IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex System Products and Technology

177

5.3 IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node

The IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node, machine type 7906, is the next generation

cost-optimized compute node designed for less demanding workloads and low-density

virtualization. The x220 is efficient and equipped with flexible configuration options and

advanced management to run a broad range of workloads.

5.3.1 Introduction

The IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node is a high-availability, scalable compute node

optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology. With a balance of cost

and system features, the x220 is an ideal platform for general business workloads. This

section describes the key features of the server.

Figure 5-24 shows the front of the compute node, showing the location of the controls, LEDs,

and connectors.

Figure 5-24 IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node

USB port

Console breakout

cable port

Two 2.5” HS

drive bays

LED

panel

Power

Light path

diagnostics

panel

178 IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex System Products and Technology

Figure 5-25 shows the internal layout and major components of the x220.

Figure 5-25 Exploded view of the x220, showing the major components

Table 5-29 lists the features of the x220.

Table 5-29 IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node specifications

Cover

Heat sink

Microprocessor

heat sink filler

I/O expansion

adapter

Right air baffle

Left air baffle

Microprocessor

Hard disk

drive backplane

Hard disk

drive cage

DIMM

Hard disk

drive bay filler

Hot-swap

hard disk

drive

Components Specification

Form factor Half-wide compute node.

Chassis support IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

Processor Up to two Intel Xeon Processor E5-2400 product family processors. These processors can be

eight-core (up to 2.3 GHz), six-core (up to 2.4 GHz), or quad-core (up to 2.2 GHz). There is one

QPI link that runs at 8.0 GTps, L3 cache up to 20 MB, and memory speeds up to 1600 MHz.

The server also supports one Intel Pentium Processor 1400 product family processor with two

cores, up to 2.8 GHz, 5 MB L3 cache, and 1066 MHz memory speeds.

Chipset Intel C600 series.

Memory Up to 12 DIMM sockets (six DIMMs per processor) using LP DDR3 DIMMs. RDIMMs and

UDIMMs are supported. 1.5 V and low-voltage 1.35 V DIMMs are supported. Support for up to

1600 MHz memory speed, depending on the processor. Three memory channels per processor

(two DIMMs per channel). Supports two DIMMs per channel operating at 1600 MHz (2 DPC @

1600 MHz) with single and dual rank RDIMMs.