IBM BladeCenter HX5 User manual

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IBM BladeCenter HX5
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The IBM® BladeCenter® HX5 server is a blade server based on the fifth generation of the Enterprise
X-Architecture®, delivering innovation with enhanced scalability, reliability, and availability features to
enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise applications, and virtualized environments.
The IBM BladeCenter HX5 supports up to two processors, using latest "EX" generation of Intel Xeon
processor E7 family. Two HX5 servers can be connected together for a high-performance single image
with four processors and up to 1 TB of RAM in a blade form factor.
Suggested uses: Front-end and mid-tier applications requiring high performance (CPU, memory or I/O),
enterprise-class availability, and extreme flexibility and power efficiency.
Figure 1 shows the IBM BladeCenter HX5 in the three scalable configurations.
Figure 1. IBM BladeCenter HX5
Did you know
For applications that need to maximize available memory but that do not need four processors, a single
HX5 server can be attached to a MAX5 memory expansion blade to form a single image with two
processors and up to 1.25 TB of RAM. This level of processing and memory capacity is ideal for
large-scale database or virtualization requirements.

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Key features
The IBM BladeCenter HX5 is a scalable 2-to-4-socket blade server optimized for virtualization,
consolidation, database, and ERP. It offers outstanding performance, and superior reliability and
fault-tolerant memory characteristics.
IBM® has been designing and implementing servers under the X-Architecture® name since 2001. IBM
eX5 technology represents the fifth generation of enterprise servers based on the same design principle
IBM began with in 1997: to offer systems that are expandable, offer “big iron” reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS) features, with extremely competitive price/performance on an Intel Xeon
processor-based system.
Scalability and performance
The BladeCenter HX5 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce
costs:
The HX5 supports up to two high-performance Intel Xeon E7 family allowing you to upgrade as
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business needs require.
The server can be scaled to four processors by connecting two HX5 servers together to form a single
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system image; alternatively, extra memory can be added with the addition of the MAX5 memory
expansion blade
Supports the Intel Xeon E7-2800, E7-4800 and E7-8800 families of high performance processors, up
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to 10 cores each, offering superior system performance
Each HX5 scalable to 512 GB of memory internally or 1.25 TB of memory with the addition of the
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MAX5 memory expansion blade.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically turns off unused processor cores and increases the clock
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speed of the cores in use, by up to three model frequencies. For example, with 7-10 cores active, a
2.4 GHz E7-2870 10-core processor can run the cores at up to 2.53 GHz. With 5-6 cores active, it can
run those cores at 2.67 GHz; with only 1-4 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.8 GHz
Each processor includes an integrated memory controller, to reduce memory bottlenecks and improve
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performance. Memory access is at up to 1066 MHz frequency, depending on the processor model
and memory used.
The MAX5 adds an additional memory controller to maximize memory parallelism and performance.
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In processors implementing Hyper-Threading technology, each core has two threads capable of
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running an independent process. Thus, a 10-core processor can run 20 threads concurrently.
Intel’s Virtualization Technology (VT) integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow
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operating system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.
Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology for processor-to-processor connectivity and Intel
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Scalable Memory Interconnect (SMI) processor-to-memory connectivity:
Intel QPI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four QPI links per CPU
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Intel SMI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four SMI links per CPU
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The server has 16 DIMM sockets, plus an additional 24 DIMMs with an optional MAX5 memory
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expansion blade, for a total of 40 DIMM sockets.
The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning drives (HDDs) can
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significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per
second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
Two optional 1.8-inch SSD bays for local booting and data storage.
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The HX5 scales to 12 I/O ports on a single-wide blade with integrated Gigabit Ethernet and optional
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Virtual Fabric expansion cards, offering the choice of Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAS, iSCSI, and FCoE
connectivity.
Availability and serviceability
The BladeCenter HX5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
Support for machine check architecture (MCA) recovery, a feature of the Intel Xeon processor E7
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family, which enables the handling of system errors that otherwise require the operating system to be
halted. SAP HANA is one of the first application which leverages the MCA recovery to handle system
errors in order to prevent the application from being terminated in case of a system error.
Extensive memory protection with IBM Chipkill, and, with DIMMs containing x4 DRAM modules,
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Redundant Bit Steering (RBS) (also known as Double Device Data Correction or DDDC) is also
supported. The combination of IBM Chipkill and RBS provides very robust memory protection that
sustains to two sequential memory DRAM chip failures without affecting overall system performance.
Redundant CPU-to-I/O hub interconnect links provide ability to self-recover from CPU failure. If
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primary CPU fails then eX5 systems can use the second CPU to boot the OS as they still have
access to the integrated I/O devices because of redundant links between CPUs and I/O hubs.
Dual independent power and signal connectors to the BladeCenter chassis midplane provide fault
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tolerance to increase uptime.
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as CPU,
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memory, and adapter cards.
The server offers hot-swap drives supporting integrated RAID 1 redundancy for data protection and
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greater system uptime.
The power source independent light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly
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lead the technician to failed (or failing) components. This simplifies servicing, speeds up problem
resolution, and helps improve system availability.
The Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, memory, and
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hard disk drives) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates pro-active alerts in advance of
possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for
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greater uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module (IMM) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers
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alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speeds up troubleshooting
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tasks to reduce service time.
Three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5. Optional
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service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the BladeCenter HX5:
The HX5 includes an Integrated Management Module (IMM) to monitor server availability and perform
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remote management.
Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,
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configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality,
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such as digital signatures and remote attestation.

