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IBM RS/6000 7025 Model F80 Server
IBM achieved leadership performance in the high-end SMP UNIX server
marketplace through the balanced design of the 24-way RS/6000 7017 Model
S80, which ranked top in the industry standard TPC-C benchmark at 135,815.
On May 9, 2000, IBM introduced the RS/6000 7025-F80, 7026-H80, and
7026-M80 to enhance the mid-range server lineup with products using many of
the design elements that led to the success of the high-end Model S80.
Overview
While the IBM RS/6000 Models F80 and H80 are the systems that provide a
growth path for existing installations of Model F50s and H70s, the Model M80 is
designed to provide leadership performance among the mid-range 8-way
systems. The target for performance improvement over the existing mid-range
Model F50 is over three times with the Model F80 and H80, and over five times
with the Model M80 server.
In addition to providing CPU and I/O expandability, the Model F80 combined with
the latest storage technology provides the maximum internal storage capability
available among the current line of RS/6000 mid-range servers.
This paper discusses, in detail, the processor, memory, I/O, expandability,
reliability, and other technical aspects related to the Model F80.
IBM RS/6000 Model F80 Description
The IBM RS/6000 Model F80 is a member of the 64-bit family of symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) servers from IBM. The Model F80 is a 64-bit deskside
system, which can be configured as a 1-, 2-, 4-, or 6-way SMP with up to 16 GB
of real memory.
The Model F80 offers flexibility regarding the number of CPUs, memory DIMMs,
PCI adapters, and disk drives desired for a specific application or usage.
Physical Package
The Model F80 is packaged in a rugged black deskside steel chassis. The Model
F80 server includes a modular hot-swap disk subsystem that allows fast, easy
addition and replacement of drives. It has a maximum internal storage capacity of
254.8 GB (218.4 GB hot-swappable) and the possibility to double this as new
storage technologies are made available. The Model F80 has a flexible I/O
subsystem including ten 64-bit hot-plug PCI slots. It is shipped with the internal
adapters and devices installed and configured; software can also be preinstalled
if desired.
The Model F80 is designed to operate in a typical office environment with
standard AC power at 100-127 volts or 200-240 volts. The Model F80 systems
are built with two standard internal hot-swappable power supplies that combine to
provide ample power for any configuration. An optional third internal
hot-swappable power supply with two hot-pluggable fans can be ordered to
provide redundant power and cooling, allowing the system to continue running in
the event of a failed fan or power supply. In the event of one of the fans failing, the
