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Storage host bus adapters
The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x240 server, both internally in the compute node
and in the PCIe Expansion Node.
Table 17. Storage adapters
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Number
of ports
Maximum
supported
(x240* / PEN)
Fibre Channel
88Y6370 A1BP IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter 2 2 / 2
95Y2386 A45R IBM Flex System FC5052 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter 2 2 / 2
95Y2391 A45S IBM Flex System FC5054 4-port 16Gb FC Adapter 4 2 / 2
69Y1942 A1BQ IBM Flex System FC5172 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter 2 2 / 2
69Y1938 A1BM IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter 2 2 / 2
95Y2375 A2N5 IBM Flex System FC3052 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter 2 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.
For adapter-to-switch compatibility, see the IBM Flex System Interoperability Guide:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/fsig
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 18. SSD adapters
Part number Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
46C9078 A3J3 IBM 365GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter (low-profile adapter) 4
46C9081 A3J4 IBM 785GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter (low-profile adapter) 4
81Y4519* 5985 640GB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter (full-height adapter) 2
81Y4527* A1NB 1.28TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter (full-height adapter) 2
90Y4377 A3DY IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter (low-profile adapter) 2
90Y4397 A3DZ IBM 2.4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter (full-height adapter) 2
* Withdrawn from marketing
For information about the IBM High IOPS adapters, the following IBM Redbooks Product Guides:
IBM High IOPS MLC Adapters
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http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0907.html
IBM High IOPS Modular Adapters
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