IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis offers support
for the IBM Flex
System Compute Nodes
IBM United States
Hardware Announcement 112-080
April 11, 2012
IBM® PureFlex
System is a new category of computing that integrates multiple server
architectures, networking, storage, and system management capability
into a single system.
IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis features:
- Up to six 2,500-watt power supplies
- Up to eight hot-swap fans
- Up to two Chassis Management Modules
- The ability to integrate storage and networking into the chassis
- Support for IBM Flex System Compute Nodes
- Support for IBM Flex System Manager
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business
Partner, or IBM Americas
Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
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IBM PureFlex
System, a new category of computing and the next generation of Smarter
Computing, is anchored by the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. This platform
offers intelligent workload deployment and management for maximum
business agility. When combined with the new POWER7-based and x86-based
compute nodes, the 14-node, 10U chassis delivers high-speed performance
complete with integrated servers, storage, and networking for multi-chassis
management in data center compute environments.
The system's flexible design can meet the needs of varying workloads
with independently scalable IT resource pools for higher utilization
and lower cost per workload. While increased security and resiliency
protect vital information and promote maximum uptime, the integrated,
easy-to-use management system reduces setup time and complexity, providing
a quicker path to return on investment.
The IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis is a rack-optimized, 10U modular design
that holds up to 14 devices. It features:
- IBM Flex
System Manager.
- New high-efficiency 2,500-watt power supplies.
- New hot-swap, 80 mm and 40 mm redundant fans.
- A high-availability chassis that supports all new x86 and Power® compute
nodes.
- A Chassis Management Module (CMM) that gives you control over
the solutions at the chassis level, simplifying installation and management
of your installation. A second management module is optional.
- Support for up to four traditional fabrics using networking switches,
storage switches, or pass-through devices. The chassis also supports
up to four new high-speed fabrics for support of protocols like 4X
InfiniBand or 10 Gb Ethernet.
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- 200 to 240 V ac power source
- Ethernet switch module
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- May 21, 2012, for the type/model and all features except for features
EFD3, EFD4, and EFD5
- June 15, 2012, for features EFD3, EFD4, and EFD5
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IBM PureFlex System
The IBM PureFlex
System consists of predefined, preconfigured Flex System components
to simplify client purchasing and provide the total Flex System integrated
value proposition. The IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis can be ordered
as part of a PureFlex System. Three IBM PureFlex System offerings are
available:
- IBM PureFlex
System Express® (#EFD1)
for smaller installations
- IBM PureFlex
System Standard (#EFD2) for application systems
- IBM PureFlex
System Enterprise (#EFD3) for scalable cloud deployments; includes
redundancy for resilient operation
A PureFlex System consists of:
- A Flex System Compute Node, chosen from:
- Flex System p260 (7895-22X)
- Flex System p460 (7895-42X)
- Flex System x240 (7863-10X)
Note: The Flex System p260 does not offer an IBM PureFlex
System Enterprise. The Flex System p460 does not offer an IBM PureFlex
System Express.
The IBM PureFlex
System Enterprise requires two compute nodes.
- A Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X)
- A Flex System Manager (7955-01M)
- A Storwize® V7000
Disk System (2076-124)
- Two IBM 1455 BNT® Rack
Switches G8264 Model 64C (with IBM PureFlex Enterprise only, with the Flex System
p460)
- Two IBM 1455 BNT Rack
Switches G8052 Model 48E (with IBM PureFlex Enterprise only, with the Flex System
p460)
- Two IBM 2498
SAN24B-4 Express Model
B24 (with IBM PureFlex
Enterprise only, with the Flex System p460)
- An IBM PureFlex
System 42U Rack (7953-94X)
Additional Flex System Compute Nodes, Flex System Chassis, IBM PureFlex
System 42U Racks, and Flex System Managers can be ordered when the
basic requirements for the IBM PureFlex System are met. These additional
orders will be indicated by feature number EFD4 (Expansion Option)
or EFD5 (Custom Expansion). The Flex System Manager is not available
with EFD4. Storwize V7000 Disk Systems can be ordered
separately without meeting the requirements for the IBM PureFlex
System.
The following IBM PureFlex System configurations will not be
supported until April 24, 2012:
- Expansion Option (#EFD4) on the Flex System Enterprise Chassis
(7893-92X)
- Expansion Option (#EFD4) on the Storwize V7000 Disk System
(2076-124)
- IBM PureFlex
Enterprise (#EFD3) on the Flex System p460 Compute Node (7895-42X)
- IBM PureFlex
Enterprise (#EFD3) and Expansion Option (#EFD4) on the IBM 1455 BNT Rack
Switches (1455-64C/48E) and the IBM 2498 SASN24B-4 Express Model
B24 (2498-B24)
Contact your local IBM representative for custom configuration requests.
Information on minimum configurations and options when ordering those
products can be found in their Sales Manuals at
- http://gpt.itso.ibm.com/UsmWeb/welcome.do
Sales Manual
Product Type-Model
IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node 7895-22X
IBM Flex System p460 Compute Node 7895-42X
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node 7863-10X
IBM Flex System Chassis 7893-92X
IBM PureFlex System 42U Rack 7953-94X
IBM Storwize V7000 Disk System 2076-124
IBM 1455 BNT Rack Switch G8264 1455-64C
IBM 2498 SAN24B-4 Express Model B24 2498-B24
For more information on IBM PureFlex Systems, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/pureflex
IBM PureFlex
System Express
The minimum Flex System Chassis requirements for the IBM PureFlex
System Express are:
1 x Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X), with the following
features:
1 x #3593 IBM Flex System EN4093 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch
1 x #3595 IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch
5 x #EB29 1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver
2 x #3282 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver
2 x #3286 8 GB SFP+ Transceiver
1 x #9039 Base CME
1 x #3592 Redundant CME
2 x #9059 Base Power Module (2X)
2 x #4558 Power Cord (2.5 m) to PDU/UPS
1 x #9038 Base Fans (4X)
1 x #4649 Rack Integration Services
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
2 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
2 x #1111 Cat5e Ethernet Cable, 3M Blue
1 x #0437 Integrate p260 in Chassis
or 1 x #0457 Integrate x240 in Chassis
1 x #0466 Integrate FSM in Chassis
1 x #EFM1 Open Fabric Manager
1 x #EPU1-#EPUE System Documentation and Software
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (no charge)
1 x #EFD1 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
Note: Feature EFD4 does not require the following features: 0466,
3282, 4681, or EB29. Feature EFD4 requires either feature 4682 or
4683.
IBM PureFlex
System Standard
The minimum Flex System Chassis requirements for the IBM PureFlex
System Standard are:
1 x Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X), with the following
features:
1 x #3593 IBM Flex System EN4093 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch
2 x #3595 IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch
4 x #3282 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver
5 x #EB29 1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver
4 x #3286 8 Gb SFP+ Transceiver
1 x #9039 Base CME
1 x #3592 Redundant CME
2 x #9059 Base Power Module (2X)
2 x #3590 Redundant Power Module
4 x #4558 Power Cord (2.5 m) to PDU/UPS
1 x #9038 Base Fans (4X)
1 x #7805 Additional (2X) ITE Fans
1 x #4649 Rack Integration Services
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
2 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
2 x #1111 Cat5e Ethernet Cable, 3M Blue
1 x #0437 Integrate p260 in Chassis
or 1 x #0438 Integrate p460 in Chassis
or 1 x #0457 Integrate x240 in Chassis
1 x #0466 Integrate FSM in Chassis
1 x #EFM1 Open Fabric Manager
1 x #EPU1-#EPUE System Documentation and Software
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling (no charge)
1 x #EFD2 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
Note: Feature EFD4 does not require the following features: 0466,
3282, 4649, 4681, or EB29. Feature EFD4 requires either feature 4682
or 4683.
