Hardware Announcement April 26, 2005 New IBM IntelliStation A Pro models deliver 64-bit processing power through AMD Opteron processors, and introduce PCI Express graphics and dual-core processors Overview • Dual Ultra320 SCSI and SATA HDD subsystems At a glance Position yourself for the future of • Choice of S.M.A.R.T. HDDs 64-bit computing with the The new highly scalable IntelliStation A Pro workstation. − 73.4 GB5 Ultra320 SCSI at IntelliStation A Pro models deliver This workstation features AMD 10,000 rpm price-to-performance ratio with the Opteron processors and PCI Express − 80 GB SATA at 7,200 rpm latest technologies, graphics, and x16 graphics that enable outstanding service and support. simultaneous 32- and 64-bit • 530-watt, auto ranging power • — computing for optimum performance. supply AMD Opteron processors The AMD Opteron processor helps single or SMP-capable Compelling graphics protect your investment in your Models 250, 252, or dual-core current 32-bit applications while Model 275 Your choice of dual-head capable PCI • Up to 16 GB1 of ECC DDR preparing to migrate to 64-bit Express graphics: applications when you are ready. SDRAM RDIMM addressable • memory2 NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 • Take advantage of the multitasking, • NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 PCI Express x16 graphics: − multithreaded application power of • NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 for the latest IntelliStation A Pro models. • 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm 800 performance 3D New technologies, including PCI − NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 for Express graphics and dual-core Outstanding support advanced 3D processors, contribute to an − NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 for outstanding system design to help The highly reliable IntelliStation A high-advanced 3D you achieve the next level of Pro systems feature a three-year − 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm 800 creativity and reduce project limited warranty on parts and labor. for extreme 3D turnaround times. In the United States and Canada, call • HDDs: IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). − Integrated Ultra320 and These highly scalable systems Telephone support may be subject to SATA support deliver a price-to-performance ratio additional charges. − High-performance 10,000 that is ideal for petroleum/chemical, rpm Ultra320 SCSI or 7,200 life sciences, and other For the latest information on safe rpm SATA HDDs with high-performance computing and effective computing, visit S.M.A.R.T. segments. They also offer the • http://www.ibm.com/pc/ Choice of optical devices: freedom to create in the digital − safecomputing CD-RW/DVD-ROM content and engineering segments, combination enabling added realism through − Planned availability date Multi-burner more detail, textures or lighting, • Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394, smooth movement, and reducing June 27, 2005 storage interfaces (U320 SCSI, compositing and rendering time. SATA, IDE), and audio • Rack-mountable tower system Solid performance with six slots, six bays, and • Choice of AMD Opteron 530-watt power supply with processors power factor correction (PFC) • Microsoft Windows XP − Model 250, 252 single-core, or Professional dual-core 275 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS − SMP-capable 3 (AMD64) models 28x, 37x, and − 1 MB L2 cache 38x • • System hardware limited Up to 16 GB of PC3200 CL3 double warranty3 — CRU or on-site4 data rate (DDR) ECC SDRAM three years, parts and labor RDIMM This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com. IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 105-164 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 2.6 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 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 280 with 64 MB video memory • One to two CPU fans − NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM For slot availability and card length restrictions, refer to − NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 with 256 MB of DDR the Limitations section. SDRAM − 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm 800 with 640 MB of DDR System software SDRAM • Integrated SATA and dual-channel Ultra320 All models run Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 and are shipped with the • Five PCI slots and one PCI Express x16 slot: following: − One PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz • Preload 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 3 • Choice of optical devices: Refer to the Software information section for a full list of software shipped with the IntelliStation A Pro. − CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination − Multi-burner Note: Applications and device drivers may vary from the • retail version and may not include all functions and Choice of S.M.A.R.T. HDDs: documentation. Not all applications are available − 73.4 GB Ultra320 SCSI at 10,000 rpm separately; titles are subject to change. IBM makes no − 80 GB SATA at 7,200 rpm representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products. For non-IBM software, applicable vendor software • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet with RJ-45 port licenses may apply. • 530-watt, voltage-sensing power supply with PFC Compatibility, service, and support • Rack-mountable tower with six slots, six bays, and five to six fans • Compatibility: • One PS/2 keyboard port, one PS/2 mouse port, two − PCI 9-pin serial ports, one 25-pin parallel port, five USB 2.0 − EIDE/SCSI/SATA ports, and two IEEE 1394 ports − PCI Express − USB • AC′97 audio − Serial and parallel ports − Line in/out jacks and microphone-in on rear For the latest information on software and hardware − Microphone-in and line-out on front compatibility testing and certifications, visit http://www4.pc.ibm.com/pwscompat • IBM 104-key keyboard and three-button PS/2 mouse • Preloaded operating system • Manufactured to meet IBM high quality standards • Service and support: Three-year parts and labor, CRU • Plug-and-play capability as supported by operating or on-site repair (IOR) system Note: For additional information, refer to the Additional product attributes section. 105-164 -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 Reference information • Ports and connectors support connection of 1 Maximum addressable memory is 16 GB in dual processor industry-standard devices systems and 8 GB in single processor systems. 2 Standard memory in all models is PC3200 ECC DDR SDRAM RDIMM. 3 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, Product positioning call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon The latest IntelliStation A Pro workstation with Opteron request. processors offers 64-bit computing while remaining 4 You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure. It technician is sent. 5 GB equals 1,000,000,000 bytes when referring to HDD enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit capacity; accessible capacity may be less. environments — all using industry-standard components. New technologies in the AMD architecture enable Trademarks simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with optimum performance. The AMD Opteron processor lets you IntelliStation, PS/2, and xSeries are registered trademarks protect your investment in your current 32-bit of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. applications, while allowing you to migrate to 64-bit The e-business logo is a trademark of International Business applications. Several AMD architectural design points Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries make this performance possible: or both. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Integrated memory controller changes the way the Corporation. processor accesses main memory, resulting in UNIX is a registered trademark 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 trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, bandwidth up to 6.4 GB/s (with PC3200) per processor other countries or both alleviates performance bottlenecks seen in traditional Other company, product, and service names may be systems designed with a front-side bus. trademarks or service marks of others.