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IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive
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systems management tools that help to increase up-time, reduce costs, and improve productivity
through advanced server management capabilities.
IBM Fabric Manager simplifies deployment of infrastructure connections by managing network and
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storage address assignments.
IBM FastSetup simplifies, automates, and speeds up the deployment process from server power-up
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to production, making BladeCenter easier to manage, deploy, and maintain.
Energy efficiency
The BladeCenter HX5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational
costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:
Component-sharing design of the BladeCenter chassis provides ultimate power and cooling savings.
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The Intel Xeon processor E7 product family offers significantly better performance over the previous
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generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
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reduce power draw.
Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally
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constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy than 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs.
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Solid state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch
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HDDs.
The HX5 uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology.
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Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow
through the system.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced power management features with
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actual real-time energy monitoring, reporting, and capping features.

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Locations of key components
Figure 2 shows the inside of the server and indicates key components.
Figure 2. IBM BladeCenter HX5 (two nodes shown)
Figure 3 shows the internals of the MAX5 memory expansion blade. The MAX5 memory expansion blade
is a device with the same dimensions as the HX5. When attached it adds an additional 24 DIMM sockets
to the blade server.
Figure 3. MAX5 memory expansion blade

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Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Table 1. Standard specifications
Components Specification
Form factor Single node: 30 mm blade (single-wide)
Two node: 60 mm blade (double-wide)
Single node + MAX5: 60 mm blade (double-wide)
Processor (max) Machine type 7873: Intel Xeon E7-8800, E7-4800, and E7-2800 families, up to
10 cores
Number of processors Up to two processors per single-wide HX5; scalable to four processors
Cache (max) Machine type 7873: Up to 30 MB per processor
Memory DIMM sockets Single node: 16 DIMM sockets
Two nodes: 32 DIMM sockets total
Single node + MAX5: 40 DIMM sockets total (MAX5 adds 24 sockets.)
Memory (max) Machine type 7873 supports the use of 32 GB DIMMs:
Single node: 512 GB
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Two nodes: 1 TB
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Single node + MAX5: 1.25 TB
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I/O expansion slots Single node: One CIOv connector (two ports) and one CFFh connector (four
ports)
Two nodes: Two CIOv connectors (two ports each) and two CFFh connectors
(four ports each)
Single node + MAX5: One CIOv connector and one CFFh connector (four ports)
Disk bays (total/hot swap) Two non-hot-swap bays per single-wide HX5 - supporting solid-state drives
Maximum internal storage Up to 800 GB of solid-state storage per single-wide HX5 (with 400 GB SSDs)
Network interface Broadcom 5709S onboard NIC with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with TOE
Some models: Emulex Virtual Fabric 10Gb Expansion Card (CFFh)
RAID support Optional RAID-0, -1, -1E
Systems management Integrated systems management processor
OS support Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware
Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty
The IBM BladeCenter HX5 is shipped with the following items:
Documentation CD
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Statement of Limited Warranty
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Important Notices
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Standard models
The HX5 is offered as machine type 7873 with Intel Xeon E7 processors.
Base models with MAX5 optional
As shown in Part 1 of the standard models table, some models optionally support the MAX5 memory
expansion unit. If the MAX5 is attached you cannot also attach the two-node scalability kit to form a
two-node configuration. The reverse is also true - forming a two-node configuration precludes the use of
the MAX5. Models with E7-2800 series processors do not support forming a two-node configuration.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors) (Part 1)
Model Intel Xeon Processor
(2 maximum) MAX5* Two-node scale kit* Std memory Memory speed‡ Standard networking§ Storage Drive bays
Base models with MAX5 optional
7873-B1x 1x Xeon E7-4807 6C
1.86 GHz 18 MB 800 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 800MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-B2x 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-B3U# 1x Xeon E7-4850 10C
2.00 GHz 24MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 8GB 1066MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-C1x 1x Xeon E7-8837 8C
2.67 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 978MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-D1x 1x Xeon E7-8867L 10C
2.13 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-F1x 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
7873-F2x 1x Xeon E7-4870 10C
2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
7873-F4x 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
7873-F5x 1x Xeon E7-4870 10C
2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
7873-H1x 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
7873-H2x 1x Xeon E7-4870 10C
2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, however
both of these are not supported at the same time. Some models have the MAX5 standard (88Y6128) and some
models have the two-node scalability kit standard (46M6975).
# Model B3U is available in the US only.
‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.