IBM PureFlex
System Enterprise
The minimum Flex System Chassis requirements for the IBM PureFlex
System Enterprise are:
1 x Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X), with the following
features:
2 x #3593 IBM Flex System EN4093 10 Gb
Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch
2 x #3596 Port Upgrade 1 for #3593
2 x #3597 Port Upgrade 2 for #3593
2 x #3595 IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch
6 x #EB29 1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver
4 x #3282 10 GbE SFP+ Transceiver
8 x #3286 8 Gb SFP+ Transceiver
1 x #9039 Base CME
1 x #3592 Redundant CME
2 x #9059 Base Power Module (2X)
4 x #3590 Redundant Power Module
6 x #4558 Power Cord (2.5 m) to PDU/UPS
1 x #9038 Base Fans (4X)
2 x #7805 Additional Fans (2X)
1 x #4649 Rack Integration Services
1 x #4651 Rack Indicator, Rack #1
3 x #4681 Chassis Specify, Chassis #1
2 x #1111 Cat5e Ethernet Cable, 3M Blue
4 x #ECB4 10 GbE SFP+ Copper DAC Cable, 1M
Note: An IBM PureFlex System Enterprise requires two compute nodes.
2 x #0438 Integrate p460 in Chassis
or
2 x #0457 Integrate x240 in Chassis
1 x #0466 Integrate FSM in Chassis
1 x #EFM1 Open Fabric Manager
1 x #EPU1-#EPUE System Documentation and Software
1 x #ESC0 Shipping and Handling
1 x #EFD3 or #EFD4 PureFlex System Order Indicator
Note: Feature EFD4 does not require the following features: 0466,
3282, 4649, 4681, ECB4, or EB29. Feature EFD4 requires either 4682
or 4683.
IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
The IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X) is a 10U next-generation server
platform with integrated chassis management. It is a compact, high-density,
high-performance, rack-mount, scalable server platform system. It
supports up to 14 one-bay compute nodes that can share common resources,
such as power, cooling, management, and I/O resources within a single
Flex System Enterprise Chassis. In addition, it can also support up
to seven 2-bay compute nodes or three 4-bay compute nodes when the
shelves are removed from the chassis. You can mix and match 1-bay,
2-bay, and 4-bay compute nodes to meet your specific hardware needs.
The Flex System Enterprise Chassis can support the following components:
- Fourteen 1-bay compute nodes (can also support seven 2-bay or
three 4-bay compute nodes with the shelves removed)
- Six 2,500-watt power modules that provide N+N or N+1 redundant
power
- Ten fan modules (eight 80 mm fan modules and two 40 mm fan modules)
- Four physical KR-based I/O modules (two redundant pairs), each
providing:
- A four-lane physical interconnect that supports KR speeds up to
16 Gbps
- Four x1 ports or a single x4 port on each compute node
- Up to 16 logical I/O modules (four per physical I/O module)
- FSM that provides multiple-chassis management support for up to
four chassis.
- Two IBM Flex
System Chassis Management Modules (CMM) for redundancy. The CMM provides
single-chassis management support.
- Two fan logic cards that determine the revolutions per minute
(rpm) distribution of the fan modules.
- Two fan distribution cards that pass the power and signals from
the midplane to the fan modules and the fan logic cards.
- One vital product data card that stores the vital product data
of the chassis components.
Configuring the Flex System Enterprise Chassis
You can configure the Flex System Enterprise Chassis locally or
remotely using the Flex System Manager. Configuring the chassis involves
performing all of the tasks that are necessary to set up a functioning
chassis on which you can begin to install applications.
The chassis system provides the following features:
- IBM X-Architecture®
The
Flex System Enterprise Chassis is an IBM X-Architecture system
that leverages proven innovative IBM technologies to build powerful,
scalable, and reliable compute node platforms. It provides features
such as IBM Predictive
Failure Analysis (PFA) and real-time diagnostics.
- Compute node expansion capabilities
You can add up to 14 one-bay
compute nodes, seven 2-bay compute nodes, or three 4-bay compute nodes
to the chassis. Some compute nodes have connectors for additional
optional devices that you can use to add capabilities to the compute
nodes. For example, you can connect either a storage node or a PCI
expansion unit to a compute node. Alternatively, you can add optional
I/O expansion cards to add network interfaces or storage through I/O
modules.
- Hot-swap capabilities
Bays in the chassis are hot-swappable.
For example, you can add, remove, or replace a compute node, I/O module,
FSM, chassis management module, fan logic card, fan module, or power
supply module without disconnecting the power from the chassis.
- High-availability design components in the chassis that enable
continued operation if one of the components fails:
- Power supply modules
The power supply modules
provide redundant power to all of the chassis components. The power
supply modules must be installed in pairs for redundancy support.
If a power supply module fails, the other power supply modules can
continue operating the system without disruption. You can replace
a power supply module without shutting down the chassis.
Note: The
power management policy that you have implemented for the chassis
determines the result of a power supply module failure.
- I/O modules
The physical KR-based I/O modules provide a four-lane
physical interconnect that supports KR speeds up to 16 Gbps. The I/O
modules must be installed in pairs for redundancy support. If one
I/O module fails, the other I/O module can continue operating the
system without disruption. You can replace an I/O module without shutting
down the chassis.
- Fan modules
The fan modules provide redundant cooling to the
compute nodes, I/O modules, and chassis management module. The fan
modules must be installed in pairs for redundancy support. If one
fan module fails, the other fan modules can continue operating the
system without disruption. You can replace a fan module without shutting
down the chassis.
- Fan logic cards
The fan logic cards determine the revolutions
per minute (rpm) distribution of the fan modules. The fan logic cards
must be installed in pairs for redundancy support. If one fan logic
card fails, the other fan logic card can continue operating the system
without disruption. You can replace a fan logic card without shutting
down the chassis.
- Chassis midplane
The midplane has the following characteristics:
- Redundant high-speed serialize/deserialize (SERDES) interconnects
between compute nodes and switches
- I2C communication between the CMM and all modules except compute
nodes
- RS-485 (EIA 485) communication between the chassis management
module and compute nodes
- Analog video connectors from the compute nodes to the CMM
- USB connections between the compute nodes and the chassis management
module
The midplane provides hot-pluggable connectors for the following
components:
- Fourteen 1-bay compute nodes, seven 2-bay compute nodes, or three
4-bay compute nodes
- Four I/O modules
- Two optional CMM
- Six power modules
- Ten fan modules
- Two fan logic cards
Systems Management
The IBM Flex
System Manager (FSM) provides configuration and management support
for multiple (up to four) chassis, their devices, and the compute
nodes locally or remotely. You can install up to two FSMs in each
four-chassis configuration (one FSM in two of the four chassis) for
redundancy. This enables the system to continue to operate without
disruption if one fails. The Flex System Manager provides all of the
management functions that the CMM provides, plus other advanced manage
functions.
The IBM Flex
System Chassis Management Module (CMM) provides single-chassis management.
The CMM is used to communicate with the service processor in each
compute node to provide system monitoring, event recording and alerts,
and to manage the chassis, its devices, and the compute nodes. The
chassis supports up to two chassis management modules. If one CMM
fails, the second CMM can detect its inactivity and activate itself
and take control of the system without any disruption.
