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Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances

Product Guide

Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series appliances are designed to help you simplify IT infrastructure, reduce costs,
and accelerate time to value. These hyperconverged appliances from Lenovo combine industry-leading
hyperconvergence software from Nutanix with Lenovo enterprise platforms that feature the Intel Xeon
Processor Scalable Family.
The ThinkAgile HX1320 appliance is engineered for light to medium workloads (business applications and
VDI) and optimized for remote office and branch office (ROBO) environments. Starting with as few as three
nodes to keep your acquisition costs down, the HX Series is capable of immense scalability as your needs
grow.
The ThinkAgile HX1520-R appliance is a single-node replication target for smaller Nutanix environments. It
allows customers to use native backup capabilities and replicate data to a storage heavy node that serves
as a destination for backup or snapshot data on the same site or a different remote site.
The ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R appliances are shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. ThinkAgile HX1320 (top) and HX1520-R (bottom) appliances
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The ThinkAgile HX Series appliances are built on industry-leading Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that feature
enterprise-class reliability, management, and security.
The ThinkAgile HX Series appliances deliver the industry's most feature-rich hyperconverged infrastructure
to enterprise datacenters, bringing the benefits of web-scale technologies to enterprise applications
through enterprise storage, data protection, infrastructure resilience, management and analytics, and
security.
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  • Page 1: Product Guide

    Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances Product Guide Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series appliances are designed to help you simplify IT infrastructure, reduce costs, and accelerate time to value. These hyperconverged appliances from Lenovo combine industry-leading hyperconvergence software from Nutanix with Lenovo enterprise platforms that feature the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
  • Page 2: Key Features

    Inline deduplication in the read cache and post-process deduplication in the capacity tier improve performance and effective capacity. Powerful acceleration capabilities such as caching, automatic data tiering and data locality speed storage performance. Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 3 Lenovo hyperconverged appliances deliver always-on operation, and can survive system hardware, software and hypervisor issues and maintain 100% availability to applications and data.
  • Page 4: Components And Connectors

    Components and connectors The following figure shows the front view of the HX1320 appliance. Figure 3. HX1320 front view The following figure shows the front view of the HX1520-R appliance. Figure 4. HX1520-R front view Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 5: System Specifications

    Figure 5. HX1320 rear view The following figure shows the rear view of the HX1520-R appliance. Figure 6. HX1520-R rear view System specifications The following table lists the system specifications of the ThinkAgile HX1320 appliance. Table 1. HX1320 system specifications Attribute Specification Form factor 1U Rack-mount.
  • Page 6 Three-year or five-year software support and subscription (matches the duration of the maintenance selected warranty period). Dimensions Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.), width: 434 mm (17.1 in.), depth: 715 mm (28.1 in.). Weight Maximum configuration: 18.8 kg (41.4 lb). Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 7 Nutanix Prism. Security features Power-on password, administrator's password, secure firmware updates, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 or 2.0 (configurable UEFI setting). Software Nutanix Acropolis: Starter, Pro, and Ultimate editions. Hypervisors Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (factory preload). Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 8: Factory-Integrated Models

    Nutanix Sizer tool: http://services.nutanix.com/ Note: You are required to engage a Lenovo representative in the project that includes the ThinkAgile HX Series appliances. The following table lists the base CTO models of the ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R appliances.
  • Page 9 Quantity Nutanix HW Upgrade 01KT971 Configuration note: You should request a quote for the Nutanix HW Upgrade part number from Lenovo and provide additional details on the existing installation and planned upgrade. Processors The ThinkAgile HX1320 appliance ships with one processor, and the ThinkAgile HX1520-R appliance ships with two processors.
  • Page 10: Internal Storage

    Yes Yes Yes Memory The ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R appliances support Lenovo TruDDR4 memory. TruDDR4 memory uses the highest-quality components sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets strict requirements is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned to maximize performance and reliability.
  • Page 11 Internal storage The ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R appliances support the internal drive bay configurations listed in the following table. Table 9. Internal drive bay configurations Hot-swap drive bays Hypervisor boot drive 3.5" HDDs 3.5" SSDs Storage M.2 SSDs Storage Model...
  • Page 12: Network Connectivity

    Network connectivity The ThinkAgile HX1320 appliances provide base two- or four-port 1/10 GbE RJ-45 or 10 GbE SFP+ network connectivity with the onboard Intel X722 NIC and a LOM card installed in the appliance. Two additional 10 GbE SFP+ or 25 GbE SFP28 expansion ports can be selected, if required.
  • Page 13: Power Supplies

