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IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 Compute 
Nodes

IBM Redbooks Product Guide

The IBM Flex System™ p260 and p460 Compute Nodes are servers based on IBM® POWER® 

architecture technologies. These compute nodes run in IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis units to 

provide a high-density, high-performance compute node environment, using advanced processing 

technology. The nodes support IBM AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating environments and are designed to run 

a wide variety of workloads. The p260 and p24L are standard compute nodes with two POWER7 or 

 processors, and the p460 is a double-wide compute node with four POWER7 or  

processors.

Figure 1 shows the IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node.

Figure 1. The IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node 

Did you know?

IBM Flex System is 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 

Flex 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 Flex System is scalable and extendable with 

multi-generation upgrades to protect and maximize IT investments.

Summary of Contents for Flex System p24L Compute Node

Page 1: ...ide compute node with four POWER7 or POWER7 processors Figure 1 shows the IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node Figure 1 The IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node Did you know IBM Flex System is 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 Flex System has full built i...

Page 2: ...iques The use of solid state drives SSDs instead of traditional spinning drives HDDs which can significantly improve I O performance An SSD can support up to 100 times more I O operations per second IOPS than a typical HDD Up to eight p24L p260 or 16 p460 10Gb Ethernet ports per compute node to maximize networking resources in a virtualized environment Includes two p24L p260 or four p460 P7IOC hig...

Page 3: ...rs comprehensive systems management for the entire IBM Flex System platform that help to increase uptime reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities Energy efficiency The compute nodes offer the following energy efficiency features to save energy reduce operational costs increase energy availability and contribute to the green environment The component sha...

Page 4: ... components and connectors Figure 2 shows the front of the p260 The p24L is similar Figure 2 Front view of the IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the p260 Figure 3 Inside view of the IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node ...

Page 5: ...ompute Nodes 5 Figure 4 shows the front of the p460 Figure 4 Front view of the IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node Figure 5 shows the locations of key components inside the p460 Figure 5 Inside view of the IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node ...

Page 6: ...to 4 1 GHz or 3 6 GHz and 80 MB L3 cache four cores 4 0 GHz and 40 MB L3 cache or two cores 4 0 GHz and 20 MB L3 cache Each processor has 10 MB L3 cache per core There is an integrated memory controller in each processor each with four memory channels Each memory channel operates at 6 4 Gbps There is one GX I O bus connection per processor Supports SMT4 mode which enables four instruction threads ...

Page 7: ...ils Service and support Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs 4 hour or 2 hour response time 8 hour fix time 1 year or 2 year warranty extension remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and OEM software Dimensions p24L Width 215mm 8 5 height 51mm 2 0 depth 493mm 19 4 p260 Width 215mm 8 5 height 51mm 2 0 depth 493mm 19 4 p460 Width 437 mm 17 2 height 51mm...

Page 8: ... IBM Flex System p24L p260 and p460 Compute Nodes can be ordered as part of an PureFlex System solution There are two PureFlex System offerings available IBM PureFlex System Single chassis for smaller installations Feature EFD1 IBM PureFlex System Multi chassis for database or transactional systems Feature EFD3 A PureFlex System solution consists of these An IBM Flex System Compute Node either the...

Page 9: ...essor Module two 4 core processors EPR3 16 core 3 2 GHz POWER7 Processor Module two 8 core processors EPR5 16 core 3 55 GHz POWER7 Processor Module two 8 core processors IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node model 7895 42X EPR2 16 core 3 3 GHz POWER7 Processor Module four 4 core processors EPR4 32 core 3 2 GHz POWER7 Processor Module four 8 core processors EPR6 32 core 3 55 GHz POWER7 Processor Module...

Page 10: ...ach processor has four memory channels and there are two DIMMs per channel All supported DIMMs operate at 1066 MHz The following table lists memory features available for the compute nodes DIMMs are ordered and can be installed two at a time but to maximize memory performance install them in sets of eight one for each of the memory channels Table 3 Memory features Feature code Description Form fac...