Minimum chassis configuration
Component Bay
Two power supplies Power supply bays 1 and 4
Two 40 mm fan modules Fan bays 5 and 10
Four 80 mm fan modules Fan bays 1, 2, 6, and 7
Two fan logic modules Fan logic bays 1 and 2
IBM Flex System Manager (optional,
one per chassis) Node bay 1
One Chassis Management Module CMM bay 1
One I/O module I/O bay 1
One compute node Node bays 2 - 14
Flex System Networking Portfolio
Networking in data centers is undergoing a transition from a discrete
traditional model to a more flexible, optimized model or the "Smarter"
model. Clients are looking to support more workloads with a decreasing
or flat IT budget. The network architecture on the Flex System platform
has been designed to address the key challenges customers are facing
today in their data centers. The key attributes of the network architecture
on this platform are:
- Unified network management:
- Efficient integrated management as part of the Management appliance
- Move from physical network management to logical network management
in virtualized environment
- Optimize and automate network virtualization:
- Seamless provisioning, management, and deployment of both physical
and virtual network parameters using tools like Virtual Fabric Manager, IBM SoftSwitch
(5000v), and VMready®
- Simplified network infrastructure:
- Create a flat logical network so there are fewer elements to manage
- Reduce cost and complexity by leveraging IBM Virtual
Fabric and I/O Convergence
- Reduce risk and cost by leveraging scalable switches that can
provide both port and bandwidth flexibility
One of the key attributes of most of the products on this platform
is scalability. When modules are marked "Scalable," this means that
clients can buy the base product with a certain number of ports, and
when they need to scale up for more ports, they can just buy the license
to enable the extra ports without having to provision any new hardware.
The Flex System networking portfolio includes:
- IBM Flex
System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (#3598)
This 1 Gb Scalable
Switch is for clients looking to use the value of Flex System without
moving to a 10 Gb environment. Key features of this switch module:
- Supports up to two logical partitions per physical switch.
- Provides a 52-port switch with 28 internal 1 Gb ports, 20 external
1 Gb ports, and four external 10 Gb ports.
- Base switch provides 14 internal 1 Gb ports and 10 external 1
Gb RJ45 ports.
- Upgrade 1 offers an additional 14 internal 1 Gb ports and 10 external
1 Gb RJ45 ports.
- Upgrade 2 provides four 10 Gb uplink ports.
- Upgrade 1 can be applied to the base switch or to Upgrade 2.
- 10 Gb SFP+ ports that can function at 1 Gb or 10 Gb.
- Provides support for full L2/L3 Ethernet functionality.
The IBM Flex
System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch offers 14 internal 1 Gb
ports to each compute node and 10 external 1 Gb ports as uplinks.
The external ports are RJ45.
- IBM Flex
System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) (#3594)
Clients
who require either more than two 1 Gb ports per server or require
more bandwidth can enable additional ports by using this switch. This
option enables another 14 internal 1 Gb ports to each compute node
and 10 external 1 Gb uplinks.
- IBM Flex
System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (10 Gb Uplinks) (Upgrade
2) (#3599)
This option enables four 10 Gb uplinks on this switch
module for clients who require higher performance and bandwidth to
connect to 10 Gb Top-of-Rack switch modules. You need to purchase
at least the basic switch before you can enable these uplinks. These
uplinks can be enabled on either partition of the switch.
- IBM Flex
System EN4093 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (#3593)
This
10 Gb scalable switch offers uncompromised scalability, throughput,
and performance. This switch can help you migrate to 10 Gb infrastructure
and offers virtualization features like Virtual Fabric and VMready.
You should consider this switch if you are:
- Building a 10 Gb Ethernet Infrastructure or migrating from 1 Gb
to 10 Gb (mixed environment)
- Deploying virtualization
- Wanting investment protection to upgrade to more ports and bandwidth
(40 Gb)
This switch offers:
- A triple density switch with the ability to scale based on the
client's need
- A total of 64 ports with 42 internal 10 Gb ports and 22 external
10 Gb ports
- Base switch that provides 14 internal 10 Gb ports and 10 external
SFP+ 10 Gb ports
- Upgrade 1 that provides an additional 14 internal 10 Gb ports
and two 40 Gb QSFP ports that can be used as four 10 Gb ports
- Upgrade 2 that provides an additional 14 internal 10 Gb ports
and four external SFP+ 10 Gb ports
- Upgrade 1 that is required to apply upgrade 2
- 10 Gb SFP+ ports that can function at 1 Gb or 10 Gb
- 40 Gb QSFP ports that can function at 10 Gb or 40 Gb
- Full Layer 2/3 Ethernet function
- Virtual Fabric support and management
This basic switch will enable 14 internal 10 Gb ports, one
to each compute node and 10 external 10 Gb ports to connect to ToR
switch module. All external 10 Gb ports are SFP+ based connection.
- IBM Flex
System EN4093 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) (#3596)
This switch can be applied on the basic switch when you want
to support four ports of 10 Gb on the server or if you just want more
uplink bandwidth on the basic switch. The upgrade will enable 14
additional internal 10 Gb ports, one to each compute node and two
40 Gb uplinks. These 40 Gb uplinks are QSFP connectors but can be
converted to four 10 Gb uplinks using fan-out cable. This upgrade
can be applied if you already have the basic switch.
- IBM Flex
System EN4093 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (Upgrade 2) (#3597)
This switch can be applied on top of Upgrade 1 (#3596) when
you want to support six ports of 10 Gb on the server or if you just
want more uplink bandwidth on the base switch. The upgrade will enable
14 additional internal 10 Gb ports, one to each compute node and four
10 Gb uplinks. These uplinks are SFP+ ports.
- IBM Flex
System EN4091 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-thru (#3700)
This module offers
easy connectivity of the Flex System Chassis to an external network
infrastructure. This is an unmanaged device, enabling direct connectivity
of the compute node in the chassis to the external Top Of Rack Switch.
This module can function at both 1 Gb and 10 Gb speeds. It has 14
internal 10 Gb links and 14 external 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks.
- IBM Flex
System 8 Gb SAN Switch (#3595) and IBM Flex System 8 Gb SAN Pass-thru
(#3591)
These SAN modules enable 8 Gb connectivity to storage from
the Flex System Chassis. These SAN modules offer enhanced Fibre Channel
functions like Port Aggregation, Auto-StreamGuard, Enhanced N_Port
ID Virtualization (NPIV), and Automatic Failover.
Both of these
modules run at high-performance 8 Gb speed. Two features are offered
to meet your requirements, whether you need full switching function
in the chassis or just a simple pass-thru solution.
- IBM Flex
System FC5022 24-port 16 Gb ESB SAN Scalable Switch (#3771) and IBM Flex
System FC5022 16 Gb SAN Scalable Switch (#3770)
These 16 Gb switch
modules deliver an embedded option for IBM Flex System users deploying
storage area networks in their enterprise. These scalable switches
enable Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD) and grow with the needs of the
clients. The N-Port Virtualization model streamlines the infrastructure
by reducing the number of domains to manage while enabling the ability
to add or move servers without impact to the SAN. Management is simplified
via an integrated management appliance, or clients using end-to-end
Brocade SAN can leverage the Brocade management tools.
Key
features of this switch:
- Superior scalability to allow greater intrachassis connectivity
- Encryption and compression capability
- Diagnostic Port (D-Port) for superior serviceability
- Total of 48 ports wired as 28 ports internal and 20 external
- Based on Brocade's eighth-generation Condor-3 Fibre Channel Switch
ASIC
Two versions of this switch are available:
- IBM Flex
System FC5022 16 Gb SAN Scalable Switch (#3770)
This switch comes
with 12 Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD) licenses that can be applied
to either internal or external links on this switch. Clients who do
not fully populate the chassis can leverage this switch without having
to pay for ports they are not using.
- IBM Flex
System FC5022 24-port 16 Gb ESB SAN Scalable Switch (#3771)
This
switch comes with 24 DPOD licenses that can be applied to either internal
or external links on this switch. This switch will also include the
enhanced software licenses like:
- ISL Trunking
- Adaptive Networking
- Advanced Performance Monitoring
- Fabric Watch
- Extended Fabrics
- Server Application Optimization
- IBM Flex
System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch (#3699)
InfiniBand is a high-speed,
server-interconnect technology that is ideally suited as the interconnect
technology for access layer and storage components specifically for
application and back-end IPC applications, for connectivity between
application and back-end layers, and from back-end to storage layers.
