Datasheet

IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node 23
Storage host bus adapters
The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x240 server.
Table 15. Storage adapters
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Number
of ports
Maximum
supported*
Fibre Channel
88Y6370 A1BP IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter 2 2
69Y1938 A1BM IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter 2 2
95Y2375 A2N5 IBM Flex System FC3052 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter 2 2
* For x2x models with the Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter standard, the Compute Node Fabric Connector
occupies the same space as an I/O adapter in I/O slot 1, so you have to remove the Fabric Connector if you plan to
install an adapter in I/O slot 1.
PCIe SSD adapters
The compute node supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.
Note: These adapters are installed in an attached PCIe Expansion Node.
Table 16. SSD adapters
Part number Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
81Y4527 A1NB 1.28TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter for IBM System x 2
81Y4519 5985 640GB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter for IBM System x 2
90Y4377 A3DY IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 4
90Y4397 A3DZ IBM 2.4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter 2
For details about these adapters, see the IBM Redbooks Product Guide IBM High IOPS SSD PCIe
Adapters , found at the following address:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0729.html?Open