Page 2 - Selling Features
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 2. applications on Microsoft ® W indows ® with Microsoft SQL Server ® or IBM DB2 ® , as well as Linux ® with Orac...
Page 3 - Flexibility
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 3. (depending on the system configuration), for high performance and wide memory bandwidth. • The 7873 machine ty...
Page 4 - Manageability; Availability and Serviceability
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 4. ever release d, going back to 2002 3 . Every switch module released by IBM is equally compatible. (Ask HP and ...
Page 6 - Key Features; Multicore Intel Xeon Processors
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 6. – Monitor, control and virtualize your power with IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager – Reduce data cen...
Page 7 - DDR3 Registered Memory with Active Memory Protection
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 7. integrated memory controllers, 24MB of shared L3 cache, and Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper- Threading technology;...
Page 8 - PCIe; Intel; QPI Link
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 8. memory already off ered up to 37 % lower energy use than fully buffered memory. Now, a generation later, DDR3 ...
Page 9 - High-Performance Scalability
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 9. For peak performance: • Populate processors with equal amounts of memory to enable a balanced NUMA system • Po...
Page 10 - Storage Controllers; Drive Bays
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 10. Storage Controllers HX5 models support an optional LSI 1064E SAS/SAT A controller (required f or SSD support)...
Page 11 - External Tape Storage
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 11. • IBM 320GB High IOPS MS Class SSD PCIe Adapter ( x4 Gen 1—100K IOPS, 750MBps) • IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class...
Page 12 - Advanced Systems Management Capabilities
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 12. High-Performance Adapter Slots The HX5 blade server includes two PCIe adapter slots. They support CFF (compac...
Page 14 - Extensive System Support Features
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 14. Text and Graphics Console Redirect support allows the administrator to remotely view HX5 text and graphics me...
Page 15 - Key Options
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 15. Novell NetW are, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This f ocus on deployment helps to reduce both your total cos...
Page 17 - HX5 Images; Front View
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 17. HX5 Images Front View Interior View Light Path Diagnostics Panel Hexagonal Ventilation Holes Low-Profile Hot-...
Page 18 - BladeCenter HX5 Specifications
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 18. BladeCenter HX5 Specifications Machine type 7872-4xx, 6xx , 8xx, Exx 7873-Axx, Bxx, Cxx, Dxx, Fxx, Gxx Form f...
Page 22 - Server Comparison Chart
Optimized for virtualization and database applications with maximum memory and compute capacity in a blade Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 22. • Additional optional adapter slots 11 : Up to 3 total, using 1 BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit 3 ...