Learn about IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 Compute Nodes. The IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Compute Nodes are servers based on IBM POWER architecture technologies. These compute nodes run in IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis units to provide a high-density, high-performance compute node environment, using advanced processing technology. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Learn about the IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node. A building block for the IBM PureFlex System family, the IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node is a four-socket Intel Xeon processor-based server optimized for high-end virtualization, mainstream database deployments, and memory-intensive high performance environments. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Learn about the IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node. The IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node is a storage enclosure that attaches to a single half-wide compute node to provide that compute node with additional direct-attach local storage. The Storage Expansion Node provide flexible storage to match capacity, performance, and reliability needs. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Ibm power systems e870 and e880 technical overview and introductionDiego Alberto Tamayo
This IBM® Redpaper™ publication is a comprehensive guide covering the IBM Power System E870 (9119-MME) and IBM Power System E880 (9119-MHE) servers that support IBM AIX®, IBM i, and Linux operating systems. The objecti
ve of this paper is to introduce the major innovative Power E870 and Power E880 offerings and their relevant functions:
IBM eX5 enterprise systems, featuring the Intel<sup>®</sup> Xeon<sup>®</sup> processor 7500 series and Intel Xeon processor 6500 series, are designed to help your business:
* + Maximize memory
o More memory for racks and blades with MAX5
o More virtual machines
o Larger virtual machines
o Bigger databases and faster database performance
o Improved server utilization
* + Minimize cost
o More virtual machines onto one platform
o Reduce software licensing costs with higher performance per socket
o eXFlash solid state storage designed to reduce database storage and energy costs
o Reduce certification/testing costs with simplified deployment
o Flexible design allows you to buy the capacity you need when you need it
o Automate with IBM Systems Director to reduce costs
o Reduce energy costs with superior consolidation and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager
* + Simplify deployment
o Choose preconfigured workload-optimized systems for faster deployment and faster time to value
o Reduce qualification time with a single architecture across blades and 2-way & 4-way racks
o Gain the ability to expand memory, processors, and I/O independently
o Use IBM Systems Director and its plug-ins to simplify provisioning and updating
And all of the benefits in the eX5 portfolio of systems are easy to acquire, own and manage and include OnForever™ reliability for maximum availability.
Learn about the IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node. A building block for the IBM PureFlex System family, the IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node is a four-socket Intel Xeon processor-based server optimized for high-end virtualization, mainstream database deployments, and memory-intensive high performance environments. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Learn about the IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node. The IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node is a storage enclosure that attaches to a single half-wide compute node to provide that compute node with additional direct-attach local storage. The Storage Expansion Node provide flexible storage to match capacity, performance, and reliability needs. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Ibm power systems e870 and e880 technical overview and introductionDiego Alberto Tamayo
This IBM® Redpaper™ publication is a comprehensive guide covering the IBM Power System E870 (9119-MME) and IBM Power System E880 (9119-MHE) servers that support IBM AIX®, IBM i, and Linux operating systems. The objecti
ve of this paper is to introduce the major innovative Power E870 and Power E880 offerings and their relevant functions:
IBM eX5 enterprise systems, featuring the Intel<sup>®</sup> Xeon<sup>®</sup> processor 7500 series and Intel Xeon processor 6500 series, are designed to help your business:
* + Maximize memory
o More memory for racks and blades with MAX5
o More virtual machines
o Larger virtual machines
o Bigger databases and faster database performance
o Improved server utilization
* + Minimize cost
o More virtual machines onto one platform
o Reduce software licensing costs with higher performance per socket
o eXFlash solid state storage designed to reduce database storage and energy costs
o Reduce certification/testing costs with simplified deployment
o Flexible design allows you to buy the capacity you need when you need it
o Automate with IBM Systems Director to reduce costs
o Reduce energy costs with superior consolidation and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager
* + Simplify deployment
o Choose preconfigured workload-optimized systems for faster deployment and faster time to value
o Reduce qualification time with a single architecture across blades and 2-way & 4-way racks
o Gain the ability to expand memory, processors, and I/O independently
o Use IBM Systems Director and its plug-ins to simplify provisioning and updating
And all of the benefits in the eX5 portfolio of systems are easy to acquire, own and manage and include OnForever™ reliability for maximum availability.
Featuring eX5, the 5th generation of enterprise X-Architecture® from IBM, and based on the new Intel® Xeon® processor 7500 series and Intel Xeon processor 6500 series, these new systems radically expand the capabilities of the x86 platform, breaking through memory bottlenecks with exceptional scalable performance and advanced reliability.
Now in its fifth generation, IBM X-Architecture continues to build on its deep partnership with Intel and a decade ofx86 innovations to provide unparalleled configuration choice,mainframe-inspired reliability, comprehensive systems management and an energy-smart design. With the ability to help you maximize memory, minimize costs and simplify deployment and ownership, eX5 can help you get the greatest value for your organization today and in the future.
IBM System x3850 X5 Technical PresentationCliff Kinard
Detailed technical overview of a IBM's System x3850 x5 Intel processor-based server.
The x3850 X5 server allows freedom of choice with extremely flexible configurations plus memory expansion capabilities. A modular building block design lets you customize your system for current needs while providing the ability to react to changing workloads. Expand your 4-socket, 64-DIMM x3850 X5 to 4 sockets and 96 DIMMs or up to 8 sockets and 128 DIMMs. Reallocate resources as your environment changes. The x3850 X5 meets your needs today, while providing an easy, cost-effective upgrade path to change your environment when you’re ready.
Learn about the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2). 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. Now available with Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors, the x240 Compute Node is an efficient server designed to run a broad range of workloads, armed with advanced management capabilities that allow you to manage your physical and virtual IT resources from a single pane of glass. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Read the complete guide on Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 which is a best combination of performance, power efficiency, and cost. Also know more about Silicon Mechanics Products with Intel ® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 Series CPUs.
Learn about IBM System x3400 M3. The x3400 M3 offers numerous features to boost performance and reduce costs, x3400 M3 has the ability to grow with your application requirements with these features. Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3400 M3. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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Learn about IBM FlashSystem 840 and its complete product specification in this Redbook. FlashSystem 840 provides scalable performance for the most demanding enterprise class applications. IBM FlashSystem 840 accelerates response times with IBM MicroLatency to enable faster decision making. For more information on IBM FlashSystem, visit http://ibm.co/10KodHl.
