Hardware Announcement April 4, 2006

New IBM IntelliStation A Pro models introduce new graphics and new AMD processors

• Choice of S.M.A.R.T. HDDs: Overview At a glance − 73.4 GB5 Ultra320 SCSI at Position yourself for the future of 10,000 rpm 64-bit computing with the The new highly scalable − 160 GB SATA at 7,200 rpm IntelliStation A Pro . IntelliStation A Pro models deliver This workstation features AMD • 530-watt, auto ranging power price-to-performance ratio with the Opteron processors and PCI Express supply latest technologies, graphics and x16 graphics that enable outstanding service and support. simultaneous 32- and 64-bit Compelling graphics • — computing to help optimize AMD Opteron processors performance. The AMD Opteron Your choice of dual-head capable PCI Single or SMP-capable Model processor helps protect your Express graphics: 254 or dual-core Model 285 • Up to 16 GB1 of ECC DDR investment in your current 32-bit • NVIDIA NVS 285 applications while preparing to SDRAM RDIMM addressable • NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 memory2 migrate to 64-bit applications when • NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 • you are ready. PCI Express x16 graphics: • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 − NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 for performance 2D Take advantage of the multitasking, Outstanding support multithreaded application power of − NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 for the latest IntelliStation A Pro models. The highly reliable IntelliStation A advanced 3D New technologies, including PCI Pro systems feature a three-year − NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 for Express graphics and dual-core limited warranty on parts and labor. high-advanced 3D processors, contribute to an In the United States and Canada, call − NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 for outstanding system design to help IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). extreme 3D • you achieve the next level of Telephone support may be subject to HDDs: creativity and reduce project additional charges. − Integrated Ultra320 and turnaround times. SATA support Planned availability date − High-performance These highly scalable systems 10,000 rpm Ultra320 SCSI or deliver a price-to-performance ratio May 5, 2006 7,200 rpm SATA HDDs with that is ideal for petroleum/chemical, S.M.A.R.T. life sciences and other • Choice of optical devices: high-performance computing − CD-RW/DVD-ROM segments. They also offer the combination freedom to create in the digital − Multiburner content and engineering segments. • Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394, They enable added realism through storage interfaces (U320 SCSI, more detail, textures or lighting, SATA, IDE) and audio smooth movement and reducing • Rack-mountable tower system compositing and rendering time. with six slots, six bays, and 530-watt power supply with Solid performance power factor correction (PFC) •   • Choice of new AMD Opteron Microsoft Windows XP processors Professional • Red Hat Enterprise Linux − Model 254 or dual-core 285 WS 4 (AMD64) models 4Fx and − SMP-capable 84x − 1 MB L2 cache (per core) • System hardware limited 3 — 4 • warranty CRU or on-site Up to 16 GB of PC3200 CL3 double three years, parts and labour data rate (DDR) ECC SDRAM RDIMM • Dual Ultra320 SCSI and SATA HDD subsystems

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative.

IBM Canada Ltd. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. A06-0478 Description Advanced industrial design Rack-mountable tower The new IntelliStation A Pro systems deliver a leadership combination of technology, advanced industrial design Expansion bays: Six expansion bays and IBM quality, service and support. • Two accessible 5.25-inch half-high bays (one with General product attributes CD-ROM) • One accessible 3.5-inch slim bay • AMD Opteron system that supports internal processing • Three internal 3.5-inch slim bays (one with HDD) speeds up to 2.8 GHz Expansion slots: Six expansion card slots • Support for up to two CPUs • One PCI Express x16 slot occupied with graphics • 1 MB on-board L2 cache (per core) adapter • • Four DIMM sockets per CPU (eight total) offering One PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz • address capability for 16 GB of ECC DDR SDRAM Three PCI-X 64-bit/100 MHz • RDIMM memory on dual-processor systems One PCI 64-bit/100 MHz with ZCR support • PCI Express x16 graphics slot on system board that Fans: Five to six fans supports the following dual-head-compatible PCI Express adapters: • One fan with power supply • Three additional system fans (80 x 38 mm) − NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 with 64 MB video memory • One to two CPU fans − NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM Refer to the Limitations section for slot availability and − NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 with 256 MB of GDDR3 card length restrictions. SDRAM − NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 with 512 MB of GDDR3 System software SDRAM • Integrated SATA and dual-channel Ultra320 All models run Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 and are shipped with the • Five PCI slots and one PCI Express x16 slot: following: − One PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz • Pre-load image on the HDD − Three PCI-X 64-bit/100 MHz − One PCI 64-bit/100 MHz with zero-channel RAID • CD-ROM that includes selected device drivers for (ZCR) support Windows XP and Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 • Choice of optical devices: • Diskette copies and hardcopy publications available for an additional charge. − CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination − Multiburner • CD-ROM that includes selected device drivers for Windows XP and Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 • Choice of S.M.A.R.T. HDDs: • Diskette copies and hardcopy publications available − 73.4 GB Ultra320 SCSI at 15,000 rpm for an additional charge. − 80 GB SATA at 7,200 rpm Refer to the Software information section for a full list of • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet with RJ-45 port software shipped with the IntelliStation A Pro. • 530-watt, voltage-sensing power supply with PFC Note: Applications and device drivers may vary from the • Rack-mountable tower with six slots, six bays and five retail version and may not include all functions and to six fans documentation. Not all applications are available separately; titles are subject to change. IBM makes no • One PS/2 keyboard port, one PS/2 mouse port, two representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products. 9-pin serial ports, one 25-pin parallel port, five USB 2.0 For non-IBM software, applicable vendor software ports, and two IEEE 1394 ports licenses may apply. • AC′97 audio Compatibility, service and support − Line in/out jacks and microphone-in on rear − Microphone-in and line-out on front • Compatibility: • IBM 104-key keyboard and three-button PS/2 mouse − PCI − EIDE/SCSI/SATA • Pre-loaded operating system − PCI Express − • USB Plug-and-play capability as supported by operating − Serial and parallel ports system For the latest information on software and hardware Note: Refer to the Additional product attributes section compatibility testing and certifications, visit for additional information. http://www4.pc.ibm.com/pwscompat • Manufactured to meet IBM high quality standards • Service and support: Three-year parts and labor, CRU or on-site repair (IOR)

