Specifications

Chapter 1. IBM PureSystems 11
Figure 1-2 shows the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
Figure 1-2 The IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
1.4.3 Compute nodes
IBM Flex System offers compute nodes that vary in architecture, dimension, and
capabilities. The new, no-compromise nodes feature leadership designs for
current and future workloads. Optimized for efficiency, density, performance,
reliability, and security, the portfolio includes the following IBM POWER7 based
and Intel Xeon based nodes:
򐂰 IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node, a two socket Intel Xeon based
compute node
򐂰 IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node, a two socket IBM POWER7 based
compute node
򐂰 IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node, a two socket IBM POWER7 based
compute node optimized for Linux installations
򐂰 IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node, a four socket IBM POWER7 based
compute node