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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 1
Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2)
Lenovo Press Product Guide
The Flex System™ x240 Compute Node is a high-performance server that offers outstanding performance
for virtualization with new levels of CPU performance and memory capacity, and flexible configuration
options. Now available with Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors, the x240 Compute Node is an efficient
server designed to run a broad range of workloads, armed with advanced management capabilities that
allow you to manage your physical and virtual IT resources from a single pane of glass. This Product
Guide describes the Flex System x240 Compute Node.
Suggested uses: Database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media,
web, HPC, Microsoft RemoteFX, and cloud applications.
Figure 1 shows the Flex System x240 Compute Node.
Figure 1. The Flex System x240 Compute Node
Did you know?
Flex System is a new category of computing that integrates multiple server architectures, networking,
storage, and system management capability into a single system that is easy to deploy and manage. Flex
System has full built-in virtualization support of servers, storage, and networking to speed provisioning
and increased resiliency. In addition, it supports open industry standards, such as operating systems,
networking and storage fabrics, virtualization, and system management protocols, to easily fit within
existing and future data center environments. Flex System is scalable and extendable with
multi-generation upgrades to protect and maximize IT investments.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Did you know?

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 1Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2)Lenovo Press Product GuideThe Flex System™ x240 Compute Node is

Page 2 - Key features

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 10TopSeller modelsThe following table lists the available TopSeller models.Table 3. TopSeller modelsModel I

Page 3

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 11Chassis supportThe x240 is supported in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Up to 14 x240 Compute Nodes c

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 12Processor optionsThe x240 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server suppor

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 13Memory optionsDDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal performance and throughput. Memor

Page 6 - Standard specifications

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 14The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs in the sa

Page 7 - Important Notices

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 15Table 8. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2 - Single-rank and dual-rank RDIMMs)Specification RDIMMsRank Single

Page 8 - Standard models

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 16Internal storageThe x240 server has two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays accessible from the front of the bla

Page 9

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 17The hardware kits have the following features:ServeRAID M5100 Series Enablement Kit for Flex System x240

Page 10 - TopSeller models

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 18The following figure shows how the ServeRAID M5115 and the Enablement Kit are installed in the server to

Page 11 - Chassis support

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 19The eight SSDs are installed in the following locations:Four in the front of the system in place of the t

Page 12 - Processor options

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 2Key featuresThe Flex System x240 Compute Node is a high-availability, scalable compute node optimized to s

Page 13 - Memory options

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 20These features are described as follows:RAID 6 Upgrade (90Y4410)Adds support for RAID 6 and RAID 60. Thi

Page 14

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 21Internal drive optionsThe 2.5" drive bays support SAS or SATA hard disk drives (HDDs) or SATA solid

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 22Table 12. 2.5-inch drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription Max

Page 16 - Internal storage

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 23The 1.8-inch solid state drives supported are listed in the following table. The use of 1.8-inch drives r

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 24Flex System Storage Expansion NodeThe x240 supports the attachment of the Flex System Storage Expansion N

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 25Internal tape drivesThe server does not support an internal tape drive. However, it can be attached to ex

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 26CN4022 2-port 10Gb Converged AdapterSome models of the x240 -- those with a model of the form 8737-xMx --

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 27Table 16. Adapter to I/O bay correspondenceI/O adapter slot in the server Port on the adapter Correspondi

Page 21 - Internal drive options

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 28The following figure shows how two-port adapters are connected to switches installed in the chassis.Figur

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 29The PCIe Expansion Node is attached to the x240 as shown in the following figure.Figure 10. PCIe Expansio

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 3Availability and serviceabilityThe x240 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase sys

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 30Network adaptersAs described in "Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter," certain models (those w

Page 25 - Optical drives

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 31Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x240 server, both intern

Page 26 - I/O expansion options

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 32PCIe SSD adaptersThe compute node supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table. Thes

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 33GPU and Crypto adaptersThe compute node supports the GPU and Crypto adapters listed in the following tabl

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 34Integrated virtualizationThe x240 supports the ESXi hypervisor on a USB memory key via the x240 USB Enabl

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 35Light path diagnosticsFor quick problem determination when located physically at the server, the x240 off

Page 30 - Network adapters

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 36Remote managementThe server contains an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which interfaces with the

Page 31 - Storage host bus adapters

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 37Physical specificationsDimensions and weight (approximate):Height: 56 mm (2.2 in)Depth: 492 mm (19.4 in

Page 32 - PCIe SSD adapters

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 38Warranty optionsThe Flex System x240 Compute Node has a three-year on-site warranty with 9x5 next-busines

Page 33 - Power supplies

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 39Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:ASHRAE Class A3 FCC - Verified to c

Page 34 - Integrated virtualization

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 4Energy efficiencyThe x240 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operation

Page 35 - Light path diagnostics

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 40Related publications and linksFor more information, see the following resources:Lenovo Press Product Guid

Page 36 - Supported operating systems

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 41NoticesLenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countri

Page 37 - Supported environment

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 42This document was created or updated on January 30, 2015.Send us your comments in one of the following wa

Page 38 - Warranty options

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 5Locations of key components and connectorsFigure 2 shows the front of the server.Figure 2. Front view of t

Page 39 - Regulatory compliance

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 6Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specificat

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 7Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationPCI Expansion slotsTwo I/O connectors for

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Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 8Standard modelsTable 2 lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models (Part 1)Model Intel Xeon Proces

Page 42 - Trademarks

Flex System x240 Compute Node (E5-2600 v2) 9Table 2. Standard models (Part 2)Model Intel Xeon Processor(2 maximum)*Memory DiskadapterDisk bays† Disks

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