System x integrated solutions - Cluster 1350 and idataplex portfolio refresh

, dated April 28, 2009 System x integrated solutions - Cluster 1350 and idataplex portfolio refresh Table of contents 1 At a glance 49 Customization services 1 Overview 50 Education support 2 Key prerequisites 50 Services 2 Planned availability date 51 Technical information 2 Description 59 Terms and conditions 14 Product positioning 64 Pricing 15 Reference information 114Order now 15 Product number 115Corrections At a glance The System Cluster 1350 tm offering and the IBM System x idataplex solutions are built on: Rack-optimized servers from IBM Industry-leading interconnects IBM service Easy-to-order, robust factory-built configurations are supported by IBM. For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). Overview The latest enhancement to the Cluster 1350 and System x idataplex portfolios combines IBM servers with industry-leading hardware, clustering software, and services. The hardware: Introduces QDR InfiniBand switches and options from QLogic into the idataplex and Cluster 1350 product offering: QLogic 12200 36-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (1350) QLogic 12200 36-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (idataplex) QLogic 12300 36-port QDR InfiniBand Managed Switch Bundle (1350) QLogic 12800-180 432-port QDR/DDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (1350) QLogic 12800-360 864-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (1350) QLogic 12800 QDR Single Spine Module QLogic 12800 QDR Double Spine Module QLogic 12800 QDR Management Module QLogic 12800 24-port QDR/DDR Ultra-High Density IB Leaf Module QLogic 12800 18-port 4X QDR Ultra-High Performance IB Leaf Module QLogic 12800 Hot-swap power supply Introduces Mellanox Connectx QDR IB x8 PCI-E 2.0 Host Channel Adapters: Single Port PCI-E IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

Dual Port PCI-E Enhances the Voltaire DDR InfiniBand portfolio: Voltaire 2036 36-port Managed DDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (idataplex) Voltaire 2036 36-port Managed DDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (1350) Enhances the BNT (Blades Network Technology) 10GbE switch portfolio: Blade G8124F 24-port 10GbE Switch Bundle (idataplex) Blade G8124R 24-port 10GbE Switch Bundle (1350) Enhances the SMC GbE switch portfolio: SMC 8126L2 26-port managed GbE Switch Bundle Rail kits for both idataplex and Cluster 1350 Introduces new DAC, QDR, and DDR Copper and Optical cables to support the switch portfolio This announcement also includes support of idataplex nodes in the Cluster 1350 rack as well as the inclusion of additional new System x servers and options into both the idataplex and Cluster 1350 offerings. Key prerequisites Supported operating system Device drivers, as required Planned availability date May 11, 2009 Description System Cluster 1350 description Computing applications or environments often have more requirements than an individual computer or server can address. These requirements may be best addressed by several computers working together. A cluster is a group of interconnected individual computers, working together on a single problem, or consolidating workloads from multiple servers. Although these computers can operate individually, they are managed from a single point of control using cluster management software. The Cluster 1350 offering, a high-performance scalable cluster, is built on: Intel Xeon processors IBM Cell Broadband Engine tm AMD Opteron processor-based, rack-optimized, and blade-based servers The Cluster 1350 supports Microsoft HPC Server 2008, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 (64-bit), and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (64-bit). All hardware components are configured and integrated into racks in the factory prior to shipment. You must obtain the prerequisite version of the Linux operating system and device drivers as specified by IBM. Either you or a qualified IBM Business Partner can install the required software. You can use the optional installation services to have IBM install the operating system, device drivers, and General Parallel File Systems (GPFS tm ). IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

IBM provides a single point of contact for service of all announced cluster hardware components and IBM software during the applicable warranty period. This System 1350 warranty support does not include support for the software. Software service and support can be purchased separately through an optional IBM Support Line service. System x idataplex description Rack management appliance (4369) The idataplex solution comes configured with a rack management appliance based on the Avocent MergePoint 5300 device. The device, which uses the IPMI 2.0 protocol for multiple management functions, including power management at each chassis, offers an intelligent aggregated rack solution. Clients with custom solutions that depend on IPMI 2.0 can find full functionality with idataplex servers and can manage systems management data at the rack level. Flex nodes Technology for flexible node configurations enables the servers for idataplex to be configured in numerous ways. In addition to compute-oriented configurations, the idataplex solution offers a storage-rich configuration. System x idataplex 2U Flex chassis (6385) One or two server nodes Support for both high-performance SAS and low-cost, high-capacity SATA HDDs High-density storage offering Shared high-efficiency power supply Shared low-power-consuming fans Choice of SAS, Ethernet, or iscsi host interface System x idataplex 3U chassis (6386): For intensive storage applications. IBM provides a single point of contact for service of all announced cluster hardware components and IBM software during the applicable warranty period. This System x idataplex warranty support does not include support for the software. Software service and support can be purchased separately through an optional IBM Support Line service. System x idataplex software The following operating systems are supported on some configurations of the idataplex. Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows Server Compute Cluster Server 2003 (64 bit) (MS WCCS) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6 AS for x86 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6 AS for AMD64/EM64T Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6 ES for x86 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6 ES for AMD64/EM64T Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 32 bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 64 bit SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 64 bit Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Solution 2003 64 bit Additional enhancements For a listing of hardware components, refer to the Overview section. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

