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Servers - Announcement Letter: IBM ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter and Related Options
Applicable to: World-Wide
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IBM PC ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter - Delivers High Levels of Performance and Function
OVERVIEW
Add the IBM ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter to your Netfinity or PC server and boost RAID disk performance to your enterprise database or application network. Significantly improved levels of system throughput can now be achieved with this second generation RAID adapter.
The ServeRAID II adapter contains a more powerful RISC processor, 4MB of extended data output (EDO) cache memory, and an improved local PCI chip-set. This full-length, 32-bit adapter supports 40MB/s Ultra SCSI disk drives and provides three SCSI channels. Each channel supports up to 15 disk drives for a total capacity of 45 disk drives. In addition, the ServeRAID II adapter now has a battery-backup, 8MB cache option available for customers requiring greater performance and data protection.
The ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter provides investment protection to customers already standardized on the current PC ServeRAID SCSI Adapter, because logical drive migration (LDM) functions and other administrative GUI utilities are very similar for this new RAID adapter. However, a number of additional functions have been added to help you setup, modify, and monitor your disk array more conveniently and with a higher degree of confidence.
The ServeRAID II adapter now has two .8mm external connectors. These industry standard, Very High Density Connector Interfaces (VHDCI) allow two external cables to be attached directly to the adapter. In addition, a third channel can be routed out the back of the card with a third channel cable option without taking a valuable card slot. This design simplifies installation of external data storage enclosures for customers installing external RAID solutions. In addition, several SCSI cables are being announced to support the ServeRAID II adapter and external attachment of SCSI devices.
The ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter offers outstanding RAID performance, higher levels of control, and the scalability you need to confidently build a reliable foundation for your networked business system.
(1) Limited warranty includes Warranty Service in those countries where this product is sold by IBM or IBM Business Partners (registration required).
US, PCNA, CAN
For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, please call IBM's Faxback system at 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) and request document #70008. You may also contact your IBM representative or reseller.
For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your local IBM representative. Copies are available upon request.
PRODUCT NAME
ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter, and IBM ServeRAID II 8MB/Battery-Backup Cache
PRODUCT SPECIFIC ABSTRACT
The ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter and IBM ServeRAID II 8MB/Battery-Backup Cache options provide very high-performance RAID solutions for enterprise customers requiring data protection for business-critical applications. The ServeRAID II adapter is improved through a more powerful RISC processor, EDO cache memory, local PCI chip-set, and enhanced GUI RAID utilities with logical drive migration.
The IBM ServeRAID II 8MB/Battery-Backup Cache option gives customers an extra measure of data protection through a battery-backup cache. In addition, the 8MB cache can improve performance in heavy, disk-intensive applications.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
ENERGY STAR-COMPLIANT:
No
Note: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter:
o Full-length PCI adapter card
o Two VHDCI .8 mm external connectors
o Three internal, industry standard, 68-pin connectors
o Three RAID channels
o Wide Ultra SCSI modes of 40MB/s and SCSI-2 Fast/Wide modes of 20MB/s supported
o SPCI connector for optional 8MB/Battery-Backup Cache
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
o Temperature:
10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft.)
10 to 32 degrees C (50 to 90 degrees F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft.)
o Relative humidity: 8 to 80 percent
AGENCY APPROVALS:
o Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class B digital device
o CE Mark (EN 55022 Class B)
o CISPR 22, Class B
o IEC
o VCCI-B
o C-Tick (AS/NZS 3548:1995)
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
The ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter is supported in the following servers:
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Description |
Machine |
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PC Server 315 |
8638 |
All | |
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PC Server 320 |
8640 |
All |
(1) |
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PC Server 325 |
8639 |
-EJ0,-ES0,-ESV,-RS0 -PT0,-PTW,-PB0,-RB0 | |
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PC Server 330 |
8640 |
All |
(1) |
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PC Server 520 |
8641 |
All |
(1) |
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PC Server 720 |
8642 |
All |
(1)(2) |
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PC Server 704 |
8650 |
All | |
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Netfinity 7000 |
8651 |
All |
Notes:
(1) Requires an internal DASD status cable (PN 76H5399 sub to 01K6496) for internal RAID configurations using hot-swap bays.
(2) OS/2 is not supported on these models using the ServeRAID II adapter.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter supports the following network operating systems:
o OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, V4.0 SMP Feature
o IntranetWare
o Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
o SCO Open Server 5.0.4
COMPATIBILITY: The ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter is compatible with the following devices:
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Description |
Part Number |
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Drives | |
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Netfinity 4.51GB Wide Ultra SCSI |
94G7429 |
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Netfinity 9.1GB Wide Ultra SCSI |
94G7430 |
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Netfinity EXP10 4.51GB Wide |
01K7956 |
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Netfinity EXP10 9.1GB Wide |
01K7959 |
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Netfinity EXP10 4.51GB 10K Wide |
01K7960 |
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PC Server 704 2.14GB Wide |
94G7519 |
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PC Server 704 4.51GB Wide |
94G7098 |
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PC Server 704 9.1GB Wide |
94G7099 |
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PC Server 4.51GB Wide Ultra |
94G7491 |
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PC Server 9.1GB Wide Ultra |
94G7492 |
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Enclosures | |
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Netfinity EXP10 |
35201RU |
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PC Server 3519 Rack Storage |
3519R01 |
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PC Server 3518 Enterprise |
3518001 |
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IBM 3517 SCSI Multi-Storage |
3517002 |
LIMITATIONS:
o Splitting a SCSI RAID channel between external and internal devices is not supported with ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CABLE ORDERS REQUIRED: External cables are required when attaching external SCSI storage enclosures. Refer to this announcement for supported SCSI cables.
INSTALLATION TIME: Approximately 1 hour
PRODUCT NAME
ServeRAID II External Cables and Options
PRODUCT SPECIFIC ABSTRACT
Four external SCSI cable options of various lengths are available for attaching external RAID storage enclosures to the ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter. These 16-bit cables have an industry standard, Very High Density Connector Interface (VHDCI) .8mm connector on one end that connects to the external .8mm connector on the ServeRAID II adapter. The other end of the cable has an industry standard, 68-pin connector for attachment of the external SCSI device. The cables include:
o IBM 1M External .8mm SCSI Cable is 1 meter in length.
o IBM 2M External .8mm SCSI Cable is 2 meters in length.
o IBM 3M External .8mm SCSI Cable is 3 meters in length.
o IBM 4.3M External .8mm SCSI Cable is 4.3 meters in length.
Three additional options are available to support ServeRAID II Ultra SCSI Adapter installations:
o An IBM Third Channel Cable provides the necessary hardware to route the third SCSI channel of the ServeRAID II adapter out the back of the ServeRAID II adapter without consuming another slot.
o The IBM DASD Status Cable is required when installing the ServeRAID adapter in PC Server 320, 520, and 720 models. This cable provides the necessary interface to control the disk drive status LED in the hot-swap bay when a defunct drive is detected.
o The IBM .8mm to 68-pin SCSI Adapter allows an external cable with a industry standard, 68-pin connector to be attached to a .8mm connector on the ServeRAID II adapter. Up to three of these options can be attached to the ServeRAID II adapter.
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Date Created |
03-12-98 | |
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03-12-98 | |
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03-12-99 | |
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Netfinity 7000, PC Server 315, PC Server 320, PC Server 325, PC Server 330, PC Server 520, PC Server 704, PC Server 720 | |
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8651, 8638, 8640, 8639, 8641, 8650, 8642 | |
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