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The Model 810 is a PCI-based technology system. See the table on page 97 for
the number of maximum features supported by the total system and in the Model
810 system unit. See Chapter 17, “iSeries I/O processors” on page 319, and
Chapter 18, “iSeries I/O adapters and controllers” on page 339, for full
descriptions of the features that are supported.
See “Not all features are supported on all models. Some features may be
withdrawn but are in the table for reference. AIX specific adapters are not
described in this book.” on page 344 for the supported Linux Direct Attach
features.
External towers
Refer to Chapter 15, “Towers, racks, and high-speed link” on page 259, for
information about supported towers for the Model 810.
Model 810 upgrades
See Chapter 16, “Upgrades to iSeries servers” on page 307, for general upgrade
considerations and server upgrade possibilities within the Model 810. Supported
processor upgrades for the Model 810 are identified in IBM Eserver iSeries
Supported Upgrades, REDP-0322.
Note: The placement of PCI cards follows special rules. Refer to “PCI card
technology” on page 340 and PCI Card Placement Rules for the IBM
Eserver iSeries Server Version 5 Release 2, REDP-3638, before you
propose any configuration.