These processors can also run in legacy mode (where a 32-bit application is running under a 32-bit
operating system) and remain fully compatible with 32-bit applications and operating systems.

BladeCenter HS20 blade servers can be installed in a new BladeCenter chassis (8677-3XX) or they can
be installed in your existing BladeCenter chassis (8677-1XX or 8677-2XX) after it is upgraded with
the new 2000-watt power supply option (26K4816)2. In addition, these new HS20 blades servers can
be installed in the BladeCenter T chassis (8720-1RX and 8730-1RX).

Eight 2.8 GHz LV processor model blades are supported in the BladeCenter T chassis (8720,
8730). For all other 8843 HS20 models, up to seven blades are supported in the BladeCenter T
chassis (8720 or 8730).

The 2,000-watt power supply supports the increased demands of the BladeCenter HS20 blades. It comes
standard in the new 8677-3XU BladeCenter.

Notes

For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1200-watt power supplies do not provide enough power to maintain
redundancy at full density. Customers with the 1XX chassis that want full density must upgrade to
the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816).

For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1800-watt power supplies, 2.8 GHz LV processor model blades are
supported. When installing other 8843 HS20 models, customers with the 2XX chassis must upgrade to
the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816) to maintain redundancy at full density

BladeCenter HS20

High-performance blade-server subsystems:
BladeCenter HS20 blades servers are high-throughput, two-way, SMP-capable Xeon-based blade
servers, highly scalable when you add memory. These flip-chip, pin grid array 2 (FC-PGA2)
processors feature advanced transfer L2 caches integrated onto the processor core that runs at the
same clock speed. The advanced transfer cache is a result of a "backside bus" 256 bits wide. It
features a quad-wide cache line that can transfer four 64-bit cache line segments at one time to
deliver full-speed capability. The cache is eight-way set associative.

One Intel Xeon processor with EM64T is standard on the blade server. High-speed, PC2-3200 DDR2
SDRAM is synchronized for up to 400 MHz processor-to-memory subsystem performance with current
processors.

The BladeCenter HS20 uses the Intel Lindenhurst (E7520) system chipset that includes:

Memory and I/O Controller (MCH)

Intel PXH-D

ICH-S

The MCH includes:

Integrated high-performance main memory subsystem

Integrated PCI Express Interface

Maximizes throughput between processors and main memory

The PXH includes:

Bridges PCI Express bus to a PCI-X bus. The PXH connects to the MCH via a PCI express (x4) bus.

Serves as a bridge and converts transactions on the PCI express bus to transactions on the PCI-X
bus.

PFA on SCSI HDD options, memory, and processors to alert the system administrator of an imminent
component failure

Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections support:

Failover, adapter fault tolerance

PXE 2.0 Boot Agent

Wake on LAN®

Load balancing or teaming

An integrated management processor that supports diagnostic, reset, POST, and auto recovery
functions and monitors temperature and voltage; alerts generated when thresholds are exceeded (refer
to the
Limitations
section for restrictions)

Systems management

IBM Director

BladeCenter HS20 blade servers include IBM Director. This powerful, highly integrated systems
management software solution is built on industry standards and designed for ease of use.

Exploit your existing enterprise or workgroup management environments and use rich security features
to access and manage physically dispersed IT assets more efficiently over the Internet.

It can help reduce costs through:

Reduced downtime

Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users

Reduced service and support costs

IT administrators can view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail and monitor the
usage and performance of critical components such as processors, HDDs, and memory. IBM Director can
be extended with optional add-ons for advanced server management, deployment, and software
distribution. All of these tools smoothly integrate into IBM Director for consistent look-and-feel
and single point of management while taking advantage of the IBM Director monitoring, scheduling,
alerting, event management, and group management capabilities.

Optional add-ons

The IBM Director Server Plus Pack is a collection of five tools with predictive and autonomic
capabilities that help deliver optimal server performance and high availability. The five tools
include Capacity Manager, Software Rejuvenation, Active PCI Manager, System Availability, and Rack
Manager.