§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10Gb
Expansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:
(B) Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 2-port Ethernet Exp Card (CFFh)
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(E1) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced
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(E2) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II
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(Q) QLogic 2-pt 10Gb Converged Network Adapter(CFFh)
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Base models with MAX5 standard
As shown in Part 2 of Table 2, some models include the MAX5 standard. These models do not support
the two-node scalability kit to form a two-node system since adding a MAX5 and adding a second node
are mutually exclusive.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors) (Part 2)
Model Intel Xeon Processor
(2 maximum) MAX5* Two-node scale kit* Std memory Memory speed‡ Standard networking§ Storage Drive bays
Base models with MAX5 standard
7873-A1x 2x Xeon E7-2830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Std No support HX5: 4x 4GB MAX5: None 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-A2x 2x Xeon E7-2860 10C
2.26 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Std No support HX5: 4x 4GB MAX5: None 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-A3x 2x Xeon E7-2870 10C
2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz Std No support HX5: 4x 4GB MAX5: None 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-F3x 2x Xeon E7-4807 6C
1.86 GHz 18 MB 800 MHz Std No support 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
7873-F6x 2x Xeon E7-4807 6C
1.86GHz 18MB 800MHz Std No support 4x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
7873-G1x 2x Xeon E7-2830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz Std No support HX5:16x 8GB MAX5: 24x8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
7873-H3x 2x Xeon E7-4807 6C
1.86 GHz 18 MB 800 MHz Std No support HX5: 4x 4GB MAX5: None 800 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, however
both of these are not supported at the same time. Some models have the MAX5 standard (88Y6128) and some
models have the two-node scalability kit standard (46M6975).
‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.
§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10Gb
Expansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:
(B) Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 2-port Ethernet Exp Card (CFFh)
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(E1) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced
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(E2) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II
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(Q) QLogic 2-pt 10Gb Converged Network Adapter(CFFh)
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Workload optimized models - database and cloud
Part 3 of Table 2 lists the database and cloud workload optimized models:
Workload optimized models for database, with standard IBM BladeCenter PCIe Gen 2 Expansion
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Blade. Two IBM 320 GB High IOPS SD Class SSD PCIe Adapters (PCIe form factor) installed in the
PCIe Gen 2 Expansion Blade. The models can also either have a MAX5 attached or can be joined to
another HX5 to form a two node (but not both). See the I/O expansion options section in this
document for details about the PCIe Gen 2 Expansion Blade.
Workload optimized models for IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud (optional or standard MAX5).
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The models are designed to be part of an IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud configuration. IBM
BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud provides a comprehensive, converged solution that brings together
the hardware, software and services needed to quickly establish a robust virtualized environment.
With the addition of select software, IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud can easily be extended to
a private cloud environment. For details about IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud, go to:
http://ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/solutions/infrastructure/virtualization/integratedcloudplatform/.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors) (Part 3)
Model
7873- Intel Xeon Processor (2 maximum) MAX5* Two-node scale kit* Standard memory Memory speed‡ Standard networking§ Storage Drive bays
Workload optimized models for database - with standard IBM BladeCenter PCIe Gen 2 Expansion Blades
G2x 2x E7-4830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 8x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) 2x 320GB PCIe SSD** 0 / 2
G4x 2x E7-4830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt Opt 8x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) 2x 320GB PCIe SSD** 0 / 2
Workload optimized models for IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud (optional or standard MAX5)
91x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 16x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb+ 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
92x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 16x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (Q) Opt 0 / 2
93x 2x E7-8867L 10C 2.13GHz
30 MB 1066 MHz Std No support HX5: 16x 8GB MAX5: 24x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
94x 2x E7-8867L 10C 2.13GHz
30 MB 1066 MHz Std No support HX5: 16x 8GB MAX5: 24x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (Q) Opt 0 / 2
* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, however
both of these are not supported at the same time. Some models have the MAX5 standard (88Y6128) and some
models have the two-node scalability kit standard (46M6975).
‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.
§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10Gb
Expansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:
(E1) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced
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(E2) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II
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(Q) QLogic 2-pt 10Gb Converged Network Adapter(CFFh)
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** Model 7873-G2x and G3x include the 30 mm IBM BladeCenter PCIe Gen 2 Expansion Blade. The combined
server is 60 mm wide (double-wide) and occupies two blade bays in the chassis. The Expansion Blade contains two
IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class SSD PCIe Adapters.

