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IBM United States
Hardware Announcement 101-100 April 17, 2001
IBM
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pSeries 620 Model 6F1 Brings Faster 64-bit Computing
to 6-Way Deskside Servers
 ENUS101-100.PDF (145KB)
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At a Glance
The deskside pSeries 620 Model 6F1 Server offers some of the most advanced features in the industry:
- 1-, 2-, 4-, or 6-way, 64-bit system supports up to 32 GB SDRAM
- Copper-based RS64 IV SMP processors run at 600 MHz and 668 MHz and RS64 III SMP processors run at 450 MHz
- Hot-swap capable internal 9.1 GB, 18.2 GB, and 36.4 GB Ultra3 SCSI and 9.1 GB and 18.2 GB SSA disks
- 10 PCI busses provide enhanced I/O performance for the 10 64-bit PCI slots
- Two integrated SCSI controller ports (Ultra2 and Fast/Wide); one integrated 10/100 Ethernet port
- A built-in service processor with enhanced function for greater reliability and serviceability
- Hot-plug redundant power and cooling capability for enhanced reliability
- 10 hot-plug PCI slots and 17 bays (3 media/14 hard disk)
- pSeries 620 Model 6F1 — High Availability (HA) Solution provides special pricing and ease of ordering for bundled hardware and software configurations
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: RE001).
Overview
The IBM 
pSeries 620 Model 6F1 (7025-6F1) is a 64-bit
deskside follow-on to the popular 7025 Model F80. It can be
configured with 1-, 2-, 4-, or 6-way, RS64 III or RS64 IV, 64-bit
processors. RS64 IV processors use the same copper-based technology
introduced in the high-end pSeries 680. Systems configured with the
maximum of six processors run at 668 MHz, while other configurations run
at 600 MHz (RS64 IV) or 450 MHz (RS64 III). The L2 cache per processor
is 2 MB for an entry 1-way system, 4 MB for a 2- or 4-way system, and 8
MB for a high-end 6-way system. The Model 6F1 supports memory
configurations up to 32 GB of SDRAM.
Each pSeries 620 Model 6F1 is built with a minimum of:
- One — 1-way processor card
- 256 MB SDRAM
- Two — Power supplies
- One — 9.1 GB Ultra3 SCSI or SSA disk drive
- One — 32x maximum speed CD-ROM drive
- One — 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch diskette drive
The Model 6F1 simplified feature structure has no base or select feature numbers, thus allowing more flexibility when ordering your configuration.
The Model 6F1 is packaged in a 10 x 17 (10 I/O hot-plug PCI slots, up to 17 disk/media bays) deskside chassis. Like most other current pSeries systems, the Model 6F1 is black.
The pSeries 620 Model 6F1 server includes a modular disk subsystem that simplifies addition and replacement of drives. It has a hot-swap storage maximum capacity of 436.8 GB and a flexible I/O subsystem of ten 64-bit PCI slots, which support hot-plug adapters. The Model 6F1 is shipped with the internal adapters and devices configured and installed; software can also be preinstalled if desired.
The Model 6F1 delivers enhanced reliability when an optional third power supply is ordered to provide redundant power and cooling. Many features, including most disk drives, PCI adapters, power supplies, and fans can be installed or removed while the system continues to operate.
The pSeries 620 Model 6F1 can be used as a stand-alone, multiuser, application or database server, and has the connectivity to participate in most currently installed UNIX® and PC networks. It can also be configured for use as an Ultra3 SCSI or Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) RAID server by taking advantage of the "Under-the-Covers" storage expansion capability, and its design allows for future system growth.
The Model 6F1 operates in a typical office environment with standard ac power at 100-127 volts or 200-240 volts.
The Model 6F1 is also available as part of the pSeries 620 Model 6F1 — HA Solution.
IBM anticipates that there will be 64-bit Linux distributions available
second half 2001 for the IBM pSeries 660 Model 6F1.
Key Prerequisites
AIX® Version 4.3.3 with 4330-08 maintenance package, or later, or AIX 5L Version 5.1, or later
Planned Availability Date
- April 27, 2001, with AIX Version 4.3.3
- May 11, 2001, with AIX 5L Version 5.1
Description
IBM e(logo)server pSeries 620 Model 6F1
The pSeries 620 Model 6F1 is a powerful and expandable server combining the following attributes:
- Outstanding 64-bit commercial price/performance in the 1- to 6-way pSeries Enterprise Server class utilizing PowerPC® technology.
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Excellent reliability, availability, and serviceability provided by:
- Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory and cache
- Service Processor for integrated system monitoring
- Hot-swap disk drives
- Concurrent diagnostics
- Electronic Service Agent™
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Chipkill™ Memory
- The Model 6F1 provides Chipkill Memory with selected memory options. Using advanced technology derived from IBM's ultra-reliable System/390® enterprise servers, Chipkill Memory protects the server from any single memory chip failure and multibit errors from any portion of a single memory chip.
- Memory chip failures can cause server system crashes that can result in the permanent loss of business data. Many file server applications lack the means to recover data after a catastrophic failure of this kind. Even when recovery is possible, it can take hours — resulting in significant losses in productivity or revenue.
- Chipkill DIMMs for the Model 6F1 provide the self-contained capability to correct real-time, multibit DRAM errors, including complete DRAM failures. This "RAID for memory" technology provides enhanced multibit error detection and correction that is transparent to the system.
- Operating system support provided by AIX, the best rated UNIX operating system by noted industry consultant D.H. Brown. Over 10,000 AIX applications are available spanning commercial and technical needs.
- Able to operate in a typical office environment with standard 115-volt or 220-volt ac power.
- Preconfigured, tailored solutions available for ease of ordering, installation, and setup.
