IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement ZG12-0132April 11, 2012
ENUSZG12-0132.PDF
(Corrected on May 10, 2012)
Revised Description, Product number, Technical information, and Hardware requirements sections.
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IBM® PureFlex System is a new category of computing that integrates multiple server architectures, networking, storage, and system management capability into a single system.
IBM PureFlex System offerings include:
- IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
- IBM Flex System Manager
- IBM Flex System Compute Nodes
- IBM Flex System Scalable Network and Storage Switches
The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node is a high-performance server that offers outstanding performance for virtualization with new levels of CPU performance, memory capacity, and flexible configuration options.
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The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node is a high-performance server that offers outstanding performance for virtualization with new levels of CPU performance and memory capacity, and flexible configuration options. It is part of IBM PureFlex System, a new category of computing that integrates multiple server architectures, networking, storage and system management capability into a single system that is easy to deploy and manage. IBM PureFlex System has full "built-in" virtualization support of servers, storage, and networking to speed provisioning and increase resiliency. In addition, it supports open industry standards, such as operating systems, networking and storage fabrics, virtualization, and system management protocols, to easily fit within existing and future data center environments. IBM PureFlex System is scalable and extendable with multigeneration upgrades to protect and maximize IT investments.
The most forward thinking companies will completely rethink the way they deploy and manage their IT environments by evolving to a more open, agile, and integrated computing system that is dynamically managed from a single vantage point to simultaneously maximize efficiency and innovation.
By doing this, companies can :
- Improve efficiency and utilization through integration
- Optimize heterogeneous environments by providing the right architecture for the right workload
- Increase speed and dexterity at the enterprise level
- Improve control through simplicity, automation, compliance, and security
- Improve economics with faster time-to-value through real-time scalability
- Deliver insights faster to gain a competitive advantage
IBM PureFlex System can help enterprises to achieve faster time-to-value of their IT assets, increase control of their environment, and minimize the complexity inherent in highly virtualized environments.
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- IBM PureFlex System Enterprise Chassis
- IBM network switch
- Appropriate PDUs and main power distribution
- Monitor, keyboard, and mouse for setup
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- May 21, 2012: For all features except for features EFD3 and EFD5.
- June 15, 2012: For features EFD3 and EFD5.
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Compute nodes typically contain the number and type of microprocessors, memory modules, and hard disk drives that are needed to support a specific workload environment. These nodes use integrated network ports or optional network adapters to connect to external devices through the switches or pass-thru modules that are installed in the chassis.
Note: The network adapters and ports in the nodes must be compatible with the network switches or pass-thru modules in the chassis.
These compute nodes come with Intel Xeon™ microprocessors and provide the function, reliability, and performance of the X-Architecture® systems in a small form factor design. They support various Microsoft™ Windows™ , Linux™ , and VMware operating systems and are ideally suited for high performance and virtualized environments such as memory-intensive computing, collaboration, general and mission-critical processing, and enterprise application workloads. All models come with an integrated management module (iMM2) that connects to the Chassis Management Module to provide the integrated systems-management functions for the node.
The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node is a high-density scalable compute node that is ideally suited for high performance and virtualized environments.
The Flex System x240 Compute Node provides support for optional devices, such as the following devices:
- Up to two multicore microprocessors
- Up to 24 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)
- Up to two hot-swap storage drives
- Up to two I/O expansion adapters
The Flex System x240 Compute Node is supported in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis only.
The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node supports memory mirroring. Chipkill is supported in all memory configurations.
Standard IBM Flex system X240 compute node processor configurations
Intel™ CPU
Feature Xeon speed CPU HDD
Number Name Cores (GHz) power Cache interface
EP30/EP31 E5-2690 8 2.9 130W 20MB H/S SFF
EP3E/EP3F E5-2667 6 2.9 130W 15MB H/S SFF
EP3G/EP3L E5-2643 4 3.3 130W 10MB H/S SFF
EP3C/EP3D E5-2660 8 2.2 95W 20MB H/S SFF
EP3R/EP3S E5-2670 8 2.6 115W 20MB H/S SFF
EP38/EP39 E5-2609 4 2.4 80W 10MB H/S SFF
EP32/EP33 E5-2637 2 3.0 80W 5MB H/S SFF
EP34/EP35 E5-2665 8 2.4 115W 20MB H/S SFF
EP36/EP37 E5-2603 4 1.8 80W 10MB H/S SFF
EP3A/EP3B E5-2620 6 2.0 95W 15MB H/S SFF
EP3M/EP3N E5-2630L 6 2.0 60W 15MB H/S SFF
EP3P/EP3Q E5-2650L 8 1.8 70W 20MB H/S SFF
EP3J/EP3K E5-2650 8 2.0 95W 20MB H/S SFF
EPA5/EPB5 E5-2630 6 2.3 95W 15MB H/S SFF
EPA6/EPB6 E5-2640 6 2.5 95W 15MB H/S SFF
EPA7/EPB7 E5-2680 8 2.7 130W 20MB H/S SFF
EP3T/EP3U E5-2648L 8 1.8 70W 20MB H/S SFF
EP3V/EP3W E5-2658 8 2.1 95W 20MB H/S SFF
Additional features
- The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node system board contains 24 DIMM connectors
- Each DIMM connector supports 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16, or 32 GB low profile (LP) double-date rate (DDR3) DRAM
- Chipkill is supported in all memory configurations
- Support is provided for up to two hot-swap, Small Form Factor (SFF) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), Serial ATA (SATA), orSolidState (SSD) storage drives
- Dual 10-Gigabit Ethernet connections are provided
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node servers are designed for high throughput from processor to memory, and to bus I/O.
These features, combined with SMP capability and blade-thin density, make it an excellent choice for space- and power-constrained environments used for:
- Database
- Virtualization
- General enterprise applications such as ERP and SCM
- Simulations
High-availability and serviceability features
- Hot-swap capability
Hot-swap compute nodes enable easy access to each node server.
- Management module
The management module interfaces with each node server for single systems management control.
- Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)
IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing compute node problems. DSA collects the following information about the compute node:
- Drive health information
- Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
- Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB information
- Installed applications and hot fixes
- Kernel modules
- Light path diagnostics status
- Network interfaces and settings
- Performance data and details about processes that are running
- RAID and controller configuration
- Integrated management module 2 status and configuration
- System configuration
- Vital product data and firmware information
DSA creates a DSA log, which is a chronologically ordered merge of the system-event log (as the IPMI event log), the IMM event log (as the ASM event log), and the operating-system event logs. You can send the DSA log as a file to a support representative or view the information as a text file or HTML file.
- Flexible network support
The compute node provides flexible network capabilities:
- The integrated Emulex BE3 dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller supports connections to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network through an Ethernet-compatible switch module in the chassis. The controller also supports Wake on LAN technology.
- The compute node has connectors on the system board for optional expansion adapters for adding network communication capabilities to the compute node. Depending on the model, you can install up to two I/O expansion adapters for network support. This provides the flexibility to install expansion adapters that support various network communication technologies.
- Hard disk drive support
The compute node supports up to two hot-swap hard disk drives. You can implement RAID 0 or RAID 1 for the drives.
- IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the web, provides programs to help you set up the compute node and install a Windows operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers.
- IBM X-Architecture
IBM X-Architecture systems combine proven, innovative IBM designs to make your x86-processor-based compute node powerful, scalable, and reliable.
- Integrated management module 2 (iMM2)
The integrated management module II (iMM2) combines systems management functions, video controller, the remote presence, and blue-screen capture features in a single chip. The IMM2 provides advanced systems management control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the IMM event log, and alerts you to the problem.
Optionally, the IMM2 also provides a virtual presence capability for remote systems management capabilities. The IMM2 provides remote systems management through industry-standard interfaces:
- Common Information Model (CIM)
- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3.0
- Web browser
- Large system memory capacity
The compute node supports up to 768 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides support for up to 24 industry-standard registered ECC DDR3 on low-profile (LP) DIMMs on the system board.
- Light path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help diagnose problems.
- Microprocessor technology
The compute node supports up to two multicore Intel Xeon microprocessors.
- PCI Express®
PCI Express is a serial interface that is used for chip-to-chip interconnect and expansion adapter interconnect. You can add optional I/O and storage devices.
- Powerthrottling
Each compute node is powered by two Enterprise Voltage Regulator-Down (EVRD) 12.0 voltage regulators. By enforcing a power policy known as power-domain oversubscription, the IBM Flex System chassis will allow for a larger overall chassis power budget depending on the number of power supplies installed. When a fault occurs in one or more power supplies, the power supplies can run oversubscribed for a short period of time. During this time period, the compute nodes will throttle to safe power level in order to allow all components in the chassis to stay operational and survive the power supply failure. This policy is enforced by the Chassis Management Module in cooperation with every installed compute node in the IBM Flex System chassis. This policy is in effect when the initial power is applied to the IBM Flex System chassis or when an administrator changes the policy.
