IBM BladeCenter HX5, Product Manual

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Workload optimized models - zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)
Part 4 of Table 2 lists the Workload optimized models for zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX).
These models can be installed in the IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX) or within a traditional
IBM BladeCenter chassis. These HX5 models are configured with Fibre Channel and Ethernet
Networking options, making them easy to order, configure, and deploy.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors) (Part 4)
Model
7873- Intel Xeon Processor
(2 maximum) MAX5* Two-node
scale kit* Standard
memory Memory
speed‡ Standard
networking§ Storage Drive
bays
Workload optimized models for zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)
A4x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 8x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC 2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
A5x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 16x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC 2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
A6x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 8x 8 GB +
8x 16 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC 2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
A7x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 16x 16GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC 2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
AAx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 8x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC 2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
ABx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 16x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC 2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
ACx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 8x 8 GB +
8x 16 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC 2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
ADx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No
support 16x 16GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC 2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, however
both of these are not supported at the same time. Some models have the MAX5 standard (88Y6128) and some
models have the two-node scalability kit standard (46M6975).
‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.
§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10Gb
Expansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:
(B) Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 2-port Ethernet Exp Card (CFFh)

(B2) Broadcom 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM BladeCenter

zBX models also include a QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv)

† Models 7873-A4x, A5x, A6x and A7x include two IBM 50GB SATA 1.8" MLC solid-state drives (SSDs) plus the
SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5. Models 7873-AAx, ABx, ACx and ADx include two IBM 100GB
SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSDs plus the SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5.