiceElect (ESA)

ServiceElect Statement of Work (SOW Z125-5510) provides hardware warranty service upgrades, maintenance, and selected annuity support services in one agreement.

Warranty Service Upgrade

  • IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
  • IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response

Maintenance Service

  • IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next-business day response
  • IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response

ServicePac® for Warranty and Maintenance Options: The announced products may be eligible for ServicePac for Warranty and Maintenance Options. ServicePac for warranty and maintenance options provide convenient prepackaged offerings for warranty service upgrades and maintenance services.

Refer to the Prices section for information on the availability of ServicePac offerings.

For additional information visit our Web site at:

Maintenance Services (ICA)

Currently available maintenance services for ICA legacy contracts. The preferred go-to-market offerings are ServiceElect. However, ICA legacy contracts will still be available for current customers until such time when they are withdrawn.

Alternative Service (Warranty Service Upgrades): IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response

Maintenance Service

  • IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next-business day response
  • IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4 hour average response

Mid-Range System Option: This server is an eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Option of the ICA.

Eligible                     Discount
Type                Three-Year      Five-Year
 
8656                   17%             22%

Corporate Service Option: This server is an eligible machine for the Corporate Service Option of the ICA.

                             Discount
Option              Three-Year      Five-Year
 
Network                25%             30%
System                 17%             22%

Extended Maintenance Option: Yes

Central Facility Maintenance Service (CFMS) Option: No

Non-IBM Parts Support

Warranty Service: PSG is now shipping IBM machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number label. These parts, parts with an IBM FRU label, are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. PSG 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. Details on how to do so are covered in more detail, below.

Warranty Service Upgrades and Maintenance Services: Under certain conditions, IBM Integrated Technology Services (ITS) provides selected non-IBM parts at no additional charge for PSG machines that are covered under a warranty service upgrade or maintenance services.

Non-IBM Parts Support: IBM Service will provide hardware problem determination on non-IBM parts (adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives, memory, and so forth), installed within IBM systems covered under IBM's Warranty Service Upgrade, or IBM's Maintenance Services, and provide the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional charge. If IBM has Technical Service Agreements (TSA) 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, the customers are responsible for sourcing the parts, and installation labor will be provided at no additional charge, if the machine is covered under an IBM Warranty Service Upgrade or IBM Maintenance Services.

If, during the course of service calls, it is suspected that non-IBM parts are defective and the parts do not have an IBM FRU part number label, SSRs/CSRs should call the appropriate support center for advice. The support center, after performing RETAIN® searches, will be able to advise whether the non-IBM parts are supported by TSAs (Technical Services Agreement) or not. The support center will also inform the SSRs/CSRs of any contract upgrades the customers may have purchased along with any special procedures associated with the upgrades, and how to handle the service calls when sourcing of the non-IBM part is the customers' responsibility.

If the non-IBM parts are covered by TSAs and the machines are under Warranty Service Upgrades or MA, SSRs/CSRs should replace the defective non-IBM parts with "like for like" parts, meaning that the SSRs/CSRs should always replace the non-IBM parts with the same non-IBM parts they find in the machine. Non-IBM parts should never be replaced with IBM parts, unless the customers have a specific contract with IBM to perform such work or the SSRs/CSRs are directed by the support center technical representative or manager to do so. In these relatively rare instances, the call from CAD should contain specific instructions and contract numbers in the TIB and/or CAD comments sections, detailing any upgrade procedures, and the SSR/CSR should note something to the effect of "upgraded to IBM part per support center" in the QSAR's comments.

If the IBM support center informs the SSRs/CSRs that the non-IBM parts are not covered by IBM TSAs, and there are no IBM FRU labels, and the SSRs/CSRs are unsure of the customers warranty status (base warranty versus warranty upgrade) or Maintenance Services Agreement, the SSRs/CSRs should inform the customers that the cause of the machine's failure is due to non-IBM parts that are not supported, and the call is potentially billable. If customers source the parts, SSRs/CSRs will replace the defective non-IBM part but the call is potentially billable. SSRs/CSRs should mark their QSAR potentially billable and leave an HSD.

IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification: One

Rental Offering: No

Field-Installable Features: Yes

Model Conversions: No

Customer Setup: Yes

Graduated Charges: No

Licensed Internal Code: IBM licensed internal code provided with the xSeries 340 is licensed for use by a customer on a specific machine, designated by serial number, under the terms and conditions of the IBM Agreement for Licensed Internal Code.

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.

                                                      IBM
                              Machine      Part       List
Description                   Type/Model   Number     Price(14)
 
xSeries 340 -- Rack,          8656-6RY     86566RY    $4,264
  1 GHz/256 KB, 128 MB
14
IBM list price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary.

ServicePac for Warranty and Maintenance

                                           ServicePac
Description                               Part Number
 
36 months IOR 7 x 24 (4-hour                30L9186
  average response)
 
36 months IOR 7 x 24 (2-hour                31L2722
  average response)
 
36 months IOR 9 x 5 (4-hour                 41L2737
  average response)

For ServicePac prices, visit:

These ServicePac offerings are valid for models announced in the United States.

Maintenance Service Charges (ICA)

Annual Alternative Service (Warranty Service Upgrades)

                    Machine            IOR
Description         Type/Model        24 x 7
 
xSeries 340         8656-6RY          $1,495

Annual Maintenance Service

                    Machine            IOR             IOR
Description         Type/Model        9 x 5           24 x 7
 
xSeries 340         8656-6RY          $1,400          $2,100

For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).

Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at:

Trademarks

 
xSeries 340, Netfinity, SurePath, HelpCenter, ServicePac, and RETAIN are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
 
Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
 
Windows, Windows NT, and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
 
Domino is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
 
LINUX is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
 
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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