- Supports Open Firmware based on the IEEE P1275 standard that further demonstrates IBM's commitment to open industry standards.
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"Under-the-Covers" system scalability and expandability supporting:
- Three media bays and two boot disk bays that can be configured for boot disk mirroring
- Twelve hot-swap hard disk bays
- One processor card slot holds a 1-, 2-, 4-, or 6-way card
- Two memory cards with each containing up to eight DIMM pairs
- Ten I/O slots for optional PCI expansion cards
The two standard power supplies included will accommodate all "Under-the-Covers" scalability and expansion without requiring any modification. An optional third power supply can be ordered to provide redundancy and enhanced system availability.
- A robust industry-standard, PCI-based I/O subsystem adds up to 1 GBps aggregate peak I/O bandwidth.
- Offers an integrated SCSI controller with one internal Fast/Wide port and one external Ultra2 port, an Ethernet 10/100 controller, four 9-pin serial ports, and one parallel port. These are standard on the system without utilizing any of the expansion slots provided. Each system is shipped with two 9-pin to 25-pin converter cables.
- Uses Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) memory with greater performance addressing up to 32 GB of ECC memory. The 32 GB of maximum memory can be installed via the addition of DIMM quads to the memory cards. The 1-way processor card also has slots for four DIMM pairs.
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A high-performance ECC L2 cache per processor of:
- 2 MB on the 1-way processors
- 4 MB on the 2- and 4-way processors
- 8 MB on the 6-way processor
It is 4-way set associative, which provides for a significant improvement in the cache hit rate efficiency.
- A highly-integrated memory controller and I/O interface designed for balanced system performance with memory bandwidth up to 2.4 GB per second.
- Supports Ultra3 SCSI hard disks "Under-the-Covers" and external Ultra3 SCSI subsystems.
- Supports Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) hard disks "Under-the-Covers" and external SSA subsystems.
- Includes two standard internal power supplies that combine to provide ample power for any configuration. An optional third internal power supply with two fans can be ordered to provide redundant power and cooling, allowing the system to continue running in the event of a failed fan or power supply.
- "Under-the-Covers" RAID support provided by Ultra SCSI or SSA. Implementing Ultra SCSI or SSA RAID provides for RAID levels 0, 1, and 5. This means the acquisition of an additional external RAID subsystem may not be necessary when taking advantage of the "Under-the-Covers" storage expansion capacity the Model 6F1 provides.
- Enhanced Ethernet communication via optional Gigabit adapter support.
- Departmental server packaging in an attractive black deskside chassis.
The result is an enterprise server that delivers outstanding price/performance and supports the broad range of applications currently available to the pSeries line of servers running AIX Version 4.3.3 or 5.1, or later.
The Model 6F1 integrates key reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) attributes:
- ECC on system memory and L2 cache; single-bit error correction and double-bit error detection
- Parity detection for the system bus, PCI address, and data busses
- Hot-swap disk drives
- Disk drive fault tracking and warning
- RAID 1 (via AIX disk mirroring function)
- RAID 0, 1, and 5 under the covers (optional via adapter)
- Online (concurrent) and remote (LAN or modem) system diagnostics
- Vital Product Data (VPD) for most base-system, field replaceable units (FRUs)
- Electronic Service Agent
- Redundant power and cooling capability
The Electronic Service Agent, included as standard, enables or contributes to the following RAS functions, among others:
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Integrated system environmental monitoring/alerting included as standard.
This includes:
- AC/DC voltage
- Fan speed
- Temperature sensing
- Early Power Off Warnings (EPOW) and error log analysis and alert.
- Auto-dial out, call IBM Service Center capability. The system objective is to predict a potential component failure and dispatch automatically an IBM service representative to take preventive maintenance measures to avoid an outage. The system can also call the IBM Service Center in the event of a critical failure.
- Integrated system monitoring enhances failure error logging, analysis, and alert.
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Re-booting can be programmed by the system administrator in most
instances after experiencing the following conditions:
- AC power restored (after a power loss)
- Hardware checkstop failures
- Machine check interrupt
- Operating system hang or failure
All of this yields a 1- to 6-way SMP enterprise server platform of
exceptional value capable of handling your demanding applications today
and into the future.
IBM e(logo)server Advantage Tools
The wide variety of benefits and services provided by the IBM
Advantage Tools are available for the IBM pSeries 620 Model 6F1.
These tools provide a variety of offerings to help you choose and
implement the technology solutions right for your business needs, assure
performance and availability levels of your solution, and finance your
company's server investment.
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The planning, financing, and purchasing experience for the Model 6F1
is enhanced through IBM Financing Advantage and IBM
Capacity Advantage.
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The IBM Solutions Assurance Advantage offerings, coupled
with the range of solution offerings through IBM
solution offerings, provide assistance in solution assessment, selection,
testing, and implementation to meet the initial and ongoing needs of your
e-business environment.
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The IBM Customer Care Advantage and IBM
Availability Advantage give you tools to meet your educational needs as
well as initial and ongoing support offerings to enhance your e-business
experience. Included are offerings such as High Availability Services,
Web-based technical support, availability assessment, and remote service
capability.
Euro Currency
This product is not impacted by euro currency.
Product Positioning
The pSeries 620 Model 6F1 consists of a deskside package (or tower) containing the:
- Processors
- Memory
- Media
- Ten hot-plug I/O slots
- Two optional boot-disk bays
- Up to 12 additional 1-inch disk bays
The system has redundant power and cooling as an optional feature. The introduction of hot-plug PCI I/O slots brings new and increased levels of availability for this system. The need to power down and reboot is eliminated when adding or replacing most PCI adapters, thus reducing time delays while keeping network and application processing up and running. The Model 6F1 system can accommodate one processor module in its smallest configuration, and grow to 2, 4, or 6 processors as required, offering outstanding scalability as your business needs dictate.