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Workload optimized models - zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)
Part 4 of Table 2 lists the Workload optimized models for zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX).
These models can be installed in the IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX) or within a traditional
IBM BladeCenter chassis. These HX5 models are configured with Fibre Channel and Ethernet
Networking options, making them easy to order, configure, and deploy.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors) (Part 4)
Model
7873- Intel Xeon Processor (2 maximum) MAX5* Two-node scale kit* Standard memory Memory speed‡ Standard networking§ Storage Drive bays
Workload optimized models for zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)
A4x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 8x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
A5x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 16x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
A6x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 8x 8 GB + 8x 16 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
A7x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 16x 16GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
AAx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 8x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
ABx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 16x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
ACx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 8x 8 GB + 8x 16 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
ADx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz Opt No support 16x 16GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD† 2 / 2
* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, however
both of these are not supported at the same time. Some models have the MAX5 standard (88Y6128) and some
models have the two-node scalability kit standard (46M6975).
‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.
§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10Gb
Expansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:
(B) Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 2-port Ethernet Exp Card (CFFh)
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(B2) Broadcom 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM BladeCenter
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zBX models also include a QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv)
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† Models 7873-A4x, A5x, A6x and A7x include two IBM 50GB SATA 1.8" MLC solid-state drives (SSDs) plus the
SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5. Models 7873-AAx, ABx, ACx and ADx include two IBM 100GB
SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSDs plus the SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5.

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Two-node models
As shown in Part 5 of the standard models table, some models are designed to be used in a two-node
configuration. For these models, order one model with the two-node scalability kit and order one model
with the same processor without the scalability kit. For example, order model 7873-BAx and 7873-BHx
together. These models do not support the use of a MAX5.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors) (Part 5)
Model
7873- Intel Xeon Processor (2 maximum) MAX5* Two-node scale kit* Standard memory Memory speed‡ Standard Networking§ Storage Drive bays
Models for two-node configurations
7873-BHx 1x Xeon E7-4807 6C
1.86 GHz 18 MB 800 MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 800 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-BAx 1x Xeon E7-4807 6C
1.86 GHz 18 MB 800 MHz No support Connect to BHx 2x 4GB 800 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-BJx 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-BBx 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz No support Connect to BJx 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-CHx 1x Xeon E7-8837 8C
2.67 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 978 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-CAx 1x Xeon E7-8837 8C
2.67 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz No support Connect to CHx 2x 4GB 978 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-DHx 1x Xeon E7-8867L 10C
2.13 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-DAx 1x Xeon E7-8867L 10C
2.13 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz No support Connect to DHx 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb Opt 0 / 2
7873-FHx 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
7873-FAx 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz No support Connect to FHx 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
7873-FDx 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13GHz 24MB 1066MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Optional 0 / 2
7873-FMx 1x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13GHz 24MB 1066MHz No support Connect to FDx 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Optional 0 / 2
7873-FEx 1x Xeon E7-4870 10C
2.40GHz 30MB 1066MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Optional 0 / 2
7873-FNx 1x Xeon E7-4870 10C
2.40GHz 30MB 1066MHz No support Connect to FEx 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Optional 0 / 2
7873-FJx 1x Xeon E7-4870 10C
2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz No support Std 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
7873-FBx 1x Xeon E7-4870 10C
2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz No support Connect to FJx 2x 4GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, however
both of these are not supported at the same time. Models as listed in Part 4 have the two-node scalability kit
standard (46M6975).
‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.
§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10Gb
Expansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:
(E1) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced

(E2) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II


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Express Models
The following table lists the region-specific Express models. Express models are preconfigured with
additional components such as processors and memory to make the ordering and installation process
simpler.
Models with optional MAX5. These models can optionally attach to the MAX5 memory expansion unit.