The following settings for this policy are available:
- Basic power management
- Powermodule redundancy (N+N or N+1)
- Powermodule redundancy with compute node throttling allowed (N+N or N+1)
An administrator can configure the policy and monitor the overall chassis power environment by using the Chassis Management Module.
- Systems management support
The compute node supports the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) and IBM Flex System Manager management software.
- CMM is a hot-swap module that provides system management functions for all components in an IBM Flex System chassis. It controls a serial port for remote connection and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet remote-management connection.
- IBM Flex System Manager management software is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By using industry standards, IBM Flex System Manager management software supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies.
IBM PureFlex system for the Flex System x240 Compute Node
The IBM PureFlex System consists of predefined, preconfigured Flex System components to simplify client purchasing and provide the total PureFlex System integrated value proposition.
The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node can be ordered as part of a PureFlex System. There are three IBM PureFlex System offerings available:
- IBM PureFlex System Express for smaller installations (Feature #EFD1)
- IBM PureFlex System Standard for application systems (Feature #EFD2)
- IBM PureFlex System Enterprise for scalable cloud deployments; includes redundancy for resilient operation (Feature #EFD3)
A PureFlex System consists of:
- A Flex System Compute Node, chosen from:
- Flex System p260 (7895-22X)
- Flex System p460 (7895-42X)
- Flex System x240 (7863-10X)
Note: The Flex System p260 does not offer an IBM PureFlex System Enterprise. The Flex System p460 does not offer an IBM PureFlex System Express . The IBM PureFlex System Enterprise requires two Compute Nodes. - A Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X)
- A Flex System Manager (7955-01M)
- A Storwize® V7000 Disk System (2076-124)
- Two IBM 1455 BNT® Rack Switches G8264 Model 64C (With IBM Flex Enterprise only, with the Flex System p460)
- Two IBM 1455 BNT Rack Switches G8052 Model 48E (With IBM PureFlex Enterprise only, with the Flex System p460)
- Two IBM 2498 SAN24B-4 Express Model B24 (With IBM Flex Enterprise only, with the Flex System p460)
- An IBM PureFlex System 42U Rack (7953-94X)
Additional Flex System Compute Nodes, Flex System Chassis, Flex System Managers, and IBM PureFlex System 42U Racks can be ordered once the basic requirements for the IBM PureFlex System are met. Storwize V7000 Disk Systems can be ordered separately without meeting the requirements for the IBM PureFlex System. These additional orders will contain feature numbers EFD4 (Expansion Option) or EFD5 (Custom Expansion). The Flex System Manager is not available with EFD4.
The following IBM PureFlex System configurations will not be supported until April 24, 2012:
- Expansion Option (#EFD4) on the Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X)
- Expansion Option (#EFD4) on the Storwize V7000 Disk System (2076-124)
- IBM PureFlex Enterprise (#EFD3) on the Flex System p460 Compute Node (7895-42X)
- IBM PureFlex Enterprise (#EFD3) and Expansion Option (#EFD4) on the IBM 1455 BNT Rack Switches (1455-64C/48E) and the IBM 2498 SASN24B-4 Express Model B24 (2498-B24)
Contact your local Sales Representative for custom configuration requests.
Information about minimum configurations and options when ordering those products can be found in their online Sales Manuals at:
Product Sales Manual IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node 7895-22X IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node 7895-42X IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node 7863-10X IBM Flex System Chassis 7893-92X IBM Flex System Manager 7955-01M IBM Flex System PureFlex System 42U Rack 7953-94X IBM 1455 BNT Rack Switch G8264 1455-64C IBM 1455 BNT Rack Switch G8052 1455-48E IBM 2498 SAN24B-4 Express Model B24 2498-B24 IBM Storwize V7000 Disk System 2076-124
For more information about IBM PureFlex Systems, visit
IBM PureFlex System Express
The IBM PureFlex System Express requirements when ordering the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node are:
1 x Flex System x240 Compute Node (7863-10X), with the following features:
1 x #EN20 Compute Node with 10Gb Virtual
Fabric
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1 x #EN21 Compute Node without 10Gb
Virtual Fabric
Select 1 Processor Module from:
#EP31/EP33/EP35/EP37/EP39/EP3B/EP3D/EP3F/EP3K/EP3L/EP3N/EP3Q/EP3S/EPA5
/EPA6/EPA7/EP3U/EP3W
1 x #EM05 or #EEM2 4 GB minimum memory
1 x #1759 (Not required with #EN20) IBM Flex System CN4054 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Adapter
1 x #1764 IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb
Fibre Channel Adapter
1 x #4646 Integrate ITE in Chassis
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #4681 Chassis specify, Chassis #1
1 x #EBK2 IBM Flex System x240 USB
Enablement Kit
1 x #EBK3 2 GB USB Hypervisor Key (VMWare 5.0)
1 x #ED01-#ED0E System Publications & Media
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD1 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EBK2 and #EBK3 are required only with the IBM SmartCloud
Entry for IBM Flex System (5765-SCP)
NOTE: #1759 and #1764 are always required in the configuration.
1 x Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X), with the following features:
1 x #3593 IBM FLEX System EN4093 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch
1 x #3595 IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb
SAN Switch
2 x #3282 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver
2 x #3286 8 GB SFP+ Transceiver
5 x #EB29 1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver
1 x #9039 Base CME
1 x #3592 Redundant CME
2 x #9059 Base Power Module (2X)
2 x #4558 Power Cord (2.5M) to PDU/UPS
1 x #9038 Base Fans (4X)
1 x #4649 Rack Integration Services
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
2 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
2 x #1111 CAT5E Ethernet Cable, 3M Blue
1 x #0457 Integrate x240 in Chassis
1 x #0466 Integrate FSM in Chassis
1 x #EFM1 Open Fabric Manager
1 x #EPU1-#EPUE System Documentation and Software
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD1 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #0466, #3282,
or #EB29. #EFD4 requires #0492.
1 x Flex System Manager (FSM) (7955-01M), with the following features:
1 x #EB31 Platform Manager S/W Bundle
4 x #EM09 32 GB Memory
2 x #1771 IBM 200 GB 1.8" SATA SSD
1 x #3767 1TB 7.2K RPM 2.5" SATA Disk Drive
1 x #4646 Integrate ITE in Chassis
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
1 x #ED11-ED1E System Publications and Media
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD1 PureFlex System Order Indicator
1 x Storwize V7000 Disk System (2076-124), with the following features:
1 x #0010 Storwize V7000 S/W Preload
2 x #5305 1M or 5M Fiber Optic Cable
8 x #3206 600 GB 2.5-inch 20k HDD
2 x #3512 or #3214 200 or 400 GB 2.5-inch SSD
2 x #6008 Cache 8 GB
1 x #9730 Power Cord - PDU Connection
2 x #9801 AC Power Supply
1 x #EFD0 V7000 Routing Indicator
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #9170 Controller #1 Group
1 x #EFD1 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #3206, #3512,
#3514, or #9170. #EFD4 requires #9171.
1 x PureFlex System 42U Rack (7953-94X), with the following features:
4 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
2 x #7189 or #7196 Optional PDUs
1 x #ER01 Integrate Chassis in Rack
1 x #ER04 Rack Content Specify - 2076-124
1 x #ER1B Reserve 1U empty space - bottom
1 x #ER1T Reserve 1U empty space - top
1 x #EC02 or #EC05 Rack Rear Door or RDHX
1 x #EC03 Side Doors
1 x #EC06 Rack Front Door (Blue)
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD1 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #ER01, #ER03,
#ER04, #4651, #7189, or #7196. #EFD4 requires either #EC03
or #EC04.
IBM PureFlex System Standard
The IBM PureFlex System Standard requirements when ordering the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node are:
1 x Flex System x240 Compute Node (7863-10X), with the following features:
1 x #EN20 Compute Node with 10Gb Virtual
Fabric
or
1 x #EN21 Compute Node without 10Gb
Virtual Fabric
Select 1 Processor Module from:
#EP31/EP33/EP35/EP37/EP39/EP3B/EP3D/EP3F/EP3K/EP3L/EP3N/EP3Q/EP3S/EPA5
/EPA6/EPA7/EP3U/EP3W
1 x #EM05 or #EEM2 4 GB minimum memory
1 x #1759 (Not required with #EN20) IBM Flex System CN4054 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Adapter
1 x #1764 IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb
Fibre Channel Adapter
1 x #4646 Integrate ITE in Chassis
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #4681 Chassis specify, Chassis #1
1 x #EBK2 IBM Flex System x240 USB
Enablement Kit
1 x #EBK3 2 GB USB Hypervisor Key (VMWare 5.0)
1 x #ED01-#ED0E System Publications & Media
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD2 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EBK2 and #EBK3 are required only with the IBM SmartCloud
Entry for IBM Flex System (5765-SCP)
NOTE: #1759 and #1764 are always required in the configuration.