The Model 6F1 is targeted at the key commercial processing segments of e-business, ERP, SCM, and Business Intelligence, in either small organizations or as distributed systems in larger organizations. In each segment, the Model 6F1 can meet critical requirements. For example:
- In ERP, the Model 6F1 is an excellent application server with its powerful central processing units (CPU), memory capacity, and optional data storage capability.
- In e-business, the Model 6F1 can serve as a fast, highly reliable, business-to-business Web server, going to other systems for business data or hosting the data storage itself.
As a deskside configuration, the Model 6F1 offers flexibility regarding the number of CPUs, memory DIMMs, PCI adapters, and disk drives desired for the specific application or usage. Memory can expand from 256 MB up to 32 GB. Up to 10 PCI adapters and 12 disk drives can be installed. An additional boot disk bay holding two SCSI boot drives is available without impacting the 12 data storage disk drives.
The system offering brings new levels of price/performance to your application and e-business operations as improved performance will be offered without commensurate price increases.
Other reliability improvements help to make the Model 6F1 very competitive. Its CPU de-allocation function enables the system to take a failing processor offline without rebooting the system in the remote possibility that a failure should occur. The service processor can record this action and notify the systems administrator or service personnel of the condition. Computing operation continues with the processor deactivated, allowing repair to be scheduled at a time convenient to your processing schedule.
Hot-plug functionality of the PCI I/O subsystem brings new levels of up-time to your system for the replacement or addition of I/O adapters. The design of this function shows a concern for the usability and convenience for the customer who performs this task. Selective disablement of an adapter can be made as necessary while system operations not dependent on this adapter continue to run without being affected. AIX assists the user with guidance through the process, helping to achieve success.
In addition, an HACMP packaged solution with dual Model 6F1 systems will be offered to provide industry-leading high availability. High availability continues to be an ongoing and growing need for customers. IBM continues its tradition of providing high-availability solutions with the pSeries 620. The Model 6F1 can be ordered in a high-availability configuration with a choice of components. The high-availability configuration, combined with ClusterProven™ software, gives you a superior base for your high-availability requirements. A complete and simple process is offered for deciding which components are required and what software is best suited to a high-availability environment.
The pSeries 620 Model 6F1 performs its role as the deskside entry platform of the pSeries family of products, complementing the pSeries 640, 660, and 680 as the entry, mid-sized, and high-end rack-based systems in this powerful SMP server lineup.
As a member of the pSeries family, the Model 6F1 will continue to meet your ever growing needs for more performance, scalability, and availability in a convenient, efficient deskside package.
Reference Information
Refer to Hardware Announcement
101-101
, dated April 17, 2001 (IBM pSeries 660 Model 6H1
Brings Enhanced Performance to 64-bit, Mid-Range Rack SMP Servers).
Refer to Software Announcement 201-090 , dated April 17, 2001 (IBM AIX 5L Version 5.1 Advanced UNIX Operating System with Linux Affinity Delivers the Most Powerful and Flexible Choice for e-business and Enterprise Servers).
Trademarks
Publications
The following publications are shipped with the pSeries 620 Model 6F1. Additional copies are available. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Order
Title Number
pSeries 620 Installation Guide SA38-0569
System Unit Safety Information SA23-2652
PCI Adapter Placement Reference SA38-0538
Refer to the Related Publications section of the pSeries 620 Installation Guide for information regarding other available pSeries 620 publications, or on the Web, visit:
The following publications are available for a fee:
Order
Title Number
pSeries 620 Installation Guide SA38-0569
pSeries 620 User's Guide SA38-0567
pSeries 620 Service Guide SA38-0568
Diagnostic Information for SA38-0509
Multi Bus Systems
Adapters, Devices and Cable SA38-0516
Information
PCI Adapter Placement Reference SA38-0538
The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications by e-mail. Customers who wish to subscribe can visit the PNS Web site location at:
The publications listed on the notification can be ordered by calling the Publications Support Group in Raleigh at 800-879-2755, option 1.
Technical Information
- Width: 483 mm (19.0 in)
- Depth: 728 mm (28.7 in)
- Height: 610 mm (24.0 in)
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Weight:
- 70 kg (155 lb) (minimum configuration)
- 95 kg (209 lb) (maximum configuration)
- Temperature: 10° to 38°C (50° to 100°F)
- Relative humidity: 8% to 80%
- Maximum wet bulb: 23°C (73°F)
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Noise level:
- Sound Power: 5.9 Bels Idle/6.1 Bels Operating
- Sound Pressure: 40 dBa Idle/42.5 dBa Operating
- Operating voltage: 100 to 127 volts or 200 to 240 volts ac 50 to 60 Hz
- Electrical output: 560 watts (typical); 840 watts (maximum)
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Power source loading:
- 0.59 kVA (typical configuration)
- 0.86 kVA (maximum configuration)
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Thermal output:
- 563 joules/sec (1,920 Btu/hr, typical configuration)
- 840 joules/sec (2,867 Btu/hr, maximum configuration)
EMC Conformance Classification: This equipment is subject to FCC rules and it shall comply with the appropriate FCC rules before final delivery to the buyer or centers of distribution.
- U.S. — FCC CFR47 Part 15 Class A
- Europe — CISPR 22 Class A; "CE" Mark of Conformity
- Japan — VCCI-1
- Korea — Korean Requirement Class A
Homologation: Telecom Environmental Testing (Safety and EMC) Homologation approval for specific countries has been initiated with the IBM Homologation and Type Approval (HT&A) organization in LaGaude.