If the MAX5 is attached you cannot also attach the two-node scalability kit to form a two-node
configuration. The reverse is also true - forming a two-node configuration precludes the use of the
MAX5.
Models with standard MAX5. These models do not support the two-node scalability kit to form a

two-node system since adding a MAX5 and adding a second node are mutually exclusive.
Table 3. Express models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors)
Model
7873- Intel Xeon Processor (2 maximum) MAX5*Two-node
scale kit*Standard
memory Memory speed‡ Standard Networking§ Storage Drive bays
Models with optional MAX5
E1x 2x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 105w Opt Opt 16x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
E3x 2x Xeon E7-4830 8C
2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 105w Opt Opt 16x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
Models with standard MAX5
E2x 2x Xeon E7-2860 10C
2.26 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 130w Std No support HX5: 16x 8GB MAX5: 8x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E1) Opt 0 / 2
E4x 2x Xeon E7-2860 10C
2.26 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz 130w Std No support HX5: 16x 8GB MAX5: 8x 8GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb (E2) Opt 0 / 2
* The HX5 supports either a MAX5 or the ability to expand to two nodes via the two-node scalability kit, however
both of these are not supported at the same time. Some models have the MAX5 standard (88Y6128) and some
models have the two-node scalability kit standard (46M6975).
‡ With Xeon E7 processors, the memory speed in the HX5 and the MAX5 are the same.
§ All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Some models also include an additional 10Gb
Expansion Card installed in the CFFh expansion slot, as follows:
(E1) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced

(E2) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II


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Two-node and MAX5 scaling
The HX5 supports the following scalable configurations:
A single HX5 server with two processor sockets. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a

single-node server. In this configuration, install the IBM HX5 1-Node Speed Burst Card, 59Y5889, for
maximum performance.
A single HX5 server with a single MAX5 memory expansion blade attached. This configuration is

sometimes referred to as a memory-expanded server. The server and MAX5 are connected together
using the IBM HX5 MAX5 1-node Scalability Kit, 59Y5877.
Two HX5 servers connected together to form a single image four-socket server. This configuration is

sometimes referred to as a two-node server. The two servers are connected together using the IBM
HX5 2-Node Scalability Kit, 46M6975.
Options for scaling the HX5 MAX5 model are shown in the following table.
Table 4. Options needed for MAX5 scaling
Part number Feature
code Description Maximum supported
46M6973 1740 IBM MAX5 for BladeCenter 1
88Y6128 A16N IBM MAX5 V2 for BladeCenter 1
59Y5877 1742 IBM HX5 MAX5 1-node Scalability Kit.
Used to connect the HX5 to a MAX5. 1
The following table lists the two-node scalability options. These options are mutually exclusive. You
cannot have a two-node configuration with MAX5 also attached.
Table 5. Options needed for two-node scaling
Part number Feature
code Description Maximum supported
59Y5889 1741 IBM HX5 1-Node Speed Burst Card.
Used when the server is not in a two-node or MAX5 configuration. 1
46M6975 1737 IBM HX5 2-Node Scalability Kit:
Used to connect two HX5 servers together (without MAX5 units). 1
Chassis support
The HX5 is supported in BladeCenter chassis S, H, and HT, as listed in the following table.
Table 6. Chassis support
Description BC-E (8677) BC-S (8886) BC-H (8852) BC-HT AC (8750) BC-HT DC (8740)
HX5 server (1 node and 2 nodes) No Yes Yes* Yes No†
HX5+MAX5 server No Yes Yes* Yes No†
* HX5 configurations with 130 W processors require that the BladeCenter H has Enhanced Cooling Modules
installed (Table 7).
† Support for the BC-HT DC model can be granted for specific configurations via the SPORE process.

