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IBM System x3455 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor model: Opteron 2218
Clock speed: 2.6 GHz
Number of processors installed: 2
Number of processors supported: 2
Level 2 cache: 2 MB
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 12
RAM capacity: 48 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300
Interfaces & networking
Ethernet: integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
Expansion slots (free): 2 PCI-Express or 1 PCI-Express and 1 HTx
Hard drive storage
Storage controller: SATA or SAS
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: 1U rack mount
Internal bays: 2 x 3.5in.
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: on-site
Miscellaneous
Other: Integrated System Management Processor (ISMP), (IPMI 2.0-compliant), Cluster Systems Management, (CSM), IBM Director
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Overview

IBM System x3455

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Editors rating
Rating: 7.7
Verdict

This is a good choice for compute-intensive applications, but restricted storage and availability options limit its use when it comes to general hosting duties.

Typical price

£ 1880