IBM p5 550 Technical Overview And Introduction

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4 p5-550 Technical Overview and IntroductionFigure 1-1 Rack-mount and deskside versions of the p5-5501.2.1 IBM eServer p5 550 desksideThe p5-550 is a deskside server that is ideal for environments requiring the user to have localaccess to the hardware. A typical example of this would be applications requiring a nativegraphics display.To order a p5-550 system as a deskside version, FC 7887 is required. The system isdesigned to be set up by the customer and, in most cases, will not require the use of anytools. Full set-up instructions are included with the system.The GXT135P 2D graphics accelerator with analog and digital interfaces (FC 2849) isavailable and is supported for SMS, firmware menus, and other low-level functions, as well aswhen AIX or Linux starts the X11-based graphical user interface. Graphical AIX system toolsare usable for configuration management if the adapter is connected to the primary console,such as the IBM L200p Flat-Panel Monitor (FC 3636) or the IBM T541H 15-inch TFT ColorMonitor (FC 3637).1.2.2 IBM eServer p5 550 rack-mountedThe p5-550 is a 4U rack-mounted server and is intended to be installed in a 19-inch rack,thereby enabling efficient use of computer room floor space. If the IBM 7014-T42 rack is usedto mount the p5-550, it is possible to place up to 10 systems in an area of644 mm (25.5 inches) x 1147 mm (45.2 inches).To order a p5-550 system as a rack-mounted version, FC 7886 is required. In addition to therack-mounted version, the p5-550 can be installed in IBM or OEM racks. Therefore you arerequired to select one of the following features: IBM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit (FC 7162) OEM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit (FC 7163)Included with the p5-550 rack-mounted server packaging are all of the components andinstructions necessary to enable installation in a 19-inch rack using suitable tools.