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The number of HX5 servers supported in each chassis depends on the thermal design power of the
processors used in the HX5 servers (Table 7), which uses the following conventions:
A green square in a cell means that the chassis can be filled with HX5 blade servers up to the

maximum number of blade bays in the chassis (for example, 14 blades in the BladeCenter H).
A yellow square in a cell means that the maximum number of HX5 blades that the chassis can hold is

fewer than the total available blade bays (for example, 12 in a BladeCenter H). All other bays must
remain empty . Empty bays must be distributed evenly between the two power domains of the chassis
(for BladeCenter H, bays 1 - 6 and bays 7 - 14).
Table 7. Chassis support (detailed)
Maximum number of servers supported in each chassis
BC-H (models other than 4Tx) (14 bays) BC-H
(-4Tx)
(14 bays)
2900 W supplies 2980 W supplies* 2980W
Server
Thermal
design
power (TDP)
of the CPUs
BC-S
(8886)
(6 bays) Standard blowers Enhanced blowers† Standard blowers Enhanced blowers† Enhanced blowers†
BC-HT
AC
(8750)
(12
bays)
95 W, 105 W 5 14 14 14 14 14 10HX5 1-node
(30 mm) 130 W 4 None‡ 10 None‡ 12 12 8
95 W, 105 W 2 7 7 7 7 7 5HX5 2-node
(60 mm) 130 W 2 None‡ 5 None‡ 6 6 4
95 W, 105 W 2 7 7 7 7 7 5HX5 1-node
+ MAX5
(60mm) 130 W 2 6 6 7 7 7 5
95 W, 105 W None‡ 7 7 7 7 7 6HX5 1-node
+ 1x BPE4
(60mm) 130 W None‡ 7 7 7 7 7 6
* IBM BladeCenter H 2980W AC Power Modules, 68Y6601 (standard in 4Tx, optional with all other BC-H chassis
models)
† IBM BladeCenter H Enhanced Cooling Modules, 68Y6650 (standard in 4Tx, optional with all other BC-H chassis
models)
‡ Not supported

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Processor options
The HX5 supports the processor options listed in the following tables. The server supports one or two
processors. It is supported to have one processor in a single-node + MAX5 configuration. It is also
supported to have one processor in each node of a two-node system. You will, however, get better
memory performance if both processor sockets are populated in each HX5.
Note that not all processors can scale to two nodes. These are indicated in the tables. In addition, the
E7-2820 and the E7-2803 also do not support the attachment of the MAX5. This is a technical restriction
of these specific processors.
Table 8. Processor options for machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 series processors)
Part number Feature code Intel Xeon processor description Can scale
to 2-node Models where used
88Y6124 A176 / A17P Xeon E7-8867L 10C 2.13 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz
105w Yes D1x
88Y6112 A174 / A17M Xeon E7-8837 8C 2.67 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz
130w Yes C1x
88Y6160 A18S / A18W Xeon E7-4870 10C 2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz
130w Yes F2x, F5x, FEx, FNx
88Y6102 A172 / A17K Xeon E7-4860 10C 2.26 GHz 24 MB 106 6MHz
130w Yes -
88Y6092 A170 / A17H Xeon E7-4850 10C 2.00 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz
130w Yes -
88Y6082 A16Z / A17G Xeon E7-4830 8C 2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz
105w Yes B2x, F1x, G2x,
F4x, FDx, FMx
88Y6076 A16Y / A17F Xeon E7-4820 8C 2.00 GHz 18 MB 978 MHz 105w Yes -
88Y6070 A16X / A17E Xeon E7-4807 6C 1.86 GHz 18 MB 800 MHz 95w Yes B1x, F3x, F6x
88Y6150 A18Q / A18U Xeon E7-2870 10C 2.40 GHz 30 MB 1066 MHz
130w No A3x
69Y3094 A16V / A17C Xeon E7-2860 10C 2.26 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz
130w No A2x
69Y3084 A16T / A17A Xeon E7-2850 10C 2.00 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz
130w No -
69Y3074 A16S / A179 Xeon E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz 24 MB 1066 MHz
105w No A1x
69Y3068 A16R / A178 Xeon E7-2820 8C 2.00 GHz 18 MB 978 MHz 105w No* -
69Y3062 A16Q / A177 Xeon E7-2803 6C 1.73 GHz 18 MB 800 MHz 105w No* -
* The E7-2820 and the E7-2803 also do not support the attachment of the MAX5

