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Page 2 - Key features; This section describes the key features of the compute node.; Scalability and performance

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 2 Key features This section describes the key features of the compute node. Scalability and performance The x440 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs: The Intel Xeon processor E5-4600 product family improves productivi...

Page 3 - Manageability and security

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 3 A light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs to quickly lead the technician to failed (or  failing) components. This panel simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability. Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA...

Page 4 - constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.; Locations of key components and connectors; Figure 2 shows the front of the server.

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 4 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.  SSDs consume as much...

Page 5 - Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the server.

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 5 Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 3. Inside view of the IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node

Page 6 - Standard specifications; The following table lists the standard specifications.; Com ponents

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 6 Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) Com ponents Specification Form factor Double-wide compute node. Chassis support IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Processor Up to four Intel ...

Page 7 - The x440 servers are shipped with the following items:

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 7 Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) Com ponents Specification Security features Power-on password and administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module 1.2. Video Matrox G200eR2 video core with 16 MB video memory integrated into the IMM2. Maximum resolution ...

Page 8 - Standard models; The following table lists the standard models.; Chassis support; The x440 is supported in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 8 Standard models The following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models Model ___ Intel Xeon processor(4 maximum)** Memory Diskadapter Disk bays(used/max )† Disks 10 GbEEmbeddedVirtualFabric‡ I/O slots(used/max ) 7917-A2x Xeon E5-4603 4C 2.0 GHz10 ...

Page 9 - Processor options; where used; Intel Xeon processor description

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 9 Processor options The x440 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports one or two or four processors (three processors is not supported). For a given processor model (for example, the Xeon E5-4603), there are two part numbers:...

Page 10 - Memory options; The server supports UDIMMs, RDIMMs and LRDIMMs.

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 10 Memory options IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostic tests for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a serv...

Page 11 - Table 4. Maximum memory speeds; The following memory protection technologies are supported:

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 11 The following table shows the maximum memory speeds that are achievable based on the installed DIMMs and the number of DIMMs per channel. The table also shows the maximum memory capacity at any speed supported by the DIMM and the maximum memory capacity at the ra...

Page 12 - Table 5. Memory options

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 12 The following table lists the memory options that are available for the x440 Compute Node. Table 5. Memory options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported Where used UDIMMs 49Y1404 8648 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP UD...

Page 13 - Internal disk storage options; The integrated LSI SAS2004 ROC has the following features:; Part; Self-Encrypting Drives for

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 13 Internal disk storage options The x440 server has two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays accessible from the front of the blade server (Figure 2). These bays are connected to the integrated 4-port LSI SAS2004 6 Gbps SAS/SATA RAID-on-Chip (ROC) controller. The integrate...

Page 14 - Table 7. Supported upgrade features

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 14 Support for 1.8-inch SSDs In addition, the x440 supports up to eight 1.8-inch SSDs combined with a ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA controller (90Y4390). The M5115 attaches to the I/O adapter 1 connector and can be attached even if the Compute Node Fabric Connector is in...

Page 15 - The ServeRAID M5115 hardware kits are as follows:; ServeRAID M5100 Series Enablement Kit for IBM Flex System x440; Table 8. ServeRAID M5115 hardware kits; Desired drive support

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 15 The ServeRAID M5115 hardware kits are as follows: ServeRAID M5100 Series Enablement Kit for IBM Flex System x440 (46C9030) enables support  for up to two 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs in the hot-swap bays in the front of the server. It includes a CacheVault unit, which ...

Page 16 - Figure 4. The ServeRAID M5115 and the Enablement Kit installed

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 16 Figure 4 shows how the ServeRAID M5115 and the Enablement Kit are installed in the server to support two 2.5-inch drives with MegaRAID CacheVault flash cache protection (row 1 of previous table). Figure 4. The ServeRAID M5115 and the Enablement Kit installed Figu...

Page 18 - These features are described as follows:; Internal tape drives; Note; power, an additional power source will be required.

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 18 These features are described as follows: RAID 6 Upgrade (90Y4410)  Adds support for RAID 6 and RAID 60. This is a Feature on Demand license. Performance Upgrade (90Y4412)  The Performance Upgrade for IBM Flex System (implemented using the LSI MegaRAID FastPath ...

Page 19 - Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 19 Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric Some models of the x440 include two Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric controllers (VFA, also known as LAN on Motherboard (LOM)) built into the system board. Table 2 lists what models of the x440 include the Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric con...

Page 20 - I/O expansion options; Figure 6 shows the location of the I/O expansion connectors.

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 20 I/O expansion options The x440 has four I/O expansion connectors for attaching I/O adapter cards, as shown in Figure 6. There is a fifth expansion connector (under I/O adapter 4) designed for future expansion options. The I/O expansion connector is a very high-de...

Page 21 - Table 12. Adapter to I/O bay correspondence; I/O adapter slot in the server

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 21 All I/O adapters are the same shape and can be used in any available slot. A compatible switch or pass-through module must be installed in the corresponding I/O bays in the chassis, as indicated in the following table. Installing two switches means that all ports...

Page 23 - Network adapters; Table 13. Network adapters

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 23 Network adapters As described in "Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric," certain models (those with a model number of the form x4x) have two 10 Gb Ethernet controllers on the system board, and its ports are routed to the midplane and switches installed in the cha...

Page 24 - Storage host bus adapters; Table 14. Storage adapters; Power supplies; Table 15. Virtualization options; Part num ber; Light path diagnostics panel; The Fault LED on the front panel

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 24 Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x440 server. Table 14. Storage adapters Partnum ber Featurecode Description Num berof ports Maxim umsupported* Fibre Channel 88Y6370 A1BP IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16Gb FC Adapt...

Page 25 - LED

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 25 Figure 9. Location of x440 light path diagnostics panel To illuminate the light path diagnostics LEDs, power off the compute node, slide it out of the chassis, and press the power button. The power button doubles as the light path diagnostics remind button when t...

Page 26 - Remote management

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 26 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 two components provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alert...

Page 27 - Physical specifications; This is the supported operating environment:

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 27 Physical specifications Dimensions and weight (approximate): Width: 437 mm (17.2 in.)  Height 51 mm (2.0 in.)  Depth 493 mm (19.4 in.)  Maximum weight: 12.25 kg (27 lbs)  Shipping dimensions and weight (approximate): Height: 197 mm (7.8 in.)  Depth: 603 mm (...

Page 28 - Warranty options; Term

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 28 Warranty options The IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node has a 3-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 warran...

Page 29 - Regulatory compliance; The server conforms to the following standards:

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 29 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  ...

Page 30 - IBM Global Financing; IBM Global Financing operates in more than 50 countries. Go to

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 30 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 w...

Page 31 - Related publications and links; IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node Installation and Service Guide

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 31 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/ENUS112-099 IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node product page:...

Page 32 - Notices

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 32 Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and s...

Page 33 - Contact us; Trademarks

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 33 This document was created or updated on January 21, 2013. Send us your comments in one of the following ways: Use the online Contact us review form found at:  ibm.com /redbooks Send your comments in an e-mail to:  [email protected] Mail your comments to:  IBM ...