Through use of host channel adapters (HCAs) and switches, InfiniBand
technology is used to connect servers with remote storage and networking
devices, and other servers. It can also be used inside servers for
inter-processor communication (IPC) in parallel clusters.
The IBM Flex
System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch is an upgradable device that can scale
with a client's needs. Base switch enables 14 internal QDR links to
each server and 18 external QSFP uplink ports for inter-switch links
or to connect to external servers.
The IB6131 InfiniBand switch
based on Mellanox technology is an unmanaged switch. A subnet manager
is required to establish an InfiniBand fabric. This module supports
switch-embedded subnet managers and host-based subnet managers.
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IBM PureFlex
System suits multiple delivery models from highly customizable hardware
platforms to a fully integrated/optimized system.
- IBM PureFlex
System hardware "building blocks" made up of individual components
that can be mixed, matched, and fully customizable with optional management
- IBM PureFlex
System Solutions consist of the chassis with integrated management
appliance, IBM networking,
and storage standard
- IBM PureFlex
System Optimized offerings are preconfigured, highly customized systems
focused on selected workloads or single-purpose such as IBM PureFlex
System
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IBM intends
to further enhance the integration of the server, storage, and networking
with the introduction of IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node. This new
storage system will share the software functional richness of IBM Storwize V7000,
including IBM System
Storage® Easy Tier™ for automated SSD optimization,
while being physically and logically integrated into IBM PureFlex
System.
IBM Flex
System V7000 is being designed to build on the industry-leading storage
virtualization and efficiency capabilities of IBM Storwize V7000
by simplifying and speeding deployment, and providing greater integration
of server and storage management to automate and streamline provisioning
for greater responsiveness to business needs and lower overall cost.
IBM plans
to provide future upgrade offerings to enhance customer value in their
new IBM PureFlex
System investments as technology advancements are introduced. The
availability details regarding these upgrade offerings will be made
available in future announcements and communications.
To enable access to these future upgrade offerings, customers should
enable delivery of their IBM PureFlex System inventory to IBM through Electronic Service Agent™.
IBM plans
to expand its next-generation portfolio of IBM Flex System compute nodes. These
additional compute nodes will be optimized for virtualization with
the highest level of integration -- advanced management, new security
enhancements, and flexible I/O options. In addition, IBM will
continue to expand the Flex System interconnect ecosystem offerings
to support higher levels of capabilities and new fabric protocols
such as converged networks.
IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are
subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion.
Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline
our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making
a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential
future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation
to deliver any material, code, or functionality. Information about
potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract.
The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality
described for our products remains at our sole discretion.
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- Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-016, dated April 11, 2012.
- Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-017, dated April 11, 2012.
- Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-082, dated April 11, 2012.
- Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-018, dated April 11, 2012.
- Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-084, dated April 11, 2012.
- Refer to Software Announcement 212-082, dated April 11, 2012.
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The following are newly announced features on the specific models
of the IBM Power
Systems™ 7893 machine type:
Machine Feature
Description type Model number
IBM Flex System Chassis 7893 92X
One CSC Billing Unit 7893 92X 0010
Ten CSC Billing Units 7893 92X 0011
Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify -
7895-22X 7893 92X 0437
IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content
Specify - 7895-42X 7893 92X 0438
IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content
Specify - 7863-10X 7893 92X 0457
IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content
Specify - 7955-01M 7893 92X 0466
Flex System Manager Sharing Indicator 7893 92X 0492
Purescale Application Indicator 7893 92X 0714
US TAA Compliance Indicator 7893 92X 0983
CAT5E Ethernet Cable, 3M BLUE 7893 92X 1111
Custom Service Specify, Rochester Minn, USA 7893 92X 1140
IBM Short Wave SFP Module, 4 Gb 7893 92X 3238
QDR InfiniBand 3M QSFP Cable 7893 92X 3249
IBM 10 Gb Ethernet 850 nm Fiber SFP+ Transceiver 7893 92X 3282
8 Gb SFP+ Short Wave Optic Transceiver 7893 92X 3286
10 meter Quad Data Rate InfiniBand Optical
Cable, QSFP/QSFP 7893 92X 3290
30 meter Quad Data Rate InfiniBand Optical
Cable, QSFP/QSFP 7893 92X 3293
Power Module - Redundant Power 7893 92X 3590
IBM Flex System FC3171 8Gb SAN Pass-thru 7893 92X 3591
Chassis Management Element for Redundancy 7893 92X 3592
IBM Flex System EN4093 10Gb Virtual Fabric
Scalable Switch 7893 92X 3593
Port Upgrade 1 for #3598 7893 92X 3594
IBM Flex System FC3171 8Gb SAN Switch 7893 92X 3595
Port Upgrade 1 for #3593 7893 92X 3596
Port Upgrade 2 for #3593 7893 92X 3597
IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable
Switch 7893 92X 3598
Port Upgrade 2 for #3598 7893 92X 3599
IBM Flex System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch 7893 92X 3699
IBM Flex System EN4091 10Gb Ethernet Pass-thru 7893 92X 3700
IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch 7893 92X 3770
IBM Flex System FC5022 24-port 16Gb ESB SAN
Scalable Switch 7893 92X 3771
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable, 5-Meter 7893 92X 4380
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable, 25-Meter 7893 92X 4385
Power Cord (2.5 M), To PDU/UPS, (100-240V/16A) 7893 92X 4558
Rack Integration Services: BP only 7893 92X 4648
Rack Integration Services 7893 92X 4649
Rack Indicator- Not Factory Integrated 7893 92X 4650
Rack Indicator, Rack #1 7893 92X 4651
Rack Indicator, Rack #2 7893 92X 4652
Rack Indicator, Rack #3 7893 92X 4653
Rack Indicator, Rack #4 7893 92X 4654
Rack Indicator, Rack #5 7893 92X 4655
Rack Indicator, Rack #6 7893 92X 4656
Rack Indicator, Rack #7 7893 92X 4657
Rack Indicator, Rack #8 7893 92X 4658
Rack Indicator, Rack #9 7893 92X 4659
Rack Indicator, Rack #10 7893 92X 4660
Rack Indicator, Rack #11 7893 92X 4661
Rack Indicator, Rack #12 7893 92X 4662
Rack Indicator, Rack #13 7893 92X 4663
Rack Indicator, Rack #14 7893 92X 4664
Rack Indicator, Rack #15 7893 92X 4665
Rack Indicator, Rack #16 7893 92X 4666
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #1 7893 92X 4681
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #2 7893 92X 4682
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #3 7893 92X 4683
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #4 7893 92X 4684
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #5 7893 92X 4685
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #6 7893 92X 4686
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #7 7893 92X 4687
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #8 7893 92X 4688
BladeCenter chassis specify, Chassis #9 7893 92X 4689
Brocade 8Gb SFP+ Transceiver Module 7893 92X 5370
Brocade 16Gb SFP+ Transceiver Module 7893 92X 5371
Additional (2X) ITE Fans for Chassis 7893 92X 7805
Base ITE Fans (4X) 7893 92X 9038
Base Chassis Management Element 7893 92X 9039
Base Power Module Indicator 7893 92X 9059
Order Routing Indicator- System Plant 7893 92X 9169
Empty Chassis Indicator Code 7893 92X 9389
Month Indicator 7893 92X 9461
Day Indicator 7893 92X 9462
Hour Indicator 7893 92X 9463
Minute Indicator 7893 92X 9464
Qty Indicator 7893 92X 9465
Countable Member Indicator 7893 92X 9466
1m (3.3-ft) QSFP+ Break-out cable 7893 92X EB24
3m (9.8-ft) QSFP+ Break-out cable 7893 92X EB25
5m (16.4-ft) QSFP+ Break-out cable 7893 92X EB26
QSFP+ 40GBase-SR Transceiver 7893 92X EB27
1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver 7893 92X EB29
1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver 7893 92X EB2A
1.5M CAT5 Ethernet Cable (Blue) 7893 92X ECB2
10 GbE SFP+ Copper DAC Cable, 1M 7893 92X ECB4
IBM PureFlex System Express Indicator 7893 92X EFD1
