I BM ® IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node IBM Redbooks Product Guide 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. Suggested use: For clients looking to deploy an entry virtualization solution as part of a larger data center infrastructure.
Key features The IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node is a high-availability, scalable compute node optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology. With a balance between cost and system features, the x220 is an ideal platform for general business workloads. This section describes the key features of the server.
Hot-swap drives supporting integrated RAID 1 redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime. A light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs lead the technician to failed (or failing) components. These features simplify servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw. Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments. Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy than 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs. Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
Locations of key components and connectors The following figure shows the front of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 3.
Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) Components Specification Form factor Standard-width compute node. Chassis support IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Processor Up to two Intel Xeon Processor E5-2400 product family processors with eight-core (up to 2.3 GHz), six-core (up to 2.4 GHz), or quad-core (up to 2.2 GHz), one QPI link running at 8.0 GTps, L3 cache up to 20 MB, and memory speeds up to 1600 MHz.
Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) Components Specification PCI Expansion slots Two connectors for I/O adapters; each connector has PCIe x8+x4 interfaces. Includes an Expansion Connector (PCIe 3.0 x16) to connect an expansion node such as the PCIe Expansion Node Dedicated PCIe 2.0 x4 interface for ServeRAID H1135 adapter only. PCIe Expansion Node supports two full-height PCIe adapters, two low-profile PCIe adapters and two Flex System I/O adapters.
Standard models The following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models Model___ Intel Processor** E5-2400: 2 maximum Pentium 1400: 1 max Memory Disk adapter Disk bays† 7906-A2x 1x Intel Pentium 1403 2C 2.6 GHz 5 MB 1066 MHz 80 W 1x 4GB 1066 MHz* UDIMM ServeRAID C105 7906-B2x 1x Intel Xeon E5-2430L 6C 2.0 GHz 15 MB 1333 MHz 60 W 1x 4GB 1333 MHz UDIMM 7906-C2x 1x Intel Xeon E5-2403 4C 1.8 GHz 10 MB 1066 MHz 80 W 7906-D2x Disks 1 GbE Embedded‡ I/O slots (used/ max) 2x 2.5-in.
Processor options The x220 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports one or two Intel Xeon E5-2400 processors, but the server supports only one Intel Pentium 1403 or 1407 processor or E5-1410 processor. The table also shows which server models have each processor standard. If no corresponding where used model for a particular processor is listed, then this processor is available only through configure-to-order (CTO) process. Table 3.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration: Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs in the same server is supported. In such a case, all DIMMs operate at 1.5 V. The maximum number of ranks supported per channel is eight. The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in the server depends on the number of processors, as shown in the "Max. qty supported" row in the following table.
Table 4. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2: RDIMMs) Spec RDIMMs Rank Single rank Dual rank Quad rank Part numbers 49Y1406 (4 GB) 49Y1559 (4 GB) 49Y1407 (4 GB) 49Y1397 (8 GB) 49Y1563 (16 GB) 90Y3178 (4 GB) 90Y3109 (8 GB) 00D4968 (16 GB) 49Y1400 (16 GB) Rated speed 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1066 MHz Rated voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V Operating voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.
The following table lists the memory options available for the x220 server. DIMMs can be installed one at a time, but for performance reasons, install them in sets of three (one for each of the three memory channels). Table 5. Memory options for the x220 Part number Feature code Description Models where used Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) - 1333 MHz and 1066 MHz 49Y1406 8941 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 1Rx4, 1.35 V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM J2x, L2x 49Y1407 8942 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 2Rx8, 1.
Internal disk storage options The x220 server has two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays accessible from the front of the blade server ( Figure 2). The server optionally supports 1.8-inch solid-state drives, as described later in this section.
ServeRAID H1135 The x220 also supports an entry level hardware RAID solution with the addition of the ServeRAID H1135 Controller for IBM Flex System and BladeCenter. The H1135 is installed in a dedicated slot at the front of the server (see Figure 3). When the H1135 adapter is installed, the C105 controller is disabled. The H1135 has the following features: Based on the LSI SAS2004 6 Gbps SAS 4-port controller PCIe 2.
Optional support for SSD performance acceleration with MegaRAID FastPath and SSD caching with MegaRAID CacheCade Pro 2.0 (90Y4447). Support for up to 64 virtual drives, up to 128 drive groups, up to 16 virtual drives per one drive group, and up to 32 physical drives per one drive group. Support for logical unit number (LUN) sizes up to 64 TB. Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB. Compliant with Disk Data Format (DDF) configuration on disk (COD). S.M.A.R.T. support.
