Supported operating systems
The server supports the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
VMware ESX 4.1
VMware ESXi 4.1
VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)
VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)
VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)
Note: Support by some of these operating system versions will be after the date of initial availability. Check the
ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any
other prerequisites at the following website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml
Physical specifications
Dimensions and weight (approximate):
Width: 437 mm (17.2 in.)
Height 51 mm (2.0 in.)
Depth 493 mm (19.4 in.)
Maximum weight: 12.25 kg (27 lbs)
Supported environment
Flex System x440 Compute Node (7917)
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