Page 11: ... swap 6 Gbps SAS 2 1 8 inch SATA solid state drives SSDs 8207 177 GB SATA non hot swap SSD 2 The choice of drive also determines what cover is used for the compute node because the drives are attached to the cover The following table lists the options Table 5 Compute node cover options Feature code Description IBM Flex System p24L and p260 Compute Nodes 7069 Top cover with HDD connectors 7068 Top ...

Page 12: ...ers are the same shape and can be used in any location The following figures show the location of the I O adapters in the p24L p260 and p460 Figure 6 Location of the I O adapter slots in the IBM Flex System p24L and p260 Compute Nodes Figure 7 Location of the I O adapter slots in the IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node All I O adapters are the same shape and can be used in any available slot A compa...

Page 13: ... No Yes No Port 6 for 8 port cards No No No Yes Port 7 for 8 port cards No No Yes No Slot 2 Port 8 for 8 port cards No No No Yes Port 1 Yes No No No Port 2 No Yes No No Port 3 for 4 and 8 port cards Yes No No No Port 4 for 4 and 8 port cards No Yes No No Port 5 for 8 port cards Yes No No No Port 6 for 8 port cards No Yes No No Port 7 for 8 port cards Yes No No No Slot 3 p460 Compute Node only Port...

Page 14: ...bays in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Figure 8 Location of the switch bays in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis The following figure shows how two port adapters are connected to switches installed in the chassis Figure 9 Logical layout of the interconnects between I O adapters and I O modules ...

Page 15: ...ed in slots ensure that compatible switches are installed in the corresponding bays of the chassis IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch ESW2 IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093R 10Gb Scalable Switch ESW7 IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch 3593 IBM Flex System Fabric SI4093 System Interconnect Module ESWA IBM Flex System EN4091 10Gb Ethernet Pass thru 3700 IBM Flex...

Page 16: ...s VIOS allows the creation of storage pools that can be accessed by VIOS partitions that are deployed across multiple Power Systems servers Therefore an assigned allocation of storage capacity can be efficiently managed and shared Up to four systems can participate in a Shared Storage Pool configuration This can improve efficiency agility scalability flexibility and availability The Storage Mobili...

Page 17: ...gure 10 Location of light path diagnostics panel To illuminate the light path diagnostics LEDs power off the compute node slide it out of the chassis and press the power button The power button doubles as the light path diagnostics remind button when the server is removed from the chassis The meanings of the LEDs in the light path diagnostics panel are listed in the following table Table 9 Light p...

Page 18: ... 1 with i 6 1 1 machine code or later Requires VIOS IBM i 7 1 TR4 or later Requires VIOS VIOS 2 2 1 4 or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack SP 2 for POWER Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 7 for POWER or later Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 2 for POWER or later The p24L supports the following operating systems Virtual I O Server 2 2 1 4 or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP 2 for POWER ...

Page 19: ...ported and any other prerequisites http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us nos matrix shtml Physical specifications Dimensions and weight of the p24L and p260 Width 215 mm 8 5 Height 51 mm 2 0 Depth 493 mm 19 4 Maximum configuration 7 0 kg 15 4 lb Dimensions and weight of the p460 Width 437 mm 17 2 Height 51 mm 2 0 Depth 493 mm 19 4 Maximum configuration 14 0 kg 30 6 lb Sup...

Page 20: ...within two hours after remote problem determination is completed We provide 24 hour service every day including IBM holidays 24x7x4 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer s location within four hours after remote problem determination is completed We provide 24 hour service every day including IBM holidays 9x5x4 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your cu...

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Page 22: ...ute Nodes 22 IBM Flex System Interoperability Guide http www redbooks ibm com fsig IBM System Storage Interoperation Center http www ibm com systems support storage ssic IBM Configurator for e business e config http ibm com services econfig ...

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