IBM BladeCenter HX5
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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