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[Café techno] - Ibm power7 - Les dernières annoncesGroupe D.FI
Annonces de la nouvelle technologie IBM Power7+
Depuis plus de 10 ans, les entreprises privilégient la technologie Power pour AIX, IBM i et Linux. Aujourd'hui, IBM élargit le leadership de ses plateformes Power en introduisant une évolution technologique avec l'architecture Power 7+.
D.FI vous invite à découvrir les nouvelles fonctionnalités Power 7+ qui peuvent vous aider à répondre aux exigences de votre informatique en vous offrant dynamiquement une plus grande efficacité, des fonctions d'analyse métier et centraliser les charges de travail.
Nouveautés :
Le Power 7+ est une puce octocoeurs gravée en 32 nm (contre 45 mn pour Power7) :
- Atouts : La fréquence d'horloge est dopée ;
- La taille du cache eDRAM est multipliée par 2,5.
De nouvelles fonctions : assistance matérielle à la compression de mémoire AME ("Active Memory Expansion“) et accélération cryptographiques.
Une évolution majeure permet désormais de créer jusqu'à 20 micro-partitions par coeurs Power7+
Guide using the hpe dl380 gen9 24-sff server as a vertica nodeIT Tech
This document provides recommendations for configuring an individual DL380 Gen9 24-SFF CTO Server as a Vertica node.
The recommendations presented in this document are intended to help you create a cluster with the highest possible Vertica software performance.
Learn about the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node which 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. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Featuring eX5, the 5th generation of enterprise X-Architecture® from IBM, and based on the new Intel® Xeon® processor 7500 series and Intel Xeon processor 6500 series, these new systems radically expand the capabilities of the x86 platform, breaking through memory bottlenecks with exceptional scalable performance and advanced reliability.
Now in its fifth generation, IBM X-Architecture continues to build on its deep partnership with Intel and a decade ofx86 innovations to provide unparalleled configuration choice,mainframe-inspired reliability, comprehensive systems management and an energy-smart design. With the ability to help you maximize memory, minimize costs and simplify deployment and ownership, eX5 can help you get the greatest value for your organization today and in the future.
IBM System x3850 X5 Technical PresentationCliff Kinard
Detailed technical overview of a IBM's System x3850 x5 Intel processor-based server.
The x3850 X5 server allows freedom of choice with extremely flexible configurations plus memory expansion capabilities. A modular building block design lets you customize your system for current needs while providing the ability to react to changing workloads. Expand your 4-socket, 64-DIMM x3850 X5 to 4 sockets and 96 DIMMs or up to 8 sockets and 128 DIMMs. Reallocate resources as your environment changes. The x3850 X5 meets your needs today, while providing an easy, cost-effective upgrade path to change your environment when you’re ready.
Learn about the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2). 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. Now available with Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors, the x240 Compute Node is an efficient server designed to run a broad range of workloads, armed with advanced management capabilities that allow you to manage your physical and virtual IT resources from a single pane of glass. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Read the complete guide on Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 which is a best combination of performance, power efficiency, and cost. Also know more about Silicon Mechanics Products with Intel ® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 Series CPUs.
Learn about IBM System x3400 M3. The x3400 M3 offers numerous features to boost performance and reduce costs, x3400 M3 has the ability to grow with your application requirements with these features. Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3400 M3. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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Learn about IBM FlashSystem 840 and its complete product specification in this Redbook. FlashSystem 840 provides scalable performance for the most demanding enterprise class applications. IBM FlashSystem 840 accelerates response times with IBM MicroLatency to enable faster decision making. For more information on IBM FlashSystem, visit http://ibm.co/10KodHl.
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[Café techno] - Ibm power7 - Les dernières annoncesGroupe D.FI
Annonces de la nouvelle technologie IBM Power7+
Depuis plus de 10 ans, les entreprises privilégient la technologie Power pour AIX, IBM i et Linux. Aujourd'hui, IBM élargit le leadership de ses plateformes Power en introduisant une évolution technologique avec l'architecture Power 7+.
D.FI vous invite à découvrir les nouvelles fonctionnalités Power 7+ qui peuvent vous aider à répondre aux exigences de votre informatique en vous offrant dynamiquement une plus grande efficacité, des fonctions d'analyse métier et centraliser les charges de travail.
Nouveautés :
Le Power 7+ est une puce octocoeurs gravée en 32 nm (contre 45 mn pour Power7) :
- Atouts : La fréquence d'horloge est dopée ;
- La taille du cache eDRAM est multipliée par 2,5.
De nouvelles fonctions : assistance matérielle à la compression de mémoire AME ("Active Memory Expansion“) et accélération cryptographiques.
Une évolution majeure permet désormais de créer jusqu'à 20 micro-partitions par coeurs Power7+
Guide using the hpe dl380 gen9 24-sff server as a vertica nodeIT Tech
This document provides recommendations for configuring an individual DL380 Gen9 24-SFF CTO Server as a Vertica node.
The recommendations presented in this document are intended to help you create a cluster with the highest possible Vertica software performance.
Learn about the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node which 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. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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Learn about the IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node. The IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node is the next generation cost-optimized compute node designed for less demanding workloads and low-density virtualization. The x220 is efficient and equipped with flexible configuration options and advanced management to run a broad range of workloads. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/18vDnp6.
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The IBM® System x3750 M4 is a 4-socket server featuring a streamlined design, optimized for price and performance, with best-in-class flexibility and expandability. Models of the x3750 M4 are powered with Intel Xeon E5-4600 processors, up to 8 cores each, for an entry-level 4-socket solution. The x3750 M4 provides maximum storage density, with flexible PCI and 10 Gb Ethernet networking options in a 2U form factor...
Learn about IBM System x3650 M4 HD which is a 2-socket 2U rack-optimized server. This powerful system is designed for your most important business applications and cloud
deployments. Outstanding RAS and high-efficiency design improve your business environment and help save operational costs. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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Learn about IBM System x3650 M4. The x3650 M4 is an outstanding 2U two-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance and pay-as-you grow flexibility along with new features that improve server management capability. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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Learn about IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.This chassis delivers high-speed performance complete with integrated servers, storage, and networking for multiple chassis management
in data center compute environments. Furthermore, its flexible design can meet the needs of varying workloads with independently scalable IT resource pools for higher utilization and lower cost per
workload. While increased security and resiliency protect vital information and promote maximum uptime, the integrated, easy-to-use management system reduces setup time and complexity, providing a quicker path to return on investment.