IBM PureFlex System Standard Indicator 7893 92X EFD2
IBM PureFlex System Enterprise Indicator 7893 92X EFD3
IBM PureFlex System Expansion Indicator 7893 92X EFD4
IBM PureFlex System Custom Configuration
Indicator 7893 92X EFD5
Open Fabric Manager 7893 92X EFM1
1m (3.3-ft), 10GbE'Net Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
Copper 7893 92X EN01
3m (9.8-ft) 10Gb E'Net Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
Copper 7893 92X EN02
5m (16.4-ft) 10Gb E'Net Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
Copper 7893 92X EN03
System Guides - US English 7893 92X EPU1
System Guides - UK English 7893 92X EPU2
System Guides - Brazilian Portuguese 7893 92X EPU3
System Guides - Japanese 7893 92X EPU4
System Guides - Japanese English 7893 92X EPU5
System Guides - Korean 7893 92X EPU6
System Guides - Korean English 7893 92X EPU7
System Guides - Chinese English 7893 92X EPU8
System Guides - Chinese Hong Kong 7893 92X EPU9
System Guides - Chinese Taiwan 7893 92X EPUA
System Guides - French 7893 92X EPUB
System Guides - Spanish 7893 92X EPUC
System Guides - German 7893 92X EPUD
System Guides - Italian 7893 92X EPUE
RFID Tags for Servers, Compute Nodes, Chassis,
Racks, and HMCs 7893 92X ERF1
S&H - No Charge 7893 92X ESC0
S&H-a 7893 92X ESC5
The following are newly announced features on the specific models
of the IBM Power
Systems 1455, 7014, 7809 machine type:
Machine Feature
Description type Model number
Rack Indicator, Rack #2 1455 64C 4652
Rack Content Specify: 7893-92X 7014 B42 ER01
Purescale Application Indicator 1455 64C 0714
7014 B42
Blank 2 Gb USB Key Option 7809 H22 EBK1
2 GB USB Hypervisor Key (VMWare 5.0) 7809 H22 EBK3
1.5M CAT5 Ethernet Cable (Blue) 1455 48E ECB2
1455 64C
10 GbE SFP+ Copper DAC Cable, 1M 1455 64C ECB4
3M, IBM PASSIVE DAC SFP+ CABLE 1455 64C ECB5
MFG ROUTING INDICATOR FOR ROCHESTER / SHENZHEN 1455 24E EFD0
1455 48E
1455 64C
IBM PureFlex System Expansion Indicator 1455 48E EFD4
1455 64C
600 GB 10,000 RPM 2.5" SAS Disk Drive 7809 H22 EHDA
Four-post Switch Mounting Kit 1455 24E EU06
1455 48E
1455 64C
Rack Content Specify: Reserve 1U Rack Space at
Bottom of Rack 7014 B42 ER1B
Rack Content Specify: Reserve 1U Rack Space at
Top of Rack 7014 B42 ER1T
IBM PureFlex System Enterprise Indicator 1455 48E EFD3
1455 64C
IBM PureFlex System Custom Configuration
Indicator 1455 64C EFD5
Model conversion
Not applicable
Feature conversions
Not applicable
Business Partner information
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).
- https://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/mem/sla.jsp?num=112-080
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IBM Power
Systems hardware documentation provides you with the following
topical information:
- System overview
- Planning for the system
- Installing and configuring the system
- Working with consoles, terminals, and interfaces
- Managing system resources
- Working with operating systems and software applications
- Troubleshooting, service, and support
You can access the product documentation on a DVD (SK5T-7087) or
at
- http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/pseries/index.jsp
The following information is shipped with the 7893-92X:
- Power Hardware
Information DVD (SK5T-7087)
- Installing the 7893-92X
- Safety Information
- Statement of Warranty
Hardware documentation such as installation instructions, user's
information, and service information is available to download or view
at
- http://www.ibm.com/systems/support
The IBM Systems
Information Center provides you with a single information center where
you can access product documentation for IBM systems hardware, operating
systems, and server software. Through a consistent framework, you
can efficiently find information and personalize your access.
For the IBM Systems
Information Center, visit
- http://publib14.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems
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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 high-speed 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
- http://www.ibm.com/services/
For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services,
contact your IBM representative
or visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity
For details on education offerings related to specific products,
visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html
Select your country, and then select the product as the category.
Flex System Support Service
Recommended core technical support: Make the most of IBM Flex
System technology by including the essential support services to help
keep both the hardware and software working day after day, at peak
performance. It is the first step toward helping to protect the investment
and sustain high levels of system availability. We offer service-level
and response-time options to fit business needs. And to help with
the introduction of these IBM systems, we have created a tiered structure
of offerings that will help you get started with a core support package
of options. The tiered support structure of offerings for IBM systems
builds upon the base hardware warranty service through enhanced service
levels to the minimum recommended level of Essential Support elements
covering 24 x 7 Hardware and Software Support, which should include
the following:
- Continuous system monitoring
Electronic monitoring through IBM Electronic Service Agent that
helps speed up problem-solving with automated, early detection of
potential problems and system errors. IBM Electronic Service
Agent provides proactive reporting of hardware events and enhances
the ability to avoid problems with its call home abilities.
- Hardware maintenance
We recommend as part of an Essential Support
element to every IBM system, IBM's world-class remote and on-site
hardware problem determination and repair services enhanced with the
call home abilities of IBM Electronic Service Agent. IBM Technical
Support Services provided a tiered range of Warranty Service Upgrade
and Maintenance offerings over and above base warranty to ensure high
levels of availability and consistency of service, our Essential Support
tier including Warranty Service Upgrade is the recommended entry level
for all our clients.
- Software technical support
We recommend as part of an Essential
Support element with every IBM system, Software Support Services from IBM Technical
Support Services providing access to help line calls for fast, accurate
answers to your questions during installation and throughout ongoing
operations. Base/Basic and Essential Support options are available
across all geographies with High Availability and Premium services
having availability tailored to geographic market needs.
For more information, visit
- http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/en/it-services/tech-support-and-maintenance-services.html
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You can obtain a list of selected services available in your region
from your IBM ITS
regional offering executive. Services, standard or customized, assist
in efficient installation, implementation, and integration.
Additional information is available at
- http://w3-03.ibm.com/services/salesone/Global/html/s1home.html
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis:
Width: 447 mm (17.6 in)
Depth: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Height: 440 mm (17.3 in)
Weight: 96.62 kg (213 lb) (minimum configuration)
220.45 kg (486 lb) (maximum configuration)
To assure installability and serviceability in non-IBM industry-standard
racks, review the installation planning information for any product-specific
installation requirements.
Operating environment
- Temperature:
- 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)
- 5° to 28° C (41° to 82° F) at 914 to 3,048 m (3,000 to 10,000
ft)
- Relative humidity: 8% to 85%
- Maximum altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
- Electrical power:
- 200-240 V ac (nominal), 50 or 60 Hz
- Minimum configuration: 0.40 kVA (two power supplies)
- Maximum configuration: 3.50 kVA (six power supplies)
- Power consumption: 3,500 watts maximum
- Thermal output:
- Ship configuration - 400 watts (1,365 Btu/hr)
- Full configuration - 3,500 watts (11,942 Btu/hr)
- Acoustical noise emissions for the Flex System Enterprise Chassis
with six compute nodes:
- 6.3 through 6.9 bels compute node (operating)
- 6.3 through 6.9 bels compute node (idling)
Standards
This system supports or complies with the following standards:
- Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4
- Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) 9241, Part 3
Equipment approval and safety
- FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class
A
- Canada ICES-004, issue 3, Class A
- UL/IEC 60950-11
- CAN C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
- NOM-0191
- Argentina IEC 60950-1
- 1
- These servers are certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.
