IBM PureFlex System: New features available

IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182, dated November 13, 2012 IBM PureFlex System: New features available Table of contents 1 Overview 7 Publications 2 Key prerequisites 7 Technical information 2 Planned availability date 8 Terms and conditions 2 Description 9 Prices 4 Product number 12 Corrections At a glance New PureFlex TM System features include: 64 GB memory feature and Fibre Channel and Ethernet adapters on select IBM Flex System TM compute nodes IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb converged scalable switch, IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093R 10 Gb scalable switch, and switch upgrades on the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Front door for the IBM PureFlex System 42U Rack Expansion Indicator Codes and Content Specify Codes Overview New optional features are now available on selected PureFlex System products. IBM Flex System p260, p460, and p24l compute nodes: IBM Flex System CN4058 8-port 10Gb Converged Adapter (#EC24) IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb RoCE Adapter (#EC26) 64GB (2 x 32GB RDIMMs) 4Gb DDR3 1066 MHz System Memory (#EEMF) RDX USB External Docking Station for Removable Disk Cartridge (#EU04) IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis: IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) (#3772) IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch (Upgrade 2) (#3773) FDR InfiniBand 3M (9.8-ft) Cable (#ECB1) IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 4939-29A (#ECS1) IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 4939-49A (#ECS2) IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 7895-23X (#ECS3) IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 7906-25X (#ECS7) IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 7917-45X (#ECS8) IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) (#ESU1) IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch (Upgrade 2) (#ESU2) IBM Flex System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch (FDR Upgrade) (#ESW1) IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch (#ESW2) IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb Fabric Watch Upgrade (#ESW3) IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb ISL/Trunking Upgrade (#ESW4) IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093R 10Gb Scalable Switch (#ESW7) PureFlex System 42U Rack: Month Indicator (#9461) Rack Content Specify: 2076-124 (#ER07) Rack Content Specify: 1455-24E (#ER08) Rack Content Specify: 1455-48E (#ER09) Rack Content Specify: 1455-64C (#ER0A) Rack Front Door (Triplex, Blue) (#EU21) Key prerequisites For individual feature requirements refer to the appropriate Sales Manual. Planned availability date December 3, 2012, for all features except for feature EHOC, which is available November 16, 2013; feature EGA3, which is available January 28, 2013; and feature EC24, which is available May 31, 2013. All new Flex System machine type/models and features announcing on November 13, 2012, will be available starting December 3, 2012, as part of Flex System. Adding selected combinations of the new Flex System features to PureFlex Express or PureFlex Standard single chassis configurations will have a general availability date starting December 10, 2012. Any PureFlex configuration with any combination of the IBM Flex System x440 (7917-45X) or the IBM Flex System v7000 Storage Node (4939-A29 or 4939-A49) or the IBM Flex System FC5022 24-port 16Gb ESB SAN Scalable Switch adapter (#3771), which includes a top of rack switch 1455-48E, 1455-64C or 2498-B24 will be available starting January 28, 2013, including PureFlex Enterprise and PureFlex multi-chassis configurations. Description 64 GB (2 x 32 GB RDIMMs) 4 Gb DDR3 1066 MHz System Memory A new 64 GB memory feature (#EEMF) is now available on the IBM Flex System p260, p460, and p24l compute nodes, doubling their memory capacity. The following memory features are now available on these compute nodes: #8146 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) #EEMD 16 GB (2 x 8 GB DIMMs) 4 Gb DDR3 system memory replaces #8199 #EEME 32 GB (2 x 16 GB DIMMs) 4 Gb DDR3 system memory replaces #8145 #EEMF 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DIMMs) 4 Gb DDR3 system memory Rack front door (Triplex, blue) A new triplex front door in blue color (#EU21) is now available on the PureFlex System 42U rack, replacing the current front door (#EC06), which is being withdrawn. IBM Flex System CN4058 8-port 10 Gb converged adapter (#EC24) This adapter is now available on the IBM Flex System p260, p460, and p24l compute nodes. The adapter offers: Consolidation of Ethernet and Fiber Channel using FCoE 10 Gb Fiber Channel over Ethernet IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

