ibm flex system p24l compute node datasheet

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IBM Flex System p24LCompute Node

Highlights

Integration by design: compute nodesare deeply integrated with storage,

networking and management resources

so your solution deploys quickly and

are easy to manage

Built-in expertise: engineering expertise

allows you to extract the full capability of

the POWER7 processor

Simplified experience: systems

management can automatically discover

the node for simple configuration and

quick deployment

To meet todays complex and ever-changing business demands, you need

a solid foundation of compute, storage, networking and software

resources that is simple to deploy and can quickly and automatically

adapt to changing conditions. You also need to be able to take advantageof broad expertise and proven best practices in systems management,

applications, hardware maintenance and more. The IBM PureFlex

System combines leading edge compute capabilities, advanced

IBM storage hardware and storage management along with patterns

of expertise and integrates them in complete, optimized solutions.

IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node is a POWER7-based server

optimized for virtualization, performance and extraordinary efficiency.

The node supports Linux operating environments and is designed

to run a wide variety of workloads in your PureFlex System.

The IBM Flex System p24L compute node delivers the outstandingperformance of the IBM POWER7 processor in a dense, highly efficient

form factor for Linux customers. It is ideal for running multiple Linux

infrastructure and application workloads, virtualized with PowerVM,

more economically than traditional Linux servers. Take advantage

of the IBM Flex System p24Ls scalability and capacity by leveraging

IBMs feature rich PowerVM virtualization technology to fully utilize

the servers capacity and deploy virtual partitions faster as well as move

workloads as needed across IBM PowerLinux and Power Systems

servers with Live Partition Mobility.


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Also, PowerVM now features Active Memory Sharing, the

technology that allows you to intelligently exchange memory

between running partitions for increased optimization of

physical memory resources. Active Memory Sharing enables

the sharing of a pool of physical memory among logical

partitions (LPARs) on a single server, helping to increase

memory utilization and drive down system costs.

The IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node is optimized for

Linux and benefits from POWER7 performance, Intelligent

Threads technology, high memory, and I/O bandwidth. Like

Watson, Linux workloads running on the P24L Compute

Node will benefit from POWER7 processor performance,

virtualization efficiencies, unique workload optimizing features,

and industry-leading reliability, availability and scalability.

Flexible storage and networking

improves the agility of your businessBuilt in storage capabilities on the compute nodes include up to

two 2.5 in. small form factor hard drives or up to two 1.8 in.

solid state drives. The nodes can also access storage attached

through the network and managed with IBM Flex System

Manager. Networking options include 1 Gb or 10 Gb Ethernet

expansion and 8 Gb Fibre Channel expansion for connection

to external storage. These features allow you to tailor your

environment to match your specific capacity, performance,

cost, reliability needs, and also supports virtualized storage for

Cloud computing applications.

Advanced, integrated system

management offers simplicityWith the Flex System Manager, you get advanced management

capabilities for the compute nodes and your full PureFlex

System. Flex System Manager is designed to simplify and

optimize your management of physical and virtual resources

and the workloads that you run on them.

Flex System Manager uses built-in expertise through wizards

and auto discovery to help you deploy systems and expand yoursolution when needed. Add new hardware nodes and with a

few clicks they become part of your resource pool. Deploying

virtual machines is simple too. You define the resources needed

and Flex System Manager places the VM automatically.

IBM has decades of experience

delivering essential ITIBM has taken knowledge, expertise and technology gained

from decades of experience and investment in IT solutions for

business problems and integrated it into the PureFlex System.

And with a commitment to open standards you can integrate

IBM solutions with other elements of your own environment

with your network of partners, customers and suppliers.

With a broad ecosystem of partners with technical and

industry expertise, and the unique ability and skill to

integrate it all together for you along with an unwavering

commitment to your successyou can rely on IBM and

your IBM PureFlex System.

Flex System p24L


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IBM Flex System p24L at a glance

Form factor Flex System standard node

Processor cores 8 or 16 64-bit POWER7 cores with AltiVec SIMD and Hardware Decimal Floating-Point acceleration

Configuration Options:6-core 3.7GHz or

8-core 3.2 GHz or

8-core 3.5 GHz

Level 2 (L2) cache 256 KB per processor core

Level 3 (L3) cache 4 MB per processor core

Memory (min/max) 8 GB up to 256 GB, 16 DIMM slots, ECC IBM Chipkil l DDR3 SDRAM running at 1066 MHz

Internal disk storage Up to two 2.5 Hard Disks or two 1.8 Solid State Drives

Networking/Expansion Two PCI-E Expansion Slots

Systems management Integrated systems management processor, light path diagnostics, Predictive Failure Analysis,

Cluster Systems Management (CSM), Serial Over LAN, IPMI compliant

RAS features Chassis redundant/hot plug Power & Cooling

Front Panel and FRU/CRU LEDs

Concurrent code updateProcessor deallocation

ITE hot plug

Dual AC Power Supply

Auto reboot on power loss

Internal and chassis-external temperature monitors

64B Marking ECC code supporting x8 IS DDR3 DIMMs

System mgmt aler ts

IBM Chipkill ECC detection and correction

Operating systems RHEL 5.7, 6.2

SLES11 SP2

Energy management EnergyScale energy management


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For more informationTo learn more about the Flex System p24L Compute Node,

please contact your IBM representative or IBM Business

Partner, or visit the following website:ibm.com/systems/flex/

compute-nodes/power/

Additionally, IBM Global Financing can help you acquire the

IT solutions that your business needs in the most cost-effective

and strategic way possible. Well partner with credit-qualified

clients to customize an IT financing solution to suit your

business goals, enable effective cash management, and improve

your total cost of ownership. IBM Global Financing is your

smartest choice to fund critical IT investments and propel

your business forward. For more information, visit:

ibm.com/financing

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