New OEM technology and hardware The System Cluster 1350 and idataplex offerings include an expanded array of hardware from other vendors along with new features to help boost productivity for data centers. QLogic 12200 36-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle for 1350 (0449-019) The QLogic 12200 Fixed Configuration QDR InfiniBand edge switch for 1350, based on QLogic TrueScale ASIC technology, delivers the next evolution in switching for High Performance Computing (HPC). This advanced 1U edge switch provides 36 QDR ports in a compact 1U 14.5-inch deep fixed form factor, delivering a low-cost and low-power edge switch, making it the ideal edge switch for large HPC fabric deployments. Key features: InfiniBand QDR (40 Gb) operation High edge port density Scalable low latency Adaptive routing Virtual fabrics Fully redundant power supplies and fans Optional InfiniBand Fabric Suite (IFS) FastFabric Toolset Fabric Manager Fabric Viewer Benefits: QDR InfiniBand bandwidth performance Small QDR data center footprint Predictable and constant latency under high load conditions Reduces fabric congestion, which maximizes bandwidth usage High reliability Flexibility in cluster management and ability to guarantee QoS Enhanced management, configuration, and installation capabilities Low power and cooling requirements QLogic 12200 (idataplex) 36-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (0449-020) The QLogic 12200 Fixed Configuration QDR InfiniBand edge switch for idataplex, based on QLogic TrueScale ASIC technology, delivers the next evolution in switching for High Performance Computing (HPC). This advanced 1U edge switch provides 36 QDR ports in a compact 1U 14.5-inch deep fixed form factor, delivering a low-cost and low-power edge switch. This 12200 model includes AC power entry, air flow, and mounting hardware tailored for IBM idataplex, making it the ideal embedded or edge switch for idataplex solutions deploying InfiniBand. Key features: InfiniBand QDR (40 Gb) operation High edge port density Scalable low latency Adaptive routing Virtual fabrics IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

Fully redundant power supplies and fans Optional InfiniBand Fabric Suite (IFS) FastFabric Toolset Fabric Manager Fabric Viewer Benefits: QDR InfiniBand bandwidth performance Small QDR data center footprint Predictable and constant latency under high load conditions Reduces fabric congestion, which maximizes bandwidth usage High reliability Flexibility in cluster management and ability to guarantee QoS Enhanced management, configuration, and installation capabilities Low power and cooling requirements QLogic 12300 36-Port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle for 1350 (0449-021) The QLogic 12300 Configurable QDR InfiniBand edge switch for 1350, based on QLogic TrueScale ASIC technology, delivers the next evolution in switch fabric performance for High Performance Computing (HPC) and enterprise clustering. This advanced 1U edge switch provides 36 QDR ports in a standard 1U 26-inch deep form factor, including a management processor supporting chassis management (CLI and GUI) as well as an embedded InfiniBand Subnet Manager (SM), making this switch ideal for environments requiring high performance and high availability. Key features: InfiniBand QDR (40 Gb) operation High edge port density Scalable low latency Adaptive routing Virtual fabrics Fully redundant power supplies and fans Optional InfiniBand Fabric Suite (IFS) FastFabric Toolset Fabric Manager Fabric Viewer Benefits: QDR InfiniBand bandwidth performance Small QDR data center footprint Predictable and constant latency under high load conditions Reduces fabric congestion, which maximizes bandwidth usage High reliability Flexibility in cluster management and ability to guarantee QoS Enhanced management, configuration, and installation capabilities Low power and cooling requirements QLogic 12800-180 432-Port QDR/DDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle for 1350 (0449-022) IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

The QLogic 12800-180 QDR InfiniBand (IB) director, based on QLogic TrueScale ASIC technology, delivers the next evolution in switch fabric performance for High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The 12800-180 provides 324 QDR ports using 18-port Ultra-High Performance (UHP) leaf modules or 432 QDR/DDR ports using 24-port Ultra-High Density (UHD) leaf modules in a 14U chassis, delivering high port density and lowest power per port. The high availability 12800-180 design includes hot swappable InfiniBand spine and leaf modules, fully redundant power and cooling, and redundant management processors supporting chassis management (CLI and GUI) as well as embedded InfiniBand Subnet Managers (SMs). The 12800-180 also supports advanced QLogic fabric features including adaptive routing, Virtual Fabrics (vfabric), Quality of Service (QoS), and management wizards for automated installation, configuration, and monitoring to maximize operational efficiency. Key features: InfiniBand QDR (40 Gb) operation Customer configurable High rackmountable port density High rackmountable port count Scalable low latency Adaptive routing Virtual fabrics Fully redundant power supplies, fans, and management cards Optional InfiniBand Fabric Suite (IFS) FastFabric Toolset Fabric Manager Fabric Viewer Low per-port power requirements Benefits: Custom switch configuration Small quad data rate (QDR) data center footprint Low power and cooling requirements QLogic 12800-360 864-Port QDR/DDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle for 1350 (0449-023) The QLogic 12800-360 QDR InfiniBand (IB) director, based on QLogic TrueScale ASIC technology, delivers the next evolution in switch fabric performance for High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The 12800-360 provides 648 QDR ports using 18-port Ultra-High Performance (UHP) leaf modules or 864 QDR/DDR ports using 24-port Ultra-High Density (UHD) leaf modules in a 29U chassis, delivering high port density and low power per port. The high availability 12800-360 design includes hot swappable InfiniBand spine and leaf modules, fully redundant power and cooling, and redundant management processors supporting chassis management (CLI and GUI) as well as embedded InfiniBand Subnet Managers (SMs). The 12800-360 also supports advanced QLogic fabric features including adaptive routing, Virtual Fabrics (vfabric), Quality of Service (QoS), and management wizards for automated installation, configuration, and monitoring to maximize operational efficiency. Key features: InfiniBand QDR (40 Gb) operation Customer configurable High rackmountable port density High rackmountable port count IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

