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IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
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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. 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.
Suggested use: database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media,
web, HPC, Microsoft RemoteFX, and cloud applications.
Figure 1 shows the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node.
Figure 1. The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
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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 increased 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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  • Page 1 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 increased resiliency.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    Key features The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node is a high-availability, scalable compute node optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology and is ideally suited for medium and large businesses. This section describes the key features of the server.
  • Page 3 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 up-time, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities. IBM Fabric Manager simplifies deployment of infrastructure connections by managing network and ...

  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors

    Solid state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch  HDDs. The x240 uses 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.

  • Page 5: Standard Specifications

    Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 3. Inside view of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) Components Specification Form factor Half-wide compute node.
  • Page 6 Service and Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs®: 4-hour or 2-hour response support 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 Width: 215 mm (8.5”), height 51 mm (2.0”), depth 493 mm (19.4”).

  • Page 7: Standard Models

    * Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, power consumption. † The 2.5-inch drive bays can be replaced and expanded with IBM eXFlash and a ServeRAID M5115 RAID controller to support up to eight 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs).

  • Page 8: Processor Options

    Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 8C 2.9GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 135W Memory options 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.
  • Page 9 Memory sparing  If memory mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (minimum of one pair per CPU), and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size. IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node...

  • Page 10: Internal Disk Storage Options

    PCIe x4 Gen 2 host interface  Two SAS ports routed internally to the two hot-swap drive bays  Supports RAID levels 0 (Integrated Striping), 1 (Integrated Mirroring), 10 (Integrated Mirroring and  Striping), and 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node...
  • Page 11 81Y9670 IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD NL SATA 81Y9722 IBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 81Y9726 IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 81Y9730 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD...
  • Page 12 Tip: The Enablement Kit is only required if 2.5-inch drives are to be used. If you plan to install four or eight 1.8-inch SSDs only, then this kit is not required. ServeRAID M5100 Series IBM eXFlash Kit for IBM Flex System x240 (90Y4341) enables eXFlash ...
  • Page 13 The following figure shows how the ServeRAID M5115 and eXFlash and SSD Expansion Kits are installed in the server to support eight 1.8-inch solid-state drives (row 4 of the preceding table). Figure 5. ServeRAID M5115 with eXFlash and SSD Expansion Kits installed IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node...
  • Page 14  6 Gbps throughput per port  800 MHz dual-core IBM PowerPC® processor with LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC)  controller Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50 standard; support for RAID 6 and 60 with optional upgrade ...

  • Page 15: Internal Tape Drives

    The server does not support an internal optical drive option. However, you can connect an external USB optical drive, such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516, or use the remote media feature of the IMMv2 and the Chassis Management Module.
  • Page 16 FCoE upgrade offering via FoD  The following table lists the ordering information for the IBM Flex System Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric Upgrade, which enables the iSCSI and FCoE support on the Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter. Table 10. Feature on Demand upgrade for FCoE and iSCSI support...

  • Page 17: I/O Expansion Options

    216-pin PCIe connector. Installing I/O adapter cards allows the server to connect with switch modules in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Each slot has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 host interface and both slots support the same form-factor adapters.
  • Page 18 The following figure shows the location of the switch bays in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Figure 7. 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.

  • Page 19: Network Adapters

    10 Gb Ethernet 90Y3554 IBM Flex System CN4054 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter 90Y3558 IBM Flex System CN4054 Virtual Fabric Adapter (SW Upgrade) License (Feature on Demand to provide FCoE and iSCSI support) 90Y3466 IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 20: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    USB Enablement Kit 41Y8300 IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0 41Y8298 IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi Downloads Light path diagnostics For quick problem determination when located physically at the server, the x240 offers a three-step guided path: The Fault LED on the front panel The light path diagnostics panel, shown in the following figure.
  • Page 21 An over-temperature condition occurs that was critical enough to shut down the server. A memory fault has occurred. The corresponding DIMM error LEDs on the system board are also lit. A fault is detected in the adjacent expansion unit (if installed). IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node...

  • Page 22: Remote Management

    Remote management The server contains an IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which interfaces with the advanced management module in the chassis. The combination of these provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, LEDs on the system board are lit to help you diagnose the problem, the error is recorded in the event log, and you are alerted to the problem.

  • Page 23: Physical Specifications

     Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lb)  Supported environment The IBM Flex System x240 compute node complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications. This is the supported operating environment: Power on: Temperature: 5 - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F) ...

  • Page 24: Warranty Options

    Warranty options The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node has a three-year on-site 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.

  • Page 25: Regulatory Compliance

     IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strategic investments and optimizing cash flow. Our Fair Market Value (FMV) lease helps ensure that you have the latest IBM technology and with our mid-lease upgrade capability, you can increase the capacity of the system with little to no change in monthly payments.

  • Page 26: Related Publications And Links

    IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates and availability subject to client’s credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment and product type and...
  • Page 27 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 28 (® or ™), indicating US registered or common law trademarks owned by IBM at the time this information was published. Such trademarks may also be registered or common law trademarks in other countries. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the Web at http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml...

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