The IBM Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 is a high-availability, scalable compute node that is optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology and is ideally suited for medium and large businesses.
The Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 is supported in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis only.
| Compute node | Scaling capability | Microprocessor family |
|---|---|---|
| Flex System x280 X6 | One-node configurations only | 2800 |
| Flex System x480 X6 | One-node and two-node configurations | 4800 |
| Flex System x880 X6 | One-node, two-node, and four-node configurations | 8800 |
The scaling capabilities of the Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 allows you to form a scalable partition. Combining the compute nodes in a scalable partition provides for FlexNode partitioning. With FlexNode partitioning, you can toggle between a single partition or multiple partitions without having to modify the physical setup of the compute nodes. For more information about scalable partitions and FlexNode partitioning, see Working with scalable partitions.
Packaged with the compute node are software CDs that help you configure hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
To download the latest firmware and device drivers, go to the Fix Central website and select Flex System and Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6.
The compute node comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document for your compute node. This document is available on the Documentation CD.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the compute node at the Systems website.
The compute node might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the compute node. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features. Technical updates might also be available to provide additional information that is not included in the compute node documentation. To obtain the most up-to-date documentation for this product, go to the Flex Information Center website.
You can subscribe to information updates that are specific to your compute node at the My notifications website.
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel on the front of the compute node, and on a label on the bottom of the compute node that is visible when the compute node is not in the Flex System chassis. If the compute node comes with an RFID tag, the RFID tag covers the ID label on the bezel on the front of the compute node but you can open the RFID tag to see the ID label behind it.
