[windows2000] Re: Dell Poweredge 6300
- From: Jim Walls <jim@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:01:58 -0800
Charles R. Buchanan wrote:
Just given two of these servers and was wondering what you guys think.
First of all, I've always wanted my very own server to play with, but of
course never had the money to actually do this. :-) (Seeing in its day,
the 6300 could set one back $40g's)
<snip>
As far as the cpu(s) and memory, I haven't a clue right now. I'm scare
to plug the doggone thing in actually. Just the server itself takes
three power cords. :-O Needless to say, this thing won't be running
24/7! :-D
Here are some specs. By today's standard, the horsepower ain't much...
The PowerEdge 6300 systems offer the following major features:
* One to four Intel Pentium II Xeon microprocessors with an internal
operating frequency of 400 megahertz (MHz) and an external bus
speed of 100 MHz.
The Pentium II Xeon microprocessor includes MMX® technology designed to
handle complex multimedia and communications software. This
microprocessor incorporates new instructions and data types as well as a
technique called /s/ ingle /i/ nstruction, /m/ ultiple /d/ ata (SIMD)
that allows the microprocessor to process multiple data elements in
parallel, thereby improving overall system performance.
* A secondary (L2) cache of 512 kilobytes (KB) to 2 MB of static
random-access memory (SRAM) is included within the single-edge
contact (SEC) cartridge that contains the microprocessor. Math
coprocessor functionality is internal to the microprocessor.
* Support for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) is available by
installing up to three more Pentium II Xeon microprocessors. /SMP/
greatly improves overall system performance by dividing
microprocessor operations among the independent microprocessors.
To take advantage of this feature, you must use an operating
system that supports multiprocessing, such as Microsoft® Windows
NT® 4.0 or Novell® NetWare® 4.11 (and later versions).
* A minimum of 128 MB/ /of system memory, upgradable to a maximum
of 4 GB by installing combinations of 32-, 128-, and 256-MB
buffered extended-data out (EDO) dual in-line memory modules
(DIMMs) in the /16/ DIMM sockets on the memory board.
* A basic input/output system (BIOS) that resides in flash memory on
the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus and can be
upgraded if required.
* Up to six, hot-pluggable, 1.6-inch, small computer system
interface (SCSI) hard-disk drives. Two additional 1-inch drives
can be installed in the optional removable media bay. These
additional drives are not hot-pluggable.
* Three redundant, hot-pluggable power supplies and power/ -/ supply
paralleling board /(PSPB)/ .
/NOTE: A minimum of two power supplies are needed to run the system./
* Five redundant system cooling fans.
The system board includes the following built-in features:
* Seven PCI connectors;/ (4) /64-bit and /(3)/ 32-bit.
* A video graphics array (VGA)-compatible video subsystem with an
ATI 3D Rage Pro super VGA (SVGA) video controller. This video
subsystem contains 2 MB of synchronous graphics random-access
memory/ /(SGRAM) video memory (nonupgradeable). Maximum
resolutions are 1024 x 768 with 256 colors noninterlaced. In 800 x
600 and 640 x 480 resolutions, 16.7 million colors are available
for true-color graphics.
* A/ /National Semiconductor PC87309 super input/output (I/O)
controller that controls the bidirectional parallel port, two
serial ports, and the diskette drive in the externally accessible
front bay.
The parallel port can be set to operate in the following modes via
the Parallel Mode category in the System Setup program: output-only
(AT-compatible) or bi-directional (Personal System/2
[PS/2]-compatible).
* Two Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2/LVD SCSI host adapters that support up
to /six, 1.6-inch/ , internal SCSI hard-disk drives via a SCSI
backplane board and special SCSI hard-disk drive carriers. The
SCSI backplane automatically configures SCSI identification (ID)
numbers and SCSI termination on individual hard-disk drives,
greatly simplifying drive installation.
A hot-pluggable 1 x 6 SCSI backplane board supports hot-pluggable
SCSI hard-disk drive installation and removal when used in
conjunction with the PowerEdge Expandable RAID controller.
* An Adaptec AIC-7860 Ultra/Narrow SCSI-III host adapter that
supports up to three externally accessible SCSI devices in the
external hard-disk drive bays (for example, CD-ROM drive, tape
drive unit).
* Server management circuitry that monitors operation of the system
fans as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. The
server management circuitry works in conjunction with the HP
OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition (NNM Special
Edition) and the Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package
(HIP) software package.
* System board support for the Dell OpenManage Remote Assistant when
the optional Dell Remote Assistant Card version 2.0 (DRAC 2) is
installed, which provides additional local and remote server
management.
* A PS/2-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse port.
Standard PowerEdge 6300 systems include a 3.5-inch diskette drive and a
SCSI CD-ROM drive installed in the externally accessible bays and a SCSI
hard-disk drive installed in slot 0.
System manuals available at:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/semer/en/index.htm
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73
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