IBM iSeries Model 270 is a server
which can run applications from multiple operating environments.
Six processor features are used to help match workload to the proper
processor.
Two processor features identify processors
targeted specifically for Lotus Domino workloads.
Two processor features identify processors
targeted for more compute intensive workloads such as client/server,
WebSphere, Web serving, business intelligence as well as Domino
workloads. With an optional 5250 interactive feature, these
processors can also support application workloads using the
5250 data stream programming.
Two processor features identify processors
targeted for running primarily the5250 interactive application
workloads.
Model 270 is a compact unit which
is suitable for most office environments. It is 610mm tall, 728mm
deep, and 366mm or 552mm wide. Or in inches, it is 24in tall, 28.7in
deep, and 14.5in or 21.9in wide. The base 270 has space for 6 disk
drives (the 366cm width). With an optional system unit expansion
(#7104) attached to the base Model 270 (the 552mm width), there
is space for up to 18 disk drives.
An optional, physically separate
PCI expansion tower (#5075) can be attached via a pair of High Speed
Link (HSL) cables to provide space for 6 additional disk drives
and 7 additional PCI slots. The #5075 is also 610mm tall, 728mm
deep, 366mm wide and suitable for most office environments.
The base Model 270 consists
of:
the physical package and power elements and
operator panel,
slots for memory features
an embedded IOP (I/O Processor) supporting
up to four PCI IOAs/controllers
a PCI DASD controller,
slots for 6 disk drives,
slots for two removable media devices such
as a CD-ROM, DVD-RAM or tape cartridge drive,
a PCI 2-line communications adapter with
a built-in modem.
Many other hardware options/choices
are available including:
Additional memory (main
storage) up to 16GB
Two capacities of disk
drives (17GB and/or 35GB)
Three additional disk controllers
(performance/function/attachment differences)
5250 interactive options
(for processors #2432 and #2434)
UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply)
I/O expansion options (#5075
I/O tower or #7104 expansion unit)
Racking option
LAN IOAs (multiple Ethernet
and Token Ring options)
WAN IOAs (2-line and 4-line
adapters, with and without integrated modems)
additional IOPs
Tape controllers (also
called magnetic media controllers)
Multiple tape options (1/4-inch
cartridge tape drives are the most popular)
Integrated xSeries Server
(IXS) to put a 1-Way xSeries "under the covers"
Integrated xSeries Adapter
(IXA) to attach via HSL a 1 to 8-Way xSeries
HSL cables
Cryptographic accelerator
Performance
FASTER PROCESSORS boost top
performance 20+% over the original Model 270
THREE BASE PROCESSOR features are designed
for CPU intensive workloads
Capacities include:
- CPW up to 2,400
- 2X MAIN STORAGE (Memory) up to 16GB
8X OPTICAL STORAGE CAPACITY when using
the DVD-RAM
HSL OPTIONS, ENABLE FIBRE CHANNEL ADAPTERS,
COMMUNICATION FEATURES, and OTHER I/O OPTIONS in this powerful
entry server
Optional Integrated xSeries Server for
iSeries with a 1GHz Pentium III processor
Use the systems management tools and I/O
devices of your iSeries to control your internal or external
xSeries PC Server with the Integrated xSeries Adapter
Top-to-bottom scalability of 24 times
Preloaded with OS/400 V5R1
Five processor points including a 2-Way
option supporting up to four Logical Partitions
Supports up to three Linux partitions
Processor upgrades supported
High-Speed Links between the system unit,
the I/O tower, and external xSeries servers
Optional 1Gbps high-speed Ethernet LAN
adapter
Optional 100Mbps high-speed token-ring
adapter
V.90 integrated modem in the base system
Optional interactive performance for mixed
workloads on selected processors.
Advanced performance
Besides the Copper-based processors, the
Model 270 provides a new PCI bus architecture with copper High-Speed
Link (HSL) to connect the servers to an expansion tower or an
external xSeries server.
Upgrade Considerations
Processor feature upgrades are supported
within each iSeries model (for example, within the Model 270).
Model upgrades are not supported into a Model 270.