1 x Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X), with the following features:
1 x #3593 IBM Flex System EN4093 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch
2 x #3595 IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb
SAN Switch
4 x #3282 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver
4 x #3286 8 Gb SFP+ Transceiver
5 x #EB29 1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver
1 x #9039 Base CME
1 x #3592 Redundant CME
2 x #9059 Base Power Module (2X)
2 x #3590 Redundant Power Module
4 x #4558 Power Cord (2.5M) to PDU/UPS
1 x #9038 Base Fans (4X)
1 x #7805 Additional Fans (2X)
1 x #4649 Rack Integration Services
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
2 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
2 x #1111 CAT5E Ethernet Cable, 3M Blue
1 x #0457 Integrate x240 in Chassis
1 x #0466 Integrate FSM in Chassis
1 x #EFM1 Open Fabric Manager
1 x #EPU1-#EPUE System Documentation and Software
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD2 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #0466, #3282,
or #EB29. #EFD4 requires #0492.
1 x Flex System Manager (7955-01M), with the following features:
1 x #EB32 Virtualization manager S/W
Bundle Indicator
4 x #EM09 32 GB Memory
2 x #1771 IBM 200 GB 1.8" SATA SSD
1 x #3767 1TB 7.2K RPM 2.5" SATA Disk Drive
1 x #4646 Integrate ITE in Chassis
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
1 x #ED11-ED1E System Publications and Media
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD2 PureFlex System Order Indicator
1 x Storwize V7000 Disk System (2076-124), with the following features:
1 x #0010 Storwize V7000 S/W Preload
4 x #5305 5M Fiber Optic Cable
8 x #3206 600 GB 2.5-inch 20k HDD
2 x #3512 or #3415 200 or 400 GB 2.5-inch SSD
2 x #6008 Cache 8 GB
1 x #9730 Power Cord - PDU Connection
2 x #9801 AC Power Supply
1 x #EFD0 V7000 Routing Indicator
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #9170 Controller #1 Group
1 x #EFD2 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #3206, #3512,
#3514, or #9170. #EFD4 requires #9171.
1 x PureFlex System 42U Rack (7953-94X), with the following features:
4 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
2 x #7189 or #7196 Optional PDUs
1 x #ER01 Integrate Chassis in Rack
1 x #ER04 Rack Content Specify - 2076-124
1 x #ER1B Reserve 1U empty space - bottom
1 x #ER1T Reserve 1U empty space - top
1 x #EC02 or #EC05 Rack Rear Door or RDHX
1 x #EC03 Side Doors
1 x #EC06 Rack Front Door (Blue)
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD2 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #ER01, #ER03,
#ER04, #4651, #7189, or #7196. #EFD4 requires #4652 and
either #EC03 or #EC04.
IBM PureFlex System Enterprise
The IBM PureFlex System Enterprise requirements when ordering the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node are as follows.
The PureFlex System Enterprise requires that two compute nodes (2 x 7895-42X or 2 x 7863-10X) be selected.
2 x Flex System x240 Compute Node (7863-10X), with the following features:
1 x #EN20 Compute Node with 10Gb Virtual
Fabric
or
1 x #EN21 Compute Node without 10Gb
Virtual Fabric
Select 1 Processor Module from:
#EP31/EP33/EP35/EP37/EP39/EP3B/EP3D/EP3F/EP3K/EP3L/EP3N/EP3Q/EP3S/EPA5
/EPA6/EPA7/EP3U/EP3W
1 x #EM05 or #EEM2 4 GB minimum memory
1 x #1759 (Not required with #EN20) IBM Flex System CN4054 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Adapter
1 x #1764 IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb
Fibre Channel Adapter
1 x #4646 Integrate ITE in Chassis
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #4681 Chassis specify, Chassis #1
1 x #EBK2 IBM Flex System x240 USB
Enablement Kit
1 x #EBK3 2 GB USB Hypervisor Key (VMWare 5.0)
1 x #ED01-#ED0E System Publications & Media
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD3 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EBK2 and #EBK3 are required only with the IBM SmartCloud
Entry for IBM Flex System (5765-SCP)
NOTE: #1759 and #1764 are always required in the configuration.
1 x Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X), with the following features:
2 x #3593 IBM FLEX System EN4093 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch
2 x #3596 Port Upgrade 1 for #3593
2 x #3597 Port Upgrade 2 for #3593
2 x #3595 IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch
8 x #3286 8 Gb SFP+ Transceiver
4 x #3282 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver
6 x #EB29 1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver
1 x #9039 Base CME
1 x #3592 Redundant CME
2 x #9059 Base Power Module (2X)
4 x #3590 Redundant Power Module
6 x #4558 Power Cord (2.5M) to PDU/UPS
1 x #9038 Base Fans (4X)
2 x #7805 Additional Fans (2X)
1 x #4649 Rack Integration Services
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
3 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
2 x #1111 CAT5E Ethernet Cable, 3M Blue
4 x #ECB4 10 GbE SFP+ Copper DAC Cable, 1M
2 x #0457 Integrate x240 in Chassis
1 x #0466 Integrate FSM in Chassis
1 x #EFM1 Open Fabric Manager
1 x #EPU1-#EPUE System Documentation and Software
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD3 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #0466, #3282,
#EB29. #EFD4 requires only 1 x #3593, #EFD4
requires #0492.
1 x Flex System Manager (7955-01M), with the following features:
1 x #EB32 Virtualization manager S/W
Bundle Indicator
4 x #EM09 32 GB Memory
2 x #1771 IBM 200 GB 1.8" SATA SSD
1 x #3767 1TB 7.2K RPM 2.5" SATA Disk Drive
1 x #4646 Integrate ITE in Chassis
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
1 x #ED11-ED1E System Publications and Media
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD3 PureFlex System Order Indicator
1 x Storwize V7000 Disk System (2076-124), with the following features:
1 x #0010 Storwize V7000 S/W Preload
4 x #5305 5M Fiber Optic Cable
8 x #3206 600 GB 2.5-inch 20k HDD
4 x #3512 or #3514 200or 400 GB 2.5-inch SSD
2 x #6008 Cache 8 GB
1 x #9730 Power Cord - PDU Connection
2 x #9801 AC Power Supply
1 x #EFD0 V7000 Routing Indicator
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
1 x #9170 Controller #1 Group
1 x #EFD3 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #3206, #3512,
#3514, or #9170. #EFD4 requires #9171.
1 x PureFlex System Rack 42U (7953-94X), with the following features:
5 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
2 x #7189 or #7196 Optional PDUs
1 x #ER01 Integrate Chassis in Rack
1 x #ER04 Rack Content Specify - 2076-124
1 x #ER1B Reserve 1U empty space - bottom
1 x #ER1T Reserve 1U empty space - top
1 x #EC02 or #EC05 Rack Rear Door or RDHX
1 x #EC03 Side Doors
1 x #EC06 Rack Front Door (Blue)
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (No charge)
1 x #EFD3 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
NOTE: #EFD4 does not require the following features: #ER01, #ER03,
#ER04, #4651, #7189, or #7196. #EFD4 requires #4652 and
either #EC03 or #EC04.
PureFlex system networking portfolio
Networking in data centers today is undergoing a transition from a discrete traditional model to a more flexible, optimized model or the 'smarter' model. Clients are looking to support more workloads with decreasing or flat IT budget. The network architecture on the PureFlex System is designed to address the key challenges clients are facing today in their data centers. The key attributes of the network architecture on this platform are:
- Unified network management:
- Efficient integrated management as part of the management appliance
- Migration from physical network management to logical network management in a virtualized environment
- Optimized and automated network virtualization:
- Seamless provisioning, management, and deployment of both physical and virtual network parameters using tools like Virtual Fabric Manager, IBM SoftSwitch (5000v), and VMready®
- Simplified network infrastructure:
- Creation of a flat logical network so there are fewer elements to manage
- Reduced cost and complexity by leveraging IBM Virtual Fabric and I/O convergence
- Reduced risk and cost by leveraging scalable switches that can provide both port and bandwidth flexibility
One of the key attributes of most of the products on this platform is scalability. When modules are labeled 'scalable,' this means that clients can buy the base product with certain number of ports; and when they require to scale up for more ports, they can just buy the license to enable the extra ports without having to provision any new hardware.
The PureFlex System networking portfolio includes:
- IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (#3598 on 7893-92X)
This 1 Gb scalable switch is for clients looking to use the value of Flex System without moving to a 10 Gb environment. Key features of this switch module are:
- The switch supports up to two logical partitions per physical switch.