Application Workload Manager extends IBM Director to enable the control of how multiple applications
use server resources and protects against unexpected resource contention.

RDM is an effective tool for the initial deployment phase of a system's life cycle with its ability
to remotely send out complete software images for installation in a preboot environment.

IBM Director also enables integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems management
environments via its Upward Integration Modules. This enables the advanced management capabilities
built into xSeries servers to be accessed from:

Tivoli® Enterprise and Tivoli NetView®

Computer Associates CA Unicenter TNG

HP OpenView

Microsoft SMS

BMC Patrol

NetlQ

For more information about IBM Director, refer to Software Announcement
202-246
, dated September 24, 2002.

RDM for BladeCenter

BladeCenter can use RDM, which enables the configuration and deployment of BladeCenter HS20 blade
servers within a single BladeCenter. This highly flexible and powerful tool enables you to deploy
system images that include the operating system and configuration detail to one or more blade
servers at one time from an IBM Director console on the network.

With RDM you can:

Add instructions for loading firmware or specific operating systems

Deploy multiple blade servers in a BladeCenter at one time

Store various images on the RDM server for target server installations

Restore initial or incremental disk image locally with a keystroke

Drop and drag capability to deploy images

BladeCenter management module

Use the management module in the BladeCenter to manage the BladeCenter and obtain vital system
information about your installed BladeCenter HS20 servers. The management module communicates with
the blade servers within the BladeCenter via an RS-485 intermanagement network. This network relays
vital information about individual blade servers such as:

Temperature

Voltages

Power supply status

Memory status

Fan status

HDD status

Error and status log

You receive status and control all blade servers within the BladeCenter. You can shut down and
restart any blade server from anywhere on the network to help save time and costs associated with
travel to the actual installation.

These manageability functions are provided through a self-contained Web page, creating an easy and
familiar way for administrators to monitor, control, and maintain high availability.

The BladeCenter HS20 offerings are positioned as the highest density servers of the eServer® line.
They represent a new approach to the deployment of application servers where two-way, SMP-capable
Xeon processing, high-availability design, systems management, and easy setup features are combined
in an extremely dense package.

The BladeCenter and BladeCenter HS20 blades can require less space and power resources because of
their high-density design, reduced power requirements, and single environment systems management.
This is an extremely important consideration for:

For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1200-watt power supplies do not provide enough power to maintain
redundancy at full density. Customers with the 1XX chassis that want full density must upgrade to
the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816).

For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1800-watt power
supplies, 2.8 GHz LV processor model blades are supported. When installing other 8843 HS20 models,
customers with the 2XX chassis must upgrade to the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816) to maintain
redundancy at full density.

3

IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely.

Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your
IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

5

When referring to HDD or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion
bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.

Business Partner information

If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to
Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required
(use IBM ID).

BladeCenter and Chipkill are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.

The e-business logo, eServer, ServerProven, xSeries, Wake on LAN, NetView, Tivoli, and Lotus Notes
are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or
other countries or both.

Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Integrated Technology Services

IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other
technology management.

These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure for
e-business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application
servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for
IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit

Note:
For resolutions supported by different operating systems, refer to the
operating system documentation.

Electrical  BladeCenter HS20:
12.2 (nominal) V dc

Standards:
This system supports or complies with the following standards:

Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4.

Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) 9241, Part 3.

Equipment approvals and safety

FCC  Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A

Canada ICES-003, issue 3, Class A

UL 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment

CSA C22.2 No.60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment 60950

NOM-019 Seguridad de Equipto de Procesamiento de Datos

Operating environment

Temperature:

10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)

10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft)

Relative humidity: 8% to 80%

Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft)

Hardware requirements

For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible:

Keyboard

Mouse

Display

Unattended or remote installation may be performed without requiring some or all of these
components. Review your unattended software installation program information for specific hardware
configuration requirements.