Scalable low latency Adaptive routing Virtual fabrics Fully redundant power supplies, fans and management cards Optional InfiniBand Fabric Suite (IFS) FastFabric Toolset Fabric Manager Fabric Viewer Lowest per-port power requirements Benefits: Custom switch configuration Small quad data rate (QDR) data center footprint Low power and cooling requirements Voltaire 2036 36-port DDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle for 1350 (4669-030) The Voltaire 2036 DDR InfiniBand edge switch for Cluster 1350, one of Voltaire's fourth-generation InfiniBand switches, adds many new smart capabilities to meet the need of next-generation data centers. The Voltaire 2036 is one of the industry's most cost-effective building blocks for deploying high-performance clusters and data centers. Features and benefits: 36 DDR ports in a 1U switch Removes I/O bottlenecks for extreme application performance High scalability across application, database, and storage servers Simple and fast device management Support for longer and more varied cable options Fast fabric bring up and advanced routing algorithms Voltaire 2036 (idataplex) 36-port DDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle (4669-031) The Voltaire 2036 DDR InfiniBand edge switch for idataplex is one of Voltaire's fourth-generation InfiniBand switches adds many new smart capabilities to meet the need of next-generation data centers. The Voltaire 2036 is one of the industry's most cost-effective building blocks for deploying high-performance clusters and data centers. Features and benefits: 36 DDR ports in a 1U switch Removes I/O bottlenecks for extreme application performance High scalability across application, database, and storage servers Simple and fast device management Support for longer and more varied cable options Fast fabric bring up and advanced routing algorithms InfiniBand QDR HCAs Mellanox ConnectX Single Port 4x QDR InfiniBand x8 PCI-E 2.0 HCA - option 46M2199 Mellanox ConnectX Dual Port 4x QDR InfiniBand x8 PCI-E 2.0 HCA - option 46M2203 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

InfiniBand DDR/QDR s Option 59Y1928-30m QLogic Optical QDR InfiniBand QSFP Option 59Y1884-30m QLogic Optical QDR InfiniBand QSFP Option 59Y1900-3m QLogic Copper QDR InfiniBand QSFP 28AWG Option 59Y1908-3m QLogic Optical DDR InfiniBand QSFP-to-CX4 Option 59Y1920-3m QLogic Optical QDR InfiniBand QSFP Option 59Y1876-0.5m QLogic Copper DDR InfiniBand QSFP-to-CX4 30AWG Option 59Y1892-0.5m QLogic Copper QDR InfiniBand QSFP 30AWG Option 59Y1912-10m QLogic Optical DDR InfiniBand QSFP-to-CX4 Option 59Y1924-10m QLogic Optical QDR InfiniBand QSFP Option 59Y1880-1m QLogic Copper DDR InfiniBand QSFP-to-CX4 30AWG Option 59Y1896-1m QLogic Copper QDR InfiniBand QSFP 30AWG Option 59Y1916-30m QLogic Optical DDR InfiniBand QSFP-to-CX4 BNT G8124R 24-port 10GbE Switch Bundle (0446-017) The BNT G8124R 24-port 10GbE Switch for Cluster 1350 is BNT's low-cost and highperformance 24 SFP+ 10G switch ideal for HPC Clusters, financial applications, and data centers. This switch is capable of CEE and FCoE. The 24 SFP+ ports can be configured with an optional SFP+ transceivers and LC- LC fiber cable or can be configured with the Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables. No transceiver is required when using the DAC cables. Management port B is not currently supported. Stacking via the management ports is not currently supported. Two C13 rack power cables must be added for each 8124 (R and F). BNT G8124F 24-port 10GbE Switch Bundle (0446-018) The BNT G8124F 24-port 10GbE Switch for System x idataplex is BNT's low-cost and high-performance 24 SFP+ 10G switch ideal for HPC Clusters, financial applications, and data centers. This switch is capable of CEE and FCoE. The 24 SFP+ ports can be configured with an optional SFP+ transceivers and LC- LC fiber cable or can be configured with the Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables. No transceiver is required when using the DAC cables. Management port B is not currently supported. Stacking via the management ports is not currently supported. Two C13 rack power cables must be added for each 8124 (R and F). SMC 8126L2 26-port 1GbE Switch Bundle (4668-017) The SMC 8126L2 is industry's low-cost 1Gig 26-port Ethernet switch for Cluster 1350 and idataplex. System Cluster 1350 ecosystem 42U Enterprise Rack (1410-4RX) This specially designed 42U rack is one of two racks that can be used in Cluster 1350 configurations. This rack features base stabilizers to enable shipment from the factory with Cluster 1350 components such as power units, nodes, switches, cables, and consoles mounted in position and with intra-rack cabling installed according to applicable Cluster 1350 racking rules. The Enterprise Rack is designated as IBM-installed for easy on-site installation. This designation, coupled with the factory integration services and optional on-site IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

