Hardware requirements

To run integrated Windows servers, you need the following hardware:

  1. One of the following Integrated xSeries® Servers (IXSs), Integrated xSeries Adapters (IXAs), or iSCSI HBAs.Start of change
    Description Feature code Type-model
    2.0 GHz Integrated xSeries Server
    4811
    4812
    4813
    		 4812-001
    2.0 GHz Integrated xSeries Server 4710 2892-002
    2.0 GHz Integrated xSeries Server 4810 2892-002
    1.6 GHz Integrated xSeries Server 2792 2892-001
    1.6 GHz Integrated xSeries Server 2892 2892-001
    1.0 GHz Integrated xSeries Server 2799 2890-003
    1.0 GHz Integrated xSeries Server 2899 2890-003
    850 MHz Integrated xSeries Server 2791 2890-002
    850 MHz Integrated xSeries Server 2891 2890-002
    700 MHz Integrated xSeries Server 2790 2890-001
    700 MHz Integrated xSeries Server 2890 2890-001
    Start of changeIntegrated xSeries Adapter model 100End of change 0092 2,3 2689-001
    Start of changeIntegrated xSeries Adapter model 200End of change 0092 2,4 2689-002

    Notes:

    1. The IXA requires an xSeries server. The xSeries server may have additional requirements, see the Integrated xSeries solutions (www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/integratedxseries) Link outside the Information Center. web site for details.

    2. The hardware is ordered through AAS or WTAAS as machine type 1519-100.

    3. The hardware is ordered through AAS or WTAAS as machine type 1519-200.
    End of changeNote: If you have integrated server hardware that is not listed in the above table, see the IBM® Integrated xSeries solutions Link outside Information Center. web site for specifications.

    For information about how to install hardware, see the "Install iSeries™ features" topic. For a description of IXSs, IXAs, and iSCSI HBAs, see Hardware concepts.

  2. Start of changeAn iSeries server with sufficient free disk space, including 100 MB for the code of the IBM i5/OS™ Integrated Server Support, and 2047 MB to be used for the Windows system drive or network server storage space.End of change
  3. For IXSs, one or more approved LAN ports or PCI adapters:
    Description Feature Code Supported by IXS hardware type 4812 Supported by IXS hardware type 2892 Supported by IXS hardware type 2890
    iSeries 1000/100/10 Mbps Ethernet Adapter (copper UTP) 5701 X
    iSeries Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet Adapter (fiber optic) 5700 X
    iSeries Gigabit (1000/100/10 Mbps) Ethernet Adapter (copper UTP) 2760 X
    iSeries Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet Adapter (fiber optic) 2743 X
    iSeries 2892 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port 2892 X
    IBM iSeries 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter 2838 X
    High-speed 100/16/4 Mbps Token-ring PCI Adapter 2744 X X
    iSeries 4812 1000/100/10 Mbps Ethernet port 4812 X
  4. An SVGA compatible monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard. There is only a single keyboard/mouse port in an IXS, so you will also need a keyboard/mouse Y-cable to be able to attach both at the same time. If you have several integrated servers and plan to administer only one at a time, consider switching one set of I/O hardware between integrated servers.
  5. At least 128 MB of random access memory (RAM), or at least 256 MB of RAM if you are using Windows Server 2003. This memory is installed in the integrated server and must be ordered separately.
  6. Start of changeA PC with Microsoft® Windows and iSeries Access (which includes iSeries navigator) installed.
    Note:
    iSeries navigator is preferred for most Windows environment on iSeries configuration tasks.
    End of change

For additional hardware requirements, see