- It is a 52-port switch with 28 internal 1 Gb ports, 20 external 1 Gb ports, and 4 external 10 Gb ports
- The base switch provides 14 internal 1 Gb ports and 10 external 1 Gb RJ45 ports.
- Upgrade 1 offers 14 internal 1 Gb ports and 10 external 1 Gb RJ45 ports.
- Upgrade 2 provides four 10 Gb uplink ports.
- Upgrade 1 can be applied to base switch or to Upgrade 2.
- 10 Gb SFP+ ports can function at 1 Gb or 10 Gb.
- The switch provides support for full L2/L3 Ethernet functionality.
IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch offers 14 internal 1 Gb ports to each compute node and ten external 1 Gb ports as uplinks. The external ports are RJ45.
- IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) (#3594 on the 7893-92X)
Clients who require either more than two 1 Gb ports per server or more bandwidth can enable additional ports by using this switch. This option enables another 14 internal 1 Gb ports to each compute node and ten external 1 Gb uplinks.
- IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (10 Gb Uplinks) (#3599 on the 7893-92X)
This option enables four 10 Gb uplinks on this switch module for clients who require higher performance and bandwidth to connect to 10 Gb Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch modules. Clients need to purchase at least the basic switch before they can enable these uplinks. These uplinks can be enabled on either partition of the switch.
- IBM Flex System EN4093 10Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (#3593 on the 7893-92X)
This 10 Gb scalable switch that offers uncompromising scalability, throughput, and performance. This switch can help clients migrate to 10 Gb infrastructure and offers virtualization features like Virtual Fabric and VMready . Clients should consider this switch if they:
- Are building a 10 Gb Ethernet Infrastructure or migrating from 1 Gb to 10 Gb (mixed environment)
- Are deploying virtualization
- Want investment protection to upgrade to more ports and bandwidth (40 Gb)
- This is a triple-density switch with ability to scale based on your needs.
- It offers a total 64 ports with 42 internal 10 Gb ports and 22 external 10 Gb ports.
- The base switch provides 14 internal 10 Gb ports and 10 external SFP+ 10 Gb ports.
- Upgrade 1 provides 14 internal 10 Gb ports and two 40 Gb QSFP ports that can be used as four 10 Gb ports.
- Upgrade 2 offers 14 internal 10 Gb ports and 4 external SFP+ 10 Gb ports.
- Upgrade 1 is required to apply Upgrade 2.
- 10 Gb SFP+ ports can function at 1 Gb or 10 Gb.
- 40 Gb QSFP ports can function at 10 Gb or 40 Gb.
- The switch provides full Layer 2/3 Ethernet function
- The switch offers Virtual Fabric support and management
This basic switch will enable 14 internal 10 Gb ports, one to each compute node, and 10 external 10 Gb ports to connect to ToR switch module. All external 10 Gb ports are SFP+ based connections.
- IBM Flex System EN4093 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) (#3596 on the 7893-92X)
This switch can be applied on the basic switch when you want to support four ports of 10 Gb on the server or if you just want more uplink bandwidth on the basic switch. The upgrade will enable 14 internal 10 Gb ports, one to each compute node, and two 40 Gb uplinks. These 40 Gb uplinks are QSFP connectors but can be converted to four 10 Gb uplinks using fan out cable. This upgrade can be applied if you already has the basic switch.
- IBM Flex System EN4093 10Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (Upgrade 2) (#3597 on the 7893-92X)
This switch can be applied on top of Upgrade 1 when you want to support six ports of 10 Gb on the server or if you just want more uplink bandwidth on the base switch. The upgrade will enable 14 internal 10 Gb ports, one to each compute node, and four 10 Gb uplinks. These uplinks are SFP+ ports.
- IBM Flex System EN4091 10Gb Ethernet Pass-thru (#3700 on the 7893-92X)
This module offers easy connectivity of the Flex System Chassis to an external network infrastructure. This is an unmanaged device enabling direct connectivity of compute node in the chassis to external Top-of-Rack switch. This module can function at both 1 Gb and 10 Gb speed. It has 14 internal 10 Gb links and fourteen external 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks.
- IBM Flex System FC3171 8Gb SAN Switch (#3595 on the 7893-92X) and IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Pass-thru (#3591 on the 7893-92X)
These SAN modules enable 8 Gb connectivity to storage from the Flex System chassis. These SAN modules offer enhanced Fibre Channel functions like Port Aggregation, Auto-StreamGuard, Enhanced N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), and Automatic Failover.
Both these modules run at high-performance 8 Gb speed. Two features are offered to meet customer requirements whether they need full switching function in the chassis or just a simple pass-thru solution.
- IBM Flex System FC5022 24-port 16Gb ESB SAN Scalable Switch (#3771 on the 7893-92X) and IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch (#3770 on the 7893-92X), and IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter (#EC2B)
These 16 Gb switch modules deliver an embedded option for IBM Flex System users deploying storage area networks in their enterprise. These scalable switches enable Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD) and grow with the needs of the clients. The N-Port Virtualization model streamlines the infrastructure by reducing the number of domains to manage while enabling the ability to add or move servers without impact to the SAN. Management is simplified through the use of an integrated management appliance or clients using end-to-end Brocade SAN can leverage the Brocade management tools.
Key features of this switch:
- Superior scalability to allows greater intrachassis connectivity
- Encryption and compression capable
- Diagnostic Port (D-Port) for superior serviceability
- Total of 48 ports wired as 28 ports internal and 20 external
- Based on Brocade's eighth-generation Condor-3 Fibre Channel Switch ASIC
Two versions of this switch are available:
- IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch
This switch comes with 12 Dynamic Ports On Demand (PDOD) licenses that can be applied to either internal or external links on this switch. Clients who do not fully populate the chassis can leverage this switch without having to pay for ports they are not using.
- IBM Flex System FC5022 24-port 16 Gb SAN Scalable Switch
This switch comes with 12 DPOD licenses that can be applied to either internal or external links on this switch. This switch will also include the enhanced software licenses like:
- ISL Trunking
- Adaptive Networking
- Advanced Performance Monitoring
- Fabric Watch
- Extended Fabrics
- Server Application Optimization
The IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16 Gb FC adapter is based on Brocade architecture to offer end-to-end 16 Gb connectivity to SAN. This adapter can auto negotiate and work at 8 Gb and 4 Gb speed also. It offers enhanced features like N-port Trunking and enhanced encryption for security.
The adapter offers these key values:
- First 16 Gbps embedded switch with up to 640 Gb bandwidth
- Investment protection; growth in ports and bandwidth
- Superior scalability to allows greater intrachassis connectivity
- Encryption and compression capable
- Diagnostic Port (D-Port) for superior serviceability
Clients can manage these devices by using the integrated Flex System Manager, or for advanced monitoring, they can use the Brocade Network Advisor.
- IBM Flex System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch (#3699 on the 7893-92X) and IBM Flex System IB6132 2-port FDR InfiniBand Adapter (#EC2C)
InfiniBand is a high-speed server-interconnect technology that is ideally suited as the interconnect technology for access layer and storage components specifically for application and back-end IPC applications, for connectivity between application and back-end layers, and from back-end to storage layers. Through use of host channel adapters (HCAs) and switches, InfiniBand technology is used to connect servers with remote storage and networking devices, and other servers. It can also be used inside servers for inter-processor communication (IPC) in parallel clusters.
IBM Flex System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch is an upgradeable device that can scale with your needs. Base switch enables 14 internal QDR links to each server and eight CX4 uplink ports for inter-switch links or to connect to external servers. Clients can upgrade to FDR speed (56 Gb) using the Feature On Demand (FOD) process.
The InfiniBand QDR and DDR switch blades based on Mellanox technology are unmanaged switches. A subnet manager is required to establish an InfiniBand fabric. This module supports switch-embedded subnet managers and host-based subnet managers.
- IBM Flex System EN2024 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet Adapter (#1760)
This four port 1 Gb adapter can provide 1 Gb connectivity to clients. When it is combined with the IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch, clients can leverage an end-to-end 1 Gb solution on Flex System chassis. This adapter is based on Broadcom 5718 ASIC and supports a PCIe Gen2 x4 interface with MSI/MSI-X. It also supports I/O virtualization features like VMWare NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ technologies.
- IBM Flex System CN4054 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter (#1759) and IBM Flex System CN4054 Virtual Fabric Adapter (software upgrade)(#EB2B)
This is a four-port 10 Gb adapter that can scale to up to 16 virtual ports and support multiple protocols like Ethernet, iSCSI, and FCoE. This is part of the third generation of Emulex ASIC (BE3) that supports hardware offload and acceleration for network and storage protocols. By using a common infrastructure for Ethernet and storage networks, datacenters can reduce capital expenses (CAPEX) and operating expenses (OPEX). Key features of this adapter are:
- Each 10 Gb physical port can offer up to four virtual ports (vNIC).