This Redbook talks through the benefits and product specification of IBM System x3500 M4. The x3500 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 32 HDDs, with up to eight PCIe 3.0 slots and up to 768 GB of memory. A high-performance dual-socket tower server, the IBM System x3500 M4, can deliver the scalability, reliable performance, and optimized efficiency for your business-critical applications. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210742768/IBM-System-x3500-M4
Learn about system specification for IBM System x3550 M4. The x3550 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs. Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with up to 12-core processors, up to 30 MB of L3 cache, and up to two 8 GT/s QPI interconnect links. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
The IBM® System x3630 M4 server offers a cost-effective high-capacity storage solution with exceptional energy-smart design, leadership virtualization, and powerful systems management. It supports up to two eight-core Intel Xeon processors and high-density memory designs with twelve DDR3 DIMM slots. This 2U server consolidates storage and server into one system, offers easy management, and saves floor...
Ibm and Erb's Presentation Insider's Edition Event . September 2010Erb's Marketing
IBM and Erb's partnership has spanned 20 years. Together we provide world class computing and business technology solutions to growing companies across Iowa and Western Illinois. Here's joint presentation from a recent Erb's customer event - Erb's and IBM review IBM leadership in server and storage technology.
Learn about the IBM FlashSystem 720 and IBM FlashSystem 820. IBM FlashSystem 720 and IBM FlashSystem 820 storage systems deliver high performance, efficiency, and reliability for shared enterprise storage environments, helping clients around the world address performance issues with their most important applications and infrastructure. For more information on IBM Storage Systems, visit http://ibm.co/LIg7gk.
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The IBM® System x3530 M4 server delivers dual-socket performance in a 1U compact footprint. Featuring the latest Intel Romley EN platform, the x3530 M4 is a flexible rack server positioned as a good investment value, while considering your total cost of ownership (TCO) and IBM commitment. It is designed to provide more affordable value and increased flexibility with performance and quality to match...
IBM POWER8 processor is the fastest available on the market, redefining Open Source performance. With this amazing processor, IBM and members of the OpenPower Foundation design innovative and cost-effective systems, delivering the infrastructure of choice for the most demanding workloads, in terms of throughput, scalability and reliability.
In this talk in english, Thibaud Besson will browse the key characteristics of Power Systems, why they are the most relevant for today's challenges, both from a technical and economical standpoint. Finally, we will review the possibilities you have to get your hands on one of these outstanding plateforms for your Open Source applications.
Here are the product specification for IBM System x3300 M4. This product can be managed remotely.The x3300 M4 server contains IBM IMM2, which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. The IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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This IBM Redpaper provides a brief overview of OpenStack and a basic familiarity of its usage with the IBM XIV Storage System Gen3. The illustration scenario that is presented uses the OpenStack Folsom release implementation IaaS with Ubuntu Linux servers and the IBM Storage Driver for OpenStack. For more information on IBM Storage Systems, visit http://ibm.co/LIg7gk.
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Learn how all flash needs end to end Storage efficiency. For more information on IBM FlashSystem, visit http://ibm.co/10KodHl.
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Learn about vSphere Storage API for Array Integration on the IBM Storwize family. IBM Storwize V7000 Unified combines the block storage capabilities of Storwize V7000 with file storage capabilities into a single system for greater ease of management and efficiency. For more information on IBM Storage Systems, visit http://ibm.co/LIg7gk.
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Learn about the IBM System x3250 M5,.The x3250 M5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment, energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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This Redbook talks about the product specification of IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4. The NeXtScale nx360 M4 server provides a dense, flexible solution with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The half-wide, dual-socket NeXtScale nx360 M4 server is designed for data centers that require high performance but are constrained by floor space. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210745680/IBM-NeXtScale-nx360-M4
Learn about IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4. IBM System x iDataPlex is an innovative data center solution that maximizes performance and optimizes energy and space efficiency. The iDataPlex solution provides customers with outstanding energy and cooling efficiency, multi-rack level manageability, complete flexibility in configuration, and minimal deployment effort. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210744055/IBM-System-x-iDataPlex-dx360-M4
Learn about the product specification of IBM System x3500 M3. System x3500 M3 has an energy-efficient design which works in conjunction with the IMM to govern fan rotation based on the readings that it delivers. This saves money under normal conditions because the fans do not have to spin at high speed. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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Learn about IBM System 3250 M3 which is a single-socket server that offers new levels of performance and flexibility
to help you respond quickly to changing business demands. Cost-effective and compact, it is well suited to small to mid-sized businesses, as well as large enterprises. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210740347/IBM-System-x3250-M3
Learn about IBM System x3200 M3 and its specifications. The System x3200 M3 features easy installation and management with a rich set of options for hard disk drives and memory. The efficient design helps to save energy and provide a better work environment with less heat and noise. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210739508/IBM-System-x3200-M3
Learn about the configuration of IBM PowerVC. IBM PowerVC is built on OpenStack that controls large pools of server, storage, and networking resources throughout a data center. IBM Power Virtualization Center provides security services that support a secure environment. Installation requires just 20 minutes to get a virtual machine up and running. For more information on Power Systems, visit http://ibm.co/Lx6hfc.
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Learn about Ibm POWER7 Virtualization Performance. PowerVM Lx86 is a cross-platform virtualization solution that enables the running of a wide range of x86 Linux applications on Power Systems platforms within a Linux on Power partition without modifications or recompilation of the workloads. For more information on Power Systems, visit http://ibm.co/Lx6hfc.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210734237/A-Comparison-of-PowerVM-and-Vmware-Virtualization-Performance
Learn about IBM PureFlex Sytem and VMware vCloud Enterprise Suite. The IBM PureFlex System platform has been used to meet the hardware requirements in support of this reference architecture. All the components required to support vCloud Suite (including computing, networking, storage, and management interfaces). For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/J7Zb1v.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210719868/IBM-pureflex-system-and-vmware-vcloud-enterprise-suite-reference-architecture
Learn how x6: The sixth generation of EXA Technology is fast, agile and Resilient for Emerging Workloads from Alex Yost. Vice President, IBM PureSystems and System x
IBM Systems and Technology Group. x6 drives cloud and big data for enterprises by achieving insight faster thereby outperforming competitors. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210715795/X6-The-sixth-generation-of-EXA-Technology
Lean how Matters Stephen Leonard General Manager Global Markets IBM Systems elucidates the impact of IBM Flex system in businesses which can be instrumental in helping firms to cut their operational down cost. In simple terms “IBM Flex System represents an entirely new generation of technology, with more performance and bandwidth, true integrated enterprise SAN storage.
For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/J7Zb1v.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210711973/stephen-leonard-ibm-big-data-and-cloud
Learn how Vernon Turner throws light on increased importance of Infrastructure in 2014. He further explains how IBM systems and servers can bring flexibilty, reliablity and time saving elements into one's business, thereby contributing towards their revenue generation. For more information on IBM Systems, visit http://ibm.co/RKEeMO.