installation and verification of software, results in a ready-to-run cluster system. The cost of the hardware installation is included in the price of the rack. The cost of software installation by IBM or a qualified IBM Business Partner is not included. 25U Standard Rack (1410-2RX) This 25U rack addresses the requirements of smaller departmental cluster configurations. It is shipped from the factory with Cluster 1350 components such as power units, nodes, switches, cables, and consoles mounted in position and with intrarack cabling installed according to applicable Cluster 1350 racking rules. The 1410-2RX rack is designated as IBM-installed for easy on-site installation. This designation, coupled with the factory integration services and optional on-site installation and verification of software, results in a ready-to-run cluster system. The cost of the hardware installation is included in the price of the rack. The cost of software installation by IBM or a qualified IBM Business Partner is not included. Power and cooling advantages for System Cluster 1350 The IBM energy management portfolio tackles the challenge to increase power and thermal efficiency and help reduce costs on many levels. Inside the system, all IBM System x and BladeCenter servers start with Calibrated Vectored Cooling tm technology. This feature allows dual paths of air to each component, helping to improve uptime and longevity, and reducing wasteful air movement and heat generation. It can be coupled with power supplies that are more energy-efficient. For clusters within a rack, System x servers are designed to work at full density in a well-planned rack solution. They can also operate at extended temperature ranges to keep the system up and running, even in extreme temperature and many potential failure conditions. IBM rack-based cluster solutions are engineered to optimize air flow and prevent undesirable recirculation within the rack, so servers can run in optimal temperature conditions. IBM blade-based clusters enable you to pack more processors into the same power and cooling envelope as well as better utilize floor space and "right size" data center design. With BladeCenter servers, less power per processor means more processing capacity per kilowatt. The BladeCenter runs cooler to deliver greater reliability. For dense data center environments, IBM delivers smart rack-level heat solutions such as the super-efficient IBM Rear Door Heat exchanger. The water-cooled door can dissipate heat generated from the back of the rack to reduce the overall room temperature. With this combination of benefits at the server and data center level, IBM systems can offer strong power and cooling benefits to Cluster 1350 clients. IBM Rear Door Heat exchanger (32R0712) The Rear Door Heat exchanger for IBM Enterprise Racks helps keep your growing data center at a safer temperature without adding air conditioning units. This unobtrusive solution brings more cooling capacity to areas where the heat is greatest, around racks of servers with multiple, more powerful processors. Design simplicity delivers chilling results The size and appearance of the Rear Door Heat exchanger are similar to those of a standard rack acoustical 66-cm (26-in) wide door. It adds a mere 10 cm (4 in) to the depth of a rack, yet a single door may remove up to 50,000 Btu of heat (or approximately 15 kw). The door is designed to attach to a 42U-high IBM Enterprise Rack and swings wide to provide unrestricted access to electrical components. Sealed coils, filled with above-dewpoint, chilled water, passively remove a significant amount of the heat generated in a fully populated rack. This cooling efficiency may help eliminate the need for additional ac power and the associated construction cost. Cluster Enablement Consulting for System Cluster 1350 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

Cluster Enablement Consulting is available at a flat-rate price per day that includes resource, travel, and expenses for predefined engagements. The fee covers expenses for cluster enablement engagements of the following type: Staging and integration of cluster hardware and software components at the manufacturing site or another location Cluster integration into an existing cluster or cluster upgrades Customer acceptance testing Software installation and integration, including operating system, management software, file system, compilers, or customer applications Instructor-led on-site training Factory integration -- product customization services for System Cluster 1350 The Cluster 1350 features several hardware validation and test services collectively referred to as product customization services. These services include the integration of hardware and software on AMD and System x servers in innovative manufacturing facilities. You can deploy systems in almost any IT environment. This means your IT resources can be better used elsewhere. This statement is especially true for Linux cluster solutions. Given the complexity of a Linux cluster, you want the confidence that the solution arrives properly configured and ready to integrate in your data center. These options are integrated into the servers. The System x also offers a Blade Integration Service, which, for a flat fee, includes installation of: Hardware options on the blades Options in the BladeCenter chassis Blades in the chassis IBM can install the chassis in an Enterprise Rack and have it shipped to you. Performing the same services on-site would take hours or even days. In addition, Cluster 1350 manufacturing offers specific services for the Cluster 1350 called Cluster Systems Validation and Test to confirm that all system settings are enabled and tested to enable smooth on-site deployment: Enable BIOS management Configure BIOS on each node Set up ASM and RSA Create disk partitioning Configure network, firewall, language, and time zone Configure services Set up storage Install terminal server Set up DNS Test, debug, and confirm that cluster is ready for operation IBM has the skills and technology to offer this type of service. The Cluster 1350 manufacturing product customization portfolio offers a tremendous value, especially for customers interested in complex offerings such as Linux cluster. Installation and deployment services The Cluster 1350 solutions deployed in the 1410-4RX and 1410-2RX rack enclosures include on-site hardware installation and basic installation planning services. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