- Each vNIC appears as an individual adapter to the operating system.
- Each vNIC allocate bandwidth at increments of 100 Mb.
- Clients can run advanced protocols like HW iSCSI or FCoE on one of the vNICs per physical port by using the upgrade key.
- The adapter can connect at 1 Gb or 10 Gb bandwidth.
This adapter will support the following modes of operations:
- Physical Mode (pNIC): In this mode the adapter will present four ports of 10 Gb and clients can upgrade to run either FCoE or HW iSCSI to connect to a storage target.
- IBM Virtual Fabric Mode: In this mode each of the physical 10 Gb ports can present up to four virtual ports to the operating system. Therefore on this card, users can get up to 16 virtual ports. Clients can set the bandwidth of each of these virtual ports at increments of 100 Mb. Additionally they can apply the software upgrade to run storage protocols (HW iSCSI or FCoE) on four of the 16 virtual ports. This mode works with the IBM 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Switch to provide end-to-end I/O virtualization.
This adapter ships by default in this mode.
- Switch Independent Mode: This functions like the IBM Virtual Fabric Mode except no setting or changes are required on the switch side. The adapter presents four virtual ports per physical port but on the switch side it is still a single 10 Gb port. This mode will enable clients to leverage the IBM Virtual Fabric capability with the 10 Gb Pass-thru module also.
Key benefits of this adapter are:
- Maximize I/O consolidation with high-performance 10 Gb ports
- One adapter to run multiple protocols
- Simplified setup and management options like CLI, Switch Interface, or Virtual Fabric Manager.
- IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter (#EC2D)
This two-port 10 Gb adapter based on Mellanox Connect X3 ASIC. This is a PCIe Gen 3 adapter that supports next-generation technology like RDMA and RoCE. Other key features of this adapter are:
- Application acceleration
- Low latency for specialized apps
This adapter will work with the 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Switch and 10 Gb Pass-thru modules.
- IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8 Gb FC Adapter (#1764)
The QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel adapter enables high-speed access for Flex System compute nodes to connect to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the proven Qlogic 2532 8 Gb ASIC design and works with any of the 8 Gb or 16 Gb Flex System Fibre Channel switch modules. When compared to the previous-generation 4 Gb adapters, the new-generation 8 Gb adapters double the throughput speeds for Fibre Channel traffic. As a result, you can manage increased amounts of data and possibly benefit from a reduced hardware expense.
- IBM Flex System FC3052 2-port 8 Gb FC Adapter (#EC25)
The Emulex 2-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel adapter enables high speed access for Flex System compute nodes to external storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the proven Emulex Fibre Channel stack and works with any of the 8 Gb or 16 Gb Flex System Fibre Channel switch modules. When compared to the previous-generation 4 Gb adapters, the new-generation 8 Gb adapters double the throughput speeds for Fibre Channel traffic. As a result, you can manage increased amounts of data and possibly benefit from a reduced hardware expense.
IBM Flex system x240 compute node at a glance
When ordering a Flex System x240 Compute Node after meeting the basic requirements of the Foundations, the following processor module and minimum memory rules apply.
- Form factor
- The Flex System x240 Compute Node is a half-wide ITE (Information Technology Element)
- Processor modules
- Initial order only (must choose one)
- Intel Xeon E5-2690 8-core 2.9 GHz (#EP31)
- Intel Xeon E5-2637 2-core 3.0 GHz (#EP33)
- Intel Xeon E5-2665 8-core 2.4 GHz (#EP35)
- Intel Xeon E5-2603 4-core 1.8 GHz (#EP37)
- Intel Xeon E5-2609 4-core 2.4 GHz (#EP39)
- Intel Xeon E5-2620 6-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3B)
- Intel Xeon E5-2660 8-core 2.2 GHz (#EP3D)
- Intel Xeon E5-2667 6-core 2.9 GHz (#EP3F)
- Intel Xeon E5-2650 8-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3K)
- Intel Xeon E5-2643 4-core 3.3 GHz (#EP3L)
- Intel Xeon E5-2630L 6-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3N)
- Intel Xeon E5-2650L 8-core 1.8 GHz (#EP3Q)
- Intel Xeon E5-2670 8-core 2.6 GHz (#EP3S)
- Intel Xeon E5-2630 6-core 2.3 GHz (#EPA5)
- Intel Xeon E5-2640 6-core 2.5 GHz (#EPA6)
- Intel Xeon E5-2680 8-core 2.7 GHz (#EPA7)
- Intel Xeon E5-2648L 8-core 1.8 GHz (#EP3U)
- Intel Xeon E5-2658 8-core 2.1 GHz (#EP3W)
- Initial or MES order (optional)
- Intel Xeon E5-2690 8-core 2.9 GHz (#EP30)
- Intel Xeon E5-2637 2-core 3.0 GHz (#EP32)
- Intel Xeon E5-2665 8-core 2.4 GHz (#EP34)
- Intel Xeon E5-2603 4-core 1.8 GHz (#EP36)
- Intel Xeon E5-2609 4-core 2.4 GHz (#EP38)
- Intel Xeon E5-2620 6-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3A)
- Intel Xeon E5-2660 8-core 2.2 GHz (#EP3C)
- Intel Xeon E5-2667 6-core 2.9 GHz (#EP3E)
- Intel Xeon E5-2650 4-core 3.3 GHz (#EP3G)
- Intel Xeon E5-2643 8-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3J)
- Intel Xeon E5-2630L 6-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3M)
- Intel Xeon E5-2650L 8-core 1.8 GHz (#EP3P)
- Intel Xeon E5-2670 8-core 2.6 GHz (#EP3R)
- Intel Xeon E5-2630 6-core 2.3 GHz (#EPB5)
- Intel Xeon E5-2640 6-core 2.5 GHz (#EPB6)
- Intel Xeon E5-2680 8-core 2.7 GHz (#EPB7)
- Intel Xeon E5-2648L 8-core 1.8 GHz (#EP3T)
- Intel Xeon E5-2658 8-core 2.1 GHz (#EP3V)
- Initial order only (must choose one)
- Memory (standard and maximum)
- Base offering: 4 GB (2 x 2 GB). Up to 768 GB maximum in 24 DIMM slots (12 features).
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1066 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM1)
- 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP UDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM2)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP UDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM3)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM4)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEM5)
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP LRDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM6)
- 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 1066 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM7)
- 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP LRDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM8)
- 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEM9)
- 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM05)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM09)
- 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM17)
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM33)
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1600 MHz CL11 DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEMB)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 2RX8 1600 MHz CL11 DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEMC)
- Internal drive storage
- Maximum of two SAS/SATA Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch drives
- 300 GB 10K RPM SAS SSF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#3743)
- 600 GB 10K RPM SAS SSF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#3766)
- 146 GB 15K RPM SAS SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD1)
- 500 GB 7.2K RPM SAS SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD2)
- 200 GB SAS SFFSolidState Drive (SSD)(#EHD3)
- 900 GB 10K RPM SAS SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD4)
- 300 GB 15K RPM SAS SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD5)
- 1 TB 7.2K RPM SAS SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD6)
- 250 GB 7.2K RPM SATA SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD7)
- 500 GB 7.2K RPM SATA SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD8)
- 1 TB 7.2K RPM SATA SFF Hard Disk Drive (HDD)(#EHD9)
- 256 GB SAS SFFSolidState Drive (SSD)(#EHDC)
- 128 GB SAS SFFSolidState Drive (SSD)(#EHDD)
- Networking
- Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet
- Mezzanine Expansion Cards
- Maximum one optional expansion card supported with #EN20
- Maximum two optional expansion cards supported with #EN21
- Supported adapters are:
- IBM Flex System CN4054 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter (#1759)
- IBM Flex System EN2024 4-port 1Gb Ethernet Adapter (#1763)
- IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (#1764)
- IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter (#EC2B)
- IBM Flex System IB6132 2-port FDR InfiniBand Adapter (#EC2C)
- IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter (#EC2D)
- IBM Flex System FC3052 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter (#EC25)
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IBM PureFlex System suits multiple delivery models from highly customizable hardware platforms to a fully integrated and optimized system.
- IBM PureFlex System Hardware "building blocks" are made up of individual components that can be mixed, matched, and fully customizable with optional management.
- IBM PureFlex System Solutions consist of chassis with integrated management appliance, IBM networking, and storage standard.
- IBM PureFlex System Optimized offerings made up of preconfigured, highly customized systems focused on selected workloads or single-purpose, such as IBM PureSystems or IBM CloudBurst® .
