Month: Ιούλιος 2014

IBM System x3650 M4

by Pavlos Bizimis

The versatile IBM System x3650 M4 blends outstanding uptime and performance for business-critical workloads, including cloud computing, virtual desktop and business analytics. The powerful server offers an energy-smart and easy-to-use rack solution with a pay-as-you-grow design to help manage risks. With more computing power per watt and the latest Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 series processors, advanced memory support, and greater disk capacity for businesses requiring ample storage, the x3650 M4 offers balanced performance and density. Additionally, as the first x86 server to achieve the TPC-C benchmark, virtualized (1 M TPM),1 the x3650 M4 is optimized for cloud computing and virtualization applications.

Product features

  • Innovative design with flexibility, performance and outstanding uptime
  • Optimized for cost and performance, supports business-critical applications and cloud deployments
  • Excellent RAS and outstanding uptime for an improved business environment
  • Easy to deploy, integrate, service and manage
  • Comprehensive systems management tools help increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity with advanced server management capabilities
  • Support for GPUs, high-IOPS SSDs and 10 GbE for different types of workloads

Hardware summary

  • Dual-socket 2U rack server for expandability and high performance
  • Up to two Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 product family processors
  • Up to 768 GB memory and up to 1866 MHz memory speed
  • Integrated quad-port Gigabit Ethernet and optional embedded dual-port 10 GbE
  • Up to six PCIe 3.0 expansion slots; up to four optional PCI-X slots available
  • Up to 16 TB of 1.8-inch hot-swap SSDs or 25.6 TB of 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA/SSDs or 24 TB of 3.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap SAS/SATA HDDs
  • Embedded 6 Gbps hardware RAID-0, -1, -10 and optional RAID-5, -50 or -6, -60. Optional support for new 12 Gbps RAID controller.
  • Hot-swap disk/fan/power supply, two fan zones with N+1 fans design, light path diagnostics and Predictive Failure Analysis, better thermal design, balanced efficiency, uptime and serviceability

Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series

by Pavlos Bizimis

Enjoy reliable, full-featured voice communications with the affordable Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series. Increase business call efficiency and productivity while reducing operating costs.

The cost-effective Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series can help midsize to large enterprises meet their business needs with high-quality, full-featured voice communications. The IP Phone 7800 Series is optimal for:

  • Customers who currently use traditional analog or digital phones but want to move to IP telephony
  • Organizations that want to expand their investment in Cisco Unified Communications

This series adds three new phones to our portfolio that address the needs of business users such as:

  • Knowledge workers
  • Administrative staff
  • Managers
  • Contact center agents
  • Exceptional User Experience

Key features and capabilities that promote a superior user experience include:

  • High-resolution, graphical, pixel-based, white-backlit grayscale displays, and context-sensitive soft keys
  • Dedicated fixed keys for common functions such as conference, messaging, and directory, and a two-way navigation button
  • Full wideband capability throughout the handset, headset, and speakerphone for clear audio
  • Choice of models with 2, 4, or 16 programmable line keys
  • Electronic hookswitch control for added flexibility in managing personal calls
  • Simple Administration

The IP Phone 7800 Series is easy to deploy and manage, with features such as:

  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 1 endpoints and Cisco EnergyWise options to reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint
  • Enhanced customization and flexibility with a field-replaceable bezel option
  • Integrated IEEE switches on all models to support traffic from a colocated PC
  • Wall-mount option for common areas, such as hallways, cafeterias, and shipping and receiving, or where desk space is limited

Specifications

IP Phone 7821 IP Phone 7841 IP Phone 7861
Screen 396 x 162 pixel (3.5 in. / 89 mm) 396 x 162 pixel (3.5 in. / 89 mm) 396 x 162 pixel (3.5 in. / 89 mm)
Ethernet Switch 10/100 10/100/1000 10/100
Programmable Line Keys 2 4 16
Full Duplex Speakerphone Yes Yes Yes
Wideband Audio Yes Yes Yes
PoE Class 1 1 1
Replaceable Bezel Yes Yes Yes