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Learn about Implementing IBM SmartCloud Entry on IBM PureFlex System. This IBM Redbooks publication can help you install, tailor, and configure IBM SmartCloud Entry on the IBM PureFlex System offering. By combining the flexibility of the general purpose PureFlex System with SmartCloud Entry, clients can add cloud functionality to their converged environment. SmartCloud Entry provides enterprises with the capability of managing their multiple architecture cloud solution on a single system. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/J7Zb1v.
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Learn about the IBM PureFlex Solution for SAP Business Suite (POWER / AIX). This paper provides reference architectures of how heterogeneous SAP landscapes can be consolidated using IBM PureFlex System. While running the core business applications on POWER nodes with AIX as operating system, complementary SAP components are added on x86 nodes. IBM PureFlex System enables a very tight integration of infrastructure components including servers, networking and storage. Seamless monitoring and management functions of the infrastructure are provided by the FSM. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/J7Zb1v.
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Learn about IBM SmartCloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 VDI Reference architecture. This document describes the reference architecture for IBM SmartCloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) running on Microsoft Windows Server 2012. For more information on IBM Systems, visit http://ibm.co/RKEeMO.
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IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure (SDI) is IBM’s answer to end-user virtualization and integration needs. It offers robust virtual desktop solutions, infrastructure, and services designed to make the deployment of virtual desktops easier as is based on a reference architecture approach. As such, IBM SDI supports a wide range of hardware, hypervisors and software platforms from multiple vendors, providing a high degree of flexibility and customization choices. IBM SDI helps offer a more cost-effective, manageable, virtual desktop environment for a wide range of customer sizes, user types and industry segments. For more information on IBM Systems, visit http://ibm.co/RKEeMO.
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Learn about IBM Flex System Reference Architecture for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 High Availability using AlwaysOn Availability Groups. This document describes the IBM Flex Reference Architecture for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 High Availability using AlwaysOn Availability Groups. IBM reference architecture offerings create virtually turnkey solutions built around the latest IBM x86 servers, storage and networking, literally taking the complexity out of the solution. This IBM reference architecture combines Microsoft software, consolidated guidance and validated configurations for compute, network, and storage. For more information on Pure Systems, visit http://ibm.co/J7Zb1v.
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JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
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IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 Compute Nodes
1. ®
IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 Compute
Nodes
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM Flex System™ p260 and p460 Compute Nodes are servers based on IBM® POWER®
architecture technologies. These compute nodes run in IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis units to
provide a high-density, high-performance compute node environment, using advanced processing
technology. The nodes support IBM AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating environments and are designed to run
a wide variety of workloads. The p260 and p24L are standard compute nodes with two POWER7 or
POWER7+ processors, and the p460 is a double-wide compute node with four POWER7 or POWER7+
processors.
Figure 1 shows the IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node.
Figure 1. The IBM Flex System p260 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 increase 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.
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2. Key features
The IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 Compute Nodes are high-performance POWER7-based
servers optimized for virtualization, performance, and efficiency. This section describes the key features
of the server.
Scalability and performance
The compute nodes offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce
costs:
The IBM POWER7 and POWER7+ processors, which improve productivity by offering superior
system performance with AltiVec floating point and integer SIMD instruction set acceleration.
Integrated PowerVM technology, providing superior virtualization performance and flexibility.
Choice of processors, including an 8-core POWER7+ processor operating at 4.1 GHz with 80 MB of
L3 cache (10 MB per core).
Up to four processors, 32 cores, and 128 threads to maximize the concurrent execution of
applications.
Three levels of integrated cache including 10 MB (POWER7+) or 4 MB (POWER7) of L3 cache per
core.
Up to 16 (p24L, p260) or 32 (p460) DDR3 ECC memory RDIMMs that provide a memory capacity of
up to 256 GB (p260) or 512 GB (p460).
Support for Active Memory Expansion, which allows the effective maximum memory capacity to be
much larger than the true physical memory through innovative compression techniques.
The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of traditional spinning drives (HDDs), which can
significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per
second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
Up to eight (p24L, p260) or 16 (p460) 10Gb Ethernet ports per compute node to maximize networking
resources in a virtualized environment.
Includes two (p24L, p260) or four (p460) P7IOC high-performance I/O bus controllers to maximize
throughput and bandwidth.
Support for high-bandwidth I/O adapters, up to two in each p24L or p260 Compute Node or up to four
in each p460 Compute Node. Support for 10 Gb Ethernet, 8 Gb Fibre Channel, and QDR InfiniBand.
Availability and serviceability
The p24L, p260 and p460 provide many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
ECC and chipkill provide error detection and recovery in the event of a non-correctable memory
failure.
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as drives,
memory, and adapter cards.
A light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed (or
failing) components. This simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve
system availability.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (for example, processors,
memory, and hard disk drives) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts
in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
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3.
Available solid-state drive (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs
for greater uptime.
A built-in Integrated Flexible Service Processor (FSP) continuously monitors system parameters,
triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
There is a front panel USB port for upgrades and local servicing tasks.
There is a three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5.
Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify management of the p260 and p460:
Includes an FSP to monitor server availability and to provide diagnostics.
Integrates with the IBM Flex System™ Manager for proactive systems management. It offers
comprehensive systems management for the entire IBM Flex System platform that help to increase
uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
Energy efficiency
The compute nodes offer the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational
costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:
The component-sharing design of the IBM Flex System chassis provides ultimate power and cooling
savings.
Support for IBM EnergyScale to dynamically optimize processor performance versus power
consumption and system workload.
Active Energy Manager provides advanced power management features with actual real-time energy
monitoring, reporting, and capping features.
SSDs consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
The servers use 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.
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4. Locations of key components and connectors
Figure 2 shows the front of the p260. The p24L is similar.
Figure 2. Front view of the IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node
Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the p260.
Figure 3. Inside view of the IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node
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5. Figure 4 shows the front of the p460.
Figure 4. Front view of the IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node
Figure 5 shows the locations of key components inside the p460.
Figure 5. Inside view of the IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node
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6. Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)
Components
Specification
Model numbers
IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node: 1457-7FL
IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node: 7895-22X, 23A, and 23X
IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node: 7895-42X and 43X.
Form factor
p24L: Standard-width compute node.
p260: Standard-width compute node.
p460: Double-width compute node.
