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IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 1I B M ®IBM Flex System x440 Compute NodeIBM Redbooks Product GuideA building block for the IBM® PureFlex™ System f

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 10Memory optionsIBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal performance and throughput. IBM memory

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 11The following table shows the maximum memory speeds that are achievable based on the installed DIMMs and the numbe

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 12The following table lists the memory options that are available for the x440 Compute Node.Table 5. Memory optionsP

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 13Internal disk storage optionsThe x440 server has two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays accessible from the front of the

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 14Support for 1.8-inch SSDsIn addition, the x440 supports up to eight 1.8-inch SSDs combined with a ServeRAID M5115

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 15The ServeRAID M5115 hardware kits are as follows:ServeRAID M5100 Series Enablement Kit for IBM Flex System x440 (4

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 16Figure 4 shows how the ServeRAID M5115 and the Enablement Kit are installed in the server to support two 2.5-inch

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 17The eight SSDs are installed in the following locations:Four in the front of the system in place of the two 2.5-in

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 18These features are described as follows:RAID 6 Upgrade (90Y4410)Adds support for RAID 6 and RAID 60. This is a Fe

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 19Embedded 10Gb Virtual FabricSome models of the x440 include two Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric controllers (VFA, al

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 2Key featuresThis section describes the key features of the compute node.Scalability and performanceThe x440 offers

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 20I/O expansion optionsThe x440 has four I/O expansion connectors for attaching I/O adapter cards, as shown in Figur

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 21All I/O adapters are the same shape and can be used in any available slot. A compatible switch or pass-through mod

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 22Figure 7 shows the location of the switch bays in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Figure 7. Location of th

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 23Network adaptersAs described in "Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric," certain models (those with a model numbe

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 24Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x440 server.Table 14. Storage ada

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 25Figure 9. Location of x440 light path diagnostics panelTo illuminate the light path diagnostics LEDs, power off th

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 26Remote managementThe server contains an IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which interfaces with the adva

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 27Physical specificationsDimensions and weight (approximate):Width: 437 mm (17.2 in.)Height 51 mm (2.0 in.)Depth 4

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 28Warranty optionsThe IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node has a 3-year on-site warranty with 9x5 next-business-day ter

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 29Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:ASHRAE Class A3 FCC - Verified to comply wit

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 3A light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs to quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 30IBM Global FinancingIBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 31Related publications and linksFor more information, see the following resources:IBM US Product Announcement:http:

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 32NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the product

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 33This document was created or updated on January 21, 2013.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use th

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 4Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally constrained data cent

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

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 6Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (par

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 7Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationSecurity featuresPower-on password and administrat

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 8Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard modelsModel___ Intel Xeon processor

IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node 9Processor optionsThe x440 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports one or