Hardware requirements
Minimum system configuration
Each IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X) configuration must contain a
minimum of:
- One ITE (Information Technology Element) server -- choose from:
- IBM Flex
System p260 Compute Node (7895-22X)
- IBM Flex
System p460 Compute Node (7895-42X)
- IBM Flex
System x240 Compute Node (7863-10X)
- One Scalable Switch Element (ScSE) -- choose from:
- IBM Flex
System EN4093 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (#3593)
- IBM Flex
System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (#3598)
- IBM Flex
System EN4091 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-thru (#3700)
- One Chassis Management Element (CME) (#9039)
- Two power modules (2 x #9059)
- Two power cords -- choose from:
- #1452,#3733, #4549-#4558, #4560-#4568, #4570, #4571, #4573, #4574,
#4576, #5812, #5814, #5815, #5817, #5818, #5820, #5821, #5822
Note: Two power cords may have different feature numbers.
- Four ITE fans (1 x #9038)
- One Shipping and Handling Indicator (#ESC0)
Switches
The following Scalable Switch Elements (ScSE) are supported in
the IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis:
- IBM Flex
System EN4093 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (#3593)
- IBM Flex
System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch (#3598)
- IBM Flex
System EN4091 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-thru (#3700)
- IBM Flex
System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Pass-thru (#3591)
- IBM Flex
System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch (#3595)
- IBM Flex
System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch (#3699)
- IBM Flex
System FC5022 16 Gb SAN Scalable Switch (#3770)
- IBM Flex
System FC5022 24-port 16 Gb ESB SAN Scalable Switch (#3771)
In addition, the following software activation features are available
for the switches. These are not physical features and require one
of the preceding features to be ordered:
- Port Upgrade 1 for #3598 (#3594): This feature activates 14 internal
and 10 external Ethernet ports on feature 3598. No activation of four
external SFP ports.
- Port Upgrade 2 for #3598 (#3599): This feature activates four
10 Gb SFP external ports on feature 3598.
- Port Upgrade 1 for #3593 (#3596): The upgrade will enable 14 additional
internal 10 Gb ports, one to each compute node and two 40 Gb uplinks.
These 40 Gb uplinks are QSFP connectors but can be converted to four
10 Gb uplinks using a fan-out cable. This upgrade can be applied if
you already have the basic switch.
- Port Upgrade 2 for #3593 (#3597): This switch can be applied on
top of Upgrade 1 (#3596). The upgrade will enable 14 additional internal
10 Gb ports, one to each compute node and four 10 Gb uplinks. These
uplinks are SFP+ ports.
Transceivers
The following optional transceivers connect to optical/fiber switch
modules:
- IBM 10
Gb Ethernet 850 nm Fiber SFP+ Transceiver (#3282) requires feature
3593, 3598, or 3700.
- IBM Short
Wave SFP Module, 4 Gb (#3238) requires feature 3591 or 3595.
- 8 Gb SFP+ Short Wave Optic Transceiver (#3286) requires feature
3591 or 3595.
- Brocade 8 Gb SFP+ Short-Wave Optical Transceiver (#5370) requires
feature 3770 or 3771.
- Brocade 16 Gb SFP+ Short-Wave Optic Transceiver (#5371) requires
feature 3770 or 3771.
- QSFP+ 40GBase-SR Transceiver (#EB27) requires feature 3593.
- 1000Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver (#EB29) requires feature 3593,
3598, or 3700.
- 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver (#EB2A) requires feature 3593, 3598,
or 3700.
Power and cooling
A maximum of six power modules are allowed in the IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis. Two power modules (2 x #9059) are required.
An additional two or four power modules (#3590) can be ordered for
redundancy. Additional power modules must be added in pairs. One power
cord is required for each power module.
A maximum of eight fans are orderable for the IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis. Four fans (1 x #9038) are required. An
additional two or four fans can be ordered (1 or 2 x #7805).
Chassis management element (CME)
The service processor function is performed by a base required
CME (#9039), which is included in the CME bay. A second optional CME
(#3592) can be ordered for redundancy.
The CME also provides a keyboard/video interface, which allows
a keyboard and monitor to be connected to the CME to provide console
function to the ITEs (Information Technology Element).
Functional overview
The chassis is a 10U server platform that accepts compute nodes,
storage nodes, switches (or I/O modules), expansion units, and CMM
(Chassis Management Module) that supports:
- Fourteen horizontally oriented bays, which can support up to 14
single-wide compute nodes, storage nodes, or expansion units or seven
double-wide compute nodes. One double-wide or two single-wide nodes
plug into two adjacent bays. The compute node pitch is 57 mm.
- For the single-wide compute node form factor, the height of the
compute node is limited to single high, therefore, a single 57 mm
pitch device.
- For the double-wide compute node form factor, the height is limited
to double high (57 mm + 57 mm pitch).
- Four I/O switch bays (two redundant pairs), each providing a 4-lane
of physical interconnect supporting KR speeds with capability up to
16 Gbps, four individual x1 ports, or a single x4 port interconnect
to each compute node. Up to 16 logical switches (four per physical
switch).
- Two CMM (Chassis Management Modules) bays, either of which may
function as the management controller for the chassis, along with
a redundant standby.
- Six power modules, providing N+N or N+1 redundant power to a single
power domain. Each supply has a dedicated power input connector.
- Eight node 80 mm fan modules in the rear that pull air through
the chassis front-to-rear, providing redundant cooling to all nodes.
- One I/O switch or CMM fan pack module in the rear that pulls air
through the chassis front-to-rear, providing redundant cooling to
two of the switches and the two CMMs.
- One switch 40 mm fan module in the rear that pulls air through
the chassis front-to-rear, providing redundant cooling to two switch
bays.
- Two fan logic cards that contain active components used to communicate
with the fan packs.
- Two passive fan distribution cards that pass power and signals
from the midplane to the fan packs and fan logic card.
- Read LED card with chassis support for nonvolatile storage, temperature
measurement, connection to the front customer interface panel card,
and LEDs for rear of chassis indicators.
- Front LED panel card that has chassis information LEDs and the
fault LED light-up button (SSS Button)
- Front bezel with optional replaceable passive airborne contaminant
filter
Rack installation
A maximum of four IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X)
can be installed in a 7953-94X or 7014-B42 rack. When shipping from
manufacturing:
- The bottom three IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis can be factory-installed
in the 7014-B42 or 7953-94X rack and fully populated with ITEs.
- The fourth IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis from the bottom cannot be installed in the
factory. It must be shipped uninstalled and populated with any ITEs
specified for the chassis.
Installation kit
- Rails adjustable for front to rear EIA Rack flange distance variation
between 609 to 762 mm (24 to 30 in.)
- Rails are not compatible with racks with threaded (pre-tapped)
front and rear EIA flanges.
- For racks with threaded front and rear EIA flanges, a support
shelf that will occupy EIA U space below the chassis is required (not
supplied by IBM).
- Three brackets are needed. A left and right rear bracket and a
lower rear bracket.
Installation into a rack
- Lift handles are provided (4x) in a box within the accessory pack.
- Due to chassis weight, chassis components must be removed prior
to lift, or mechanical assist must be used.
Software requirements
No software is required for the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
Limitations
Solid State Memory cells have an intrinsic,
finite number of write cycles that each cell can incur. As a result
each solid state device has a maximum amount of write cycles it can
be subjected to, documented as TBW (Total Bytes Written). IBM is
not responsible for replacement of hardware that has reached the maximum
guaranteed number of write cycles. This limit may be revealed as the
device failing to communicate to system generated commands or become
incapable of being written to.
