Specifications

8 IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Planning and Implementation Guide
IBM Flex System simplifies storage administration by using a single user
interface for all your storage through a management console that is integrated
with the comprehensive management system. You can use these management
and storage capabilities to virtualize third-party storage with nondisruptive
migration of the current storage infrastructure. You can also take advantage of
intelligent tiering so you can balance performance and cost for your storage
needs. The solution also supports local and remote replication and snapshots for
flexible business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.
1.3.4 Networking
With a range of available adapters and switches to support key network
protocols, you can configure IBM Flex System to fit in your infrastructure while
still being ready for the future. The networking resources in IBM Flex System are
standards-based, flexible, and fully integrated into the system, so you get
no-compromise networking for your solution. Network resources are virtualized
and managed by workload. These capabilities are automated and optimized to
make your network more reliable and simpler to manage.
Key capabilities include:
򐂰 Supports the networking infrastructure you have today, including Ethernet,
Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand
򐂰 Offers industry-leading performance with 1 Gb, 10 Gb, and 40 Gb Ethernet,
and 8 Gb and 16 Gb Fibre Channel and FDR InfiniBand
򐂰 Provides pay-as-you-grow scalability so you can add ports and bandwidth
when needed
1.3.5 Infrastructure
The IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis is the foundation of the offering,
supporting intelligent workload deployment and management for maximum
business agility. The 14-node, 10 U chassis delivers high-performance
connectivity for your integrated compute, storage, networking, and management
resources. The chassis is designed to support multiple generations of technology
and offers independently scalable resource pools for higher utilization and lower
cost per workload.