Chassis support IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
Processor
p24L: Two IBM POWER7 processors
p260: Two IBM POWER7 (model 22X) or POWER7+ (models 23A and 23X) processors.
p460: Four IBM POWER7 (model 42X) or POWER7+ (model 43X) processors.
POWER7 processors: Each processor is a single-chip module (SCM) that contains either eight
cores (up to 3.55 GHz and 32 MB L3 cache) or four cores (3.3 GHz and 16 MB L3 cache). Each
processor has 4 MB L3 cache per core. Integrated memory controller in each processor, each
with four memory channels. Each memory channel operates at 6.4 Gbps. One GX++ I/O bus
connection per processor. Supports SMT4 mode, which enables four instruction threads to
execute simultaneously per core. Uses 45 nm fabrication technology
POWER7+ processors: Each processor is a single-chip module (SCM) that contains either eight
cores (up to 4.1 GHz or 3.6 GHz and 32 MB L3 cache) or four cores (4.0 GHz and 16 MB L3
cache). Each processor has 10 MB L3 cache per core, so 8-core processors have 80 MB of L3
cache total. Integrated memory controller in each processor, each with four memory channels.
Each memory channel operates at 6.4 Gbps. One GX++ I/O bus connection per processor.
Supports SMT4 mode, which enables four instruction threads to execute simultaneously per
core. Uses 32 nm fabrication technology
Chipset
IBM P7IOC I/O hub.
Memory
p24L: 16 DIMM sockets
p260: 16 DIMM sockets.
p460: 32 DIMM sockets.
RDIMM DDR3 memory supported. Integrated memory controller in each processor, each with
four memory channels. Supports Active Memory Expansion with AIX 6.1 or later. All DIMMs
operate at 1066 MHz. Both LP (low profile) and VLP (very low profile) DIMMs supported,
although only VLP DIMMs are supported if internal HDDs are configured. The use of 1.8-inch
solid-state drives allows the use of LP and VLP DIMMs.
Memory
maximums
p24L: 512 GB using 16x 32 GB DIMMs.
p260: 512 GB using 16x 32 GB DIMMs.
p460: 1 TB using 32x 32 GB DIMMs.
Memory
protection
ECC, chipkill.
Disk drive bays
Two 2.5-inch non-hot-swap drive bays supporting 2.5-inch SAS HDD or 1.8-inch SATA SSD
drives. If LP DIMMs are installed, then only 1.8-inch SSDs are supported. If VLP DIMMs are
installed, then both HDDs and SSDs are supported. An HDD and an SSD cannot be installed
together.
Maximum
internal storage
1.8 TB using two 900 GB SAS HDD drives, or 354 GB using two 177 GB SSD drives.
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7. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)
Components
Specification
RAID support
RAID support via the operating system.
Network
interfaces
None standard. Optional 1Gb or 10Gb Ethernet adapters.
PCI Expansion
slots
p24L: Two I/O connectors for adapters. PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
p260: Two I/O connectors for adapters. PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
p460: Four I/O connectors for adapters. PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
Ports
One external USB port.
Systems
management
FSP, Predictive Failure Analysis, light path diagnostics panel, automatic server restart, Serial
over LAN support. IPMI compliant. Support for IBM Flex System Manager, IBM Systems
Director, and Active Energy Manager.
Security
features
Power-on password, selectable boot sequence.
Video
None. Remote management via Serial over LAN and IBM Flex System Manager.
Limited
warranty
3-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5/NBD.
Operating
systems
supported
IBM AIX, IBM i, and Linux. See "Supported operating systems" for details.
Service and
support
Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs®: 4-hour or 2-hour response
time, 8-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for IBM
hardware and selected IBM and OEM software.
Dimensions
p24L: Width: 215mm (8.5”), height 51mm (2.0”), depth 493mm (19.4”).
p260: Width: 215mm (8.5”), height 51mm (2.0”), depth 493mm (19.4”).
p460: Width: 437 mm (17.2"), height 51mm (2.0”), depth 493mm (19.4”).
Weight
p24L: Maximum configuration: 7.0 kg (15.4 lb).
p260: Maximum configuration: 7.0 kg (15.4 lb).
p460: Maximum configuration: 14.0 kg (30.6 lb).
The compute nodes are shipped with the following items:
Statement of Limited Warranty
Important Notices
Documentation CD that contains the Installation and User's Guide
Chassis support
The p24L, p260 and p460 are supported in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Up to fourteen p24L
or p260 compute nodes or up to seven x440 compute nodes (or a combination of all three) can be
installed in the chassis in 10U of rack space. The actual number of compute nodes that can be installed in
a chassis depends on these factors:
The number of power supplies installed
The capacity of the power supplies installed (2100 W or 2500 W)
The power redundancy policy used (N+1 or N+N)
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8. The following table provides guidelines about what number of compute nodes can be installed. For more
guidance, use the Power Configurator, found at the following website:
http://ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/powerconfig.html
In the table:
Green = No restriction to the number of compute nodes that are installable
Yellow = Some bays must be left empty in the chassis
Table 3. Maximum number of x440 Compute Nodes installable based on power supplies installed and
power redundancy policy used
2100 W power supplies installed
2500 W power supplies installed
Compute
node
N+1, N=5
6 power
supplies
N+1, N=4
5 power
supplies
N+1, N=3
5 power
supplies
N+N, N=3
6 power
supplies
N+1, N=5
6 power
supplies
N+1, N=4
5 power
supplies
N+1, N=3
4 power
supplies
N+N, N=3
6 power
supplies
p24L
14
12
9
10
14
14
12
13
p260
14
12
9
10
14
14
12
13
p460
7
6
4
5
7
7
6
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IBM PureFlex System
IBM PureFlex™ System consists of pre-defined, pre-configured components to simplify client purchasing
and provide the total IBM Flex System integrated value proposition.
The IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 Compute Nodes can be ordered as part of an PureFlex
System solution. There are three PureFlex System offerings available:
IBM PureFlex System Express for smaller installations (Feature #EFD1)
IBM PureFlex System Standard for application systems (Feature #EFD2)
IBM PureFlex System Enterprise for database or transactional systems (Feature #EFD3)
A PureFlex System solution consists of these:
An IBM Flex System Compute Node, either the p260, p460, or x240
An IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X)
An IBM Flex System Manager (7955-01M)
An IBM Storwize V7000 Disk System (2076-124)
Two IBM System Network 1455 Rack Switches G8264R Model 64C (with PureFlex System
Enterprise only, with the p460)
Two IBM 2498 SAN24B-4 Express Model B24 (with PureFlex System Enterprise only, with the p460)
An IBM 42U rack (7953-94X)
Notes:
The p260 and p24L cannot be used in an initial PureFlex System Enterprise configuration.