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Memory options
IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput.
IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system
performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory
automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide.
The BladeCenter HX5 and the MAX5 memory expansion blade support DDR3 memory. The server has 16
DIMM sockets and the MAX5 has 24 DIMM sockets. When only one processor is installed, only eight of
the 16 DIMM sockets in the server are active (all sockets in the MAX5 are active, however).
The following tables lists memory options available for the HX5 server and for the MAX5 memory
expansion unit. Memory must be installed in pairs of two identical DIMMs per processors installed.
Although the DIMM pairs installed can be of different sizes, the pairs must be of the same speed.
Table 9. Memory options for machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 series processors)
Part
number Feature code Description Supported in HX5 and
MAX5 V2
Maximum
supported* Models where used
46C0560 A0WX 2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600
CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz VLP RDIMM Yes 16 / 40 -
46C0564 A0WZ 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600
CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz VLP RDIMM Yes 16 / 40 All other models
00D4985 A3BU 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600
CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz VLP RDIMM Yes 16 / 40 -
46C0570 A17Q 8GB (1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-8500
CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz VLP RDIMM Yes 16 / 40 A4x, A5x, A6x, B3U, G1x, G2x, G3x, G4x, E1x, E2x,
E3x, E4x, 91x, 92x, 93x, 94x
46C0599 2422 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600
CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz VLP RDIMM Yes 16 / 40 A6x, A7x
90Y3221 A2QP 16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500
CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz VLP RDIMM Yes 16 / 40 -
00D5008 A3KN 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600
CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz VLP RDIMM Yes 16 / 40 -
44T1596 1908 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600
CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz VLP RDIMM MAX5 V1 only** 24 (MAX5 only) -
46C7499 1917 8GB (1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-8500
CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz VLP RDIMM MAX5 V1 only** 24 (MAX5 only) -
* 16 DIMMs can be installed in the HX5 server. With a MAX5 attached the total number of installable DIMMs is 40.
** These DIMMs are not supported in the HX5 or MAX5 V2, but are supported in the MAX5 V1, 46M6973
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
ECC

ChipKill

Memory Mirroring

Memory Sparing

Redundant Bit Steering (MAX5 or servers with E7 processors only, x4 DIMMs only)


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Internal disk storage options
The storage system on the HX5 blade is based on the use of the optional SSD Expansion Card for IBM
BladeCenter HX5, which contains an LSI 1064E SAS Controller and two 1.8-inch micro SATA drive
connectors. The SSD Expansion Card allows the attachment of two 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs). If
two SSDs are installed, the HX5 supports RAID-0 or RAID-1 capability. The SSD Expansion Card is
installed in a dedicated slot (Figure 2) and does not block either the CFFh or the CIOv slot.
Installation of the SSDs in the HX5 requires the SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5, as listed
in the following table. Only one SSD Expansion Card is needed for either one or two SSDs.
Table 10. SSD Expansion Card
Part number Feature
code Name Maximum supported
46M6908 5765 SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5 1
The following tables list the hard drive options available for internal storage.
Table 11. Disk drive options for internal disk storage for machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 series
processors)
Part number Feature
code Description Maximum supported
43W7726 5428 IBM 50GB SATA 1.8" MLC SSD 2
43W7746 5420 IBM 200GB SATA 1.8" MLC SSD 2
00W1120 A3HQ IBM 100GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 2
49Y6119 A3AN IBM 200GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 2
49Y6124 A3AP IBM 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 2
Internal backup units
The server does not support an internal tape drive option.
Optical drives
The server does not support an optical drive option. However, it does interface to the optical drive
installed in the BladeCenter chassis media tray if one is installed there.

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I/O expansion options
The HX5 server offers the following PCI Express 2.0 slots. Neither are hot-swap.
CIOv expansion slot