Total chassis power limitations may prevent the maximum configured IBM Flex
System p260 or IBM Flex
System p460 Compute Nodes from being populated in every slot in the IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis. Refer to the following website for specific
information.
- http://www-912.ibm.com/see/EnergyEstimator
Planning information
Cable orders
No cables are required.
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host
software and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communications facilities.
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IBM has
transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services
to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services
is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge
enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers.
These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater
system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive
monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary,
elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point
that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet
services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access
to IBM resources
for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent is
no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors
events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on
a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service
Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM.
Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to
deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability
and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service
Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they
help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and
use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for
problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for
your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic
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Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.
IBM Global
Financing
Yes
Warranty period
Three years.
Note: For configurations that support the RAID battery,
the RAID battery will be warranted for one year effective on its "Date
of Installation." All other product warranty terms for the machine
remain unchanged.
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 in
which it is installed.
Warranty service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending
on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will
attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically
via an IBM website.
You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures
that IBM specifies.
Scheduling of service will depend the time of your call and is subject
to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the
machine's standard warranty service.
Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all
worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal
service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller
for country-specific and location-specific information.
CRU Service
IBM provides
replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement
instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon
your request. CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory)
or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU.
Tier 1 CRU
Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs
a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
Tier 2 CRU
You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to
install it, at no additional charge.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day
(NBD) delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with
a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When
return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped
with the replacement CRU. You may be charged for the replacement CRU
if IBM does
not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the
replacement.
The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:
- Fan Pack
- Power Supply
- Ethernet Switch Modules
- Fibre Channel Switch Modules
- Power Cord
- Chassis Management Element
- Front Bezel
On-site Service
IBM will
repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation.
You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and
reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit,
and suitable for the purpose.
Service level is:
- 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day
response. Calls must be received by 5:00 pm local time in order to
qualify for next-business-day response.
Non-IBM parts service
IBM is
now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field
replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced
during the IBM machine
warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected
non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their customers, and normal warranty
service procedures for the IBM machine apply.
International warranty service
International Warranty Service (IWS) is available in selected countries
or regions.
The warranty service type, for example, On-site repair and customer
replaceable unit, and service level, 9 x 5 next-business-day and 24
x 7, provided in the servicing country may be different from that
provided in the country in which the machine was purchased.
Under IWS, warranty service will be provided with the prevailing
warranty service type and service level available for the IWS-eligible
machine type in the servicing country and the warranty period observed
will be that of the country in which the machine was purchased.
To determine the eligibility of your machine and to view a list
of countries where service is available, visit
- http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?Indocid=MIGR-5070246
For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement 601-034, dated September 25, 2001.
Warranty service upgrades
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an
enhanced level of On-site Service for an additional charge. A warranty
service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is
for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable
and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service
upgrade enhanced level of On-Site Service acquired by the customer.
Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
See the Warranty service section for additional details.
IBM will
attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically
by access to an IBM website. Certain machines contain remote
support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem
determination, and resolution with IBM. You must follow the problem
determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies.
Following problem determination, if IBM determines on-site service is
required, scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your
call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts.
On-site Service
IBM will
repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation.
You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and
reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit,
and suitable for the purpose. The following on-site response-time
objectives are available as warranty service upgrades for your machine.
The service level is:
- 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 4-hour
average, same-business-day response
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response, same
day
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response, same
day
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) may be provided as part of the
machine's standard warranty CRU Service except that you may install
a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under
the CRU and On-site Service level specified above. For additional
information on the CRU Service, see the warranty information.
Maintenance services
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending
on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will
attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically,
via an IBM website.
Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem
reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM.
You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures
that IBM specifies.
Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is
subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives
and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service
may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges
may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative
or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information.
The following service selections are available as maintenance options
for your machine type.
On-site Service
IBM will
repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation.
You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and
reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit,
and suitable for the purpose.
Service levels are:
- 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day
response
- 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 4-hour
average response, same-business day
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response, same
day
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response, same
day
Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard,
mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), and depending upon the
maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will
ship the replacement CRU to you for you to install. CRU information
and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are
available from IBM upon
your request.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day
delivery. IBM specifies,
in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective
CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, 1) return instructions
and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and 2) you may
be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective
CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's
standard maintenance service except that you may install a CRU yourself
or request IBM installation,
at no additional charge, under any of the On-site Service levels specified
above.
Non-IBM parts service
Under certain conditions, IBM provides services for selected non-IBM parts
at no additional charge for machines that are covered under warranty
service upgrades or maintenance services.
This service includes hardware problem determination (PD) on the
non-IBM parts (for example, adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives,
memory) installed within IBM machines and provides the labor to replace
the failing parts at no additional charge.
If IBM has
a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing
part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with
an IBM FRU
label), IBM may
also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge.
For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing
the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge,
if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or a maintenance
service.
Usage plan machine
No
IBM hourly service rate classification
Two
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part,
the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Field-installable features
Yes
Model conversions
No
Machine installation
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according
to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply
No
Licensed machine code
IBM Machine
Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM Machine
for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License
Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance
with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and
acquired by the customer. You can obtain the agreement by contacting
your IBM representative
or visiting
- http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/machine_code.html
Machine using LMC Type Model: 7893-92X
IBM may
release changes to the Machine Code. IBM plans to make the Machine Code
changes available for download from the IBM pSeries® technical support website
- http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem
can be resolved through your application of downloadable machine code,
you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated
machine code changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to
install downloadable Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged
for that service.
Access to IBM PureFlex
Systems fix downloads will be granted upon entitlement validation.
The terms and conditions for fixes will be covered under the License
Agreement for Machine Code, International Program License Agreement,
International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs or other
terms provided with the fix, as applicable.
Educational
allowance
A reduced charge is available to qualified education
customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other
discount or allowance.
The educational allowance is 5% for the products
in this announcement.
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For additional information and current prices,
contact your local IBM representative.
The following are newly announced features on the specific models
of the IBM Power
Systems 7893 machine type:
Minimum Initial/
Monthly MES/
Model Feature Purchase Maint. Both/ RP
Description number number price Charge Support CSU MES
IBM Flex System Chassis
92X Yes
One CSC Billing Unit
92X 0010 Both Yes No
Ten CSC Billing Units
92X 0011 Both Yes No
Content Specify - 7895-22X
92X 0437 Initial N/A No
Content Specify - 7895-42X
92X 0438 Initial N/A No
Content Specify - 7863-10X
92X 0457 Initial N/A No
Content Specify - 7955-01M
92X 0466 Initial N/A No
FSM Sharing Indicator
92X 0492 Both Yes No
Purescale App Indicator
92X 0714 Initial N/A No
US TAA Compliance Indicator
92X 0983 Both Yes No
CAT5E Ethernet Cable 3M BLUE
92X 1111 Both Yes No
Custom Serv. Specify, Roch
92X 1140 Both Yes No
Short Wave SFP Module, 4 Gb
92X 3238 Both Yes No
QDR Infiniband 3M QSFP Cable
92X 3249 Both Yes No
10 Gb Ether 850 nm Fiber SFP+
92X 3282 Both Yes No
8Gb SFP+ Short Wave Optic
92X 3286 Both Yes No
10m QDR IB Optic Cable
92X 3290 Both Yes No
30m QDR IB Optic Cable
92X 3293 Both Yes No
Power Module - Redundant Power
92X 3590 Both Yes No
FC3171 8Gb SAN Pass-thru
92X 3591 Both Yes No
CME for Redundancy
92X 3592 Both Yes No
EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch
92X 3593 Both Yes No
Port Upgrade 1 for #3598
92X 3594 Both Yes No
FC3171 8Gb SAN Switch
92X 3595 Both Yes No
Port Upgrade 1 for #3593
92X 3596 Both Yes No
Port Upgrade 2 for #3593
92X 3597 Both Yes No
EN2092 1Gb E'net Scalable Swit
92X 3598 Both Yes No
Port Upgrade 2 for #3598
92X 3599 Both Yes No
IB6131 InifiniBand Switch
92X 3699 Both Yes No
10 Gb Ethernet Pass-thru
92X 3700 Both Yes No
FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Swtch
92X 3770 Both Yes No
FC5022 24-port 16Gb ESB SAN Sw
92X 3771 Both Yes No
LC LC Fiber Channel Cbl, 5 M
92X 4380 Both Yes No
LC LC Fiber Channel Cbl, 25 M
92X 4385 Both Yes No
Power Cord (2.5 M) To PDU/UPS
92X 4558 Both Yes No
Rack Integration Services: BP
92X 4648 Initial N/A No
Rack Integration Services
92X 4649 Initial N/A No
One and only one rack indicator feature is required on
all orders (#4650 to #4666).