For service, the server requires a compatible:

Keyboard

Mouse

Display

When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly
or indirectly via a console switch.

Software requirements

The following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with the BladeCenter
HS20:

Compatibility:
The BladeCenter HS20 contains licensed system programs that include
set configuration, set features, and test programs. IBM system BIOS is
loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides
instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of
the BladeCenter HS20 and to maintain compatibility with many current
software programs.

Contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, or refer to the
IBM Sales Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and
software for xSeries servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically
as new features and options are announced that support these servers.

Limitations

The BladeCenter HS20 blades contain four DIMM sockets. A maximum of 8 GB
of system memory is supported by using 2 GB DIMMs of PC2-3200 CL2.5 ECC
DDR2 memory in each of the 4 DIMM sockets. All supported system memory
is addressable through direct memory access. The BladeCenter HS20
supports currently available 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB DIMM options.
Supported DIMMs can coexist in the same server; however, memory DIMMs of
the same capacity must be installed in matched pairs. Refer to the
Planning information
section or the xSeries server Web page memory options.

Microprocessors must be of the same type and clock speed on each BladeCenter HS20. Mixing
microprocessors of different speeds or cache size or upgrading the base processors is not supported.

Configuration information:
BladeCenter HS20 blades must be installed in a BladeCenter.

BladeCenter 8677-3XU configuration

The BladeCenter contains 14 blade server bays supporting up to 14 hot-swap BladeCenter HS20 blades.
A control panel is located on the top left of the unit contain the following LEDs:

Power good

Blade location

Over temperature

Information

General fault

Two bays at the top to the right of the control panel contain the standard DVD-ROM and 1.44 MB
diskette drives.

The rear housing contains:

Two hot-swap, redundant blower assemblies in the center, mounted one on top of the other

Two standard 2000-watt power supply modules and module bays for two optional power supplies modules
on each side of the blower assemblies

One standard management module for KVM/Management

Four hot-swap module bays on the left rear chassis, stacked in pairs, support one or two BladeCenter
four-port Gigabit Ethernet Modules and one or two BladeCenter two-port Fibre Channel Switch Modules.

The BladeCenter enclosure contains two 2000-watt 220 V ac power modules. These modules must be
attached to a supported high-voltage PDU. These standard power modules support blade bays 1 through
6 with power redundancy. When adding additional blade servers in bays 7 through 14, a BladeCenter
2000-watt power supply module option must be installed. This option provides both power and
redundancy to these blade bays.

Power considerations  8720, 8730

The BladeCenter T enclosure contains two 1300-watt 220 V ac power modules (8730) or two
1300-watt -48V dc power modules (8720). These standard power modules support blade bays 1 through 4
with power redundancy. When adding additional blade servers in bays 5 through 8, a
BladeCenter T power supply module option must be installed. This option provides both power
and redundancy to these blade bays. If three 8843 blade models other than L1X or LTX are installed
in bays 1 through 4, only a Storage Expansion Unit option may be added. A fourth blade of any type
is not supported

Notes

For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1200-watt power supplies do not provide enough power to maintain
redundancy at full density. Customers with the 1XX chassis that want full density must upgrade to
the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816).

For 8677 BladeCenter Chassis with 1800-watt power supplies, 2.8 GHz LV processor model blades are
supported. When installing other 8843 HS20 models, customers with the 2XX chassis must upgrade to
the 2000-watt power supplies (26K4816) to maintain redundancy at full density.

Cable orders:
Each BladeCenter HS20 blade contains two Gigabit Ethernet connections. An optional BladeCenter
four-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module must be installed in the BladeCenter to support additional
Ethernet connections. This Ethernet switch contains four ports with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45
connectors provides a 10/100/1000 Base-T interface (either at half or full duplex) for connecting
twisted-pair cable to the Ethernet network. Cabling is not included with the server. To connect
the Ethernet controller to a repeater or switch, use a UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends.
For 100 Mbps, or higher operation, Category 5 cabling must be used. For 10 Mbps operation,
Category 3, or better, cabling must be used.