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Enhancement for Compute Nodes and I/O
IBM plans to expand its next generation portfolio of IBM Flex System compute nodes. These additional compute nodes will be optimized for virtualization with the highest level of integration - advanced management, new security enhancements and flexible IO options. In addition, IBM will continue to expand the Flex System interconnect ecosystem offerings to support higher levels of capabilities and new fabric protocols such as converged networks
IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion. Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code, or functionality. Information about potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract. The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion.
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The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems™ 7863 machine type:
Description MT Model Feature IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node 7863 10X Solution Delivery Integration (SDI) Bulk MES Order Indicator 7863 10X 0003 EMEA Bulk MES Indicator 7863 10X 0004 Purescale Application Indicator 7863 10X 0714 IBM Flex System CN4054 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter 7863 10X 1759 iSCSI/FCoE Upgrade Key for #1759 7863 10X 1760 IBM Flex System EN2024 4-port 1Gb Ethernet Adapter 7863 10X 1763 IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter 7863 10X 1764 300 GB 10,000 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7863 10X 3743 600 GB 10,000 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7863 10X 3766 ntegrate Flex Server in Chassis (BP) 7863 10X 4645 Integrate ITE in Chassis 7863 10X 4646 Rack Indicator- Not Factory Integrated 7863 10X 4650 Rack Indicator, Rack #1 7863 10X 4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #2 7863 10X 4652 Rack Indicator, Rack #3 7863 10X 4653 Rack Indicator, Rack #4 7863 10X 4654 Rack Indicator, Rack #5 7863 10X 4655 Rack Indicator, Rack #6 7863 10X 4656 Rack Indicator, Rack #7 7863 10X 4657 Rack Indicator, Rack #8 7863 10X 4658 Rack Indicator, Rack #9 7863 10X 4659 Rack Indicator, Rack #10 7863 10X 4660 Rack Indicator, Rack #11 7863 10X 4661 Rack Indicator, Rack #12 7863 10X 4662 Rack Indicator, Rack #13 7863 10X 4663 Rack Indicator, Rack #14 7863 10X 4664 Rack Indicator, Rack #15 7863 10X 4665 Rack Indicator, Rack #16 7863 10X 4666 Chassis indicator-Not Factory Integrated 7863 10X 4680 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #1 7863 10X 4681 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #2 7863 10X 4682 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #3 7863 10X 4683 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #4 7863 10X 4684 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #5 7863 10X 4685 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #6 7863 10X 4686 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #7 7863 10X 4687 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #8 7863 10X 4688 BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #9 7863 10X 4689 OEM (Generic) Indicator 7863 10X 7770 OEM (GROUPE BULL) Indicator 7863 10X 7773 OEM (Hitachi) Indicator 7863 10X 7775 OEM Publications for IBM Logo Product 7863 10X 7779 Order Routing Indicator- System Plant 7863 10X 9169 Month Indicator 7863 10X 9461 Day Indicator 7863 10X 9462 Hour Indicator 7863 10X 9463 Minute Indicator 7863 10X 9464 Qty Indicator 7863 10X 9465 Countable Member Indicator 7863 10X 9466 IBM Flex System Embedded Virtual Fabric S/W upgrade 7863 10X EB2C Warranty for China 7863 10X EB2D Slot 1 Specify Code 7863 10X EB2G Blank 2 Gb USB Key Option 7863 10X EBK1 IBM Flex System x240 USB Enablement Kit 7863 10X EBK2 2 GB USB Hypervisor Key (VMWare 5.0) 7863 10X EBK3 IBM Flex System FC3052 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter 7863 10X EC25 IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter 7863 10X EC2B IBM Flex System IB6132 2-port FDR InfiniBand Adapter 7863 10X EC2C IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter 7863 10X EC2D System Publications - U.S. English 7863 10X ED01 System Publications - U.K. English 7863 10X ED02 System Publications - Brazilian Portuguese 7863 10X ED03 System Publications - Japanese 7863 10X ED04 System Publications - Japanese English 7863 10X ED05 System Publications - Korean 7863 10X ED06 System Publications - Korean English 7863 10X ED07 System Publications - Simplified Chinese 7863 10X ED08 System Publications - Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) 7863 10X ED09 System Publications - Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) 7863 10X ED0A System Publications - French 7863 10X ED0B System Publications - Spanish 7863 10X ED0C System Publications - German 7863 10X ED0D System Publications - Italian 7863 10X ED0E 32GB (2x16GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1066 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM1 4GB (2x2GB UDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM2 8GB (2x4GB UDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM3 8GB (2x4GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM4 8GB (2x4GB RDIMMs) CL11 DDR3 1600 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM5 32GB (2x16GB LRDIMMs) CL9 DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM6 64GB (2x32GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1066 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM7 64GB (2x32GB LRDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM8 16GB (2x8GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1600 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEM9 32GB (2x16GB RDIMMs) CL11 DDR3 1600 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEMB 8GB (2x4GB RDIMMs) CL11 DDR3 1600 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EEMC IBM PureFlex System Express Indicator 7863 10X EFD1 IBM PureFlex System Standard Indicator 7863 10X EFD2 IBM PureFlex System Enterprise Indicator 7863 10X EFD3 IBM PureFlex System Expansion Indicator 7863 10X EFD4 IBM PureFlex System Custom Configuration Indicator 7863 10X EFD5 146 GB 15,000 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD1 500 GB 7,200 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD2 200 GB 2.5" SATA SSD 7863 10X EHD3 900 GB 10,000 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD4 300 GB 15,000 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD5 1 TB 7,200 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD6 250 GB 7,200 RPM 2.5" SATA Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD7 500 GB 7,200 RPM 2.5" SATA Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD8 1 TB 7,200 RPM 2.5" SATA Disk Drive 7863 10X EHD9 256 GB 2.5" SATA SSD 7863 10X EHDC 128 GB 2.5" SATA SSD 7863 10X EHDD 4GB (2x2GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EM05 8GB (2x4GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EM09 16GB (2x8GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EM17 32GB (2x16GB RDIMMs) DDR3 1333 MHz System Memory 7863 10X EM33 Microsoft Windows Indicator - R2 Mulit-lingual 7863 10X EMS1 Microsoft Windows Indicator - R2 Traditional Chinese Microsoft Windows Indicator - Enterprise 10 Multi-lingual 7863 10X EMS4 Microsoft Windows Indicator - Enterprise 10 Traditional Chinese 7863 10X EMS5 Microsoft Windows Indicator - Enterprise 25 Multi-lingual 7863 10X EMS7 Microsoft Windows Indicator - Enterprise 25 Traditional Chinese 7863 10X EMS8 Microsoft Windows Indicator - Datacenter - Mulit-lingual 7863 10X EMSA Microsoft Windows Indicator - Datacenter - Traditional Chinese 7863 10X EMSB Compute Node with 10Gb Virtual Fabric 7863 10X EN20 Compute Node Without 10Gb Virtual Fabric 7863 10X EN21 Additional 8-core 2.9 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP30 8-core 2.9 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP31 Additional 2-core 3.0 GHz Processor, 5MB Cache 7863 10X EP32 2-core 3.0 GHz Processor, 5MB Cache 7863 10X EP33 Additional 8-core 2.4 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP34 8-core 2.4 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP35 Additional 4-core 1.8 GHz Processor, 10MB Cache 7863 10X EP36 4-core 1.8 GHz Processor, 10MB Cache 7863 10X EP37 Additional 4-core 2.4 GHz Processor, 10MB Cache 7863 10X EP38 4-core 2.4 GHz Processor, 10MB Cache 7863 10X EP39 Additional 6-core 2.0 GHz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EP3A 6-core 2.0 GHz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EP3B Additional 8-core 2.2 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3C 8-core 2.2 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3D Additional 6-core 2.9 GHz Processor, 10MB Cache 7863 10X EP3E 6-core 2.9 GHz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EP3F Additional 4-core 3.3 GHz Processor, 10MB Cache 7863 10X EP3G Additional 8-core 2.0 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3J 8-core 2.0 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3K 4-core 3.3 GHz Processor, 10MB Cache 7863 10X EP3L Additional 6-core 2.0 GHz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EP3M 6-core 2.0 GHz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EP3N Additional 8-core 1.8 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3P 8-core 1.8 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3Q Additional 8-core 2.6 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3R 8-core 2.6 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3S Additional 8-core 1.8 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3T 8-core 1.8 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3U Additional 8-core 2.1 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3V 8-core 2.1 GHz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EP3W 6-core 2.3 Ghz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EPA5 6-core 2.5 Ghz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EPA6 8-core 2.7 Ghz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EPA7 Additional 6-core 2.3 Ghz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EPB5 Additional 6-core 2.5 Ghz Processor, 15MB Cache 7863 10X EPB6 Additional 8-core 2.7 Ghz Processor, 20MB Cache 7863 10X EPB7 RFID Tags for Servers, Compute Nodes, Chassis, Racks, and HMCs 7863 10X ERF1 S&H - No Charge 7863 10X ESC0 S&H 7863 10X ESC4
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IBM Power Systems hardware documentation provides you with the following topical information:
- System overview
- Planning for the system
- Installing and configuring the system
- Working with consoles, terminals, and interfaces
- Managing system resources
- Working with operating systems and software applications
- Troubleshooting, service, and support
You can access the product documentation on a DVD (S5KT-7087) or at
The following information is shipped with the 7863-10X:
- Power® Hardware Information DVD (SK5T-7087)
- Installing the 7863-10X
- Safety Information
- Statement of Warranty
Hardware documentation such as installation instructions, user's information, and service information is available to download or view at
Visit the IBM System Support Site, which contains the documentation for the hardware
The IBM Systems Information Center provides you with a single information center where you can access product documentation for IBM systems hardware, operating systems, and server software. Through a consistent framework, you can efficiently find information and personalize your access. The IBM Systems Information Center
IBM Publications Center Portal
The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options through credit card. Many publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge.