This pSeries model and applicable features meet the environmental testing requirements of the country TELECOM and have been designed and tested 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
- U.S.A.: UL
- Canada: CNL (CSA or cUL)
- Germany/Europe: GS Mark (Safety, TUV, EN60 950)
General Requirements
The pSeries 620 Model 6F1 is in compliance with IBM Corporate
Bulletin C-B 0-2594-000 Statement of Conformity of IBM Product to
External Standard (Suppliers Declaration).
Hardware Requirements
Either an ASCII terminal with an attachment cable or a graphics display with an attachment cable and graphics adapter is required for initial set up and must be available locally for service. If an ASCII terminal is used, it must be attached through a serial port.
If a graphics adapter is installed, console messages (IPL progress/error information/systems management information) will be directed to the graphics adapter. The system does not detect if a display is attached to the adapter. The user may attach any supported device to the adapter.
If a graphics adapter is not installed, console messages will be directed to serial port S1. The system does not detect if an ASCII console is attached to serial port S1; use of any device other than an ASCII console on serial port S1 will result in lost messages and unpredictable results on that device.
pSeries 620 Model 6F1 — Minimum System Configuration: The Model 6F1 is based on a flexible design that can be configured to incorporate up to six processors, up to 32 GB of system memory, 10 PCI slots, and a selection of internal storage and media devices. This flexibility is made available through the many optional features available for the Model 6F1.
Each Model 6F1 system must include a minimum of the following items:
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One Model 6F1 system unit with the following:
- One — 32x CD-ROM Drive (#2624)
- One — Language Group Specify (#9XXX)
- One — Power Cord Specify (#9XXX)
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One Processor Card — choose from:
- RS64 III Processor, 1-Way, 450 MHz, 2 MB L2 Cache (#5201) (Includes 8 memory DIMM slots)
- RS64 IV Processor, 1-Way, 600 MHz, 2 MB L2 Cache (#5211) (Includes 8 memory DIMM slots)
- RS64 III Processor, 2-Way SMP, 450 MHz, 4 MB L2 Cache per processor (#5202)
- RS64 IV Processor, 2-Way SMP, 600 MHz, 4 MB L2 Cache per processor (#5212)
- RS64 III Processor, 4-Way SMP, 450 MHz, 4 MB L2 Cache per processor (#5204)
- RS64 IV Processor, 4-Way SMP, 600 MHz, 4 MB L2 Cache per processor (#5214)
- RS64 IV Processor, 6-Way SMP, 668 MHz, 8 MB L2 Cache per processor (#5216)
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256 MB Memory Minimum:
- One — 16-Position Memory Board (#4075) (Not required if #5201 or #5211 Processor ordered)
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Order 256 MB minimum from:
- 256 MB Memory (2 x 128 MB DIMMs) (#4110)
- 512 MB Memory (2 x 256 MB DIMMs) (#4119)
- 1024 MB Memory (2 x 512 MB DIMMs) (#4131)
- 2048 MB Memory (2 x 1024 MB DIMMs) (#4137)
Note: 2-, 4-, 6-way systems require at least 512 MB.
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One disk drive — choose from:
- 9.1 GB Ultra3 10 K rpm, 1-inch, U2 Module (#3152)
- 18.2 GB Ultra3 10 K rpm, 1-inch, U2 Module (#3153)
- 36.4 GB Ultra3 10 K rpm, 1-inch, U2 Module (#3129)
- 9.1 GB 10 K rpm, 1-inch, SSA (20/40) Module (#3079)
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18.2 GB 10 K rpm, 1-inch, SSA (20/40) Module (#3077)
Note: SSA configurations require at least two SSA disk drives.
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One 2-position or 6-position disk drive backplane and appropriate signal
cable — choose from:
- SCSI 2-Pack Backplane (#6555) (no additional cables needed)
- SCSI 6-Pack Backplane (#6553) and SCSI cable (#2432)
- SSA 6-Pack Hot Swap Backplane (#6554) and SSA cable (#2454), also requires an SSA adapter
Additional optional features may be ordered separately.
pSeries 620 Model 6F1 HA Solution Configuration: Each pSeries 620 Model 6F1 HA solution package must include a minimum of the following hardware and software that must be ordered together as specified to qualify for the solution package price.
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Two — pSeries 620 Model 6F1 Servers, each incorporating:
- One — HA Solution Indicator (#0700)
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One — HA Solution Processor Card — choose from:
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One — HA Solution Processor Card, 4-Way (#0511)
or - One — HA Solution Processor Card, 6-Way (#0512)
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One — HA Solution Processor Card, 4-Way (#0511)
- 512 MB Memory
- Two — PCI SSA Adapters
- Two — LAN Adapters
- One — Redundant Power Supply (#6548)
- One — Serial to Serial Port Cable (#3125)
Note: Only one serial cable (#3125) is needed for the two Model 6F1 servers. Redundant dedicated heartbeat and messaging paths required via LAN and Async ports on each server.
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One — Software Preinstall (#5005)
Note: Redundant SCSI or SSA IPL disks are required. AIX® and HACMP software will be preinstalled on 7133 SSA disks unless optional SCSI disks are ordered.
- One — AIX Version 4.3.3 or 5.1, or later, license
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One — HACMP Version 4.4, or later, license
HACMP requires APAR IY17684 to support AIX Version 5.1.
Note: Additional optional Model 6F1 features can be added.
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One — 7133-T40 Serial Disk System including:
- Four — SSA Disk Drives
- Six — Advanced SSA Cables
Note:
Additional optional 7133-T40 features can be added.
Software Requirements
AIX Version 4.3.3 with 4330-08 maintenance package, or later, or AIX 5L Version 5.1, or later operating system. When using the supported AIX versions, the pSeries 620 Model 6F1 does not require a keyboard, mouse, or graphics adapter.
