IBM United States Hardware Announcement , dated September 2, 2014

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1 IBM United States Hardware Announcement , dated September 2, 2014 IBM PureFlex System Table of contents 1 Overview 3 Product number 2 Key prerequisites 4 Publications 2 Planned availability date 5 Technical information 2 Description 7 Terms and conditions 3 Product positioning 8 Prices At a glance IBM PureFlex TM System enables you to: Simplify the ordering process to ensure you have a complete system on day 1 Accelerate your install times with many of the time-consuming install chores accomplished in IBM manufacturing facilities All power cables are prewired. All data cables within the rack are installed and tested. All switches in PureFlex are preconfigured to provide redundancy. Take advantage of highly integrated systems that allow you to select various network and storage architectures such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, FCoE, and inrack or in-chassis shared storage. Use Flex System Manager to manage all components within PureFlex. Order various IBM Technical Support Services and Lab Services to further accelerate installation times. Overview IBM PureFlex System is a fully integrated optimized configuration for x86 delivered preconfigured. It delivers a flexible cloud infrastructure system with integrated expertise. The system integrates and optimizes all compute, storage, and networking resources to deliver infrastructure as a service (IaaS) out of the box. And it does all this with integrated and simplified infrastructure management. You can start with these flexible, open infrastructure services that save time, resources, and cost across the IT lifecycle and add your choice of middleware and applications. A PureFlex System includes integrated expertise designed to automate and optimize the deployment and maintenance of your workloads. Consolidation and management expertise from thousands of successful data center optimizations drives automation to significantly reduce manual processes that consume too many staff hours. Optimization expertise also allows your infrastructure to dynamically flex to address unexpected demands without requiring expensive surplus capacity. This system is designed to provide a simplified experience and reduce IT complexity without compromising the flexibility you need. By delivering both simplicity and flexibility in a system with integrated expertise, you can rapidly deploy IT services and keep them running at the performance levels your business demands while still managing costs. IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Key prerequisites IBM PureFlex System configurations vary in type and quantity based on your IT needs. They are defined as single-chassis offerings with a wide selection of compute, network, and storage elements. Planned availability date September 12, 2014 Description PureFlex System is designed to help support big data, social, mobile, analytics, and the flow of critical information. For small and medium businesses, PureFlex may be configured in an affordable single-chassis configuration. PureFlex System can be optimized for scalable cloud deployments and has built-in redundancy for highly reliable and resilient operation to support demanding applications and cloud services required by many enterprises. PureFlex System provides the scalability, flexibility, and versatility you demand for business-critical workloads. Deep physical integration shrinks the IT footprint, saving valuable data center floor space and requiring less energy for operations. Tuning to the task helps drive higher performance and improve IT economics. Dynamic resource allocation allows the system to adapt to handle workload spikes, reducing the need for purchasing additional resources. Fewer cables, built-in networking, preloaded virtualization, and factory integration give you a simple package that can be installed and running in hours. PureFlex System IBM Flex System Compute Nodes x220, x222, x240, x440 IBM PureFlex System Rack Optional 42U IBM Flex System Chassis Single Integrated 10 Gb Switch Selectable option with redundancy Integrated 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch Selectable option with redundancy Integrated IBM Flex System Converged Selectable option with redundancy Scalable Switch (FCoE) IBM Flex System management node Yes IBM Flex System Manager (SW) Flex System Manager Standard Power supplies (std/max) 2/6 80 mm fans (std/max) 4/8 Chassis Management Modules (CMM) 2 Highlights Integration by design: Deeply integrated compute, storage, and networking resources so you can deploy in hours instead of days Built-in expertise: Automated management and deployment expertise for physical and virtual resources so your experts can focus on innovation Simplified experience: Optimized configurations to accelerate purchase, deployment, and time to value for your solution Today's marketplace is changing. Customers, employees, and partners demand access to data and applications on their terms. Users want full service from mobile devices. Social networking is driving business priorities. You have to manage and analyze huge amounts of data. Cloud technology can support the flexibility and performance needed to address mobile, social, and big data demands. But you have to implement a cloud infrastructure efficiently. You need simplified management and application platforms and infrastructure that meet your needs both in functionality and in ongoing cost. IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 PureFlex System is a complete, flexible cloud infrastructure system with integrated expertise. The system integrates and optimizes all compute, storage, and networking resources to deliver infrastructure as a service (IaaS) out of the box. These fully integrated, optimized solutions can be configured for your specific business need and may be complemented by additional support and deployment services. Accessibility by people with disabilities A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at Product positioning IBM Flex System suits multiple delivery models, from highly customizable hardware platforms to a fully integrated and optimized system. IBM Flex System hardware "building blocks" are made up of individual components that can be mixed and matched, and are fully customizable with optional management. IBM Flex System solutions consist of a chassis with an integrated management appliance, IBM networking, and storage standard. IBM Flex System optimized offerings are preconfigured, highly customized systems focused on selected workloads or single-purpose applications such as PureFlex or CloudBurst. Product number The following are features already announced for the 1723, 7309, 7906, 7916, 7917, 8721, 8731, 8737, and 9363 machine types: Description MT Model Feature 2.8m, 10A/ V, C13 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable 9363 RC IBM Flex System Management Serial Access Cable 8721 HC1 A2RR 1723 HC1 A5R HC AC AC AC HC AC RC AC HC1 A5R HC1 IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 7906 AC AC AC HC AC RC AC1 Transparent Mode Switch Indicator 8721 HC1 A5RA Non-Transparent Mode Switch Indicator 8721 HC1 A5RB Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Indicator 8721 HC1 A5RC 7906 AC1 AS0B 7916 AC AC AC HC1 AS0C Business Partner information 7309 HC AC AC AC HC AC RC4 If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). Publications The User's Guide, Maintenance Guide, and Problem Determination and Service Guide for components of IBM PureFlex System, in US English versions, are available from Under "Product Support", select "System x", and under "Choose your page" select "Documentation". Information for the PureFlex System and other Flex System products is available from IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Services Global Technology Services IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management. These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an on-demand business. They can help you integrate your highspeed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-ibm offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit System x and BladeCenter support services Recommended core technical support When you buy IBM System x technology, include the support services you need -- to help keep both your hardware and software working for you, day after day, at peak performance. It's your first step toward helping to protect your investment and sustain high levels of system availability. We offer service-level and response-time options to fit your business needs. And we'll help you get started with a core support package that includes: Continuous system monitoring Electronic monitoring that helps speed up problem-solving with automated, early detection of potential problems and system errors. Hardware maintenance World-class remote and on-site hardware problem determination and repair services. Software technical support Access to help line calls for fast, accurate answers to your questions during installation and throughout ongoing operations. For more information, visit Technical information Specified operating environment Homologation This product is not certified for direct connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions. IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 Software requirements The following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with IBM PureFlex System: Microsoft TM : Microsoft Windows TM Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Linux TM : Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 3 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition, U4 VMware: VMware vsphere 5.1 (ESXi) U2 VMWare vsphere 5.5 (ESXi) Note: For additional support, certification, and version information on network operating systems, visit Compatibility IBM PureFlex System contains licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. IBM system BIOS is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the X6 Compute Nodes and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs. Contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for System x servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are announced that support these servers. Planning information Cable orders All cables are supplied with IBM PureFlex System. Depending on the applications, the cables may be fully installed, partially installed (plugged at one end and packaged for shipping), or included as part of a shipment group. Security, auditability, and control Three of the most important features in compute node design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). These RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the compute node, the availability of the compute node when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems. The compute node has the following RAS features: Advanced and Power Interface (ACPI) Automatic server restart (ASR) Built-in diagnostics using DSA Preboot, which is stored in NAND flash memory Built-in monitoring for temperature, voltage, and hard disk drives Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a week Customer upgrade of flash ROM-resident code and diagnostics IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Customer-upgradeable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) code and diagnostics ECC protected DDR3 memory ECC protection on the L2 cache Error codes and messages Integrated management module 2 (IMM2) that communicates with the Chassis Management Module to enable remote systems management Light path diagnostics Memory parity testing Microprocessor built-in self-test (BIST) during power-on self-test (POST) Microprocessor serial number access PCI Express 2.0 and PCI Express 3.0 PCI PMI 2.2 POST Power policy 24-hour support center Processor presence detection ROM-resident diagnostics System-error logging Vital product data (VPD) on memory Wake on LAN capability Wake on PCI (PME) capability Wake on USB 2.0 capability This offering uses the security and auditability features from standard IBM offerings and supported Linux distributions. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Terms and conditions Terms and conditions features section Warranty period Three years. An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine it is installed in. The following has been designated as consumables or supply items and is, therefore, not covered by this warranty: RAID batteries The following part has been designated as a Tier 1 CRU: CMOS batteries IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 Customer setup Yes. Machine code No. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature is installed. Prices For current prices, contact IBM at 888-Shop-IBM ( ) or visit To locate the web price, search on the feature number in the Search field. The following are features already announced for the 1723 machine type: / HC1 A5R8 HC1 A5R9 HC1 AS0C The following are features already announced for the 7309 machine type: / HC1 A5R8 HC1 A5R9 HC1 AS0C The following are features already announced for the 7906 machine type: / AC1 A5R8 AC1 A5R9 IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

