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IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 1I B M ®IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5IBM Redbooks Product GuideIBM® NeXtScale System™ is the next generation of dense computing. It i

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 10NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure modelsThe NeXtScale nx360 M5 is supported in the IBM NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure. The standard n1200

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 11Processor optionsThe nx360 M5 supports the processor options that are listed in the following table.Table 4. Processor option

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 12Memory optionsIBM TruDDR4 Memory uses the highest quality components that are sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only mem

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 13The following table shows the maximum memory speeds that are achievable. The table also shows the maximum memory capacity at

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 14Internal storageThe NeXtScale nx360 M5 server supports one of the following drives internally in the server:One 3.5-inch simp

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 15Figure 7. NeXtScale nx360 M5 configurations - hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays or full-height PCIe slotThe following table shows

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 16Figure 8. RAID controller and RAID riser card installationThe following table lists the RAID controllers and SAS HBA that are

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 17The following table lists the adapters that are supported for each drive configuration.Table 11. Drive type and RAID adapter

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 18Mixing hot-swap (front) and simple-swap (internal) HDDs: Only 2.5-inch simple-swap drives are supported in combination with

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 19Internal tape drivesThe server does not support internal tape drive options.Optical drivesThe server does not support interna

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 2Key featuresIBM NeXtScale System M5 is the next generation dense platform from IBM System x®, following on from the NeXtScale

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 20Network adaptersThe nx360 M5 offers two Gigabit Ethernet ports with the following features:Broadcom BCM5717 Gigabit Ethernet

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 21The following table lists additional supported network adapters in the standard full-height half-length PCIe slot. The usage

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 22Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists the storage HBAs that are supported by the nx360 M5 server. These are inst

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 23IBM NeXtScale PCIe Native Expansion TrayThe IBM NeXtScale PCIe Native Expansion Tray is a half-wide 1U expansion tray that at

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 24Only GPUs and coprocessors are supported in the PCIe Native Expansion Tray and only those that are listed in the following se

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 25Power suppliesThe IBM NeXtScale n1200 enclosure supports up to six redundant hot-plug power supplies, providing N+N or N+1 re

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 26Local server managementThe nx360 M5 provides local console access through the KVM connector at the front of the server. A con

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 27from the enclosure. Then, press and hold the power button to activate the system board LEDs. The LED next to the failed compo

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 28The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects a

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 29Remote enclosure managementThe IBM NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure offers a remote management capability through the Fan and Power

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 3Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows CPU cores to run at maximum speeds d

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 30Supported operating systemsThe server supports the following operating systems:Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2Microsoft Win

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 31Physical and electrical specificationsHere are the NeXtScale nx360 M5 dimensions:Width: 216 mm (8.5 in.)Height: 41 mm (1.6 i

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 32nx360 M5 with rear HDD: Temperature: 5°C - 30°C (41°F - 86°F); Altitude: 0 – 304.8 m (1000ft).nx360 M5 servers in configurat

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 33Warranty optionsThe IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 and IBM NeXtScale n1200 enclosure have a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next busi

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 34Rack cabinetsThe NeXtScale n1200 enclosure is supported in the following racks:IBM 42U 1100 mm Enterprise V2 Deep Dynamic Rac

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 35External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server and can

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 36External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options that are listed in the following table. Table

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 37Table 28. External backup options (Part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*362516X IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk St

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 38Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking that are listed

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 39Additional edge switches are offered as part of the IBM Intelligent Cluster™ program, as listed in the following table.Table

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 4Energy efficiencyIBM NeXtScale System offers the following energy efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 40Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) that are listed in the followi

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 41Table 32. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 42IBM Global FinancingIBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution that you need while preserving funding for other

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 43Related publications and linksFor more information, see these resources:IBM US Announcement Letterhttp://ibm.com/common/ssi/

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 44NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 45This document was created or updated on September 28, 2014.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 5Locations of key components and connectorsThe following figure shows the front of the nx360 M5 server.Figure 2. Front view of

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 6The compute nodes are installed in the IBM NeXtScale n1200 enclosure, as shown in the following figure.Figure 4. Front view of

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 7Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications of the NeXtScale nx360 M5 compute node and NeXtSc

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 8Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationNetwork interfacesIntegrated two-port Gigabit Ethernet (Broad

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 9The nx360 M5 servers are shipped with the following items:Statement of Limited WarrantyImportant NoticesDocumentation CD tha