A06-0478 -2- Accessibility by people with disabilities From its sleek, elegant exterior design to its interior layout, the system is designed for easy upgrade in a The following features support use by people with smaller minitower form factor. A powerful 530-watt power disabilities: supply delivers power to spare for the most robust configurations. All models use one of the six slots for a • Controls and latches operable with one hand and PCI Express graphics adapter. minimal dexterity • Keys are discernible by touch without activating them • Ports and connectors support connection of Reference information industry-standard devices 1 Maximum addressable memory is 16 GB in dual processor systems and 8 GB in single processor systems. 2 Standard memory in all models is PC3200 ECC DDR SDRAM Product positioning RDIMM. 3 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) or contact your IBM The latest IntelliStation A Pro workstation with Opteron representative or reseller. Copies are available upon processors offers 64-bit computing while remaining request. compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure. It 4 You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit technician is sent. environments — all using industry-standard components. 5 GB equals 1,000,000,000 bytes when referring to HDD New technologies in the AMD architecture enable capacity; accessible capacity may be less. simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing to help optimize Trade-marks performance. The AMD Opteron processor helps you protect your investment in your current 32-bit IntelliStation, PS/2, e-business logo, xSeries, and eServer applications, while allowing you to migrate to 64-bit are registered trade-marks of International Business applications. Several AMD architectural design points Machines Corporation used under license by IBM Canada make this performance possible: Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are trade-marks of Microsoft • Integrated memory controller changes the way the Corporation. processor accesses main memory, resulting in UNIX is a registered trade-mark of the Open Company in the increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies and United States and other countries. increased processor performance. Available memory Linux is a trade-mark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. bandwidth up to 6.4 GB/s (with PC3200) per processor Other company, product and service names may be helps alleviate performance bottlenecks seen in trade-marks or service marks of others. traditional systems designed with a front-side bus. • HyperTransport technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems and other chipsets with support of up to three HyperTransport links, providing up to 19.2 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor. • 64-bit wide key data and address paths that incorporate a 48-bit virtual address space and a 40-bit physical address space. New technologies include: • AMD Opteron Model 254 single-core and dual-core 285 processors • x16 PCI Express slot • Integrated SATA and dual-channel U320 SCSI • Gigabit Ethernet • PCI-X (133 MHz and 100 MHz) The IntelliStation A Pro system provides computational power with an advantageous price-to-performance. It provides a compelling reason for customers to migrate from UNIX , especially as the key applications are migrated to take advantage of the AMD Opteron 64-bit technology and Linux operating system. With the introduction of dual-core processors, these customers may see improved performance for their multi-threaded applications to help further improve overall productivity. The IntelliStation are part of the IBM xSeries server family and benefit from joint development in the areas of technological advances, management and design. The new IntelliStation design incorporates new technologies that have already been used in the server arena such as diagnostic LEDs, integrated mirroring and PCI-X. Joint development helps to enable even higher reliability and dependability of the latest IntelliStation workstations.

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