- The Model 6F1 system contains one processor slot. Processor cards are available in 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 6-way configurations.
- Installed systems may increase the number of processors by replacing the existing processor card with a more powerful processor card via feature conversion. The existing processor card is returned to IBM after being replaced. (Refer to the pSeries 620 Model 6F1 Processor Feature Conversions section for additional information.)
- The 1-way processor card provides eight memory DIMM positions. The 2-way, 4-way, and 6-way cards do not provide memory DIMM positions. (Refer to Memory section below.)
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Chipkill™ Memory on the Model 6F1 is available with the following
memory options:
- 512 MB (2 x 256 MB) Memory (#4119)
- 1024 MB (2 x 512 MB) Memory (#4100)
- 2048 MB (2 x 1024 MB) Memory (#4137)
The Chipkill Memory technology is not supported on the 256 MB (2 x 128 MB) Memory (#4110).
- The Model 6F1 must contain a minimum of 256 MB of system memory. Memory is expandable up to a maximum of 32 GB. Only 1-way systems can be configured with 256 MB of system memory. All other systems must contain a minimum of 512 MB of system memory.
- Memory may be installed on the 1-way processor card or on 16-position memory boards.
- Memory DIMMs on the 1-way processor card must be installed in pairs. Memory DIMMs on the 16-position memory boards must be installed in quads. All DIMMs in each pair or quad must be the same capacity.
- A minimum of four memory DIMMs must be installed on each 16-position memory board.
- A maximum of two 16-position memory boards can be installed on systems containing 2-way, 4-way, or 6-way processor cards. The first memory board must be full before a second memory board can be ordered.
- No memory boards can be installed in a Model 6F1 system when memory DIMMs are mounted on the 1-way processor card. Systems containing the 1-way processor card with no memory DIMMs installed are limited to one 16-position memory board.
- Plans for future memory upgrades should be taken into account to obtain optimal performance without limiting future memory expansion.
- IBM recommends systems configured with 4 GB of memory, or greater, to have access to a 4-mm or 8-mm tape drive for submission of system dump information, if required. This function may be accomplished via locally attached or network attached devices as appropriate.
- Each Model 6F1 system is built with two standard modular power supplies. The combined output of the two power supplies is sufficient to power any Model 6F1 system configuration. An optional third power supply can be ordered to provide redundant power and enable the system to continue normal operation in the event of a power supply failure. The third power supply comes with two additional fans that provide redundant cooling.
Disks, Media, and Boot Devices
- System boot support is supported via SCSI adapters, SSA adapters, or from network via Ethernet or token-ring adapters.
- The Model 6F1 PCI slot population rules are complex. The following PCI slot and adapter limitations are provided for general guidance purposes. Extensive configuration rules and checking procedures are incorporated into the PCRS6000 configurator to ensure valid system configurations. Configurations generated without utilizing the PCRS6000 configurator may create orders that cannot be manufactured, resulting in possible order rejection and delayed delivery.
- System maximum limits for adapters and devices may not provide optimal system performance. These limits are given for connectivity and functionality assurance.
- The combined total number of Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) adapters supported is a maximum of six.
SCSI and SSA Configuration Information
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If a SCSI 6-pack backplane (#6553) is ordered, it must be connected to
one of the following:
- Internal port on a PCI SCSI adapter, using a 1.1-meter SCSI cable (#2432)
- Integrated external SCSI port, using an External Port-to-Internal 6-pack SCSI cable assembly (#3109)
- External port on a PCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter, using a SCSI cable assembly (#3109)
- If a SCSI 2-pack backplane (#6555) is ordered, at least one disk drive in the 2-pack must be driven from the internal integrated SCSI port. If present, a second disk drive in the 2-pack can also be driven from the internal integrated SCSI port, or it can be driven from a PCI SCSI adapter, connected with a SCSI 4-drop cable (#2421) and a SCSI 1.1-meter cable (#2432). For this configuration, a Single-Ended PCI SCSI adapter is required.
- The 4-drop SCSI cable that comes standard with every Model 6F1 system supports up to 2 SCSI disk drives and 2 media devices. It must be connected to the integrated internal SCSI port, using an intermediate 0.2-meter SCSI cable that also comes standard with every Model 6F1 system.
- If a SCSI 4-drop cable (#2421) is ordered, it must be connected through a SCSI 1.1-meter cable (#2432) to the internal port on a Single-Ended PCI SCSI adapter. Ordering the SCSI 4-drop cable enables independent SCSI boot disk mirroring in the 2-pack.
- Daisy-chaining of SCSI 6-packs is not supported. Each SCSI 6-pack must be driven from a separate integrated SCSI port or PCI SCSI adapter port.
- Daisy-chaining of SSA 6-packs is required if there are two internal SSA 6-packs. Internal and external SSA disks may be operated on the same SSA cabling loop, up to the maximum number supported by the SSA adapter.
- The Model 6F1 is limited to a combined total of one SCSI or SSA cable assembly that passes through the rear bulkhead of the chassis. A system may have one SSA cable assembly (#2454) or one SCSI cable assembly (#3109), but not both.
- All Model 6F1 systems must have at least one disk drive. Therefore, all Model 6F1 systems must have at least one SCSI or SSA backplane, which may be either a 2-pack or a 6-pack.
- Each SSA 6-pack must contain at least two SSA disk drives.
- A Model 6F1 system may have SCSI and SSA backplanes in any combination, up to a maximum of one 2-pack and two 6-packs.
- The SCSI and the SSA 6-packs support hot swapping of disk drives. Although the same SCSI disk drives can be installed in either the 6-pack or the 2-pack, the 2-pack does not support hot swapping of disk drives.
Planning Information
Cable Orders:
No additional cables are required.