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Flex System support services
Recommended core technical support: Make the most of IBM Flex System technology, include the essential support services - to help keep both the hardware and software working day after day, at peak performance. It is the first step toward helping to protect the investment and sustain high levels of system availability. We offer service-level and response-time options to fit business needs. And to help with the introduction of these IBM systems, we have created a tiered structure of offerings that will help get you started with a core support package of options. The tiered support structure of offerings for IBM systems builds upon the base hardware warranty service through enhanced service levels to the minimum recommended level of Essential Support elements covering 24x7 Hardware and Software Support which should include:
- Continuous system monitoring
Electronic monitoring through IBM Electronic Service Agent™ that helps speed up problem-solving with automated, early detection of potential problems and system errors. IBM Electronic Service Agent provides proactive reporting of hardware events and enhances the ability to avoid problems with its call home abilities.
- Hardware maintenance
We recommend as part of an Essential Support element to every IBM system, IBM's World-class remote and on-site hardware problem determination and repair services enhanced with the call home abilities of IBM Electronic Service Agent . IBM Technical Support Services provided a tiered range of Warranty Service Upgrade and Maintenance offerings over and above base warranty to ensure high levels of availability and consistency of service, our Essential Support tier including Warranty Service Upgrade is the recommended entry level for all our clients.
- Software technical support
We recommend, as part of an Essential Support element with every IBM system, Software Support Services from IBM Technical Support Services providing access to help line calls for fast, accurate answers to your questions during installation and throughout ongoing operations. Support packages are a available on IBM Operating Systems and third-party Operating Systems as well as for IBM and third-party virtualization products. IBM Technical Support Services provided a tiered range of Software Support offerings to ensure high levels of availability and consistency of service, our Essential Support tier is the recommended entry level for all our clients.
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
7863-10X
Processor
Intel CPU
Xeon speed
Name Cores (GHz) Cache
E5-2690 8 2.9 20MB
E5-2667 6 2.9 15MB
E5-2643 4 3.3 10MB
E5-2660 8 2.2 20MB
E5-2670 8 2.6 20MB
E5-2609 4 2.4 10MB
E5-2637 2 3.0 5MB
E5-2665 8 2.4 20MB
E5-2603 4 1.8 10MB
E5-2620 6 2.0 15MB
E5-2630L 6 2.0 15MB
E5-2650L 8 1.8 20MB
E5-2650 8 2.0 20MB
E5-2630 6 2.3 15MB
E5-2640 6 2.5 15MB
E5-2680 8 2.7 20MB
E5-2648L 8 1.8 20MB
E5-2658 8 2.1 20MB
Memory (LP ECC DDR3) 4,8,16,32,64 GB features
Maximum speed 1600 MHz
DIMMs (Minimum) 2 x 2 GB
DIMM sockets 24
Maximum Capacity 768 GB1
Mezzanine card Optional
Standard 0
Maximum with #EN20 1
Maximum with #EN21 2
Video SVGA
Memory 128 MB
Disk controller SAS
Channels 2
Connector int. 2
Connector ext. 0
RAID Standard
Internal capacity 2 TB2
Total HDD or SSD Bays Up to 2
Management processor Standard
Ethernet controller Dual 10 Gb (Standard)
1Total system memory capacity is based on using 32 GB memory DIMMs.
2Capacities are based on installation of two 1 TB SAS HDDs.
Video subsystem
- 128 MB DDR3
- Integrated on the iMM2
Supported IBM Flex system x240 compute node video resolutions
Maximum Refresh
Resolution Rate Supported Bpp
640 x 400 60, 72, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
800 x 600 60, 72, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1024 x 768 60, 72, 75, 85 8, 16, 24
1280 x 1024 60, 75 8, 16, 24
1440 x 900 60, 60, RB 8, 16, 24
1600 x 1200 60, 75 8, 16, 24
1680 x 1050 60, 60, RB 8, 16, 24
Note: Each resolution supports both CRT and Flat Panel monitors. For CRT monitors, each resolution complies with CRT ISO 9241.3.
- 1440 x 900 and 1680 x 1050 are typically wide screen flat panel (non CRT) settings so they are only available at 60 Hz.
- 1440 x 900 and 1680 x 1050 are available at 60 Hz with support for 60 Hz Reduced Blanking Mode.
- For the resolutions supported by different operating systems, refer the operating system documentation.
Dimensions - Flex system x240 compute node
- Height: 55.5 mm (2.19 in)
- Depth: 492.24 mm (19.38 in)
- Width: 217.35 mm (8.56 in)
- Maximum weight: 7.1 kg (15.6 lb.) (depending on the configuration when options are added)
Electrical
- IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node: 12.2 (nominal) V dc
Note: All weights and measurements are approximate.
Standards
Equipment approvals and safety
- CISPR 22, Class A
- Russia: GOST ME01, IEC60950-1, GOST R 51318.22, GOST R 51318.249, GOST R 51317.3.2, GOST R 51317.3.3
- IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- CE Mark (EN55022 CLass A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)
- TUV-GS (EN60950-1/IEC 60950-1, EK1-ITB2000)
Operating environment
The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node products are designed to operate in a general business environment, such as a Class A or A1, temperature and humidity-controlled room.
- Temperature
- 10.0°C to 35.0°C (50°F to 95°F) (Server on)
- 10.0°C to 43.0°C (50°F to 109.4°F) (Server off)
- Relative humidity: 10% to 80%
- Maximum altitude: 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft) at 28°C. Decrease maximum altitude by 1,000 ft for every 1°C increase in ambient temperature up to 3,000 ft at 35°C ambient.
- Declared noise level: 5.7 bels (idling)
Hardware requirements
Minimum system configuration
Each Flex System x240 Compute Node must contain a minimum of:
- Compute Node base chosen from:
- IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node with Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric (#EN20)
- IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node without Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric (#EN21)
- One Intel Xeon Processor chosen from:
- Intel Xeon 8-core 2.9 GHz (#EP31)
- Intel Xeon 2-core 3.0 GHz (#EP33)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 2.4 GHz (#EP35)
- Intel Xeon 4-core 1.8 GHz (#EP37)
- Intel Xeon 4-core 2.4 GHz (#EP39)
- Intel Xeon 6-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3B)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 2.2 GHz (#EP3D)
- Intel Xeon 6-core 2.9 GHz (#EP3F)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3K)
- Intel Xeon 4-core 3.3 GHz (#EP3L)
- Intel Xeon 6-core 2.0 GHz (#EP3N)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 1.8 GHz (#EP3Q)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 2.6 GHz (#EP3S)
- Intel Xeon 6-core 2.3 GHz (#EPA5)
- Intel Xeon 6-core 2.5 GHz (#EPA6)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 2.7 GHz (#EPA7)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 1.8 GHz (#EP3U)
- Intel Xeon 8-core 2.1 GHz (#EP3W)
- Minimum 4 GB of memory chosen from:
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1066 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM1)
- 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP UDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM2)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP UDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM3)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM4)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1RX4 1600 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEM5)
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP LRDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM6)
- 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 1066 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM7)
- 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP LRDIMMs (1.35V) (#EEM8)
- 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEM9)
- 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM05)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM09)
- 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM17)
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1333 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.35V) (#EM33)
- 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEMB)
- 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 2RX8 1600 MHz DDR3, LP RDIMMs (1.5V) (#EEMC)
- Shipping and Handling (No charge) (#ESC0)
- PureFlex System Order Indicator (#EFD5)
- An on-order or installed IBM PureFlex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X).
For service, the server requires a compatible:
- Keyboard
- Combination USB keyboard and pointing device
- USB CD-RW/DVD drive
Software requirements
The following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node:
- Microsoft :
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition with Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition with RA Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition with HPC Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition with RA Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition with RA Service Pack 2
- Linux :
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 1
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition, U7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition, U7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition, U2
- VMware:
- VMware ESX 4.1, U2
- VMware ESXi 4.1, U2
- VMware vSphere 5
Compatibility
The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node contains licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. IBM system BIOS is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
Contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales Manual for information about the compatibility of hardware and software for System x® servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are announced that support these servers.
