Ultimate 32-/64-bit multiprocessor performance
IBM IntelliStation A Pro with
AMD Opteron processor
featuring AMD64 Architecture and Dual-Core Technology
L200p monitor and SpaceBall available separately.
Highlights • A Pro 6217
■ Exceptional price/performance
for both 32-bit and 64-bit
standards-based solutions
■ AMD Opteron dual-capable
200 Series single-core
processors at 2.4, 2.6 and
2.8 GHz; dual-core processors
at 2.2 and 2.4 GHz; AMD 64 with
Direct Connect memory
architecture
■ Up to 16GB1 PC3200 ECC
memory, dual-channel; 8 DIMM
slots; 8GB per processor,
socket
IBM recommends Microsoft
Windows XP Professional for
Engineering.
■ Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional (32-bit) or Red Hat
Enterprise Linux® 3 WS (64-bit)
pre-installed
■ Choice of pre-installed 32-/
64-bit operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional x64 Edition;
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS.
■ Choice of task-tuned 2D/3D
The competitive advantage
graphics featuring the NVIDIA
Competitive advantage is born of
Quadro FX 4500 with 512MB
innovation – fresh thinking that takes
memory; all adapters support
the status quo by surprise. As the first
PCI Express x16, dual-display
worldwide vendor to introduce the
capable
revolutionary AMD Opteron processor
for standards-based workstations,
■ PCI Express x16 2D/3D
IBM leads the industry in 32-/64-bit
graphics from NVIDIA with
computing with the IntelliStation
dual-display support
A Pro 6217. Building on breakthrough
■ Advanced system cooling with
optimised acoustic design
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AMD64 architecture, the second-
generation A Pro – with available dual-
core processor technology – helps
ready technical users for today’s
multi-tasking workflow and the trend
to multi-threaded applications.
The standards-based alternative
Bristling with up to 16GB of PC3200
ECC memory, the scalable 6-slot x
6-bay IntelliStation A Pro is the premier
platform for compute-intensive,
graphics-rich applications. The A Pro is
certified by leading 3D software
2
vendors for the most demanding users,
from engineers to molecular chemists,
animators to geologists. Energise your
projects with real-world performance
gains,3 visualised by an all-new portfolio
of PCI Express x16 graphics
accelerators from NVIDIA. IBM has
forged a compelling price/performance
alternative to proprietary 64-bit UNIX®
workstations, with a straight-forward
transition from your current 32-bit
workflow to next-generation
applications running 64-bit Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 4 WS or Microsoft
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
More productive to the core
The IntelliStation A Pro with AMD Direct
Connect Architecture is designed to
simply bypass the primary bottleneck of
other workstation designs – the front-
side bus – opening the processors to a
flood of data serviced by up to 16GB of
memory (8GB per processor) at the
speed of the processor – up to
2.6 GHz. Now AMD changes the rules
again with the dual-core Opteron, with
two processor cores per socket to
concentrate more multiprocessor power
to accelerate your workflow.
Dual-core, dual-capable AMD
processors – Opteron Models 275 and
280 offer multiple performance
advantages, including:
● Significant performance gains
with up to four cores in a dual-
processor configuration
● More efficient multi-tasking than
single-core systems
● Power savings with improved
thermal characteristics
● Compatibility with current
operating systems from
leading vendors.
The IntelliStation A Pro 6217 with
available dual-core Opteron processors
is a highly scalable solution devised to
anticipate your future computing
needs, helping to deliver real
investment protection.
Service, support . . . and more
The competitive IntelliStation price
includes a wealth of IBM advantages
to help maximise your productivity
potential. A three-year limited warranty4
on parts and on-site labour. An ongoing
mission to tune, test and certify key
applications. Plus Web-based
resources5. From service and support
to device driver updates, technical
documentation and the latest on
application and operating system
certifications.
Built on IBM’s IT leadership, fortified by
_` reliability and proven in
challenging computing environments,
the IntelliStation A Pro has evolved
beyond the workstation status quo – to
your advantage.
IBM IntelliStation A Pro with AMD Opteron processor • Model 6217 technical specifications
Processor Dual-capable AMD Opteron Model 250 at 2.4 GHz, Model 252 at 2.6 GHz, Model 254 at 2.8 GHz
Dual-core AMD Opteron Model 275 at 2.2 GHz, Model 280 at 2.4 GHz

Cache 1MB L2 cache per processor core

Core logic AMD-8000 series with Direct Connect Architecture and HyperTransport Technology

