IBM eServer xSeries 455 Planning and Installation Guide

The IBM eServer xSeries 455 is the second-generation Enterprise X-Architecture server using the 64-bit IBM XA-64 chipset and the Intel Itanium 2 processor. Unlike the x450, its predecessor, the x455 supports the merging of four server chassis to form a single 16-way image, providing even greater expandability and investment protection.

This IBM Redbooks publication is a comprehensive resource on the technical aspects of the server, and is divided into five key subject areas:

--Chapter 1, “Technical description”, introduces the server and its subsystems and describes the key features and how they work.
--Chapter 2, “Positioning”, examines the types of applications that would be used on a server such as the x455.
--Chapter 3, “Planning”, describes the considerations when planning to purchase and planning to install the x455.
--Chapter 4, “Installation”, covers the process of installing Windows Server 2003, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS on the x455.
--Chapter 5, “Management”, describes how to use the Remote Supervisor Adapter to send alerts to an IBM Director management environment.

Chapter 1. Technical description
Chapter 2. Positioning
Chapter 3. Planning
Chapter 4. Installation
Chapter 5. Management

Related product families

Product families related to this document are the following:

• 4-Socket Rack Servers
• Mission Critical Servers