The following table shows the kits required for each combination of drives. For example, if you plan to install eight 1.8-inch SSDs, then you need the M5115 controller, the Flash kit, and the SSD Expansion kit. Table 7. ServeRAID M5115 hardware kits Desired drive support Maximum number of 2.5-inch drives Maximum number of 1.8-inch SSDs 2 0 0 Components required ServeRAID M5115 90Y4390 Enablement Kit 90Y4424 => Add this ...
The following figure shows how the ServeRAID M5115 and Flash 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 Flash and SSD Expansion Kits installed The eight SSDs are installed in the following locations: Four in the front of the system in place of the two 2.
Optional add-ons to the ServeRAID M5115 controller are RAID 6 support, SSD performance accelerator, and SSD caching enabler. The feature upgrades are as listed in the following table. These are all Feature on Demand (FoD) license upgrades. Table 8.
Supported 2.5-inch drives The 2.5-inch drive bays support SAS or SATA hard disk drives (HDDs) or SATA solid-state drives (SSDs). The following table lists the supported 2.5-inch drive options. The maximum quantity supported is two. Table 10. 2.5-inch drive options for internal disk storage Part number Feature code Supported by ServeRAID controller Description C105 H1135 M5115 10 K SAS hard disk drives 42D0637 5599 IBM 300 GB 10 K 6 Gbps SAS 2.
IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node The x220 supports the attachment of the IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node. The IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node provides the ability to attach additional 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs locally to the attached compute node. The Storage Expansion Node provides storage capacity for Network Attach Storage (NAS) workloads, providing flexible storage to match capacity, performance and reliability needs.
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 the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516, or use the remote media feature of the IMMv2 and the Chassis Management Module. Note: The USB port on the compute node supplies up to 0.5 A at 5 V.
I/O expansion options The x220 has two I/O expansion connectors for attaching I/O adapter cards. There is a third expansion connector designed to connect an expansion node such as the PCIe Expansion Node. The I/O expansion connectors are a very high-density 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 one PCI Express 3.
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.
IBM Flex System PCIe Expansion Node The x220 supports the attachment of the IBM Flex System PCIe Expansion Node. The IBM Flex System PCIe Expansion Node provides the ability to attach additional PCI Express cards such as High IOPS SSD adatpers, fabric mezzanine cards, and next-generation graphics processing units (GPU) to supported IBM Flex System compute nodes.
For more information, see the IBM Redbooks Product Guide on the IBM Flex System PCIe Expansion Node, http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0906.html?Open Network adapters As described in "Embedded 1 Gb Ethernet Adapter," certain models have a Embedded 1 Gb Ethernet controller on the system board, and its ports are routed to the midplane and switches installed in the chassis through a Compute Note Fabric Connector that takes the place of an adapter in I/O slot 1.
Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x220 server. Adapters can be installed in either slot. However, compatible switches must be installed in the corresponding bays of the chassis. All adapters can also be installed in the PCIe Expansion Node. Table 15.
GPU adapters The compute node supports the GPU adapters listed in the following table. Note: These adapters are installed in an attached PCIe Expansion Node. Table 17. GPU adapters Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 94Y5960 A1R4 NVIDIA Tesla M2090 1* * When this double-wide adapter is installed in the PCIe Expansion Node, it occupies both full-height slots. The low-profile slots and Flex System I/O expansion slots can still be used.
Light path diagnostics For quick problem determination when you are physically at the server, the x220 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 x220 light path diagnostics panel is visible when you remove the server from the chassis. The panel is located at the upper right side of the compute node, as shown in the following figure. Figure 11.
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 features 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.
Physical specifications Dimensions and weight (approximate): Width: 217 mm (8.6 in.) Height: 56 mm (2.2 in.) Depth: 492 mm (19.4 in.) Maximum weight: 6.4 kg (14.11 lb) Shipping dimensions and weight (approximate): Height: 197 mm (7.8 in.) Depth: 603 mm (23.7 in.) Width: 430 mm (16.9 in.) Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lb) Supported environment The IBM Flex System x220 compute node complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications.
Warranty options The IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node has a three-year on-site warranty with 9x5 next-business-day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePac, described 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.
Regulatory compliance The server conforms to the following standards: ASHRAE Class A3 FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class A Canada ICES-004, issue 3 Class A UL/IEC 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 NOM-019 Argentina IEC 60950-1 Japan VCCI, Class A IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report) China CCC (GB4943); (GB9254, Class A); (GB17625.
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Related publications and links For more information, see the following resources: IBM US Product Announcement: http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-096 IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node product page: http://ibm.com/systems/flex/compute-nodes/x86/ IBM Flex System Information Center: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node Installation and Service Guide: http://publib.boulder.ibm.
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