The IBM Flex System p460 cannot be used in an initial PureFlex System Express configuration.
An initial PureFlex System Enterprise requires at least two compute nodes.
Additional compute nodes, chassis, and IBM 42U racks can be ordered after the basic requirements for
the PureFlex System solution are met. These additional orders will be indicated by feature number EFD4
(Expansion Option) or EFD5 (Custom Expansion).
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9. Processor features
The compute nodes support the processor features listed in the following table. The selected feature code
includes two or four processors, as indicated.
Table 2. Processor features
Feature code
Processor description
IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node - model 7895-23X
EPRD
8-core 4.0 GHz POWER7+ Processor Module (two 4-core processors)
EPRB
16-core 3.6 GHz POWER7+ Processor Module (two 8-core processors)
EPRA
16-core 4.1 GHz POWER7+ Processor Module (two 8-core processors)
IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node - model 7895-23A
EPRC
4-core 4.0 GHz POWER7+ Processor Module (two 2-core processors)
IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node - model 7895-22X
EPR1
8-core 3.3 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (two 4-core processors)
EPR3
16-core 3.2 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (two 8-core processors)
EPR5
16-core 3.55 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (two 8-core processors)
IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node - model 7895-42X
EPR2
16-core 3.3 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (four 4-core processors)
EPR4
32-core 3.2 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (four 8-core processors)
EPR6
32-core 3.55 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (four 8-core processors)
IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node - model 7895-43X
EPRK
16-core 4.0 GHz POWER7+ Processor Module (four 4-core processors)
EPRH
32-core 3.6 GHz POWER7+ Processor Module (four 8-core processors)
EPRJ
32-core 4.1 GHz POWER7+ Processor Module (four 8-core processors)
IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node - model 1457-7FL
EPR7
12-core 3.72 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (two 6-core processors)
EPR8
16-core 3.2 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (two 8-core processors)
EPR9
16-core 3.55 GHz POWER7 Processor Module (two 8-core processors)
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10. Memory features
IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal performance and throughput. IBM
memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance
feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory
automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide.
The compute nodes support low profile (LP) or very low profile (VLP) DDR3 memory RDIMMs. If LP
memory is used, 2.5-inch HDDs are not supported in the system due to physical space restrictions.
However, 1.8-inch SSDs are still supported. If VLP memory is used, either 2.5-inch HDDs or 1.8-inch
SSDs are supported.
The p260 and p24L supports up to 16 DIMMs. The p460 supports up to 32 DIMMs. Each processor has
four memory channels, and there are two DIMMs per channel. All supported DIMMs operate at 1066 MHz.
The following table lists memory features available for the compute nodes. DIMMs are ordered and can
be installed two at a time, but to maximize memory performance, install them in sets of eight (one for
each of the memory channels).
Table 3. Memory features
Feature
code
Description
Form
factor*
p24L
7FL
p260
22X
p260
23A
p260
23X
p460
42X
p460
43X
p270
24X
EM04*
2x 2 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1066 MHz
LP
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
8196
2x 4 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1066 MHz
VLP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8199
2x 8 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1066 MHz
VLP
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
EEMD
2x 8 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1066 MHz
VLP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8145*
2x 16 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1066 MHz
LP
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
EEME*
2x 16 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1066 MHz
LP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EEMF*
2x 32 GB DDR3 RDIMM 1066 MHz
LP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
* If 2.5-inch HDDs are installed, low-profile DIMM features cannot be used - EM04, 8145, EEME and EEMF cannot
be used.
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11. Internal disk storage options
The compute nodes have two non-hot-swap drive bays attached to the cover of the system. Either two
2.5-inch SAS HDDs or two 1.8-inch SATA SSDs can be installed. If 2.5-inch HDDs are installed, then LP
memory DIMMs are not supported, only VLP DIMMs. The use of 1.8-inch SSDs does not limit the
memory DIMMs used. SSDs and HDDs cannot be mixed.
The following table lists the supported drive options.
Table 4. 2.5-inch drive options for internal disk storage
Feature code
Description
Maximum supported
2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives (HDDs)
8274
300 GB 10K RPM non-hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS
2
8276
600 GB 10K RPM non-hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS
2
8311
900 GB 10K RPM non-hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS
2
1.8-inch SATA solid-state drives (SSDs)
8207
177 GB SATA non-hot-swap SSD
2
The choice of drive also determines what cover is used for the compute node, because the drives are
attached to the cover. The following table lists the options.
Table 5. Compute node cover options
Feature code
Description
IBM Flex System p24L and p260 Compute Nodes
7069
Top cover with HDD connectors
7068
Top cover with SSD connectors
7067
Top cover for no drives
IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node
7066
Top cover with HDD connectors
7065
Top cover with SSD connectors
7005
Top cover for no drives
Internal tape drives
The server does not support an internal tape drive. However, it can be attached to external tape drives
using Fibre Channel connectivity.
Optical drives
The server does not support an internal optical drive option. However, you can connect an external USB
optical drive, such as IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516.
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12. I/O architecture
The p24L and p260 have two I/O expansion connectors for attaching I/O adapter cards, and the p460 has
four I/O expansion connectors. All I/O adapters are the same shape and can be used in any location.
The following figures show the location of the I/O adapters in the p24L, p260 and p460.
Figure 6. Location of the I/O adapter slots in the IBM Flex System p24L and p260 Compute Nodes
Figure 7. Location of the I/O adapter slots in the IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node
All I/O adapters are the same shape and can be used in any available slot.. A compatible switch or
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13. pass-through module must be installed in the corresponding I/O bays in the chassis, as indicated in the
following table. Installing two switches means that all ports of the adapter are enabled, which improves
performance and network availability.
