Introduction

The IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node is the next generation cost-optimized compute node designed for less demanding workloads and low-density virtualization. The x220 is efficient and equipped with flexible configuration options and advanced management to run a broad range of workloads.

Versatile
- A feature-rich design enables the IBM Flex System x220 Compute Node to run a broad range of workloads, including infrastructure, virtualization, and enterprise applications;
- A great choice of processors, memory, internal storage, and I/O options allows flexible configurations;
- The x220 Compute Node is supported in the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

Easy to use
- Two hot-swapped storage bays support SATA/SSD drives, enabling drives to be removed easily for replacement or upgrade;
- An optional embedded hypervisor helps enable instant virtualization;
- Light path diagnostics and Predictive Failure Analysis help enable quick serviceability and maintenance;
- The Flex System Management appliance provides real-time management of the system day one through a preconfigured and preinstalled interface once setup is complete.

Optimized performance
- Next-generation Intel Xeon E5-2400 family processors, up to 95W;
- Memory capacity with 12 DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 384 GB;
- Support for running 2DPC at 1600 MHz;
- High-speed I/O that supports up to a total of eight physical 10 Gb ports or up to 32 ports of virtual fabric.

Powerand cooling
- Low-power processor, solid-state drives, and low-power memory DIMMs;
- Energy-efficient 1.35V DIMM support xSmartEnergy Control to help monitor and cap power consumption;
- Advance management supports limiting power consumption, and real-time power and thermal management;
- Innovative and robust design to help keep the compute node performing under demanding conditions.

Processor

Processor manufacturer

Intel

Processor model

E5-2420

Processor frequency

1.9 GHz

Processor boost frequency

2.4 GHz

Processor family

Intel® Xeon® E5 Family

Processor cores

6

Processor cache

15 MB

Memory channels supported by processor

Triple

Number of processors installed

1

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

95 W

Processor cache type

Smart Cache

System bus rate

7.2 GT/s

Maximum number of SMP processors

2

Processor socket

LGA 1356 (Socket B2)

Processor lithography

32 nm

Processor threads

12

Processor operating modes

64-bit

Stepping

C2

FSB Parity

N

Bus type

QPI

Number of QPI links

1

Processor codename

Sandy Bridge EN

Maximum internal memory supported by processor

375 GB

Memory types supported by processor

DDR3-SDRAM

Memory clock speeds supported by processor

800,1066,1333 MHz

Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)

32 GB/s

ECC supported by processor

Y

Execute Disable Bit

Y

Idle States

Y

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Y

Maximum number of PCI Express lanes

24

Processor package size

45 x 42.5 mm

Supported instruction sets

AVX

Processor code

SR0LN

Scalability

2S

Embedded options available

N

Processor series

Intel Xeon E5-2400

Conflict-Free processor

N

Memory

Internal memory

4 GB

Internal memory type

DDR3-SDRAM

Memory slots

12x DIMM

Memory clock speed

1333 MHz

Memory layout (slots x size)

1 x 4 GB

Maximum internal memory

192 GB

Storage

Maximum storage capacity

2 TB

HDD interface

Serial ATA

HDD size

2.5"

Number of HDDs supported

2

RAID support

Y

Hot-swap

Y

Optical drive type

N

Graphics

Maximum graphics card memory

16 MB

Network

Networking features

Gigabit Ethernet

Wake-on-LAN ready

Y

Ethernet LAN

Y

Cabling technology

10/100/1000Base-T(X)

Ports & interfaces

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

2

USB 2.0 ports quantity

1

Serial ports quantity

1

Expansion slots

PCI Express slots version

3.0

Design

Chassis type

Rack (2U)

Software

Operating system installed

N

Compatible operating systems

Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10/11 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/6 VMware ESX 4.1 VMware 2008 4.1 VMware vSphere 5

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max)

2

Intel Rapid Storage Technology

N

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Y

Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)

N

Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)

N

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Y

Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)

N

Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)

Y

Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)

N

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

1.0

Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology

N

Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology

N

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)

N

Intel® Insider™

N

Intel Flex Memory Access

N

Intel® Smart Cache

Y

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)

Y

Intel Trusted Execution Technology

Y

Intel Enhanced Halt State

Y

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Y

Intel Demand Based Switching

Y

Intel Clear Video Technology

N

Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)

N

Intel 64

Y

Intel Identity Protection Technology version

0.00

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Y

Intel Dual Display Capable Technology

N

Intel FDI Technology

N

Intel Fast Memory Access

N

Processor ARK ID

64617

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

5 - 40 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

1 - 60 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

8 - 85%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 80%

Operating altitude

0 - 3048 m

Non-operating altitude

0 - 3050 m

Operating temperature (T-T)

41 - 104 °F

Certificates

Certification

GOST, IEC, CE, CISPR, TUV-GS

Weight & dimensions

Width

217 mm

Depth

492 mm

Height

55 mm

Features

Images Type Map

Other features

Graphics card

G200eR2

Graphics card family

Matrox