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Key features
The Flex System Enterprise Chassis is a simple, integrated infrastructure platform that supports a mix of
compute, storage, and networking resources to meet the demands of your applications. The solution is
easily scalable with the addition of another chassis with the required nodes. With Lenovo XClarity
Administrator, multiple chassis can be monitored from a single screen. This flexible 14 node, 10U chassis
is designed for a simple deployment now and to scale to meet your needs in the future.
Flexibility and efficiency
The 14 bays in the chassis allow the installation of compute or management nodes, with networking
modules in the rear. A single chassis or a group of chassis can be fully customized to the specific needs of
the computing environment. IT can meet the needs of the business using a single system across multiple
operating environments.
The system monitors and manages power usage on all major chassis components so you have total
control over power consumption. Available power supply options are AC and -48V DC. AC power options
can be configurable in either a single or three-phase power domain. The chassis supports N+N or N+1
redundant power supplies and an entirely passive mid-plane to meet your reliability needs. The power
supplies are 80 PLUS Platinum-certified indicating high energy efficiency. The chassis design also
optimizes cooling with cooling zones within the chassis. The system manages the fan modules based on
node configuration within the chassis. So, the system can increase the speed of certain fan modules to
cool potential hot spots, and use lower speeds for other fan modules where appropriate.
Easily scalable with simple administration
Because the Flex System Enterprise Chassis is an all-in-one solution, it is designed for growth from a
single chassis to many. Adding compute, or networking capability is as simple as adding additional nodes
or modules. Compute nodes and I/O modules connect to a midplane and are designed to be inserted or
removed while the chassis is running. The use of the midplane means that the compute nodes and I/O
modules do not need their own power cables and do not need network cables or transceivers to connect
to each other within the chassis. These features make it easy to add or replace compute nodes and get
them operational quickly.
The simple, highly integrated management system allows you to use the Chassis Management Modules
integrated into each chassis to administer a single chassis, and the new Lenovo XClarity Administrator
offers agent-free hardware management for compute nodes and networking.
Designed for multiple generations of technology
The Flex System Enterprise Chassis is designed to be the foundation of your IT infrastructure now and into
the future. Compute performance requirements are always on the rise and networking demands continue
to grow with rising bandwidth needs and a shrinking tolerance for latency. The chassis is designed to
scale to meet the needs of your future workloads, offering the flexibility to support current and future
innovations in compute, storage, and networking technology.
Locations of key components and connectors
Flex System Enterprise Chassis
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