Entered CNET Catalog:
02/06/2003
SKU: 6579NAU
Manufacturer: IBM
Manufacturer description
The exciting NetVista A40p offers network-optimized power and enhanced systems management features for all your business needs. Invest in the latest technology for speed and application agility. The NetVista A40p keeps you ahead of the technology curve with the latest Intel processors. This consistent and stable platform can help you control support costs or engage in long-term rollout projects. Fast, reliable network connections and IBM Universal Manageability tools place the NetVista A40p ahead of the pack for easy deployment and simple, effortless use.
Each NetVista A40p includes a radio frequency ID tag that makes it easier to deploy, inventory your systems, and monitor movement of your PCs to help prevent theft. Asset ID is a comprehensive solution for the deployment, inventory, and security challenges that companies face today. Asset ID combines radio frequency (RF) technology embedded into the NetVista A40p along with applications provided by the Asset ID inventory management and access control partners. The embedded Security Chip, contained in the A40p system, is a cryptographic microprocessor, making system even more secure. The Security Chip supports RSA 3 PKI operations such as encryption for privacy and digital signatures for authentication. NetVista A40p systems deliver many features not found in other PCs, providing the affordable option for today's general-business environment. Concentrate on your business, not your computers.
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IBM NetVista A40p 6579 (Pentium III, 800 MHz, 128 MB, 30 GB) specifications
- General
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Type
Personal computer
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Recommended Use
Small business
, Corporate business
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Product Form Factor
Desktop
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Built-in Devices
None
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Width
16.7 in
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Depth
16.7 in
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Height
5.5 in
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Weight
22.9 lbs
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Color
White
-
Localization
English / United States
- Processor
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Type
Intel Pentium III 800.0 MHz
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Installed Qty
1.0
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Max processors supported
1.0
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Upgradability
Upgradable
- Cache Memory
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Type
L2 cache
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Installed Size
256.0 KB (installed) / 256.0 KB (max)
- Mainboard
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Chipset type
Intel 815E
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Data bus speed
133.0 MHz
- Environmental Parameters
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Min operating temperature
50 °F
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Max operating temperature
95 °F
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Operating humidity range
8 - 80%
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Sound emission
45.0 dB
- RAM
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Installed Size
128.0 MB / 512.0 MB (max)
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Technology
SDRAM
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Memory Speed
133.0 MHz
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Form Factor
DIMM 168-pin
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Upgrade Rule
Max 256 MB module
- Storage Controller
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Type
1.0 x IDE - Integrated - PCI
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Controller interface type
ATA-100
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RAID level
None
- Storage Controller (2nd)
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Type
None
- Storage
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Floppy drive type
3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
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Hard Drive
1.0 x 30.0 GB - Standard - ATA-66 - 7200.0 rpm
-
Hard Drive (2nd)
None.
- Optical Storage
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Type
CD-ROM - IDE
-
CD / DVD read speed
48x
-
CD / DVD write speed
N/A
-
CD / DVD rewrite speed
N/A
-
Storage:Media Load Type
Tray
- Optical Storage (2nd)
-
Type
None
- Storage Removable
-
Type
None
- Monitor
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Monitor Type
None.
- Graphics Controller
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Type
AGP 4x - Plug-in card
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Graphics Processor / Vendor
NVIDIA Riva TNT2 M64
-
Video Memory
16.0 MB / 16.0 MB (max) SDRAM
-
Video Output Supported
None
-
Digital Video Standard
None
- Audio Output
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Type
Sound card - Integrated
-
Sound output mode
Stereo
-
Max sample rate
44.1 KHz
-
Speaker(s)
None
- Input Device
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Type
Keyboard
, Mouse
- Telecom
-
Modem
None
- Audio Input
-
Type
None
- Cluster
-
Cluster Storage Controller
None
- Networking
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Networking
Network adapter - PCI - Plug-in card
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Data Link Protocol
Ethernet
, Fast Ethernet
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Remote Management Protocol
DMI 2.0
-
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3
, IEEE 802.3u
- Expansion / Connectivity
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Expansion Bays Total (Free)
1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Internal - 5.25" x 1/2H
, 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
, 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
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Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1.0 ( 1.0 ) x PCI - DIMM 168-pin
, 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x AGP 4x - Socket 370
, 2.0 ( 0.0 ) x Processor - Full-length
, 3.0 ( 2.0 ) x Memory - Full-length
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Interfaces
1.0 x Audio - Line-out - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
, 1.0 x Parallel - Generic - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
, 2.0 x Mouse - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Audio - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - 4 pin USB Type A
, 1.0 x Keyboard - Line-in - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
, 2.0 x Display / video - Generic - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
, 1.0 x Microphone - VGA - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
, 1.0 x USB - Input - RJ-45
, 1.0 x Network - RS-232 - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Serial - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm
- Printer
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Type
None
- Miscellaneous
-
Features
Serial port I/O control
, Cover key lock
, Power-on password
, Hard drive I/O control
, Diskette I/O control
, Boot without keyboard or mouse
, Parallel port I/O control
- Power
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Power device type
Power supply
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Voltage Required
AC 110/220 V ± 10%
-
Power provided
155.0 Watt
-
Compliant standards
EPA Energy Star
- Operating System / Software
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OS Provided
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
-
OS Certified
Novell NetWare 3.2
, Novell NetWare 4.12
, IBM OS/2 LAN Server 4.0
, SCO OpenServer 5.05
, IBM OS/2 Warp Connect 3.0
, Novell NetWare 5.0
, IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0
, Red Hat Linux 6.0
, Microsoft Windows 98
, SunSoft Solaris 2.6
, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
, Microsoft Windows 95
, IBM PC DOS 2000
-
Software
PC Doctor
, Drivers & Utilities
, ConfigSafe
, Lotus Notes Client 5
, Lotus SmartSuite
, Netscape Communicator
- Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support
3 years warranty
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Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site