IBM 8721K1G Datasheet

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IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 10The following table shows the connections between adapter slots in the compute nodes to the switch bays in the ch

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 11Chassis Management ModuleThe Chassis Management Module (CMM) provides single-chassis management. The CMM is used

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 12The CMM has the following connectors:USB connection. This connection can be used for insertion of a USB media key

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 13The CMM has a high-security policy that is enabled by default, which means that the following policies are enable

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 14The IBM Flex System Manager offers these main features:Monitoring and problem determination:A real-time multicha

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 15Additional features:Resource-oriented chassis map provides instant graphical view of chassis resources, includin

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 16Both power supplies are 80 PLUS Platinum-certified. The 2500W modules are 2500 Watts output rated at 200VAC to 20

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 17The chassis supports up to six power supplies. The following table shows the required 2500W power supplies, depen

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 18Each power supply option includes a power cable. Each power supply standard with the chassis includes a power cab

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 19Fan modulesThe Enterprise Chassis supports up to a total of ten hot-swap fan modules: two 40 mm (1.57 in) fan mod

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 2Key featuresThe IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis is a simple, integrated infrastructure platform that supports a

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 20Figure 13. Fan module locations and cooling zonesThe 40 mm fan modules are always required. Additional 80 mm fan

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 21Supported environmentThe IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications.The foll

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 22Warranty optionsThe IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis has a three-year on-site warranty with 9x5 next-business-d

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 23Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:ASHRAE Class A3 FCC - Verified to comply wi

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 24External disk storage systemsThe following options are available for attaching external storage systems to Enterp

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 25Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesFor enterprise-class installations with multiple IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 26Power distribution unitsPower planning for an IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis is essential. The Enterprise Cha

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 27Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis supports attachments to the uninterrupti

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 28Rack optionsThe server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 1

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IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 3Locations of key components and connectorsFigure 2 shows the front of the Enterprise Chassis.Figure 2. Front of th

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 30Related publications and linksFor more information, see the following resources:IBM Flex System product pagehttp

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 31NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the produc

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 32This document was created or updated on October 30, 2012.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use t

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 4Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specificationsComp

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 5The IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis model 8721-A1x ships with the following items:One Chassis Management Module

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 6Supported I/O modulesThe IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis has four high-speed switch bays that are capable of su

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 7The following table lists the switches that are available for the chassis. Table 3. I/O modules and upgradesDescri

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 8I/O architectureEach half-wide compute node (such as the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node) has two adapter slots,

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 9A four-port adapter doubles the connections between each adapter and switch pair (for example, a four-port adapter