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IBM System x3550 7978

Mfg Part #: 7978BDU

The System x3550 server is designed to deliver the highest performance per watt with four processor cores and ultra dense memory, advanced application performance with new chip architecture, and optimized power management with new integrated tools. This highly manageable, ultra thin, 1U high, rack-optimized server features ultimate application density for power managed datacenters.

MSRP	$2,529.00
Our Price	$2,358.92 FREE SHIPPING
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General Specifications

Extended Specifications

General Specifications

Manufacturer	IBM
Manufacturer Part #	7978BDU
Cost Central Item #	10370542
Product Description	IBM System x3550 7978 - Server - rack-mountable - 1U - 2-way - 1 x Quad-Core Xeon E5430 / 2.66 GHz - RAM 2 GB - SAS - hot-swap 2.5" - no HDD - CD-RW / DVD - ATI ES1000 - Gigabit Ethernet - Monitor : none
Type	Server
Form Factor	Rack-mountable - 1U
Approximate Dimensions (WxDxH)	17.3 in x 28 in x 1.7 in
Approximate Weight	28 lbs
Localization	English
Server Scalability	2-way
Processor	1 x Intel Quad-Core Xeon E5430 / 2.66 GHz ( Quad-Core )
Processor Main Features	Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Virtualization Technology
Cache Memory	12 MB L2 cache
Cache Per Processor	12 MB
RAM	2 GB (installed) / 32 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - ECC Chipkill - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Storage Controller	Serial Attached SCSI ( Serial Attached SCSI ) - PCI Express ( Adaptec AIC-9580W ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 )
Server Storage Bays	Hot-swap 2.5"
Hard Drive	None.
Optical Storage	CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Monitor	None.
Graphics Controller	PCI - ATI ES1000
Video Memory	16 MB
Networking	Network adapter - PCI-X / 100 MHz - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - Ethernet Ports : 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
Power	AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Redundancy	Optional
Manufacturer Warranty	3 years warranty - on-site

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Accessories - UPS & Power
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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IBM Distributed Power Interconnect Power distribution unit	39Y8939	Yes	$312.78
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IBM Distributed Power Interconnect Enterprise Power distribution unit - United States	39Y8948	Yes	$443.63
IBM Distributed Power Interconnect Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - United States	39Y8951	Yes	$173.36
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IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU Zero-U/1U Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - 12 output connector(s)	71762NX	Yes	$696.13
IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU+ Zero-U/1U Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208 V - 12 output connector(s)	71763MU	Yes	$1,777.18
IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU Zero-U/1U Power distribution unit ( rack-mountable ) - AC 208 V - 12 output connector(s)	71763NU	Yes	$1,044.63

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Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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IBM 42U Standard Rack Rack - 42U	93074RX	Yes	$1,401.84
IBM 42U Standard Rack Extension Rack - 42U	93074XX	Yes	$1,163.12
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Computer Systems - Memory
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
IBM - Memory Memory - 1 GB ( 2 x 512 MB ) - FB-DIMM 240-pin - DDR2 - 667 MHz / PC2-5300 - CL4 - fully buffered - ECC Chipkill	39M5782	Yes	$144.58
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Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Computer Systems - Processors
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Input Devices - Keyboards
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Input Devices - Mice / Pointing
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Networking - Adapters
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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IBM NetXtreme II 1000 Express Network adapter - PCI Express x4 - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T	39Y6066	Yes	$150.24
IBM Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter Network adapter - PCI Express x4 - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T - 2 ports	39Y6126	Yes	$199.52
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IBM Emulex - Host bus adapter Host bus adapter - PCI Express x4 - 4Gb Fibre Channel	42C2069	Yes	$906.25
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Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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Storage Devices - Hard Drives
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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IBM - Hard drive Hard drive - 146 GB - hot-swap - 2.5" SFF - SAS - 10000 rpm	43X0824	Yes	$278.89
IBM - Hard drive Hard drive - 73 GB - hot-swap - 2.5" - SAS - 15000 rpm	43X0837	Yes	$301.34
IBM - Hard drive Hard drive - 73 GB - internal - 2.5" - SAS - 15000 rpm	43X0845	Yes	$325.53

Storage Devices - Removable Media
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
IBM RDX - Disk drive Disk drive - 320 GB - RDX ( 320 GB ) - USB - external	362532X	Yes	$403.74
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Storage Devices - Storage Adapters
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
IBM ServeRAID 8k SAS Storage controller (zero-channel RAID) - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 1E	25R8064	Yes	$304.07
IBM ServeRAID 8s SAS Storage controller (RAID) - SATA-300 / SAS - 300 MBps	39R8765	Yes	$565.44
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Storage Devices - Storage Cabinets
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
IBM System Storage EXP3000 Storage enclosure - 12 bays ( SAS ) - 0 x HD - rack-mountable - 2U	172701X	Yes	$2,787.13
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Storage Devices - Tape Drives
Description	Mfg Part #	Stock	Price
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IBM - Tape drive Tape drive - LTO Ultrium ( 400 GB / 800 GB ) - Ultrium 3 - SAS - internal - 5.25"	43W8478	Yes	$1,526.97
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