Connection at 1 Gb or 10 Gb bandwidth Support up to six 10 Gb ports with IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged scalable switch or IBM Flex System EN4093 10 Gb converged switch IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10 Gb RoCE adapter (#EC26) This adapter is now available on the IBM Flex System p260, p460, and p24l compute nodes. The adapter offers: Dual 10 Gb Ethernet ports providing RDMA over converged Ethernet for low latency Enablement of commercial high-performance cluster applications IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb converged scalable switch (#ESW2) This switch is now available on the IBM Flex System chassis. It offers uncompromising scalability, throughput, and performance. It is designed to help you save money and to reduce complexity by combining 10 GbE, 8 Gb native Fiber Channel, and 40 GbE ports in a high-performance platform. Consider this switch if you are looking for: Full fabric FCF including end-to-end FCoE. Reducing cost and integrating into your existing networking SAN. Investment protection to upgrade to FCoE or expand with more ports or bandwidth (40 GbE). Features of this switch include the following: This is a triple-density switch with the ability to scale based on your needs. It offers a total 64 ports with up to 42 internal 10 Gb ports and two external 10 Gb SFP+ ports, up to 12 Omni ports (10 GbE or 8 Gb native FC), and 2 40 Gb QSFP+ ports. The base switch includes 14 internal 10 Gb ports and 10 external SFP+ 10 Gb ports. Optional upgrade 1 offers 14 internal ports and two external 40 Gb QSFP+ ports that can also be used as four 10 Gb ports. Optional upgrade 2 offers 14 additional internal 10 Gb ports and enables four external SFP+ 10 Gb ports. Either upgrade 1 or 2, or both, can be applied; (upgrade 1 is not required to apply upgrade 2). 10 Gb SFP+ ports can function at 1 GbE or 10 GbE. Omni ports can function at 1GbE, 10 GbE, 4 Gb FC, or 8 Gb FC. 40 Gb QSFP+ ports can function at 10GbE or 40GbE. The switch offers full layer 2/3 Ethernet function and virtual fabric support and management. IBM Flex System EN4093R 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Scalable Switch (#ESW7) This switch is now available on the IBM Flex System Chassis. It offers uncompromising scalability, throughput, and performance. This switch can help you migrate to 10 Gb infrastructure and offers virtualization features such as virtual fabric and VMready. Consider this switch if you want to do any of the following: Build a 10 Gb Ethernet infrastructure or migrating from 1 Gb to 10 Gb (mixed environment). Deploy virtualization. Upgrade to more ports and bandwidth (40GbE) for investment protection. Features of this switch include the following: This is a triple-density switch that can scale based on your needs. IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

It offers a total 64 ports with up to 42 internal 10 Gb ports and 22 external 10 Gb ports. The base switch includes 14 internal 10 Gb ports and 10 external SFP+ 10 Gb ports. Optional upgrade 1 offers 14 additional internal 10 Gb ports and enables two 40 Gb QSFP+ ports that can be used as four 10 Gb ports. Optional upgrade 2 offers 14 additional internal 10 Gb ports and enables four external SFP+ 10 Gb ports. Upgrade 1 is required to apply upgrade 2. 10 Gb SFP+ ports can function at 1 GbE or 10 GbE. 40 Gb QSFP+ ports can function at 10 GbE or 40 GbE. The switch offers full layer 2/3 Ethernet function and virtual fabric support and management. Product number The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems TM 1455, 1457, 7863, 7891, 7893, 7895, 7953, 7955, 8406, 9117, 9179 machine type: Planned availability date: November 16, 2012 New feature Description MT Model Feature Carry-over Indicator for AC Power Supply #5532 (MDL Upgrade Only) 9117 MMD EH0C 9179 MHD The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 1455, 1457, 7863, 7891, 7893, 7895, 7953, 7955, 8406, 9117, 9179 machine type: Planned availability date: December 3, 2012 New features Description MT Model Feature 3m, Blue Cat5e Cable 7891 73X 1111 25m, Blue Cat5e Cable 7891 73X 1113 CAT5E Ethernet Cable, 25M YELLOW 7891 73X 1121 IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) 7893 92X 3772 IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch (Upgrade 2) 7893 92X 3773 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/24-30A Pwr Cord 7953 94X 6654 4.3m (14-Ft) 1PH/24-30A WR Pwr Cord 7953 94X 6655 4.3m (14-Ft)1PH/24A Power Cord 7953 94X 6656 Order Routing Indicator- System Plant 1455 48E 9169 1455 64C Month Indicator 7953 94X 9461 Windows Server Standard 2012 (2CPU)-English 7863 10X A3L7 IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

