Chapter 1. Introduction - Lenovo Flex System x480 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

The Lenovo Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7196 and 4258 is a
high-availability, scalable compute node that is optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor
technology and is ideally suited for medium and large businesses.
The Lenovo Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node is supported in the Lenovo Flex
System Enterprise Chassis only.
The Lenovo Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node is functionally identical except for
the scaling capabilities of the installed microprocessors.
Table 1. Compute node scaling capabilities
Compute node
Lenovo Flex System x280 X6
Lenovo Flex System x480 X6
Lenovo Flex System x880 X6
The scaling capabilities of the Lenovo Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node allows
you to form a scalable partition. Combining the compute nodes in a scalable partition provides for FlexNode
partitioning. With FlexNode partitioning, you can toggle between a single partition or multiple partitions
without having to modify the physical setup of the compute nodes. For more information about scalable
partitions and FlexNode partitioning, see "Working with scalable partitions" on page 24.
This documentation provides the following information about setting up and troubleshooting the compute
node:
• Starting and configuring the compute node
• Installing the operating system
• Diagnosing problems
• Installing, removing, and replacing components
Packaged with the compute node are software CDs that help you configure hardware, install device drivers,
and install the operating system.
To download the latest firmware and device drivers, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ fixcentral and enter
the compute node machine type in the Product selector field.
The compute node comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and
getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document for your compute node. This
document is available on the Lenovo Documentation CD.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the compute node at http://www.ibm.com/systems.
The compute node might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the
compute node. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those
features. Technical updates might also be available to provide additional information that is not included
in the compute node documentation. To obtain the most up-to-date documentation for this product, go
to http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ flexsys/information/index.jsp.
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Scaling capability
One-node configurations only
One-node and two-node
configurations
One-node, two-node, and four-node
configurations
Microprocessor family
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4800
8800
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