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IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node

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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. The x240 Compute Node is an efficient server designed to run a broad range of 
workloads, armed with advanced management capabilities allowing you to manage your physical and 
virtual IT resources from a single-pane of glass.

Suggested use: database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media, 
web, HPC, Microsoft RemoteFX, and cloud applications.

Figure 1 shows the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node.

Figure 1. The IBM Flex System x240 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 increased 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 x240 Compute Node

Page 1: ...web HPC Microsoft RemoteFX and cloud applications Figure 1 shows the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Figure 1 The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Did you know IBM Flex System is a new category of...

Page 2: ...kloads Intel Advanced Vector Extensions AVT significantly improve floating point performance for compute intensive technical and scientific applications compared with Intel Xeon 5600 series processors...

Page 3: ...e x240 The x240 includes an Integrated Management Module II IMM2 to monitor server availability and perform remote management Integrated industry standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI en...

Page 4: ...ments Low voltage 1 35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15 less energy than 1 5 V DDR3 RDIMMs Solid state drives SSDs consume as much as 80 less power than traditional spinning 2 5 inch HDDs The x240 uses...

Page 5: ...to 20 MB L3 cache Chipset Intel C600 series Memory Up to 24 DIMM sockets 12 DIMMs per processor using Low Profile LP DDR3 DIMMs RDIMMs UDIMMs and LRDIMMs supported 1 5 V and low voltage 1 35 V DIMMs...

Page 6: ...ment Kit Console breakout cable port providing local KVM and serial ports cable standard with chassis additional cables optional Systems management UEFI IBM Integrated Management Module 2 IMM2 with Re...

Page 7: ...L2x 1x Xeon E5 2660 8C 2 2GHz 20MB 1600MHz 95W 2x 4 GB SAS SATA RAID 2 5 hot swap 0 2 Open Standard 1 2 8737 M1x 1x Xeon E5 2680 8C 2 7GHz 20MB 1600MHz 130W 2x 4 GB SAS SATA RAID 2 5 hot swap 0 2 Open...

Page 8: ...Hz 70W 81Y5186 Intel Xeon Processor E5 2650 8C 2 0GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W 81Y5179 Intel Xeon Processor E5 2650L 8C 1 8GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 70W 95Y4675 Intel Xeon Processor E5 2658 8C 2 1GHz 20MB...

Page 9: ...V 1 35 V 1 35 V Operating voltage 1 35 V 1 5 V 1 35 V 1 5 V 1 5 V 1 35 V 1 5 V 1 5 V 1 35 V 1 5 V 1 35 V 1 5 V Max quantity 16 16 16 24 24 16 24 24 8 16 24 24 Largest DIMM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 16...

Page 10: ...C3 12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM 90Y3109 8GB 1x8GB 2Rx4 1 5V PC3 12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1397 8GB 1x8GB 2Rx4 1 35V PC3L 10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1563 16GB 1x16GB 2...

Page 11: ...M 256GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Entry SSD 2 90Y8648 IBM 128GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Entry SSD 2 Support for eXFlash 1 8 solid state drives In addition the x240 supports eXFlash with up to eight 1 8 inch solid state...

Page 12: ...rred from the NAND flash back to the DRAM cache which can then be flushed to disk Tip The Enablement Kit is only required if 2 5 inch drives are to be used If you plan to install four or eight 1 8 inc...

Page 13: ...CacheVault flash cache protection row 1 of the preceding table Figure 4 The ServeRAID M5115 and the Enablement Kit installed The following figure shows how the ServeRAID M5115 and eXFlash and SSD Expa...

Page 14: ...me array drive group not recommended Optional support for SSD performance acceleration with MegaRAID FastPath and SSD caching with MegaRAID CacheCade Pro 2 0 90Y4447 Support for up to 64 virtual drive...

Page 15: ...es the SSDs to be configured as a dedicated cache to help maximize the I O performance for transaction intensive applications such as databases and web serving The feature tracks data storage access p...

Page 16: ...be routed to I O module bay 2 The Fabric Connector can be unscrewed and removed if required to allow the installation of an I O adapter on I O connector 1 The Embedded 10Gb VFA is based on the Emulex...

Page 17: ...ation of the I O adapter slots in the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node All I O adapters are the same shape and can be used in any available slot A compatible switch or pass through module must be ins...

Page 18: ...the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Figure 7 Location of the switch bays in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis The following figure shows how two port adapters are connected to switches install...

Page 19: ...network switches The following table lists the supported network adapters and upgrades Adapters can be installed in either slot However compatible switches must be installed in the corresponding bays...

Page 20: ...f VMware ESXi and is fully contained on the flash drive without requiring any disk space The USB memory key plugs into one of the USB ports on the optional x240 USB Enablement Kit 49Y8119 The kit offe...

Page 21: ...f the LEDs in the light path diagnostics panel are listed in the following table Table 15 Light path diagnostic panel LEDs LED Meaning LP The light path diagnostics panel is operational S BRD A system...

Page 22: ...ette drive and USB flash drive on a remote client and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server Uploading a diskette image to the IMM2 memory and...

Page 23: ...is is the supported operating environment Power on Temperature 5 40 C 41 104 F Humidity non condensing 12 C dew point 10 4 F and 8 85 relative humidity Maximum dew point 24 C 75 F Maximum altitude 304...

Page 24: ...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 s...

Page 25: ...s needs IBM Global Financing has the breadth and depth of offerings longevity proven success and global reach to help you develop a robust financing and asset management strategy that provides you the...

Page 26: ...oduct page http ibm com systems flex compute nodes x86 bto IBM Flex System Information Center Available May 21 http publib boulder ibm com infocenter flexsys information index jsp IBM Flex System x240...

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