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Figure 3. Top view of the utility node
The utility node uses a single AMD EPYC 7003 Series Processor. The following table provides an overview
of the utility node.
Table 2. Overview of the utility node
Product
Memory channel Total memory capacity Server features
utility node (MTM 5149 -
23E)
8 channels per CPU
512 GB (16X32 GB) –
Single-socket EMS
1 TB (32x32 GB) – Dual-
socket EMS
16 core single-socket
AMD EPYC 7003 Series
Processor.
3.0 GHz CPU speed
The major key characteristics of the utility node system are as follows:
• IBM Storage Scale software all-inclusive software feature licensing.
• Onboard ports:
– 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports at front
– 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports at rear to attach keyboard for KVM access
– 1 VGA port for KVM access
– 2 RJ-45 10 GbE ports: one for SSR and the other for the host's management/campus connection
– 1 RJ-45 1 GbE for BMC/IPMI
• Preinstalled 2U riser card C and riser card D (single socket) – Gen 4 x16 PCI slots
– Riser C for CX-6 VPI adapter (FC AJZL)
– Riser D for 4-port 10 GbE adapter (FC EN2X)
• Preinstalled 2U riser cards (B/C/D) (dual socket) – Gen 4 x16 PCI slots
– Riser B for CX-6 VPI adapter (FC AJZL)
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