System x idataplex ecosystem IBM System x idataplex Rack (7825) This specially designed rack is used in idataplex configurations. The idataplex Rack is designated as IBM-installed for easy on-site installation. This designation, coupled with the factory integration services and optional on-site installation and verification of software, results in a ready-to-run cluster system. The idataplex solution offers increased density in a holistic rack design. For ease of serviceability, all hard drive, planar, and I/O access is from the front of the rack. Power and cooling advantages idataplex servers help pack more processors into the same power and cooling envelope, better utilize floor space, and "right size" data center design. With the idataplex solution, less power per processor means more processing capacity per kilowatt. The idataplex can run cooler to deliver greater reliability. System x idataplex Rear Door Heat exchanger (43V6048) For dense data center environments, IBM offers smart rack-level heat management solutions like the super-efficient IBM Rear Door Heat exchanger. The water-cooled door is designed to dissipate heat generated from the back of the rack to help reduce the overall room temperature. With this combination of benefits at the server and data center level, IBM systems deliver strong power and cooling benefits to idataplex clients. The idataplex Rear Door Heat exchanger for idataplex racks helps reduce the air temperature in your growing data center to approximately the same air temperature as that entering the rack, alleviating the need to add air conditioning units. This unobtrusive solution brings more cooling capacity to areas where the heat is greatest, around racks of servers with multiple, more powerful processors. Design simplicity delivers chilling results. This cooling efficiency can help alleviate or even eliminate the need for additional air conditioning power and the associated construction cost. IBM High Density Plus PDU The new PDUs make it quick and simple to deploy, protect, and manage your highdensity System x idataplex rack environment. IBM idataplex Enterprise PDU+ models combine receptacle density with advanced intelligent power management capabilities that seamlessly integrate with IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager tm. Solution Enablement Consulting Solution Enablement Consulting is available at a flat-rate price per day that includes resource, travel, and expenses for predefined engagements. The fee covers expenses for solution enablement engagements of the following type: Staging and integration of hardware and software components at the manufacture site or another location Solution integration into an existing cluster or cluster upgrades Solution acceptance testing Software installation and integration, including operating system, management software, file system, compilers, or customer applications Instructor-led on-site training Factory integration -- product customization services IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 11

The idataplex offering features several hardware validation and test services collectively referred to as product customization services. These services include the integration of hardware and software on Intel processor-based System x servers in technologically advanced manufacturing facilities. You can deploy systems in almost any IT environment. This means your IT resources can be better used elsewhere. These options are integrated into the servers. IBM can install the chassis in an idataplex Rack and have it shipped to you. Performing the same services on-site could take hours or even days. In addition, idataplex manufacturing offers specific services for the idataplex called Cluster Systems Validation and Test to confirm that all system settings are enabled and tested to enable smooth on-site deployment: Enable BIOS management Configure BIOS on each node Set up ASM and RSA Create disk partitioning Configure network, firewall, language, and time zone Configure services Set up storage Install terminal server Set up DNS Test, debug, and confirm that cluster is ready for operation IBM has the skills and technology to offer this type of service. The idataplex product customization portfolio delivers tremendous value, especially for clients interested in complex offerings such as Linux cluster. Services Installation and deployment services The System x idataplex solutions deployed in the idataplex rack enclosures include on-site installation of hardware. On-site installation of hardware Additional optional on-site software installation and customization services include Linux and Windows customization and skills transfer for system administration personnel. Lab services idataplex installation planning Features: Assess client's air conditioning and air distribution in support of idataplex systems Evaluate the need for any Rear Door Heat exchanger installations and offer necessary guidance Review the idataplex power specifications based on the client's hardware configurations and offer necessary guidance Typical benefits: Offers accurate environmental information as required for supporting idataplex systems most reliably Identifies the most efficient approach to the idataplex system cooling and ventilation needs IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 12

