IBM United States Hardware Announcement 113-198, dated October 7, 2013 IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node is a highperformance server that offers improved virtualization with increased CPU performance, memory capacity, and flexible configuration options Table of contents 1 2 2 3 8 Overview Key prerequisites Planned availability date Description Product positioning 8 12 14 32 43 Product number Publications Technical information Terms and conditions Order now At a glance IBM Flex System is a new category
• IBM Flex System CN4022 2-port 10Gb Converged Adapter: Dual port 10 Gb converged adapter that supports Ethernet, FCoE and iSCSI protocols. Clients now have a choice of multiple vendors without compromising the features. This adapter also supports virtual NIC (vNIC) capability, which helps clients reduce cost and complexity.
Description IBM Flex System compute nodes Compute nodes typically contain the number and type of microprocessors, memory modules, and hard disk drives that are needed to support a specific workload environment. These nodes use integrated network ports or optional network adapters to connect to external devices through the switches or modules that are installed in the chassis. Note: The network adapters and ports in the compute nodes must be compatible with the network switches or modules in the chassis.
• Database • Virtualization • General enterprise applications such as ERP and SCM • Simulations High-availability and serviceability features • Hot-swap capability: Hot-swap compute nodes enable easy access to each node server. • Management module The management module interfaces with each node server for single systems management control. • Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing compute node problems.
hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. • IBM X-Architecture IBM X-Architecture systems combine proven, innovative IBM designs to make your x86-processor-based compute node powerful, scalable, and reliable. • Integrated management module 2 (IMM2) The integrated management module 2 (IMM2) combines systems-management function, video controller, the remote presence, and blue-screen capture features in a single chip.
• Systems-management support The compute node supports the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module TM (CMM) and IBM Flex System Manager management software. – CMM is a hot-swap module that provides system-management functions for all components in an IBM Flex System chassis. It controls a serial port for remote connection and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet remote-management connection.
module. This module offers high-speed 10 Gb connectivity and can scale based on customer requirement. IBM Flex System CN4054R 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter: This is a quad port 10 Gb adapter that supports Ethernet, FCoE and iSCSI protocols. This also supports virtual NIC (vNIC) capability to help reduce cost and complexity.
Note: The model "x" designation is geography dependent and is spelled out explicitly in the Product number section. Accessibility by people with disabilities A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html Product positioning IBM Flex System suits multiple delivery models, from highly customizable hardware platforms to a fully integrated and optimized system.
16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM 8737 IBM 128GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 7906 IBM 128GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 7917 IBM 128GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 8737 IBM 256GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 7906 IBM 256GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 7917 IBM 256GB SATA 1.
Cache 1866MHZ 115W 8737 AC1 MC1 A4PH Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 v2 10C 3.0GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHZ 130W 8737 AC1 MC1 A4PJ Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650L v2 10C 1.
The following are features already announced for the 8721 machine type: Description MT Model Feature IBM Flex System EN4023 10Gb Scalable Switch 8721 HC1 ESWD IBM Flex System EN4023 (FoD 1) IBM Flex System EN4023 (FoD 1) Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric for IBM Flex System Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric for IBM Flex System 10Gb Scalable Switch 8721 HC1 ESWE 10Gb Scalable Switch 8721 HC1 ESWF Extender 8721 HC1 ESWB Extender with FET bundle 8721 HC1 ESWC Single Entity Offerings (SEO) SEO number Descrip
Intel Xeon Processor E5-2660 v2 10C 2.2GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 95W 3331 HC1 A4Q2 00Y2856 00Y2856 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2670 v2 10C 2.5GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 115W 3331 HC1 A4Q3 00Y2857 00Y2857 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680 v2 10C 2.8GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 115W 3331 HC1 A4Q4 00Y2858 00Y2858 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 v2 10C 3.0GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 130W 3331 HC1 A4Q5 00Y2859 00Y2859 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650L v2 10C 1.
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Technical information Specified operating environment Physical specifications IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node 8737-94x Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access co
Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector Standard Not integrated (mezz card standard) 3 1 1 8737-84x Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor
USB connector 1 8737-8Dx Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 10 core 130w 3.0 GHz 1866 MHz 8.
8737-72x Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM-less) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector Intel Xeon E5-2680 v2 10 core 115w 2.8 GHz 1866 MHz 8.
8737-64x Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector Intel Xeon E5-2670 v2 10 core 115w 2.5 GHz 1866 MHz 8.
10 core 115w 2.5 GHz 1866 MHz 8.
Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM-less) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector 2 25 MB 8 GB 1 x 8 GB 24 1 768 GB 1 x 8 GB 24 1 768 GB 4 Standard 1 2 SVGA 128 MB SAS 2 2 0 Standard 2 2 TB Up to 2 Standard
L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM-less) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector 20 MB 8 GB 1 x 8 GB 24 1 768 GB Optional 0 2 SVGA 128 MB SAS 2 2 0 Standard 2 2 TB Up to 2 Standard None 3 1 1 8737-4Mx Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU
1 Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector 768 GB Optional 0 1 SVGA 128 MB SAS 2 2 0 Standard 2 2 TB Up to 2 Standard Dual 10Gb (standard) 3 1 1 8737-CMx Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR
Standard Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector 0 1 SVGA 128 MB SAS 2 2 0 Standard 2 2 TB Up to 2 Standard Dual 10Gb (standard) 3 1 1 8737-3Mx Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity D
Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector 1 SVGA 128 MB SAS 2 2 0 Standard 2 2 TB Up to 2 Standard Dual 10Gb (standard) 3 1 1 8737-BMx Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity DIMMs (Stand
Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector internal Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector SVGA 128 MB SAS 2 2 0 Standard 2 2 TB Up to 2 Standard Dual 10Gb (standard) 3 1 1 8737-22x Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maxi
Connector external RAID Internal capacity Total HDD or SSD bays Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector 0 Standard 2 2 TB Up to 2 Standard Not integrated (standard mezz card) 3 1 1 8737-14x Processor Internal speed Maximum memory speed CPU interconnect speed Number standard Maximum L3 cache (full speed) Memory (LP ECC DDR3) DIMMs (Standard) DIMM sockets Capacity Mezzanine Card Standard Maximum (LOM) Video Memory Disk controller Channels Connector inte
Management processor Ethernet controller Front access connectors KVM connector USB connector Standard Not integrated (standard mezz card) 3 1 1 Note: The model "x" designation is geography dependent and is spelled out explicitly in the Product number section. 1 2 3 4 Total system memory capacity is based on using 32 GB memory DIMMs. Capacities are based on installation of two 1 TB drives.
Electrical IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node: 12.2 (nominal) V dc Note: All weights and measurements are approximate. Standards Equipment approvals and safety • FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class A • Canada ICES-004, issue 3 Class A • UL/IEC 60950-1 • CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 • NOM-019 • Argentina IEC 60950-1 Operating environment The IBM Flex System x240 compute node complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications.
Software requirements The following network operating systems are supported in the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node: The following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node: • Microsoft : – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 – Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition with Service Pack 2 – Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition with RA Service Pack 2 – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition with HP
• • • • supported. Mixing processor speeds and memory speeds will result in the system running at the lower of rated speeds. The Flex System x240 Compute Node is supported only in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. One mezzanine expansion card may can be installed on the Flex System x240 Compute Node with a LOM base, and two mezzanine cards can be installed on the LOM-less base.
– Product machine code license and other licenses and notices • Environmental Notice and User Guide Documentation CD The Installation and Service Guide on the Product Documentation CD contains the installation, use, and troubleshooting information necessary to use and service the product. Security, auditability, and control Three of the most important features in compute node design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).
Terms and conditions IBM Global Financing Yes To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or IBM . In the United States, call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), or write to: Warranty Information P.O. Box 12195 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Attn: Dept JDJA/B203 Warranty period • Three years • Optional features - One year Note: For configurations that support the RAID Battery, the RAID battery will be warranted for 1 year effective on its Date of Installation.
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International Warranty Service (IWS) IWS is available in selected countries or regions. The warranty service type and the service level provided in the servicing country may be different from that provided in the country in which the machine was purchased.
problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem determination, if IBM determines On-site Service is required, scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. CRU Service If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install.
and availability of parts. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. CRU Service If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM .
Machine installation Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
HC1 A4K2 IBM Flex System CN4022 2-port 10Gb Converged Adapter HC1 A4K3 Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2697 v2 12C 2.7GHz 30MB 1866MHz 130W HC1 A4PV Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2609 v2 4C 2.5GHz 10MB 1333MHz 80W HC1 A4PX Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2620 v2 6C 2.1GHz 15MB 1600MHz 80W HC1 A4PY Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2630 v2 6C 2.6GHz 15MB 1600MHz 80W HC1 A4PZ Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2640 v2 8C 2.0GHz 20MB 1600MHz 95W HC1 A4Q0 Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650 v2 8C 2.
IBM Flex System CN4022 2-port 10Gb Converged Adapter AC1 A4K3 MC1 Initial Initial The following are features already announced for the 7917 machine type: Description Model Number Feature Number IBM 200GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD AC1 A3AN MC1 IBM 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD AC1 A3AP MC1 IBM 64GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD AC1 A3AQ MC1 IBM 512GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD AC1 A3AR MC1 IBM 100GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD AC1 A3HQ MC1 IBM 128GB SATA 1.
1866MHz LP RDIMM AC1 A3QL MC1 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM AC1 A3QM MC1 IBM 128GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD AC1 A3TG MC1 IBM 256GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD AC1 A3TH MC1 ServeRAID M5100 Series IBM Flex System Flash Kit v2 for x240 AC1 A47D MC1 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.
MC1 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650L v2 10C 1.7GHz 25MB Cache 1600MHZ 70W AC1 A4PP MC1 Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2697 v2 12C 2.7GHz 30MB 1866MHz 130W AC1 A4PV MC1 Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2609 v2 4C 2.5GHz 10MB 1333MHz 80W AC1 A4PX MC1 Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2620 v2 6C 2.1GHz 15MB 1600MHz 80W AC1 A4PY MC1 Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2630 v2 6C 2.6GHz 15MB 1600MHz 80W AC1 A4PZ MC1 Addl Intel Xeon Processor E5-2640 v2 8C 2.
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Description SEO Number Initial/ MES/ Both/ Support CSU 873794U 87379MU 873784U 87378MU 87378DU 873774U 873772U 87377MU 873764U 873762U 87376MU 873754U 87375MU 873744U 873742U 87374MU 8737C4U 8737CMU 873734U 87373MU 8737B4U 8737BMU 873724U 873722U 87372MU 873714U 87371MU Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both Both IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 v2 10C 3.0GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 130W 00Y2859 Both Yes Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650L v2 10C 1.
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