IBM UNIX systems consist of the IBM eServer pSeries and IBM RS/6000 product
lines. Providing unprecedented value, these innovative systems feature IBM's
leading-edge technology and run the top-rated UNIX operating system, AIX.
This broad product line ranges from powerful workstations ideal for mechanical
design; to mission-critical symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) servers for ERP,
SCM, CRM, transaction processing, and Web serving; up to parallel RS/6000 SP
systems that can handle demanding scientific and technical computing and
business intelligence tasks. These platforms provide the power to create
change and the flexibility to manage it, with thousands of applications that
provide real value. More than 1,000,000 systems have shipped to over 135,000
businesses worldwide.
MODEL ABSTRACT 7044-170
(No Longer Available as of December 12, 2003)
The IBM RS/6000 44P 7044 Model 170 is an entry-level desktop RS/6000
workstation or workgroup server offered at an affordable price. The Model 170
provides a continuation of the successful line of entry workstations, offering
enhanced performance over the current 43P 7043 Models 140 and 150. The Model
170 is an ideal solution for those who require high-performance 2D or 3D
CAD/CAM workstations in a compact but flexible package. It offers: an
affordable, reliable, compact system for commercial computing and e-business;
flexibility in building business solutions, with more than 13,000
AIX-certified applications available in e-business, e-commerce, entry ERP and
supply-chain management, and many other businesses; a uniprocessor system that
provides enhanced performance over its predecessors, the Models 140 and 150; a
333, 400, or 450 MHz Power3-II processor for performance upgrade options; an
enhanced memory controller that uses SDRAM memory and a 95 MHz memory bus
speed on the 333 MHz system, 100 MHz on the 400 or 450 MHz systems; memory
expansion capabilities up to 2 GB; IBM's high-performance 3D accelerators to
meet the needs of demanding design and engineering workstation users;
integration within the Model 170 of Ethernet, Ultra2 SCSI, and a service
processor; six PCI slots and six bays for expansion and growth capability;
support of a variety of 2D and 3D graphics adapters, offering excellent
graphics price and performance; and a powerful set of available disk drive and
communications features.
The AIX Version 4.3.3 or Version 5.1, or later, operating system is included
with each Model 170 and can be preinstalled, if desired.
MODEL HIGHLIGHTS 7044-170
The Model 170 -- an excellent 2D or 3D workstation or a powerful workgroup
server, your choice!
o General features and benefits
- Excellent price/performance solution
- POWER3-II microprocessor (choice of three speeds, 333 MHz, 400 MHz, or
450 MHz)
- 64-bit system architecture
- Concurrent 32-bit and 64-bit application support
- Built-in service processor
- Ultra2 SCSI disk support
- SSA RAID disk support
- AIX operating system
o Workstation benefits
- Top performing workstation and 3D graphics for CAD/CAM and petroleum
visualization applications
- Twice the memory of the Model 150 to support larger MCAD and CAE
models
- Choice of 3D graphics accelerators
o Server benefits
- Powerful, affordable 64-bit workgroup or e-business server
- Over 13,000 AIX-certified applications available
- Six bays and six slots, and up to 2 GB of memory
o IBM SystemXtra support services and financing