Security, Auditability, and Control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
Terms and Conditions
This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA).
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM warranty terms apply.
Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.
IBM Credit Corporation Financing: Yes
Warranty Service: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR)
IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification: Two
Eligible Discount Type Three-Year Five-Year 7025 12% 17%
Discount
Option Three-Year Five-Year
Network 15% 20%
System 12% 17%
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Field-Installable Features: Yes
Licensed Machine Code: IBM licensed machine code 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 Machine Code.
Educational Allowance: A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance.
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.
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price MMMC(1) Both
Machine Type/Model 7025-6F1
pSeries 620 $ 6,717 $228
Model 6F1
RS64 IV, 0511 30,000 205 Initial
4-Way SMP,
HA Solution,
Factory Only
RS64 IV, 0512 55,500 308 Initial
6-Way SMP,
HA Solution,
Factory Only
LC-SC Fibre 2456 100 Both
Channel
Converter
Cable
2048 MB 4137 18,432 Both
Memory
(2 x 1024 MB
DIMMs)
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Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price MMMC Both
RS64 IV, 5211 $10,000 $97 Both
1-Way,
600 MHz,
2 MB L2 Cache
RS64 IV, 5212 18,500 171 Both
2-Way SMP,
600 MHz,
4 MB L2 Cache
RS64 IV, 5214 37,500 205 Both
4-Way SMP,
600 MHz,
4 MB L2 Cache
RS64 IV, 5216 65,500 308 Both
6-Way SMP,
668 MHz,
8 MB L2 Cache
Gigabit 6228 3,100 Both
Fibre Channel
Adapter for
64-bit PCI Bus
- 1
- Monthly Minimum Maintenance Charge
The following previously announced features are available on the specified models.
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
Machine Type/Model 7025-6F1
After-market (MES) 0001 $ 0 MES
Order Indicator
HA Solution Indicator 0700 0 Initial
PCI SCSI Adapter to 2111 135 Both
2-Port, 8-Bit SE
External Device Cable
PCI SCSI Adapter to 2112 90 Both
2-Port, 8-Bit
Differential External
Device Cable
PCI SCSI Adapter to 2113 195 Both
Single Port 8-Bit SE
External Device Cable
PCI SCSI Adapter 16-Bit 2114 270 Both
Differential External
Y Cable
PCI SCSI Adapter to 2115 135 Both
2-Port, 16-Bit SE
External Device Cable
PCI SCSI Adapter to 2116 120 Both
2-Port, 16-Bit
Differential External
Device Cable
PCI SCSI Adapter 16-Bit 2117 275 Both
SE External Y Cable
Converter Cable, VHDCI 2118 60 Both
to P, Mini-68-pin to
68-pin, 0.3 m
Internal SCSI Cable, 2421 100 Both
4-Drop
0.6 m 16-Bit SCSI-2 2424 108 Both
System to System Cable
2.5 m 16-Bit SCSI-2 2425 130 Both
System to System Cable
Internal SCSI Point to 2432 60 Both
Point Cable, 1.1 meter
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
Cable Assembly, SSA 2454 $ 150 Both
External Ports to
SSA Internal 6-Pack
Model Conversion Carrier 2455 100 MES
for Serial Storage
Architecture (SSA)
Disk Drive
PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 2498 4,000 Both
SCSI RAID Adapter
32x (Maximum) SCSI-2 2624 375 Both
CD-ROM Drive
Eicon ISDN DIVA PRO 2.0 2708 995 Both
PCI S/T Adapter
ARTIC960Hx/RxD 4-Port 2709 550 Both
T1 RJ-45 Cable
ARTIC960Hx/RxD 4-Port 2710 550 Both
E1 RJ-45 Cable
SysKonnect SK-NET 2741 1,590 Both
FDDI-LP SAS PCI
SysKonnect SK-NET 2742 2,500 Both
FDDI-LP DAS PCI
SysKonnect SK-NET 2743 1,400 Both
FDDI-UP SAS PCI
S/390(R) ESCON(R) Channel 2751 9,500 Both
PCI Adapter
POWER GXT130P Graphics 2830 340 Both
Accelerator
ARTIC960Hx 4-Port 2861 425 Both
EIA-232 Cable
ARTIC960Hx 4-Port 2862 500 Both
RS-449 Cable
ARTIC960Hx 4-Port 2863 500 Both
X.21 Cable
ARTIC960Hx 4-Port 2864 675 Both
V.35 (DTE) Cable
ARTIC960Hx 4-Port 2865 475 Both
EIA-530 Cable
ARTIC960RxD Quad DTA
T1, 100 Ohm, 3 m 2871 305 Both
4-Port Cable
T1, 100 Ohm, 15 m 2872 315 Both
Extension Cable
E1, 120 Ohm Balanced, 2873 315 Both
3 m 4-Port Cable
E1, 120 Ohm Balanced, 2874 160 Both
7.5 m Extension Cable
E1, 75 Ohm Unbalanced- 2875 430 Both
Grounded, 1.8 m 4-Port
Cable
E1, 75 Ohm Unbalanced- 2876 430 Both
Ungrounded, 1.8 m
4-Port Cable
H.100, 4-Drop Cable 2877 30 Both
Asynchronous Terminal/ 2934 45 Both
Printer Cable EIA-232
Asynchronous Cable 2936 73 Both
EIA-232/V.24
8-Port Asynchronous 2943 1,395 Both
Adapter EIA-232/RS-422,
