IBM NeXtScale System User Manual

Chapter 2. Positioning 15
2.1.2 Optimized for workloads
IBM NeXtScale System is best-suited for the following primary workloads:
򐂰 Public and private cloud
򐂰 HPC and technical computing
Although these areas do share much in common, they have unique needs that
are served with NeXtScale System, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-3 IBM NeXtScale System: Optimized for cloud computing and HPC solutions
For cloud, the important factors are that we support the entire processor stack;
so, no matter what our client goal is, we can support it with the right processor
performance and cost point. The same is true of memory; we have cost and
power-optimized choices and performance-optimized alternatives. The nodes
contain the right onboard networking on board with 1 Gb NICs embedded, with
options for up to four other high-speed fabric ports. With these features, the
entire solution is designed to scale to any size.
HPC and technical computing have many of the same attributes as cloud; a key
factor is the need for the top-bin 130 W processors. NeXtScale System can
support top bin 130 W processors, which means more cores and higher
frequencies than others.
Workload Fine Tuned Server Characteristics
• Processor and Memory performance and choice Full
Intel stack support with memory for performance and/or
cost optimization
• Standard Rack optimized Fits into client data centers
seamlessly
• Right sized IO Choice of networking options – 1Gb,
10Gb, or InfiniBand, all SDN ready
• Infinitely Scalable from small to enormous grid
deployments all built on open standards
• High energy efficiency means more impact/watt
• Top bin Intel Xeon processors, large memory
bandwidth, and high IOPS for rapid transaction
processing and analytics
• Workload optimized software stack with Platform
Computing and IBM xCAT
• Architected for low latency with choice of high speed
fabric support
• Supported as one part number no matter the size of
the solution and content with Intelligent Cluster
High Performance
Computing
Private Cloud Public Cloud

IBM NeXtScale System Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	NeXtScale System
Category	Server
Language	English