IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
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The Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family offers significantly better performance over the
previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
reduce power draw.
Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally
constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
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 hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology.
Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow
through the system.
Active Energy Manager provides advanced power management features with actual real-time energy
monitoring, reporting, and capping features.
Locations of key components and connectors
Figure 2 shows the front of the server.
Figure 2. Front view of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