Windows Server Datacenter 2012 (2CPU)-English 7863 10X A3LN Windows Storage Srv 2012 Std (2CPU)-English 7863 10X A3M3 IBM Flex System CN4058 8-port 10Gb Converged Adapter 1457 7FL EC24 7895 22X 7895 42X IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb RoCE Adapter 1457 7FL EC26 7895 22X 7895 42X FDR InfiniBand 3M (9.8-ft) Cable 7893 92X ECB1 IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 4939-29A 7893 92X ECS1 IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 4939-49A 7893 92X ECS2 Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 7895-23X 7893 92X ECS3 Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 7906-25X 7893 92X ECS7 Flex System Enterprise Chassis Content Specify - 7917-45X 7893 92X ECS8 64GB (2 x 32GB RDIMMs) 4Gb DDR3 1066 MHz System Memory 1457 7FL EEMF 7895 22X 7895 42X IBM PureFlex System Custom Configuration Indicator 1455 48E EFD5 Build-To-Order Indicator 1457 7FL EFD9 7863 10X 7893 92X 7895 22X 7895 42X 7953 94X 7955 01M Rack Content Specify: 1611-16E - 1U 7953 94X ER07 Rack Content Specify: 1455-24E - 1U 7953 94X ER08 Rack Content Specify: 1455-48E - 1U 7953 94X ER09 Rack Content Specify: 1455-64C - 1U 7953 94X ER0A IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch (Upgrade 1) 7893 92X ESU1 IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch (Upgrade 2) 7893 92X ESU2 IBM Flex System IB6131 InfiniBand Switch (FDR Upgrade) 7893 92X ESW1 IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10Gb Converged Scalable Switch 7893 92X ESW2 IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb Fabric Watch Upgrade 7893 92X ESW3 IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb ISL/Trunking Upgrade 7893 92X ESW4 IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093R 10Gb Scalable Switch 7893 92X ESW7 1TB Removable Disk Drive Cartridge 7891 73X EU01 7891 74X RDX USB External Docking Station for Removable Disk Cartridge 1457 7FL EU04 7891 73X 7891 74X 7895 22X 7895 42X 8406 70Y 8406 71Y IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

Rack Front Door (Tri-plex, Blue) 7953 94X EU21 Core Use HW Feature 10X 7891 73X EUC7 The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 1455, 1457, 7863, 7891, 7893, 7895, 7953, 7955, 8406, 9117, 9179 machine type: Planned availability date: January 28, 2013 New feature Description MT Model Feature Multi-Chassis Indicator 7893 92X EGA3 Feature conversions The existing components being replaced during a model or feature conversion become the property of IBM and must be returned. Feature conversions are always implemented on a "quantity of one for quantity of one" basis. Multiple existing features may not be converted to a single new feature. Single existing features may not be converted to multiple new features. The following conversions are available: Feature conversions for 9117-MMB to 9117-MMC power features Return From FC: To FC: parts Feature conversions for 9117-MMB to 9117-MMD power features Return From FC: To FC: parts Feature conversions for 9179-MHB to 9179-MHC power features Return From FC: To FC: parts Feature conversions for 9179-MHB to 9179-MHD power features Return From FC: To FC: parts IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). https://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/mem/sla.jsp?num=112-182 Publications No publications are shipped with these features. Services Global Technology Services IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management. These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your highspeed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-ibm offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/ For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html Select your country, and then select the product as the category. Technical information Specified operating environment Physical specifications Physical specifications are not applicable at the feature level. For the physical specifications of a specific Machine Type/Model, refer to the appropriate Sales Manual. Planning information Cable orders No cables required. Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of host software and application software. IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. IBM Electronic Services IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent. The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The Electronic Service Agent TM is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server. To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic Terms and conditions MES discount applicable No Field-installable feature Yes Warranty period Three-year limited warranty except for feature #EH0C under machine types 9117 and 9179, which has a one-year warranty. An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which it is installed. Customer setup Yes, except for feature #EH0C under machine types 9117 and 9179. IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

Machine code Same license terms and conditions as base machine. Prices The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 1455, 1457, 7863, 7891, 7893, 7895, 7953, 7955, 8406, 9117, 9179 machine type: Machine Type 1455 Number Numbers Support CSU MES Order Routing Indicator Syste 48E 9169 Initial N/A No 64C Initial N/A No Machine Type 1457 Number Numbers Support CSU MES CN4058 8-port 10Gb Converged 7FL EC24 Both Yes No EN4132 2-port 10Gb RoCE Adaptr 7FL EC26 Both Yes No 64GB (2 x 32GB RDIMMs) Memory 7FL EEMF Both Yes No BTO Indicator 7FL EFD9 Initial N/A No RDX USB External Docking 7FL EU04 Both Yes No Machine Type 7863 Number Numbers Support CSU MES BTO Indicator 10X EFD9 Initial N/A No Machine Type 7891 Number Numbers Support CSU MES 3m, Blue Cat5e Cable 73X 1111 Both Yes No 25m, Blue Cat5e Cable 73X 1113 Both Yes No CAT5E Ethernet Cbl 25M YELLOW Both Yes No 1TB Removable Disk Cartridge 73X EU01 Both Yes No 74X Both Yes No RDX USB External Docking 73X EU04 Initial N/A No 74X Initial N/A No Core Use HW Feature 10 73X EUC7 MES Yes No IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

