The IBM® Flex System x240 Compute Node Types 7863, 8737, 8738, and 8956 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 IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Types 7863, 8737, 8738, and 8956 is supported in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis only.
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 and select IBM Flex System and IBM Flex System x240.
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 IBM Documentation CD.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the compute node at the IBM 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 IBM 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 IBM 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.
