HPC Components

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Last updated: Oct 19, 2020 by Marie Desir
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HPC Components  

IBM nx360 M4  

They are each 12 core with 64GB RAM. Each has the following for processor, disk, and memory. 

  • 2 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2620 v2 6C 2.1GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 80W 

  • 8 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM 

  • 1 IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps SATA 3.5" HDD for NeXtScale System 

IBM System x3550 M4 

The x3550 M4 is a cost- and density-balanced 1U, 2-socket server. 

Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family. 

Supports up to 1866 MHz memory speeds. 

Supports up to 768 GB memory with 32 GB LRDIMMs. 

 IBM NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure 

IBM® NeXtScale System is a new HPC offering from IBM. This new dense offering is based on our experience with IBM iDataPlex® and IBM BladeCenter® along with a tight focus on emerging and future client requirements. The IBM NeXtScale n1200 enclosure and IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 server are designed to optimize density and performance within typical data center infrastructure limits. The 6U NeXtScale n1200 enclosure fits in a standard 19-inch rack and up to twelve nx360 M4 servers can be installed into the enclosure. With more computing power per watt and the latest Intel Xeon processors, you can reduce costs while maintaining speed and availability. 

Model: 

5456-A2x IBM NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure 10x 80mm / 10 6x 900 W / 6 

 IBM Storewize v3700 

IBM Storwize® V3700 is an entry-level disk storage system designed with sophisticated capabilities unusual for a system of this class. It offers efficiency and flexibility through built-in thin provisioning and non-disruptive migration of data from existing storage. Built upon the innovative technology in the Storwize family, Storwize V3700 addresses block storage requirements of small and midsize organizations. 

  • 2U modular disk system 

  • 6 Gbps SAS and 1 Gbps iSCSI host interface with optional 8 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10 Gbps iSCSI/Fibre Channel over Ethernet host ports or additional 6 Gbps SAS, 1 Gbps iSCSI host ports 

  • Up to 480 TB of capacity 

  • Maximum disk drives:  

    • Small form-factor enclosure: 24 x 2.5-inch drives 

    • Large form-factor enclosure: 12 x 3.5-inch drives 

  • Supports up to nine expansion units (up to 240 drives per system) 

  • Dual-port, hot-swappable 6 Gb SAS disk drives 

  • Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 

  • 4 GB cache (per controller) standard, upgradable to 8 GB 

  • Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans 

  • AC power (110 – 240 V) 

  • DC power (-48 – -60 V), available in the small form-factor enclosures