Machine Type 7893 Number Numbers Support CSU MES FC5022 Port Upgrade 1 92X 3772 Both Yes No FC5022 Port Upgrade 2 92X 3773 Both Yes No FDR InfiniBand 3M Cable 92X ECB1 Both Yes No Content Specify - 4939-29A 92X ECS1 Both Yes No Content Specify - 4939-49A 92X ECS2 Both Yes No Content Specify - 7895-23X 92X ECS3 Initial N/A No Content Specify - 7906-25X 92X ECS7 Initial N/A No Content Specify - 7917-45X 92X ECS8 Initial N/A No BTO Indicator 92X EFD9 Initial N/A No Multi-Chassis Indicator 92X EGA3 Initial N/A No CN4093 Port Upgrade 1 92X ESU1 Both Yes No CN4093 Port Upgrade 2 92X ESU2 Both Yes No IB6131Switch FDR Upgrade 92X ESW1 Both Yes No CN4093 10Gb Converged Switch 92X ESW2 Both Yes No FC5022 Fabric Watch Upgrade Both Yes No FC5022 ISL/Trunking Upgrade 92X ESW4 Both Yes No Fabric EN4093R 10Gb Switch 92X ESW7 Both Yes No Machine Type 7895 Number Numbers Support CSU MES CN4058 8-port 10Gb Converged 22X EC24 Both Yes No 42X Both Yes No EN4132 2-port 10Gb RoCE Adaptr 22X EC26 Both Yes No 42X Both Yes No 64GB (2 x 32GB RDIMMs) Memory 22X EEMF Both Yes No 42X Both Yes No BTO Indicator 22X EFD9 Initial N/A No 42X Initial N/A No RDX USB External Docking 22X EU04 Both Yes No 42X Both Yes No Machine Type 7953 Number Numbers Support CSU MES 4.3m 1PH/24-30A Pwr Cord 94X 6654 Both Yes No 4.3m 14Ft 1PH/24 30A WR Pwr 94X 6655 Both Yes No 4.3m 14Ft 1PH/24A Power Cord IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

94X 6656 Both Yes No Month Indicator 94X 9461 Initial N/A No BTO Indicator 94X EFD9 Initial N/A No Rack Content Specify: 1611-16E 94X ER07 Initial N/A No Rack Content Specify: 1455-24E 94X ER08 Initial N/A No Rack Content Specify: 1455-48E 94X ER09 Initial N/A No Rack Content Specify: 1455-64C 94X ER0A Initial N/A No Rack Front Door(Tri-plex,Blue) 94X EU21 Initial N/A No Machine Type 7955 Number Numbers Support CSU MES BTO Indicator 01M EFD9 Initial N/A No Machine Type 8406 Number Numbers Support CSU MES RDX USB External Docking 70Y EU04 Initial N/A No 71Y Initial N/A No Machine Type 9117 Number Numbers Support CSU MES The following are features already announced for the IBM Power Systems 1455, machine type: Machine Type 1455 Number Numbers Support CSU MES PureFlex System Custom Ind. 48E EFD5 Initial N/A No Feature conversions Feature conversions for 9117-MMB to 9117-MMC power features Parts From FC: To FC: returned Feature conversions for 9117-MMB to 9117-MMD power features Parts From FC: To FC: returned IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 11

Feature conversions for 9179-MHB to 9179-MHC power features Parts From FC: To FC: returned Feature conversions for 9179-MHB to 9179-MHD power features Parts From FC: To FC: returned Pricing terms Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices on day of announcement for the U.S. only. They are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. IBM list price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. ENUS-112-182-LIST_PRICES_2012_11_13.PDF Trademarks PureFlex, IBM Flex System, Power Systems and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. IBM, Express and VMready are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Terms of use IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only. Additional terms of use are located at: http://www.ibm.com/legal/us/en/ For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM representative or reseller, or visit the IBM worldwide contacts page http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/us/ Corrections (Corrected on November 29, 2012) Revised Planned availability date section. IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-182 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 12