PCI bus
128-Port Asynchronous 2944 1,295 Both
Controller, PCI bus
Asynchronous Terminal 2945 130 Both
Cable -- EIA-422A
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
TURBOWAYS(R) 622 Mbps 2946 $ 3,995 Both
PCI MMF ATM Adapter
ARTIC960Hx 4-Port 2947 3,625 Both
Multiprotocol PCI Adapter
Cable, V.24 / EIA-232 2951 175 Both
Cable, V.35 2952 320 Both
Cable, V.36 / EIA-499 2953 255 Both
Cable, X.21 2954 175 Both
2-Port Multiprotocol 2962 2,000 Both
PCI Adapter
TURBOWAYS 155 PCI 2963 1,495 Both
UTP ATM Adapter
IBM 10/100 Mbps 2968 275 Both
Ethernet PCI Adapter
Gigabit Ethernet -- 2969 2,125 Both
SX PCI Adapter
10/100/1000 Base-T 2975 1,600 Both
Ethernet PCI Adapter
PCI Ethernet BNC/RJ-45 2985 375 Both
Adapter
PCI Ethernet AUI/RJ-45 2987 250 Both
Adapter
TURBOWAYS 155 PCI 2988 1,595 Both
MMF ATM Adapter
18.2 GB Serial Storage 3077 2,000 Both
Architecture 10 K rpm
Disk Drive Assembly
9.1 GB Serial Storage 3079 1,460 Both
Architecture 10 K rpm
Disk Drive Assembly
Cable Assembly, SCSI 3109 125 Both
External Port to SCSI
Internal 6-Pack
Serial to Serial Port 3124 80 Both
Cable for Drawer/Drawer
Serial to Serial Port 3125 80 Both
Cable for Rack/Rack
36.4 GB 10,000 rpm 3129 3,145 Both
Ultra3 SCSI Disk
Drive Assembly
Cable, Clustered Server 3150 400 Both
Serial Port to Control
Workstation
Cable, Clustered Server 3151 400 Both
Control Panel to
Control Workstation
9.1 GB 10,000 rpm Ultra3 3152 1,260 Both
SCSI Disk Drive Assembly
18.2 GB 10,000 rpm Ultra3 3153 1,800 Both
SCSI Disk Drive Assembly
IBM P76 Color Monitor, 3627 995 Both
Stealth Black, Captured
Cable
IBM P260 Color Monitor, 3628 1,995 Both
Stealth Black, and Cable
IBM P76 Color Monitor, 3629 995 Both
Pearl White,
Captured Cable
IBM P260 Color Monitor, 3630 1,995 Both
Pearl White, and Cable
Service Package 3752 75 Both
Serial Port Converter 3925 25 Both
Cable, 9-pin to 25-pin
Async Printer/Terminal 3926 50 Both
Cable, 9-pin to 25-pin, 4 m
Memory Board, 16 Position 4075 1,500 Both
1024 MB (2 x 512 MB) 4100 9,216 Both
DIMMs, 200-pin
10 ns SDRAM (2)
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
256 MB (2 x 128 MB) 4110 $2,048 Both
DIMMs, 200-pin
10 ns SDRAM
512 MB (2 x 256 MB) 4119 4,608 Both
DIMMs, 200-pin
10 ns SDRAM
6091 Attachment Cable 4217 105 Both
Ethernet 10Base2 4223 195 Both
Transceiver
13W3 to 15-pin DDC/ID 4237 100 Both
Bits Switchable
Display Cable
DDC 15-pin to 13W3 4238 100 Both
Display Cable
15-D Adapter to 3BNC 4239 100 Both
ID Cable
H-100 Bus 8-position 4353 100 Both
Cable
PCI Cryptographic 4958 7,000 Both
Coprocessor
IBM Token-Ring PCI 4959 795 Both
Adapter
Customer Service 5001 NC Initial
Specify
Software Preinstall 5005 0 Initial
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price MMMC Both
RS64 III, 5201 $ 6,000 $ 86 Both
1-Way,
450 MHz,
2 MB L2 Cache
RS64 III, 5202 14,500 149 Both
2-Way SMP,
450 MHz,
4 MB L2 Cache
RS64 III, 5204 24,500 183 Both
4-Way SMP,
450 MHz,
4 MB L2 Cache
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
3-Button Mouse 6041 $ 75 Both
20/40 GB 16-bit 8-mm 6154 6,250 Both
Internal Tape Drive
(White Bezel)
20/40 GB 16-bit 8-mm 6156 6,250 Both
Internal Tape Drive
(Black Bezel)
20/40 GB 4-mm Internal 6158 2,995 Both
Tape Drive
12/24 GB 4-mm Internal 6159 3,200 Both
Tape Drive
PCI Universal 6204 650 Both
Differential Ultra
SCSI Adapter
PCI Dual Channel 6205 790 Both
Ultra2 SCSI Adapter
PCI Single-Ended 6206 395 Both
Ultra SCSI Adapter
Advanced SerialRAID 6230 3,000 Both
Plus Adapter
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
128 MB DRAM Option Card 6231 $ 960 Both
32 MB Fast-Write 6235 575 Both
Cache Option Card
ARTIC960RxD Quad 6310 11,000 Both
Digital Trunk PCI
Adapter
ARTIC960RxF PCI 6311 10,900 Both
Adapter for RS/6000(R)
Redundant Power Supply 6548 1,250 Both
and Cooling Fans
SCSI 6-Pack Hot Swap 6553 900 Both
Backplane and Cage
SSA 6-Pack Hot Swap 6554 650 Both
Backplane and Cage
SCSI 2-Pack Backplane 6555 595 Both
and Cage
Quiet Touch Keyboard
U.S. English, #103P 6600 100 Both
French, #189 6601 100 Both
Italian, #142 6602 100 Both
German/Austrian, #129 6603 100 Both
U.K. English, #166 6604 100 Both
Spanish, #172 6605 100 Both
Japanese, #194 6606 100 Both
Belgian/French, #120 6609 100 Both
Belgian/U.K.-Flemish, 6610 100 Both
#120
Swedish/Finnish, #153 6611 100 Both
Danish, #159 6612 100 Both
Swiss, French/German, 6614 100 Both
#150f/g
Norwegian, #155 6616 100 Both
Greek, #319 6619 100 Both