Reduces potential installation shortfalls with open and ongoing communication with the client surrounding their specific idataplex system requirements On-site post installation services Cluster setup and configuration: Configure and verify console switches Configure management node: Verify and update BIOS Verify and configure RAID Install and configure operating system Install and configure cluster manager Configure and verify Ethernet networking equipment: Configure switch Test and validate Gb Ethernet network operation Configure storage subsystem Verify and configure storage node RAID Load and validate operating system on compute nodes and storage nodes Check and update node BIOS and firmware Configure and verify InfiniBand networking equipment (depending on configuration) Configure InfiniBand switch Test and validate InfiniBand network Implement and verify: File system Default configurations of resource manager, scheduler resource manager, and scheduler Miscellaneous cluster software and functions, including compilers, MPI, and SSH Testing and validate cluster operation: Perform tm power-down and power-up test Perform testing (stream, ping-pong) to place load on the cluster Analyze results for anomalies and address problems Skills transfer Quarterly health check One-year support agreement includes: 8 x 5 support (except weekends and holidays) with 24-hour response time Remote monitoring and alerting of the systems and monitoring the operating system Maintaining patch and firmware releases (Red Hat, SUSE Linux, and Storage Manager) as validated by IBM on ongoing basis Four site visits per year (one per quarter): Health check assessment Software update (firmware, device drivers, and patches for other software if applicable) Skills transfer on best practices, such as TREX administration and updates and Storage Manager (if applicable) Performance tuning (if applicable) IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 13

For more information on these services, visit http://www.ibm.com/services idataplex systems management The System x idataplex product family offers systems management support for large scale-out compute environments via standards-based, scriptable interfaces. This support starts with the embedded Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) baseboard management controller (BMC). For rapid diagnosis of problems, idataplex supports IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) preboot diagnostics as well as online data collection for problem determination in supported Windows and Linux environments. Refer to the Dynamic System Analysis product documentation for additional detail on DSA features. For large-scale environments where out-of-band management aggregation is needed, the idataplex product portfolio includes the Avocent MergePoint 5300. This device enables aggregation of IPMI BMC devices on the management network with serial terminal server-style behavior for serial over LAN (SOL) as well as proxy services for the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF), Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH), Command Line Protocol (CLP), DMTF Web Services for Management (WS-Management), and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). A dedicated management network and shared network topology are both supported. idataplex compute nodes support IBM Systems Director with limited function. Refer to IBM Systems Director product documentation for specific details on supported functions on idataplex hardware. The compute nodes have been tested with the Extreme Cluster Administration Toolkit (xcat), an open source community-based cluster administration tool set tailored to scale-out compute environments. You can download xcat from SourceForge at http://sourceforge.net/projects/xcat/ For additional information on xcat, contact your IBM Sales and Support Team, or visit http://www.xcat.org/ Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act IBM makes no representation about the Section 508 status of the third-party electronic and information technology product in this offering. Contact the vendor for specific, current information on the Section 508 status of this product. Product positioning System Cluster 1350 The Cluster 1350 is positioned within the IBM System x family of offerings as the platform of choice for high-value and high-performance scalable Linux cluster solutions. System x idataplex IBM delivers innovations that meet your specific needs. The right choice depends on your business requirements, target applications, and operating environment. idataplex focuses on: Price/performance per watt IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 14

Fast, large scale-out deployments Compute density Customization Targeted workloads Data center model for rip-and-replace IT resources The idataplex hardware platform is positioned for cost-conscious large enterprises that rely on recovery-oriented architecture that enables redundancy through the software layer instead of redundant hardware. Reference information Refer to Software Announcement 208-234, dated September 09, 2008, IBM Support for xcat V2. Product number The following are newly announced features on the specified models of the IBM xseries 0446, 0449, 4668, and 4669 machine types: Description MT Model Feature 0446-HC7 0446 HC7 0446-0446 0449-HCC 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 4668-HC6 4669-4669 4669-4669 QLogic 12800 QDR Single Spine Module 0449 1632 QLogic 12800 QDR Double Spine Module 0449 1633 QLogic 12800 24-port 4X QDR Ultra-HD InfiniBand Leaf Module 0449 1635 QLogic 12800 18-port 4X QDR Ultra-HP InfiniBand Leaf Module 0449 1636 2.5m, 16A/100-240V, C19 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power 0449 6252 QLogic 12800-360 QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle 0449 6922 QLogic 12800-180 QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle 0449 6923 QLogic 12300 36-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle 0449 6924 QLogic 12200 (idpx) 36-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle 0449 6925 QLogic 12200 36-port QDR InfiniBand Switch Bundle 6926 Voltaire 2036 (idpx) 36-port Managed DDR IB Switch Bundle 4669 6939 Voltaire 2036 36-port Managed DDR IB Switch Bundle 4669 6940 SMC 8126L2 26-port GbE Switch Bundle 6941 BLADE G8124F (idpx) 24-port 10GbE Switch Bundle 0446 6942 BLADE G8124R 24-port 10GbE Switch Bundle 0446 HC7 6943 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 15

The following are features already announced for the 0446, 0449, 4668, and 4669 machine types: Description MT Model Feature 0446-HC7 0446 HC7 0446-0446 0449-HCC 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 0449-0449 4668-HC6 4669-4669 4669-4669 QLogic 12800 Management Module 0449 1634 EMEA Long Leadtime Configurations 0446 HC7 1763 EMEA Long Leadtime Configurations EMEA Long Leadtime Configurations EMEA Long Leadtime Configurations 4669 Hungary CHW plant 9SH 0446 HC7 1764 Hungary CHW plant 9SH Hungary CHW plant 9SH Hungary CHW plant 9SH 4669 Guad CHW plant 9KQ 0446 HC7 1765 Guad CHW plant 9KQ Guad CHW plant 9KQ Guad CHW plant 9KQ 4669 ISTC CHW 9K2 0446 HC7 1766 ISTC CHW 9K2 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 16

