Your compute node offers features such as the integrated management module 2, hard disk drive support, systems-management support, IBM® X-Architecture®, microprocessor technology, integrated network support, large system-memory capacity, light path diagnostics LEDs, PCI Express®, and power throttling.
If a Features on Demand feature is integrated in the compute node or in an optional device that is installed in the compute node, you can purchase an activation key to activate the feature. For information about Features on Demand, see Features on Demand.
The integrated dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller supports connections to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network through an Ethernet-compatible switch module in the chassis. The controller supports connections at 10 Gb. The controller also supports Wake on LAN technology. You can install an additional I/O expansion adapter for network support.
The compute node has connectors on the system board for optional expansion adapters for adding network communication capabilities to the compute node. You can install up to two I/O expansion adapters for network support. This provides the flexibility to install expansion adapters that support a variety of network communication technologies.
The compute node supports up to two hot-swap hard disk drives. You can implement RAID 0 or RAID 1 for the drives.
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the web, provides programs to help you set up the compute node and install a Windows operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information, see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.
IBM X-Architecture systems combine proven, innovative IBM designs to make your x86-processor-based compute node powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see the IBM System x enterprise servers website.
The integrated management module II (IMM2) combines systems-management functions, video controller, the remote presence, and blue-screen capture features in a single chip. The IMM2 provides advanced systems-management control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the IMM event log, and alerts you to the problem.
For more information, see Accessing the IMM2.
The compute node supports up to 768 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides support for up to 24 industry-standard registered ECC DDR3 low-profile (LP) DIMMs on the system board. For the most current list of supported DIMMs, see the IBM ServerProven website.
Light path diagnostics provides light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see Light path diagnostics.
The compute node supports up to two multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors. For more information about supported microprocessors, see the IBM ServerProven website.
PCI Express is a serial interface that is used for chip-to-chip interconnect and expansion adapter interconnect. You can add optional I/O and storage devices.
The optional IBM Flex System PCIe Expansion Node supports additional PCIe adapters and I/O expansion adapters to provide a cost-effective way for you to increase and customize the capabilities of the compute node. For additional information, see the PCIe expansion node information page.
By enforcing a power policy known as power-domain oversubscription, the IBM Flex System chassis can share the power load between two or more power supply modules to ensure sufficient power for each device in the IBM Flex System chassis. This policy is enforced when the initial power is applied to the IBM Flex System chassis or when a compute node is inserted into the IBM Flex System chassis.
You can configure and monitor the power environment by using the Chassis Management Module. For more information, see the the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide.
The compute node IMM2 provides a web interface for remote systems-management support. You can use the interface to view system status and to control systems-management functions and IMM management settings.