No Factory Integration Ind.
92X 4650 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 1
92X 4651 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 2
92X 4652 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 3
92X 4653 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 4
92X 4654 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 5
92X 4655 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 6
92X 4656 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 7
92X 4657 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 8
92X 4658 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 9
92X 4659 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 10
92X 4660 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 11
92X 4661 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 12
92X 4662 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 13
92X 4663 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 14
92X 4664 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 15
92X 4665 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 16
92X 4666 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #1
92X 4681 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #2
92X 4682 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #3
92X 4683 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #4
92X 4684 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #5
92X 4685 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #6
92X 4686 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #7
92X 4687 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #8
92X 4688 Initial N/A No
BC Chassis, Chassis #9
92X 4689 Initial N/A No
Brocade 8Gb SFP+ Transceiver
92X 5370 Both Yes No
Brocade 16Gb SFP+ Transceiver
92X 5371 Both Yes No
Additional (2X) ITE Fans
92X 7805 Both Yes No
Base ITE Fans (4X)
92X 9038 Initial N/A No
Base CME
92X 9039 Initial N/A No
Base Power Module Indicator
92X 9059 Initial N/A No
Order Routing Indicator Syste
92X 9169 Initial N/A No
Empty Chassis Indicator Code
92X 9389 NC Initial N/A No
Month Indicator
92X 9461 Initial N/A No
Day Indicator
92X 9462 Initial N/A No
Hour Indicator
92X 9463 Initial N/A No
Minute Indicator
92X 9464 Initial N/A No
Qty Indicator
92X 9465 Initial N/A No
Countable Member Indicator
92X 9466 Initial N/A No
1m QSFP+ Break-out cable
92X EB24 Both Yes No
3m QSFP+ Break-out cable
92X EB25 Both Yes No
5m QSFP+ Break-out cable
92X EB26 Both Yes No
QSFP+ 40G Transceiver
92X EB27 Both Yes No
Base-T SFP RJ45 Transceiver
92X EB29 Both Yes No
Base-SX SFP Transceiver
92X EB2A Both Yes No
1.5M CAT5 Ethernet Cable(Blue)
92X ECB2 Both Yes No
10 GbE SFP+ DAC Cable 1M
92X ECB4 Both Yes No
PureFlex System Express Ind.
92X EFD1 Initial N/A No
PureFlex System Standard Ind.
92X EFD2 Initial N/A No
PureFlex System Enterprise Ind
92X EFD3 Initial N/A No
PureFlex System Expansion Ind
92X EFD4 Initial N/A No
PureFlex System Custom Ind.
92X EFD5 Initial N/A No
Open Fabric Manager
92X EFM1 MES Yes No
1m 10GbE Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
92X EN01 Both Yes No
3m 10GbE Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
92X EN02 Both Yes No
5m 10GbE Cable SFP+ Act Twinax
92X EN03 Both Yes No
System Guides - US English
92X EPU1 Both Yes No
System Guides - UK English
92X EPU2 Both Yes No
System Guides - Brazilian Port
92X EPU3 Both Yes No
System Guides-Japanese
92X EPU4 Both Yes No
System Guides-Japanese English
92X EPU5 Both Yes No
System Guides - Korean
92X EPU6 Both Yes No
System Guides - Korean English
92X EPU7 Both Yes No
System Guides-Chinese English
92X EPU8 Both Yes No
System Guides - Chinese HK
92X EPU9 Both Yes No
System Guides - Chinese Taiwan
92X EPUA Both Yes No
System Guides - French
92X EPUB Both Yes No
System Guides - Spanish
92X EPUC Both Yes No
System Guides - German
92X EPUD Both Yes No
System Guides - Italian
92X EPUE Both Yes No
RFID Tags for Compute Nodes
92X ERF1 Initial N/A No
S&H - No Charge
92X ESC0 Initial N/A No
S&H-a
92X ESC5 Initial N/A No
The following are newly announced features on the specific models
of the IBM Power
Systems 1455, 7014, 7809 machine type:
Minimum Initial/
Monthly MES/
Description Model Feature Purchase Maint. Both/ RP
Machine Type 1455 number numbers price Charge Support CSU MES
Purescale App Indicator
64C 0714 Initial N/A No
Rack Indicator, Rack 2
64C 4652 Initial N/A No
1.5M CAT5 Ethernet Cable(Blue)
48E ECB2 Both Yes No
64C Both Yes No
10 GbE SFP+ DAC Cable 1M
64C ECB4 Both Yes No
3M, IBM PASSIVE DAC SFP+ CABLE
64C ECB5 Both Yes No
MFG ROUTING INDICATOR
24E EFD0 Initial N/A No
48E Initial N/A No
64C Initial N/A No
PureFlex System Enterprise Ind
48E EFD3 Initial N/A No
64C Initial N/A No
PureFlex System Expansion Ind
48E EFD4 Initial N/A No
64C Initial N/A No
PureFlex System Custom Ind.
64C EFD5 Initial N/A No
4-Post Switch Mounting Kit
24E EU06 Both Yes No
48E Both Yes No
64C Both Yes No
Minimum Initial/
Monthly MES/
Description Model Feature Purchase Maint. Both/ RP
Machine Type 7014 number numbers price Charge Support CSU MES
Purescale App Indicator
B42 0714 Initial N/A No
Rack Content Specify: 7893-92X
B42 ER01 Initial N/A No
Reserve 1U at Bottom of Rack
B42 ER1B Initial N/A No
Reserve 1U at Top of Rack
B42 ER1T Initial N/A No
Minimum Initial/
Monthly MES/
Description Model Feature Purchase Maint. Both/ RP
Machine Type 7809 number numbers price Charge Support CSU MES
Blank 2 Gb USB Key Option
H22 EBK1 Both Yes No
2GB USB Hypervisor Key
H22 EBK3 Both Yes No
600GB 10K RPM 2.5" HDD
H22 EHDA Both Yes No
Pricing terms
Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices
on day of announcement for the U.S. only. They are provided for your
information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary
by country. IBM list
price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without
notice.
-
ENUS-112-080-LIST_PRICES_2012_04_11.PDF
ServicePac prices
For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges,
contact IBM Global
Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
IBM Global Financing
IBM Global
Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers
to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing
for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from
both IBM and
other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments:
small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability
can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization
or visit
- http://www.ibm.com/financing
IBM Global
Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States,
and other IBM subsidiaries
and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers.
Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering
type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other
restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change,
extension, or withdrawal without notice.
Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help you stretch your
budget and affordably acquire the new product. But beyond the initial
acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management can also help
keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize risk, and preserve
your ability to make flexible equipment decisions throughout the entire
technology lifecycle.
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or your IBM Business
Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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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
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