IBM BladeCenter HX5 Product Guide

IBM BladeCenter HX5 10
Workload optimized models - zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)
Part 4 of Table 2 lists the Workload optimized models for zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX).
These models can be installed in the IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX) or within a traditional
IBM BladeCenter chassis. These HX5 models are configured with Fibre Channel and Ethernet
Networking options, making them easy to order, configure, and deploy.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7873 (Intel Xeon E7 processors) (Part 4)
Model
7873-
Intel Xeon Processor
(2 maximum)
MAX5* Two-node
scale kit*
Standard
memory
Memory
speed‡
Standard
networking§
Storage Drive
bays
Workload optimized models for zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)
A4x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
8x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 2
A5x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
16x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 2
A6x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
8x 8 GB +
8x 16 GB
1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 2
A7x 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
16x 16GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B)+
2x 8Gb FC
2x 50GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 2
AAx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
8x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 2
ABx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
16x 8 GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 2
ACx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
8x 8 GB +
8x 16 GB
1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 2
ADx 2x E7-2830 8C 2.13 GHz
24 MB 1066 MHz
Opt No
support
16x 16GB 1066 MHz 2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb (B2) +
2x 8Gb FC
2x 100 GB
MLC SSD†
2 / 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:
(B) Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 2-port Ethernet Exp Card (CFFh)

(B2) Broadcom 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM BladeCenter

zBX models also include a QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv)

† Models 7873-A4x, A5x, A6x and A7x include two IBM 50GB SATA 1.8" MLC solid-state drives (SSDs) plus the
SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5. Models 7873-AAx, ABx, ACx and ADx include two IBM 100GB
SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSDs plus the SSD Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter HX5.

IBM BladeCenter HX5 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	BladeCenter HX5
Category	Server
Language	English