    25 GbE SFP28 SR transceivers for 25 GbE SFP+ adapters Lenovo 25GBase-SR SFP28 Transceiver 7G17A03537 AV1B Passive copper cables for 25 GbE SFP28 network adapters Lenovo 1m Passive 25G SFP28 DAC Cable 7Z57A03557 AV1W Lenovo 3m Passive 25G SFP28 DAC Cable 7Z57A03558...
  • Page 14: Rack Installation

    The Starter edition is factory-preloaded and the appropriate license can be downloaded from the Nutanix website to match the serial number of the appliance. Table 15. Nutanix software options Description Quantity Nutanix Starter Edition Nutanix Pro Edition (default selection) Nutanix Ultimate Edition Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 15 01GU987 Configuration note: You should request a quote for the selected Nutanix SW Upgrade part number from Lenovo and provide additional details on the existing installation and planned upgrade. The following table compares features of the Nutanix software editions. Table 17. Nutanix software editions feature comparison...
  • Page 16 Intelligent VM placement Virtual network configuration Host profiles VM high availability Self-service portal * Support is planned for the future. Note: The HX1520-R appliance supports single-node backup/replication target operations only; VMs are not supported. Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 17: Systems Management

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized systems management solution that helps administrators deliver infrastructure faster. This solution integrates easily with Lenovo x86 servers, HX Series appliances, RackSwitch switches, and DS Series storage, providing automated agent-less discovery, monitoring, firmware updates, and configuration management across multiple systems.
  • Page 18: Nutanix Prism

    If Lenovo XClarity software support is required, the XClarity Pro option must be selected. Lenovo XClarity Administrator is available from Lenovo at no charge, and it offers the following features: Auto-discovery and monitoring of HX Series appliances Firmware updates and compliance enforcement...
  • Page 19: Lenovo Xclarity Energy Manager

    01GU991 Nutanix Prism Pro with 5Yr Support 01GU992 Configuration note: You should request a quote for the selected Prism Pro part number from Lenovo and provide additional details on the existing installation. Nutanix Prism offers the following features: Single point of control...
  • Page 20: Physical Specifications

    Generates alerts when a user-defined threshold is reached Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is an optional, separately orderable software component for the HX Series appliances that is licensed on a per managed node basis; that is, each managed system requires a license.
  • Page 21 Operating: 15 G for 3 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes) Non-operating: 12 kg - 22 kg: 50 G for 152 in./sec velocity change across 6 surfaces 23 kg - 31 kg: 35 G for 152 in./sec velocity change across 6 surfaces Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 22: Regulatory Compliance

    IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report) Europe CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3) CISPR 22, Class A Germany TUV-GS (EN60950-1 /IEC60950-1,EK1-ITB2000) Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) Energy Star 2.1 Hardware warranty Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 23: Software Maintenance

    Term Description Parts If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone and a CRU part is required, Lenovo Delivered will send a replacement CRU to arrive at your location. If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone and a FRU part is required, a Service Technician will be dispatched to arrive at your location.
  • Page 24: Deployment Services

    Priority 3 (Normal: Minimal impact on productivity): 8 hours (by next business day) Deployment services The following Lenovo Professional Services are available for the ThinkAgile HX Series solutions to get customers up and running quickly: Nutanix deployment services - Base...
  • Page 25: Rack Cabinets

    Ethernet LAN switches The following table lists the Ethernet LAN switches that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the ThinkAgile HX Series appliances. Table 22. Ethernet LAN switches Part Feature Description number code 1 Gb Ethernet switches (IPMI management)
  • Page 26: Power Distribution Units

    Rack cabinets The following table lists the rack cabinets that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the ThinkAgile HX Series appliances. Table 23. Rack cabinets Part Feature Description number code 25U S2 Standard Rack (1000 mm deep; 2 sidewall compartments)
  • Page 27: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    DPI Australian/NZ 3112 Line Cord (32A) 40K9617 6505 DPI Korean 8305 Line Cord (30A) 40K9618 6506 For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Power Distribution Units category: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu#rt=product-guide Uninterruptible power supply units Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 28: Lenovo Financial Services

    Uninterruptible power supply units The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the ThinkAgile HX Series appliances. Table 25. Uninterruptible power supply units Part Feature Description number code RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) (8x NEMA 5-15R 12A outlets)
  • Page 29: Related Publications And Links

    Nutanix documentation http://portal.nutanix.com/#/page/docs Lenovo Data Center Support http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com Lenovo Converged HX Series TCO Calculator http://lenovo-hx.esgcalculator.com Lenovo Hyperconverged Decision Tool http://www.lenovo.com/hxdecisiontool Related product families Product families related to this document are the following: Hyperconverged Nutanix Alliance Lenovo ThinkAgile HX1320 and HX1520-R Appliances...
  • Page 30 Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 31 Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and For Those Who Do are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. A current list of Lenovo trademarks is available on the Web at http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/legal/copytrade/. The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo XClarity Lenovo®...

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