9 AC1 AS0B AC1 AS0C The following are features already announced for the 7916 machine type: / AC1 A5R8 AC1 A5R9 AC1 AS0B AC1 AS0C The following are features already announced for the 7917 machine type: / AC1 A5R8 AC1 A5R9 AC1 AS0B AC1 AS0C The following are features already announced for the 8721 machine type: / IBM Flex System Management Serial Access Cable HC1 A2RR HC1 A5R8 HC1 A5R9 Transparent Mode Switch Indicator HC1 A5RA Non-Transparent Mode Switch Indicator IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

10 HC1 A5RB Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Indicator HC1 A5RC HC1 AS0C The following are features already announced for the 8731 machine type: / AC1 A5R8 AC1 A5R9 The following are features already announced for the 8737 machine type: / AC1 A5R8 AC1 A5R9 AC1 AS0B AC1 AS0C The following are features already announced for the 9363 machine type: / 2.8m, 10A/ V, C13 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable RC RC4 A5R8 RC4 A5R9 RC4 AS0C Trademarks PureFlex is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. IBM, IBM Flex System, CloudBurst, PartnerWorld, Global Technology Services, System x, BladeCenter and Express are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

11 Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Terms of use IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only. Additional terms of use are located at For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM representative or reseller, or visit the IBM worldwide contacts page IBM United States Hardware Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 11