IBM BladeCenter HX5
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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)
(E1) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced
(E2) Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II
(Q) QLogic 2-pt 10Gb Converged Network Adapter(CFFh)