Limitations
- The Flex System x240 Compute Nodes contain 24 DIMM sockets. A maximum of 768 GB of system memory is supported by using a 32 GB DIMM of ECC DDR3 memory in each of the DIMM sockets. A minimum of one memory feature must be installed.
- Processor modules must be of the same type, power level, and clock speed on each Flex System x240 Compute Node. Mixing processor modules of different speeds, power levels, or cache sizes or upgrading the base processors is not supported. One, but only one, of feature EP31, EP33, EP35, EP37, EP39, EP3B, EP3D, EP3F, EP3K, EP3L, EP3N, EP3Q, EP3S, EPA5, EPA6, or EPA7 must be chosen. One of feature EP30, EP32, EP34, EP36, EP38, EP3A, EP3C, EP3E, EP3G, EP3J, EP3M, EP3P, EP3R, EPB5, EPB6, or EPB7 may also be chosen.
- The Flex System x240 Compute Node is supported only in the IBM PureFlex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X).
- A minimum of one feature number (#ED01-ED0E) (System Publications -- Language specific) is required at each client location.
- One mezzanine expansion card may be installed on the Flex System x240 Compute Node with #EN20. Two mezzanine expansion cards may be installed on the Flex System x240 Compute Node with #EN21.
- Mezzanine expansion cards installed in the Flex System x240 Compute Node require a switch module in the PureFlex System Enterprise Chassis of the same connectivity type.
Refer to the Software requirements section for operating system limitations.
Solid-state memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of write cycles that each cell can incur. As a result, each solid-state device has a maximum amount of write cycles it can be subjected to, documented as TBW (Total Bytes Written). IBM is not responsible for replacement of hardware that has reached the maximum guaranteed number of write cycles. This limit may be revealed as the device failing to communicate to system generated commands or become incapable of being written to.
Planning information
Cable orders
No cables required.
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host software and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
Global Technology Services
Contact your IBM representative for the list of selected services available in your country, either as standard or customized offerings, for the efficient installation, implementation, and integration of this product.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM . Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
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Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.
Warranty period
Three years.
Note: For configurations that support the RAID Battery, the RAID battery will be warranted for 1 year effective on its "date of installation." All other product warranty terms for the machine remain unchanged.
An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which it is installed.
Warranty service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM website. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service.
Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information.
CRU service
IBM provides replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request. CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU.
Tier 1 CRU:
Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
Tier 2 CRU:
You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day (NBD) delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM . When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU. You may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:
- Front bezel with power button
- System service label
- Misc parts kit
- HDD backplane
- Mezz retention kit
- Memory DIMMs
- 3x8 double ended periscope receptacle
- Indicator panel
- 3.0 volt battery
- RFID label tag assembly
- 2 GB USB memory flash key
- Mezzanine adapters
- Air with USB baffle
- KVM dongle cable
On-site Service
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
Service level is:
- IBM on-site Repair Limited, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding public or national holidays, next-business-day response, Latest Call Registration 15:00.
Additional reference for Europe
For more information, refer to the European HW Operations Guide and Service Level Description Table available at
Non-IBM parts support
Warranty service: IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their clients, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply.
Non-IBM parts service
IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their clients, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply.
International Warranty Services (IWS)
IWS is available in selected countries or regions.
The warranty service type, for example, On-site repair and customer replaceable unit, and service level, 9 x 5 next-business-day and 24 x 7, provided in the servicing country may be different from that provided in the country in which the machine was purchased.
Under IWS, warranty service will be provided with the prevailing warranty service type and service level available for the IWS-eligible machine type in the servicing country and the warranty period observed will be that of the country in which the machine was purchased.
To determine the eligibility of your machine and to view a list of countries where service is available, visit
For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement ZS01-0168, dated September 25, 2001 .
Warranty service upgrades
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of On-site Service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of On-Site Service acquired by the client. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. Refer to the Warranty service section for additional details.
IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM website. Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM . You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem determination, if IBM determines on-site service is required, scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts.
On-site Service
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following on-site response-time objectives are available as warranty service upgrades for your machine.
The service level is:
- IBM On-site Repair, Same-Business-Day, On-site Response Time, Latest Call Registration 12:00, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding public or national holidays.
- IBM On-site Repair, Same-Business-Day, On-site Response Time, Latest Call Registration 18:00, 18 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, excluding public or national holidays.
- IBM On-site Repair, Same-Business-Day, 6 hours average On-site Response Time, 24 hours per day, Monday through Sunday, 365 days a year.
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) may be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU Service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under the CRU and On-site Service level specified above. For additional information on the CRU Service, refer to the warranty information.
Maintenance services
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically, using an IBM website. Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM . You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information. The following service selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type.
On-site Service
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.
Service levels are:
- IBM On-site Repair Limited, Next-Business-Day, On-site Response Time, Latest Call Registration 15:00, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding public or national holidays.
- IBM On-site Repair, Next-Business-Day, On-site Response Time, Latest Call Registration 15:00, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding public or national holidays.
- IBM On-site Repair, Same-Business-Day, Latest Call Registration 12:00, On-site Response Time, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding public or national holidays.
- IBM On-site Repair, Same-Business-Day, 6 hours average, On-site Response Time, 24 hours per day, Monday through Sunday, 365 days a year.
- ESA and SSU customers: 2-hour coverage extension at no additional charge.
Customer Replaceable Unit Service
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will ship the replacement CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM . When return is required, 1) return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and 2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU.
Tier 1 (mandatory) CRUs: Installation of Tier 1 CRUs, as specified in this announcement, is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
For machines with On-site Same-day Response Service, IBM will replace a Tier 1 CRU part at your request, at no additional charge.
Tier 2 (optional) CRUs: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge.
The following parts and features have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:
- Front bezel with power button
- System service label
- Misc parts kit
- HDD backplane
- Mezz retention kit
- Memory DIMMs
- 3x8 double ended periscope receptacle
- Indicator panel
- 3.0 volt battery
- RFID label tag assembly
- 2 GB USB memory flash key
- Mezzanine adapters
- Air with USB baffle
- KVM dongle cable
Feature codes or models for which there is a maintenance charge:
7863-10X Type/Model
Non-IBM parts service
Under certain conditions, IBM provides services for selected non-IBM parts at no additional charge for machines that are covered under warranty service upgrades or maintenance services.
This service includes hardware problem determination (PD) on the non-IBM parts (for example, adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives, memory) installed within IBM machines and provides the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional charge.
If IBM has a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, clients are responsible for sourcing the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge, if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or a maintenance service.
Usage plan machine
No
IBM hourly service rate classification
Three
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Maintenance service offerings
This machine is eligible under Terms and Conditions of the IBM ServiceSuite® , the IBM Enterprise Service Agreement (ESA) or under the IBM Maintenance Agreement. Consult your IBM Representative for details.
Field-installable features
Yes
Model conversions
No
Machine installation
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply
Yes
The applicable processor tier is: Small.
Licensed Machine Code
This product does not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code.
Access to IBM PureFlex System fix downloads will be granted upon entitlement validation. The terms and conditions for fixes will be covered under the License Agreement for Machine Code, International Program License Agreement, International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs and other terms provided with the fix, as applicable.
Europe/EMEA Business Partner terms and conditions
For more information, Business Partners should refer to the relevant product exhibits on
To see the appropriate exhibits for Business Partners in Europe, CEE, and MEA, ensure that you have your country location set in the masthead of this page.
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IBM Global Financing
IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit
IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice.
IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing of hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors.
Financing Power Systems solutions from IBM Global Financing can help clients acquire more from existing budgets while helping them conserve cash, and provides a comprehensive end to end multivendor IT financing solution. This end-to-end approach helps form the foundation of a cohesive technology management strategy that can be superior to ownership. We can help reduce costs compared to purchase, increase ROI, lower Total Cost of Ownership, minimize risk, improve accountability, and enable clients to focus on their core business strategies while giving clients the ability to make flexible equipment decisions throughout the entire technology lifecycle.
Through our IBM Project Financing™ program, credit qualified clients can obtain funding to design and build their entire IT infrastructure, aligning up-front costs to expected project benefits. This could include financing for select facility design and construction, building and structural upgrades, infrastructure equipment, IT hardware, software, services and consulting. Through our Global Asset Recovery Services' buyback program clients can obtain cash for marketable IT assets and dispose of non-marketable assets in a way that complies with environmental laws and regulations.
IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. For all client segments offerings, rates, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice.
For more information, contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit
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