ISTC CHW 9K2 ISTC CHW 9K2 4669 RTP CHW 9NR 0446 HC7 1767 RTP CHW 9NR RTP CHW 9NR RTP CHW 9NR 4669 Offload Manufacturing to Guadalajara HVEC 0446 HC7 1768 Offload Manufacturing to Guadalajara HVEC Offload Manufacturing to Guadalajara HVEC Offload Manufacturing to Guadalajara HVEC 4669 Offload Manufacturing to RTP HVEC 0446 HC7 1769 Offload Manufacturing to RTP HVEC Offload Manufacturing to RTP HVEC Offload Manufacturing to RTP HVEC 4669 Offload Manufacturing to ISTC 0446 HC7 1770 Offload Manufacturing to ISTC Offload Manufacturing to ISTC Offload Manufacturing to ISTC 4669 Capacity Scheduling Service 0446 HC7 1772 Capacity Scheduling Service Capacity Scheduling Service Capacity Scheduling Service 4669 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 17

Custom SLA Scheduling Service 0446 HC7 1796 Custom SLA Scheduling Service Custom SLA Scheduling Service Custom SLA Scheduling Service 4669 QLogic 12800 Power Supply 0449 2147 Custom Asset Tagging - Standard 0446 HC7 2200 Custom Asset Tagging - Standard Custom Asset Tagging - Standard Custom Asset Tagging - Standard 4669 Custom Asset Tagging - Enhanced 0446 HC7 2201 Custom Asset Tagging - Enhanced Custom Asset Tagging - Enhanced Custom Asset Tagging - Enhanced 4669 Request for Global Trade Number (UPC or EAN) 0446 HC7 2207 Request for Global Trade Number (UPC or EAN) Request for Global Trade Number (UPC or EAN) Request for Global Trade Number (UPC or EAN) 4669 Custom Labeling 0446 HC7 2220 Custom Labeling Custom Labeling 4669 Custom Palletization 0446 HC7 2221 Custom Palletization Custom Palletization 4669 Request for a new Vendor Logo Hardware 0446 HC7 2247 Request for a new Vendor Logo Hardware IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 18

Request for a new Vendor Logo Hardware Request for a new Vendor Logo Hardware 4669 Request for an existing IBM Feature 0446 HC7 2248 Request for an existing IBM Feature Request for an existing IBM Feature Request for an existing IBM Feature 4669 Request for an existing Public RPQ 0446 HC7 2249 Request for an existing Public RPQ Request for an existing Public RPQ Request for an existing Public RPQ 4669 Rack Installation of 1U Component 0446 HC7 2305 Rack Installation of 1U Component Rack Installation of 1U Component Rack Installation of 1U Component 4669 Rack Installation >1U Component 0449 2306 Rack Installation of 1U Component in idataplex 0446 2313 Rack Installation of 1U Component in idataplex 0449 Rack Installation of 1U Component in idataplex Rack Installation of 1U Component in idataplex 4669 Department of Defense UID Label 0446 HC7 2320 Department of Defense UID Label Department of Defense UID Label 4669 Install in Rack 01 0446 HC7 3101 Install in Rack 01 Install in Rack 01 Install in Rack 01 4669 Install in Rack 02 0446 HC7 3102 Install in Rack 02 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 19

Install in Rack 02 Install in Rack 02 4669 Install in Rack 03 0446 HC7 3103 Install in Rack 03 Install in Rack 03 Install in Rack 03 4669 Install in Rack 04 0446 HC7 3104 Install in Rack 04 Install in Rack 04 Install in Rack 04 4669 Install in Rack 05 0446 HC7 3105 Install in Rack 05 Install in Rack 05 Install in Rack 05 4669 Install in Rack 06 0446 HC7 3106 Install in Rack 06 Install in Rack 06 Install in Rack 06 4669 Install in Rack 07 0446 HC7 3107 Install in Rack 07 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 20

Install in Rack 07 Install in Rack 07 4669 Install in Rack 08 0446 HC7 3108 Install in Rack 08 Install in Rack 08 Install in Rack 08 4669 Install in Rack 09 0446 HC7 3109 Install in Rack 09 Install in Rack 09 Install in Rack 09 4669 Install in Rack 10 0446 HC7 3110 Install in Rack 10 Install in Rack 10 Install in Rack 10 4669 Install in Rack 11 0446 HC7 3111 Install in Rack 11 Install in Rack 11 Install in Rack 11 4669 Install in Rack 12 0446 HC7 3112 Install in Rack 12 Install in Rack 12 Install in Rack 12 4669 Install in Rack 13 0446 HC7 3113 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 21