Memory (std/max) 2, 4, 8GB/16GB PC3200 ECC DDR SDRAM, 128-bit controller; 8 DIMM slots total

Available graphics Standard features: PCI Express x16, certified OpenGL drivers, dual-display capable
Extreme 3D: NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500, 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM, 470 MHz GPU core
High Advanced 3D: NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400, 256MB DDR3 SDRAM, 350 MHz GPU core
Advanced 3D: NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400, 128MB DDR SDRAM, 350 MHz GPU core
Performance 2D: NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285, 64MB DDR SDRAM, 275 MHz GPU core

Power supply 530W; 3 temperature-controlled fans

Choice of hard disk drives7 with SATA: 80GB/7,200 rpm standard; 250GB/7,200 rpm (optional)
S.M.A.R.T.6 (std/max) Ultra320 SCSI: 73GB/10K rpm (15K rpm optional), 300GB/10K rpm (optional)

Controllers SATA and dual-channel 64-bit Ultra320 integrated; HostRAID level 0, 1 supported

Optical storage8, 9 One of the following standard: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive up to 48X/32X/48X/16X;
IBM MultiBurner Plus CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

Slots (total/open) 6 slots: (1/0) PCI Express x16, (1/1) 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X, (4/4) 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X

Bays (total/open) 6 bays: (3/2) 3.5" internal, (1/1) 3.5" external, (2/1) 5.25" external

Network interface Integrated high-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet with Wake on LAN

Ports 5 USB 2.0 (2 front, 3 back); 2 IEEE 1394 (1 front, 1 back); 2 serial; 1 parallel

Audio AC-97 audio, microphone in (front and back), line in, line out, integrated speaker

Operating system (pre-installed; others Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Editon or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS (64-bit)
supported)

Supported applications Visit: ibm.com/servers/intellistation/pro/isv/index.html for the latest list of

certified/supported applications including engineering, electronic design automation, digital
media, geophysical and the life sciences.

Universal Manageability Visit: ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/director_4.html for the latest

information on Universal Manageability tools.

Options by IBM IBM ThinkVision Performance monitors: L200p 20.1" TFT (90P0733), L191p 19" TFT
(90P0729)
IBM Memory Kits: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB PC3200 ECC DDR SDRAM
(73P3233, 73P3234, 73P3235)
Second AMD Opteron processor: Model 250 at 2.4 GHz, Model 252 at 2.6 GHz,
Model 254 at 2.8 GHz (13N0748, 13N0749, 13N0707)
Dual Core Model 275 at 2.2 GHz, Model 280 at 2.4 GHz (25R8962, 25R8996)
IBM SpaceBall 4000 3D controller (33L3252)
Visit: ibm.com/options for a complete list of compatible options.

Rack mounting Rack Kit (09N4300), NetBAY Rack with perforated front door (9306420)

Standards supported FCC Part 15, Class A; UL 1950 First Edition, CSA c22.2 No. 950; ISO 9241 capable;
ANSI S1210
For more information:
xSeries home http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/uk/eserver/xseries
Options http://www5.pc.ibm.com/uk/products.nsf
Find your BP http://d03bphrb.partner.boulder.ibm.com/
1
Maximum physical memory is 8GB per
processor socket (16GB total) running under
select 64-bit Linux distributions; addressable
capacity is less. Maximum physical memory is
4GB running under Microsoft Windows XP
Professional 32-bit operating system;
addressable capacity is less.
2
Certifications are issued by the supplier of the
operating system, device driver or application,
not IBM.
3
Compared to previous-generation IntelliStation
A Pro 6224 results; benchmarks performed
by IBM.
4
Visit ibm.com/pc/safecomputing periodically
for the latest information on safe and effective
computing. Warranty Information: For a copy of
applicable product warranties, contact your
local IBM sales representative or visit:
ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties.
IBM makes no representation or warranty
regarding third-party products or services.
Telephone support may be subject to additional
charges. For on-site labour, IBM will attempt to
diagnose and resolve the problem remotely
before sending a technician.
5
Requires Internet access account; not included.
6
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
Technology.
7
GB equals 1,000,000,000 bytes when referring
to hard disk drive capacity; accessible capacity
is less.
8
Variable read rate. Actual playback speed will
vary and is often less than the maximum
possible.
9
Up to 48X CD-R write speed; up to 32X CD-RW
rewrite speed; variable read rate 48X-20X.
Actual playback speed will vary and is often less
than the maximum possible. The read and write
results of the CD-RW drive depend upon the
quality and characteristics of the media used;
results may vary between media suppliers.
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