CFFh expansion slot

The CIOv I/O expansion connector provides I/O connections through the midplane of the chassis to
modules located in bays 3 and 4 of a supported BladeCenter chassis. It is a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot.
The CFFh I/O expansion connector provides I/O connections to high-speed switch modules that are
located in bays 7, 8, 9, and 10 of a BladeCenter H or BladeCenter HT chassis, or to switch bay 2 in a
BladeCenter S chassis. The CFFh slot is a PCIe x16 slot.
The MAX5 does not include any I/O expansion slots.
Some models include the IBM BladeCenter PCIe Gen 2 Expansion Blade as standard. This expansion
blade is optional on others. The expansion blade provides the capability to attach selected PCI Express
cards to the HX5. This capability is ideal for many applications that require special telecommunications
network interfaces or hardware acceleration using a PCI Express card.
The expansion blade provides one full-height and full-length PCI Express slot and one full-height and
half-length PCI Express slot with a maximum power usage of 75 watts for each slot. It integrates PCI
Express card support capability into the BladeCenter architecture. Up to three expansion blades can be
attached to a single-node HX5. Up to two expansion blades can be attached to a two-node HX5. The
following table lists the external SAS cable for external storage expansion enclosures.
Table 12. Expansion blades
Part number Feature
code Description Maximum supported
46M6730* 9295* IBM BladeCenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade Single-node HX5: 3
Two-node HX5: 2
68Y7484 A247 IBM BladeCenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade II Single-node HX5: 3
Two-node HX5: 2
* Withdrawn from marketing
For details, see the IBM Redbooks Product Guide IBM BladeCenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade
and PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade II , available at:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0783.html?Open

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Network adapters
The HX5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709S controller:
Failover, adapter fault tolerance

PXE 2.0 Boot Agent

Wake on LAN

Load balancing or teaming

Some models also have an Emulex Virtual Fabric 10Gb Expansion Card installed as standard in the CFFh
slot. See Table 2 for specific details. For technical details about this card, see the IBM Redbooks®
at-a-glance guide Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter and Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced for IBM
BladeCenter , TIPS0748, available athttp://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0748.html?Open
The following table lists additional supported network adapters.
Table 13. Network adapters
Part
number Feature
code Description Maximum supported
10 Gb Ethernet
46M6168 0099 Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 2-port Ethernet Exp Cd (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter 1
46M6164 0098 Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 4-port Ethernet Exp Cd (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter 1
81Y3133 A1QR Broadcom 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM BladeCenter 1
81Y1650 5437 Brocade 2 port 10GbE Converged Network Adapter for IBM BladeCenter 1
90Y3566 A1XH Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II - IBM BladeCenter 1
90Y3550 A1XG Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II - IBM BladeCenter 1
42C1810 3593 Intel 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter 1
00Y3280 A3JB QLogic 2-port 10Gb CNA (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter 1
42C1830 3592 QLogic 2-pt 10Gb Converged Network Adapter(CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter 1
1 Gb Ethernet
44W4475 5477 Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter 1
44W4479 5476 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) 1
Combination Ethernet and Fibre Channel
44X1940 5485 QLogic Eth and 8Gb Fibre Channel Exp Card (CFFh) 1
InfiniBand
46M6001 0056 2-port 40Gb InfiniBand Expansion Card (CFFh) 1

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Storage host bus adapters
The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the HX5 server.
Table 14. Storage adapters
Part
number Feature
code Description Maximum supported
Combination Ethernet and Fibre Channel
44X1940 5485 QLogic Eth and 8Gb Fibre Channel Exp Card (CFFh) 1
Fibre Channel
46M6140 3598 Emulex 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter 1
46M6065 3594 QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter 1
44X1945 1462 QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter 1
SAS
43W4068 1593 SAS Connectivity Card (CIOv)* 1
* The SSD Expansion Card (46M6908) is required to support the SAS Connectivity Card (CIOv).
PCIe SSD adapters
The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table. The adapters must be
installed in on of the supported expansion blades listed in Table 12.
Table 15. PCIe SSD High IOPS adapters
Part
number Feature code Description Expansion blades supported Maximu m
supporte
d
46C9078 A3J3 IBM 365GB High IOPS MLC Mono
Adapter Gen 2 Expansion Blade II 2
46C9081 A3J4 IBM 785GB High IOPS MLC Mono
Adapter Gen 2 Expansion Blade II 2
46M0878 0097 IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class SSD
PCIe Adapter Gen 2 Expansion Blade
Gen 2 Expansion Blade II 2
90Y4377 A3DY IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter Gen 2 Expansion Blade II 1
90Y4397 A3DZ IBM 2.4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter Gen 2 Expansion Blade II 1
For information about this adapter, see the IBM High IOPS SSD PCIe Adapters at-a-glance guide,
TIPS0729: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0729.html?Open
Power supplies
Server power is derived from the power supplies installed in the BladeCenter chassis. There are no server
options regarding power supplies.