Hebrew, #212 6620 100 Both
L.A. Spanish, #171 6629 100 Both
Arabic, #238 6630 100 Both
Korean, #413 6633 100 Both
Chinese/U.S., #467 6634 100 Both
Russian, #443 6638 100 Both
U.S. English 6640 100 Both
ISO9995, #103P
AAP Software Pre-Install 7305 0 Initial
Indicator
128-Port Asynchronous 8131 60 Both
Controller Cable,
4.5 meter
128-Port Asynchronous 8132 40 Both
Controller Cable,
23-cm (9-inch)
RJ-45 to DB-25 8133 120 Both
Converter Cable
64-Port to 128-Port 8135 45 Both
Pin-Out Converter
Rack Mountable Remote 8136 2,500 Both
Asynchronous Node
16-Port EIA-232
Enhanced Remote 8137 1,595 Both
Asynchronous Node
16-Port EIA-232
Enhanced Remote 8138 1,795 Both
Asynchronous Node
16-Port RS-422
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
Quiet Touch Keyboard --
Stealth Black
U.S. English, 8700 $100 Both
#103P
French, #189 8701 100 Both
Italian, #142 8702 100 Both
German/Austrian, #129 8703 100 Both
U.K. English, #166 8704 100 Both
Spanish, #172 8705 100 Both
Japanese, #194 8706 100 Both
Brazilian 8707 100 Both
Portuguese, #275
Canadian French, #058 8708 100 Both
Belgian/French, #120 8709 100 Both
Belgian/U.K.-Flemish, 8710 100 Both
#120
Swedish/Finnish, #153 8711 100 Both
Danish, #159 8712 100 Both
Bulgarian, #442 8713 100 Both
Swiss, French/German, 8714 100 Both
#150f/g
Norwegian, #155 8716 100 Both
Dutch, #143 8717 100 Both
Portuguese, #163 8718 100 Both
Greek, #319 8719 100 Both
Hebrew, #212 8720 100 Both
Hungarian, #208 8721 100 Both
Icelandic, #197 8722 100 Both
Polish, #214 8723 100 Both
Romanian, #446 8724 100 Both
Slovakian, #245 8725 100 Both
Czech, #243 8726 100 Both
Turkish, #179 8727 100 Both
Turkish, #440 8728 100 Both
L.A. Spanish, #171 8729 100 Both
Arabic, #238 8730 100 Both
Serbian-Cyrillic, #118 8732 100 Both
Korean, #413 8733 100 Both
Chinese/U.S., #467 8734 100 Both
French Canadian, #445 8735 100 Both
Thai, #191 8736 100 Both
Russian, #443 8738 100 Both
Croatian, #105 8739 100 Both
U.S. English 8740 100 Both
ISO9995, #103P
3-Button Mouse -- 8741 75 Both
Stealth Black
Southern Hemisphere 9004 0 Both
Designator for Monitors
Language Group Specify --
U.S. English 9300 NC Initial
French 9703 NC Initial
German 9704 NC Initial
Polish 9705 NC Initial
Portuguese 9707 NC Initial
Spanish 9708 NC Initial
Italian 9711 NC Initial
Canadian French 9712 NC Initial
Japanese 9714 NC Initial
Traditional 9715 NC Initial
Chinese (Taiwan)
Korean 9716 NC Initial
Hungarian 9719 NC Initial
Slovakian 9720 NC Initial
Russian 9721 NC Initial
Simplified 9722 NC Initial
Chinese (PRC)
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/
Description Number Price Both
Power Cord Specify --
United States/Canada 9800 $0 Both
Belgium, Finland, 9820 0 Both
France (250 V, 16 A)
Denmark (250 V, 10 A) 9821 0 Both
United Kingdom 9825 0 Both
(250 V, 13 A)
Israel (250 V, 6-16 A) 9827 0 Both
Switzerland 9828 0 Both
(250 V, 10 A)
South Africa/ 9829 0 Both
Pakistan (250 V, 16 A)
Italy (250V, 9830 0 Both
10 A and 16 A)
Argentina 9831 0 Both
(250 V, 10 A)
Thailand 9833 0 Both
(250 V, 15 A)
Uruguay 9834 0 Both
(250 V, 10 A)
For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services 888-IBM-4343.
pSeries 620 Model 6F1 Processor Feature Conversions: Customers with installed pSeries 620 Model 6F1 systems can increase the number of processors in their system up to a maximum of a 6-way SMP via feature conversions. Such conversions are accomplished by replacing the system's existing processor card with a processor card containing faster processors or a greater number of processors. The existing Model 6F1 processor card being replaced is returned to IBM.
The following RS64 III and RS64 IV processor feature conversions are available to Model 6F1 customers who want to install faster processors or increase the number of processors in their systems:
Feature Conversion Purchase Price
Feature Number Feature Conversion From(2) To Purchase Price 5201 5202 $11,500(3) 5201 5204 21,500(3) 5201 5212 15,500 5201 5214 34,500 5201 5216 62,500 5202 5204 17,250(3) 5202 5212 11,250 5202 5214 30,250 5202 5216 58,250 5204 5214 25,250 5204 5216 53,250 5211 5202 9,500 5211 5204 19,500 5211 5212 13,500 5211 5214 32,500 5211 5216 60,500 5212 5204 15,250 5212 5214 28,250 5212 5216 56,250 5214 5216 46,750 0511 5216 50,500
Continuous Maintenance:
Yes
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:
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