Table 5. Adapter to I/O bay correspondence
I/O adapter slot
in the server
Port on the adapter*
Corresponding I/O module bay
in the chassis
Bay 1
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Port 4 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
No
Yes
No
No
Port 5 (for 8-port cards)
Yes
No
No
No
Port 6 (for 8-port cards)
No
Yes
No
No
Port 7 (for 8-port cards)**
Yes
No
No
No
Port 8 (for 8-port cards)**
No
Yes
No
No
Port 1
No
No
Yes
No
Port 2
No
No
No
Yes
Port 3 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
No
No
Yes
No
Port 4 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
No
No
No
Yes
Port 5 (for 8-port cards)
No
No
Yes
No
Port 6 (for 8-port cards)
No
No
No
Yes
Port 7 (for 8-port cards)**
No
No
Yes
No
Port 8 (for 8-port cards)**
No
No
No
Yes
Port 1
Yes
No
No
No
Port 2
No
Yes
No
No
Port 3 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
Yes
No
No
No
Port 4 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
No
Yes
No
No
Port 5 (for 8-port cards)
Yes
No
No
No
Port 6 (for 8-port cards)
No
Yes
No
No
Port 7 (for 8-port cards)**
Yes
No
No
No
Port 8 (for 8-port cards)**
No
Yes
No
No
Port 1
No
No
Yes
No
Port 2
No
No
No
Yes
Port 3 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
No
No
Yes
No
Port 4 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
No
No
No
Yes
Port 5 (for 8-port cards)
No
No
Yes
No
Port 6 (for 8-port cards)
No
No
No
Yes
Port 7 (for 8-port cards)**
No
No
Yes
No
Port 8 (for 8-port cards)**
Slot 4
(p460 Compute Node only)
Yes
Port 3 (for 4- and 8-port cards)
Slot 3
(p460 Compute Node only)
Bay 4
Port 2
Slot 2
Bay 3
Port 1
Slot 1
Bay 2
No
No
No
Yes
* The use of adapter ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 require upgrades to the switches as described in Table 4. The EN4091
Pass-thru only supports ports 1 and 2 (and only when two Pass-thru modules are installed).
** Adapter ports 7 and 8 are reserved for future use. The chassis supports all eight ports but there are currently no
switches available that connect to these ports.
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14. The following figure shows the location of the switch bays in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
Figure 8. Location of the switch bays in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
The following figure shows how two-port adapters are connected to switches installed in the chassis.
Figure 9. Logical layout of the interconnects between I/O adapters and I/O modules
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15. Network adapters
The compute nodes do not have any networking integrated on the system, allowing flexibility. The
following table lists the supported network adapters and which slots each is supported in.
Table 7. Network adapters
Feature code
Description
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
(p460)
Slot 4
(p460)
EC24
IBM Flex System CN4058 8-port 10Gb Converged Adapter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EC26
IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb RoCE Adapter
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
1762
IBM Flex System EN4054 4-port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IBM Flex System EN2024 4-port 1Gb Ethernet Adapter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IBM Flex System IB6132 2-port QDR InfiniBand Adapter
No
Yes
No
Yes
10 Gb Ethernet
1 Gb Ethernet
1763
InfiniBand
1761
When adapters are installed in slots, ensure that compatible switches are installed in the corresponding
bays of the chassis:
IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch (#ESW2)
IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093R 10Gb Scalable Switch (#ESW7)
IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch (#3593)
IBM Flex System Fabric SI4093 System Interconnect Module (#ESWA)
IBM Flex System EN4091 10Gb Ethernet Pass-thru (#3700)
IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (#3598)
Storage host bus adapters
Table 8 lists storage HBAs supported by the compute nodes.
Table 8. Storage adapters
Part
number
Description
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
(p460)
Slot 4
(p460)
Fibre Channel
1764
IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter
No
Yes
No
Yes
EC23
IBM Flex System FC5052 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter
No
Yes
No
Yes
EC2E
IBM Flex System FC5054 4-port 16Gb FC Adapter
No
Yes
No
Yes
Power supplies
Server power is derived from the power supplies installed in the chassis. There are no server options
regarding power supplies.
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16. Integrated virtualization
The compute nodes support PowerVM virtualization capabilities for AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments.
PowerVM contains the following features:
Support for the following number of maximum virtual servers (or logical partitions, LPARs):
p24L: Up to 160 virtual servers
p260: Up to 160 virtual servers
p460: Up to 320 virtual servers
Role-based access control (RBAC)
RBAC brings an added level of security and flexibility to the administration of the Virtual I/O Server
(VIOS), a part of PowerVM. With RBAC, you can create a set of authorizations for the user
management commands. You can assign these authorizations to a role named UserManagement,
and this role can be given to any other user. So one user with this role can manage the users on the
system, but will not have any further access. With RBAC, the VIOS has the capability of splitting
management functions that presently can be done only by the padmin user, providing better security
by giving only the necessary access to users, and easy management and auditing of system
functions.
Suspend/resume
Using suspend/resume, you can provide long-term suspension (greater than five to ten seconds) of
partitions, saving partition state (that is, memory, NVRAM, and VSP state) on persistent storage. This
makes server resources available that were in use by that partition, restoring partition state to server
resources, and resuming operation of that partition and its applications, either on the same server or
on another server.
Shared storage pools
VIOS allows the creation of storage pools that can be accessed by VIOS partitions that are deployed
across multiple Power Systems servers. Therefore, an assigned allocation of storage capacity can be
efficiently managed and shared. Up to four systems can participate in a Shared Storage Pool
configuration. This can improve efficiency, agility, scalability, flexibility, and availability.
The Storage Mobility feature allows data to be moved to new storage devices within Shared Storage
Pools, while the virtual servers remain completely active and available. The VM Storage
Snapshots/Rollback feature allows multiple point-in-time snapshots of individual virtual server
storage, and these copies can be used to quickly roll back a virtual server to a particular snapshot
image. The VM Storage Snapshots/Rollback functionality can be used to capture a VM image for
cloning purposes or before applying maintenance.
Thin provisioning
VIOS supports highly efficient storage provisioning, whereby virtualized workloads in VMs can have
storage resources from a shared storage pool dynamically added or released, as required.
VIOS grouping
Multiple VIOS partitions can utilize a common shared storage pool to more efficiently utilize limited
storage resources and simplify the management and integration of storage subsystems.
Network node balancing for redundant Shared Ethernet Adapters (SEAs)
This is a useful function when multiple VLANs are being supported in a dual VIOS environment. The
implementation is based on a more granular treatment of trunking, where there are different trunks
defined for the SEAs on each VIOS. Each trunk serves different VLANs, and each VIOS can be the
primary for a different trunk. This occurs with just one SEA definition on each VIOS.
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17. Light path diagnostics
For quick problem determination when located physically at the server, the compute nodes offers a
three-step guided path:
1. The fault LED on the front panel
2. The light path diagnostics panel, shown in the following figure
3. LEDs next to key components on the system board
The light path diagnostics panel is visible when you remove the server from the chassis. The panel is
located on the top right-hand side of the compute node, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 10. Location of light path diagnostics panel
To illuminate the light path diagnostics LEDs, power off the compute node, slide it out of the chassis, and
press the power button. The power button doubles as the light path diagnostics remind button when the
server is removed from the chassis.