Installability:
Each BladeCenter HS20 requires approximately 10 minutes for installation. Installation
includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. Additional time is required to install
an operating system, additional options, or features.

Packaging:
BladeCenter HS20 Carton:

BladeCenter HS20

Publications/CD Package:

Installation and User's Guide

Documentation CD-ROM (softcopy of publications)

Broadcom CD-ROM

Safety flyer

Blade ID labels

Standard Form Factor Daughter Card tray kit

The BladeCenter HS20 blades are shipped in a single package.

Related options

Processor upgrades

Xeon processor

Heat sink

Installation publications/warranty

Security, auditability, and control

Security and auditability features:

A power-on password function provides control of who has access to the data and server setup program
on the server.

A set unattended boot mode allows the system keyboard to be locked to all entries except the
password and at the same time allows other computers on the network to access the system disk drive.

A selectable boot sequence can be used to prevent unauthorized installation of software or removal
of data from the diskette drive.

The BladeCenter HS20 blades have no security intrusion detection; therefore, they should be
installed in a rack environment that provides security through lockable doors or other security
measures. It is a customer's responsibility to ensure that the server is secure to protect
sensitive data.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.

IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put
you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution
that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support on
the IBM eServer®. You should benefit from greater system availability due to faster problem
resolution and preemptive monitoring. IBM Electronic Services is comprised of two separate, but
complementary, elements: IBM Electronic Services news page and IBM Electronic Service Agent.

IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the
multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support.
The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving
technical problems.

The IBM Electronic Service Agent is a no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM eServer
system. It is designed to proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to
IBM on a periodic, customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system
inventory, hardware error logs, and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM
maintenance service agreement or within the IBM warranty period, the Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide
proactive service that maintains higher system availability and performance. In addition,
information collected through the Service Agent will be made available to IBM service support
representatives when they are helping answer your questions or diagnosing problems.

Optional IBM features initially installed in an IBM system carry the same
warranty period as the system. If installed after the initial system
installation, they carry the balance of the system warranty or the
optional feature warranty, whichever is greater.

Warranty service:
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on
the type of warranty service specified below for the machine. An IBM
technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone. You
must follow IBM's problem determination and resolution procedures.
Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is
subject to parts availability. Service levels are response time
objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty
service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional
charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local
IBM representative or your reseller for country- and location-specific
information.

CRU service:
IBM will ship CRU parts to you for your replacement. If IBM
instructs you to return the replaced CRU, you are responsible for
returning it to IBM in accordance with IBM's instructions. If you do not
return the defective CRU, if IBM so instructs, within 30 days of your
receipt of the replacement CRU, IBM may charge you for the replacement.

On-site service:
IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays,
next-business-day (NBD) response. IBM will repair the failing machine at
your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable
working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The
area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose. On-site
service is not available in all countries, and some countries have
kilometer or mileage limitations from an IBM service center. In those
locations where on-site service is not available, the normal in-county
service delivery is used.

Call IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), to assist with problem isolation for
hardware to determine if warranty service is required. Telephone support
may be subject to additional charges, even during the limited warranty
period.

International Warranty Service (IWS):
IWS is available during the warranty period to customers who travel
or relocate to countries where their computer is sold and serviced by IBM
or IBM resellers authorized to perform warranty service. Eligible IBM
computers are identified by their four-digit machine type.

You can obtain IWS through the method of service, such as CRU, depot,
carry-in, or on-site, provided in the servicing country. Service methods
and procedures vary by country, and some service or parts may not be
available in all countries. Service centers in certain countries may not
be able to service all models of a particular machine type. In addition,
some countries may have fees and restrictions that apply at the time of
service.

To determine the eligibility of your computer and to view a list of
countries where service is available, visit

For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement
601-034
, dated September 25, 2001.

Licensing:
Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and
conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the system.

