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IBM xSeries 306 1U rack server silver front panel

IBM

IBM xSeries 306 Rack Server Pentium 4 3 GHz 512MB 36.40GB

SKU CH-H587-X9FTA

Entry-level rack server with a 3 GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 36.40 GB storage, and ATI Radeon 7000-M graphics

  • ProcessorIntel Pentium 4
  • Installed RAM512 MB
  • Video RAM16 MB
  • Max supported CPUs1
  • Maximum RAM capacity4 GB
  • Memory notesMemory Technology:DDR SDRAM
  • Entry rack density with xSeries 306 design
  • Single Pentium 4 processor at 3 GHz
  • 512 MB DDR SDRAM installed, expandable to 4 GB
  • 40 GB storage capacity included
  • ATI Radeon 7000-M graphics with 16 MB video memory

IBM xSeries 306 Entry Rack Server

The IBM xSeries 306 is a single-socket rack server built around an Intel Pentium 4 processor running at 3 GHz. It ships with 512 MB of DDR SDRAM and a 36.40 GB hard drive, aimed at midsize and large enterprises deploying edge-of-network or web-serving workloads. The system supports a maximum of 4 GB memory and one processor. It includes a CD-ROM drive and an ATI Radeon 7000-M graphics controller with 16 MB video memory.

Rack Mount Build Integration

This 1U rack unit slides into a standard server cabinet and requires only a power connection and network cabling to become operational. The single-processor design leaves the second socket absent, simplifying thermal management and reducing licensing costs for per-socket software. Onboard ATI Radeon graphics with 16 MB video memory handle console output without consuming a PCI expansion slot. The CD-ROM media drive supports local software installation or recovery media.

Thermals Noise and Power Profile

A single Pentium 4 CPU at 3 GHz generates a predictable heat load that the chassis fans are engineered to dissipate within the 1U form factor. Fan speed ramps with CPU utilisation, so idle web-serving runs quieter than sustained compute tasks. The 512 MB base memory and single 36.40 GB drive keep overall power draw modest compared to dual-processor configurations. No liquid cooling or exotic airflow arrangements are required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $254.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 MB
Lower than about 99% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 16 MB
Higher than about 80% of the 8,309 comparable items (median 0.01 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product linexSeries 306
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Pentium 4
Max supported CPUs1
Memory
Installed RAM512 MB
Maximum RAM capacity4 GB
Storage
Maximum storage36.4 GB
Optical driveCD ROM
Graphics
Video RAM16 MB
Graphics chipGraphics Controller Manufacturer ATI Graphics Controller Model Radeon 7000-M

Questions about this item

How many processors can the xSeries 306 support?

The system supports a maximum of one Intel Pentium 4 processor.

What graphics controller does the server use and how much video memory does it have?

It uses an ATI Radeon 7000-M graphics controller with 16MB of video memory.

What type of memory modules are required to expand the installed 512MB?

The server requires DDR SDRAM modules to reach the 4GB maximum capacity.

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