Specifications

10 IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Planning and Implementation Guide
Figure 1-1 shows the IBM Flex System Manager.
Figure 1-1 IBM Flex System Manager
1.4.2 IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
The IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis (Enterprise Chassis) offers compute,
networking, and storage capabilities far exceeding products that are currently
available in the market. With the ability to handle up 14 compute nodes,
intermixing POWER7 and Intel x86, the Enterprise Chassis provides flexibility
and tremendous compute capacity in a 10 U package. Additionally, the rear of
the chassis accommodates four high speed networking switches.
Interconnecting compute, networking, and storage through a high performance
and scalable mid-plane, Enterprise Chassis can support 40 Gb speeds.
The ground-up design of the Enterprise Chassis reaches new levels of energy
efficiency through innovations in power, cooling, and air flow. Smarter controls
and futuristic designs allow the Enterprise Chassis to break free of “one size fits
all” energy schemes.
The ability to support the workload demands of tomorrow’s workloads is built in
to a new I/O architecture, providing choice and flexibility in fabric and speed.
With the ability to use Ethernet, InfiniBand, FC, FCoE, and iSCSI, the Enterprise
Chassis is uniquely positioned to meet the growing I/O needs of the IT industry.