The meanings of the LEDs in the light path diagnostics panel are listed in the following table.
Table 9. Light path diagnostic panel LEDs
LED
Meaning
LP
The light path diagnostics panel is operational.
S BRD
A system board error is detected.
MGMT
There is an error with the FSP.
D BRD
There is a fault with the disk drive board.
DRV 1
There is a drive 1 fault.
DRV 2
There is a drive 2 fault.
ETE
A fault has been detected with the expansion unit (p260 only).
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18. If problems occur, the light path diagnostics LEDs assist in identifying the subsystem involved. To
illuminate the LEDs with the compute node removed, press the power button on the front panel. This
temporarily illuminates the LEDs of the troubled subsystem to direct troubleshooting efforts towards a
resolution.
Typically, an administrator has already obtained this information from the IBM Flex System Manager or
Chassis Management Module before removing the node, but having the LEDs helps with repairs and
troubleshooting if onsite assistance is needed.
Supported operating systems
The p24L, p460 and p260 model 22X support the following operating systems:
AIX 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level and Service Pack 3 with APAR 1V14284
AIX 7.1 with the 7100-00 Technology Level and Service Pack 6 or later
AIX 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level and Service Pack 3 with APAR IV14283 or later
AIX 6.1 with the 6100-06 Technology Level and Service Pack 8 or later
AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level with Service Pack 6 or later (AIX 5.3 Service
Extension is required)
Virtual I/O Server 2.2.1.4 or later
IBM i 6.1 with i 6.1.1 machine code, or later
IBM i 7.1 TR3 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack (SP) 2 for POWER
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 for POWER
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 for POWER
The p260 model 23X supports the following operating systems:
AIX V7.1 with the 7100-02 Technology Level or later
AIX V7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level with Service Pack 6, or later
AIX V7.1 with the 7100-00 Technology Level with Service Pack 8, or later
AIX V6.1 with the 6100-08 Technology Level or later
AIX V6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level, with Service Pack 6, or later
AIX V6.1 with the 6100-06 Technology Level with Service Pack 10, or later
AIX V5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level with Service Pack 7, or later (AIX 5.3 Service Extension
is required)
VIOS 2.2.2.0 or later
VIOS 2.2.1.5, or later
IBM i 6.1 with i 6.1.1 machine code, or later
IBM i 7.1 TR3 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack (SP) 2 for POWER
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 for POWER
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 for POWER
The p260 model 23A and p460 model 43X support the following operating systems:
AIX V7.1 with the 7100-02 Technology Level with Service Pack 3 or later
AIX V6.1 with the 6100-08 Technology Level with Service Pack 3 or later
VIOS 2.2.2.3 or later
IBM i 6.1 with i 6.1.1 machine code, or later
IBM i 7.1 TR3 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack (SP) 2 for POWER
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 for POWER
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19. Note: Support by some of these operating system versions will be post generally availability. See the IBM
ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported
and any other prerequisites:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml
Physical specifications
Dimensions and weight of the p24L and p260:
Width: 215 mm (8.5”)
Height: 51 mm (2.0”)
Depth: 493 mm (19.4”)
Maximum configuration: 7.0 kg (15.4 lb)
Dimensions and weight of the p460:
Width: 437 mm (17.2")
Height: 51 mm (2.0”)
Depth: 493 mm (19.4”)
Maximum configuration: 14.0 kg (30.6 lb)
Supported environment
The IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 compute nodes and the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
comply with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications.
This is the supported operating environment:
5 - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F) at 0 - 914 m (0 - 3,000 ft)
5 - 28 °C (41 - 82 °F) at 914 - 3,050 m (3,000 - 10,000 ft)
Relative humidity: 8 - 85%
Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
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20. Warranty options
The IBM Flex System p24L, p260 and p460 Compute Nodes have a three-year onsite warranty with 9x5
next-business-day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePac, discussed in
this section. The IBM ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and
post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours,
response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.
IBM ServicePac offerings are country-specific. That is, each country might have its own service types,
service levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePac might be
available in a particular country. For more information about IBM ServicePac offerings available in your
country visit the IBM ServicePac Product Selector at
https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac.
Table 10 explains warranty service definitions in more detail.
Table 10. Warranty service definitions
Term
Description
IBM onsite
repair (IOR)
A service technician will come to the server's location for equipment repair.
24x7x2 hour
A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within two hours after
remote problem determination is completed. We provide 24-hour service, every day, including IBM
holidays.
24x7x4 hour
A service technician is scheduled 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 scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four business hours
after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays. If after 1:00
p.m. it is determined that on-site service is required, the customer can expect the service
technician to arrive the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service requests, a
service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day.
9x5 next
A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location on the business day after we
business day receive your call, following remote problem determination. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays.
In general, these are the types of IBM ServicePac warranty and maintenance service upgrades:
One, two, three, four, or five years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
Onsite repair from next-business-day to four or two hours
One or two years of warranty extension
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21. Regulatory compliance
The servers conform to the following standards:
ASHRAE Class A3
U.S.: FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class A
Canada: ICES-004, issue 3 Class A
EMEA: EN55022: 2006 + A1:2007 Class A
EMEA: EN55024: 1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
Australia and New Zealand: CISPR 22, Class A
U.S.: (UL Mark) UL 60950-1 1st Edition
CAN: (cUL Mark) CAN/CSA22.2 No.60950-1 1st Edition
Europe: EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009
CB: IEC60950-1, 2nd Edition
Russia: (GOST Mark) IEC60950-1
Related publications and links
Announcement letters:
August 6, 2013 - p260 model 7895-23A
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS113-072
August 6, 2013 - p460 model 7895-43X
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS113-062
April 11, 2012 - p260
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-016
April 11, 2012 - p460
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-017
April 11, 2012 - PureFlex System
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-054
April 24, 2012 - p24L
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-022
August 7, 2012 - New memory features
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-137
November 13, 2012 - p260 with POWER7+
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-169
For more information, see the following resources:
IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Compute Node product pages
http://www.ibm.com/systems/flex/compute-nodes/power/bto/p24l
http://www.ibm.com/systems/flex/compute-nodes/power/bto/p260-p460
IBM Flex System Information Center
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp
IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Compute Node Installation and Service Guide
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.7895.doc/printable_doc.html
IBM Redbooks Product Guides for IBM Flex System servers and options
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/puresystems?Open&page=pgbycat
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22.
IBM Flex System Interoperability Guide
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/fsig
IBM System Storage® Interoperation Center
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic
IBM Configurator for e-business (e-config)
http://ibm.com/services/econfig/
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