IBM BladeCenter HX5 Product Manual

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IBM BladeCenter HX5 12Express ModelsThe following table lists the region-specific Express models. Express models are preconfigured withadditional components such as processors and memory to make the ordering and installation processsimpler.Models with optional MAX5. These models can optionally attach to the MAX5 memory expansion unit.If the MAX5 is attached you cannot also attach the two-node scalability kit to form a two-nodeconfiguration. The reverse is also true - forming a two-node configuration precludes the use of theMAX5.Models with standard MAX5. These models do not support the two-node scalability kit to form atwo-node system since adding a MAX5 and adding a second node are mutually exclusive.Table 3. Express models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors)Model7873-Intel Xeon Processor(2 maximum)MAX5* Two-nodescale kit*StandardmemoryMemoryspeed‡StandardNetworking§Storage DrivebaysModels with optional MAX5E1x 2x Xeon E7-4830 8C2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 105wOpt Opt 16x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +2x 10Gb (E1)Opt 0 / 2E3x 2x Xeon E7-4830 8C2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 105wOpt Opt 16x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +2x 10Gb (E2)Opt 0 / 2Models with standard MAX5E2x 2x Xeon E7-2860 10C2.26 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 130wStd NosupportHX5: 16x 8GBMAX5: 8x 8GB1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +2x 10Gb (E1)Opt 0 / 2E4x 2x Xeon E7-2860 10C2.26 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 130wStd NosupportHX5: 16x 8GBMAX5: 8x 8GB1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +2x 10Gb (E2)Opt 0 / 2* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, howeverboth of these are not supported at the same time. Some models have the MAX5 standard (88Y6128) and somemodels have the two-node scalability kit standard (46M6975).‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10GbExpansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:(E1) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced(E2) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II