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IBM BladeCenter HX5 1I B M ®IBM BladeCenter HX5IBM Redbooks Product GuideThe IBM® BladeCenter® HX5 server is a blade server based on the fifth genera

IBM BladeCenter HX5 10Workload optimized models - zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)Part 4 of Table 2 lists the Workload optimized models for zEn

IBM BladeCenter HX5 11Two-node modelsAs shown in Part 5 of the standard models table, some models are designed to be used in a two-node configuration.

IBM BladeCenter HX5 12Express ModelsThe following table lists the region-specific Express models. Express models are preconfigured with additional com

IBM BladeCenter HX5 13Two-node and MAX5 scalingThe HX5 supports the following scalable configurations:A single HX5 server with two processor sockets.

IBM BladeCenter HX5 14The number of HX5 servers supported in each chassis depends on the thermal design power of the processors used in the HX5 server

IBM BladeCenter HX5 15Processor optionsThe HX5 supports the processor options listed in the following tables. The server supports one or two processor

IBM BladeCenter HX5 16Memory optionsIBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. IBM memory spec

IBM BladeCenter HX5 17Internal disk storage optionsThe storage system on the HX5 blade is based on the use of the optional SSD Expansion Card for IBM

IBM BladeCenter HX5 18I/O expansion optionsThe HX5 server offers the following PCI Express 2.0 slots. Neither are hot-swap. CIOv expansion slotCFFh e

IBM BladeCenter HX5 19Network adaptersThe HX5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709S controller:Failover, adapte

IBM BladeCenter HX5 2Key featuresThe IBM BladeCenter HX5 is a scalable 2-to-4-socket blade server optimized for virtualization, consolidation, databas

IBM BladeCenter HX5 20Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the HX5 server.Table 14. Storage adapters Partnumbe

IBM BladeCenter HX5 21Power suppliesServer power is derived from the power supplies installed in the BladeCenter chassis. There are no server options

IBM BladeCenter HX5 22The server also supports virtual media and remote control features that provide the following functions:Remotely viewing video w

IBM BladeCenter HX5 23Warranty optionsThe BladeCenter HX5 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next-business-day terms. IBM offers the warranty servi

IBM BladeCenter HX5 24Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following regulations:Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Mark, Class ACE Mark (EN

IBM BladeCenter HX5 25External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table. Table 19. Externa

IBM BladeCenter HX5 26Table 19. External backup options (Part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*362516X IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Stora

IBM BladeCenter HX5 27IBM Global FinancingIBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strateg

IBM BladeCenter HX5 28Related publications and linksFor more information see the following resources:IBM BladeCenter HX5 product pagehttp://ibm.com/s

IBM BladeCenter HX5 29NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services, o

IBM BladeCenter HX5 3The HX5 scales to 12 I/O ports on a single-wide blade with integrated Gigabit Ethernet and optional Virtual Fabric expansion car

IBM BladeCenter HX5 30This document was created or updated on June 25, 2014.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online Contact

IBM BladeCenter HX5 4Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures an

IBM BladeCenter HX5 5Locations of key componentsFigure 2 shows the inside of the server and indicates key components.Figure 2. IBM BladeCenter HX5 (tw

IBM BladeCenter HX5 6Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specificationsComponents Specific

IBM BladeCenter HX5 7Standard modelsThe HX5 is offered as machine type 7873 with Intel Xeon E7 processors. Base models with MAX5 optionalAs shown in P

IBM BladeCenter HX5 8Base models with MAX5 standardAs shown in Part 2 of Table 2, some models include the MAX5 standard. These models do not support

IBM BladeCenter HX5 9Workload optimized models - database and cloudPart 3 of Table 2 lists the database and cloud workload optimized models:Workload o