Maintenance services  ServiceElect and ServiceSuite

ServiceElect and ServiceSuite provide hardware warranty service upgrades, maintenance, and selected
annuity support services in one agreement.

Warranty service upgrade:
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of on-site
service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty
period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be
prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of on-site
service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response time objectives and are not
guaranteed.

An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone. You must follow IBM's
problem determination and resolution procedures. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of
your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable, parts that are considered CRUs will
be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU service.

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a
suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be
clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.

Maintenance service:
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of maintenance
service specified below for the machine. An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem
over the telephone. You must follow IBM's problem determination and resolution procedures.
Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.
Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed.

CRU service:
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, HDD, and other
easily replaceable parts), IBM will ship these parts to you for replacement by you. If IBM
instructs you to return the replaced CRU, you are responsible for returning it to IBM in accordance
with IBM's instructions. If you do not return the defective CRU, if IBM so instructs, within 30
days of your receipt of the replacement CRU, IBM may charge you for the replacement.

On-site service:
IOR; IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must
provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area
must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.

Maintenance service (ICA)

Maintenance services are available for ICA legacy contracts. The preferred go-to-market offerings
are ServiceElect. However, ICA legacy contracts will still be available for current customers until
they are withdrawn.

Alternative service (Warranty service upgrades):
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrade provides an enhanced level of on-site
service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty
period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be
prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of on-site
service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response time objectives and are not
guaranteed.

An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone. You must follow IBM's
problem determination and resolution procedures. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of
your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable, parts that are considered CRUs will
be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU service.

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a
suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be
clean, well-lit,and suitable for the purpose.

The following warranty service upgrade option is available.

IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response.

Maintenance service:
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of maintenance
service specified below for the machine. An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem
over the telephone. You must follow IBM's problem determination and resolution procedures.
Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.
Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed.

CRU service:
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, HDD, and other
easily replaceable parts), IBM will ship these parts to you for replacement by you. If IBM
instructs you to return the replaced CRU, you are responsible for returning it to IBM in accordance
with IBM's instructions. If you do not return the defective CRU, if IBM so instructs, within 30
days of your receipt of the replacement CRU, IBM may charge you for the replacement.

On-site service:
IOR, IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must
provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area
must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.

Non-IBM parts support

Warranty service:
IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field replaceable
unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty
period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their
customers, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply.

Warranty service upgrades and maintenance services:
Under certain conditions, IBM Integrated Technology Services repairs selected non-IBM parts at
no additional charge for machines that are covered under a warranty service upgrade or maintenance
services.

IBM Service provides hardware problem determination on non-IBM parts (adapter cards, PCMCIA cards,
disk drives, memory, and so forth) installed within IBM systems covered under warranty service
upgrade or maintenance services and provides the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional
charge. If IBM has Technical Service Agreements with the manufacturers of the failing part, or if
the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and
replace the failing parts at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, customers are
responsible for sourcing the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge, if the
machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or maintenance services.

IBM hourly service rate classification:
One

ServicePac® offerings

Warranty and maintenance options:
The announced products may be eligible for ServicePacs for warranty and maintenance options,
convenient prepackaged offerings for warranty service upgrades and maintenance services.

Installation services:
The announced products may be eligible for ServicePacs for installation services, convenient
prepackaged offerings for installation services. Refer to the
Prices
section for information on the availability of ServicePac offerings.

The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for
the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices
may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to
change without notice. For additional information and current prices,
contact your local IBM representative.

IBM Global Financing:
IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them
in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware,
software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all
customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by
country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit

IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the
United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to
qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a
customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type,
and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply.
Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal
without notice. Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help
you stretch your budget and affordably acquire the new product. But
beyond the initial acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management
can also help keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize
risk, and preserve your ability to make flexible equipment decisions
throughout the entire technology life cycle.

Trademarks

BladeCenter, ServerGuide, Electronic Service Agent, and ServiceSuite are
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.

xSeries, eServer, and ServicePac are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.

Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other
countries or both

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.