Install in Rack 13 Install in Rack 13 Install in Rack 13 4669 Install in Rack 14 0446 HC7 3114 Install in Rack 14 Install in Rack 14 Install in Rack 14 4669 Install in Rack 15 0446 HC7 3115 Install in Rack 15 Install in Rack 15 Install in Rack 15 4669 Install in Rack 16 0446 HC7 3116 Install in Rack 16 Install in Rack 16 Install in Rack 16 4669 Install in Rack 17 0446 HC7 3117 Install in Rack 17 Install in Rack 17 Install in Rack 17 4669 Install in Rack 18 0446 HC7 3118 Install in Rack 18 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 22

Install in Rack 18 Install in Rack 18 4669 Install in Rack 19 0446 HC7 3119 Install in Rack 19 Install in Rack 19 Install in Rack 19 4669 Install in Rack 20 0446 HC7 3120 Install in Rack 20 Install in Rack 20 Install in Rack 20 4669 Install in Rack 21 0446 HC7 3121 Install in Rack 21 Install in Rack 21 Install in Rack 21 4669 Install in Rack 22 0446 HC7 3122 Install in Rack 22 Install in Rack 22 Install in Rack 22 4669 Install in Rack 23 0446 HC7 3123 Install in Rack 23 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 23

Install in Rack 23 Install in Rack 23 4669 Install in Rack 24 0446 HC7 3124 Install in Rack 24 Install in Rack 24 Install in Rack 24 4669 Install in Rack 25 0446 HC7 3125 Install in Rack 25 Install in Rack 25 Install in Rack 25 4669 Install in Rack 26 0446 HC7 3126 Install in Rack 26 Install in Rack 26 Install in Rack 26 4669 Install in Rack 27 0446 HC7 3127 Install in Rack 27 Install in Rack 27 Install in Rack 27 4669 Install in Rack 28 0446 HC7 3128 Install in Rack 28 Install in Rack 28 Install in Rack 28 4669 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 24

Install in Rack 29 0446 HC7 3129 Install in Rack 29 Install in Rack 29 Install in Rack 29 4669 Install in Rack 30 0446 HC7 3130 Install in Rack 30 Install in Rack 30 Install in Rack 30 4669 Install in Rack 31 0446 HC7 3131 Install in Rack 31 Install in Rack 31 Install in Rack 31 4669 Install in Rack 32 0446 HC7 3132 Install in Rack 32 Install in Rack 32 Install in Rack 32 4669 Install in Rack 33 0446 HC7 3133 Install in Rack 33 Install in Rack 33 Install in Rack 33 4669 Install in Rack 34 0446 HC7 3134 Install in Rack 34 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 25

Install in Rack 34 Install in Rack 34 4669 Install in Rack 35 0446 HC7 3135 Install in Rack 35 Install in Rack 35 Install in Rack 35 4669 Install in Rack 36 0446 HC7 3136 Install in Rack 36 Install in Rack 36 Install in Rack 36 4669 Install in Rack 37 0446 HC7 3137 Install in Rack 37 Install in Rack 37 Install in Rack 37 4669 Install in Rack 38 0446 HC7 3138 Install in Rack 38 Install in Rack 38 Install in Rack 38 4669 Install in Rack 39 0446 HC7 3139 Install in Rack 39 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 26

Install in Rack 39 Install in Rack 39 4669 Install in Rack 40 0446 HC7 3140 Install in Rack 40 Install in Rack 40 Install in Rack 40 4669 Install in Rack 41 0446 HC7 3141 Install in Rack 41 Install in Rack 41 Install in Rack 41 4669 Install in Rack 42 0446 HC7 3142 Install in Rack 42 Install in Rack 42 Install in Rack 42 4669 Install in Rack 43 0446 HC7 3143 Install in Rack 43 Install in Rack 43 Install in Rack 43 4669 Install in Rack 44 0446 HC7 3144 Install in Rack 44 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 27

Install in Rack 44 Install in Rack 44 4669 Install in Rack 45 0446 HC7 3145 Install in Rack 45 Install in Rack 45 Install in Rack 45 4669 Install in Rack 46 0446 HC7 3146 Install in Rack 46 Install in Rack 46 Install in Rack 46 4669 Install in Rack 47 0446 HC7 3147 Install in Rack 47 Install in Rack 47 Install in Rack 47 4669 Install in Rack 48 0446 HC7 3148 Install in Rack 48 Install in Rack 48 Install in Rack 48 4669 Install in Rack 49 0446 HC7 3149 Install in Rack 49 Install in Rack 49 Install in Rack 49 4669 Install in Rack 50 0446 HC7 3150 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 28

Install in Rack 50 Install in Rack 50 Install in Rack 50 4669 Install in Rack 51 0446 HC7 3151 Install in Rack 51 Install in Rack 51 Install in Rack 51 4669 Install in Rack 52 0446 HC7 3152 Install in Rack 52 Install in Rack 52 Install in Rack 52 4669 Install in Rack 53 0446 HC7 3153 Install in Rack 53 Install in Rack 53 Install in Rack 53 4669 Install in Rack 54 0446 HC7 3154 Install in Rack 54 Install in Rack 54 Install in Rack 54 4669 Install in Rack 55 0446 HC7 3155 Install in Rack 55 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 29

Install in Rack 55 Install in Rack 55 4669 Install in Rack 56 0446 HC7 3156 Install in Rack 56 Install in Rack 56 Install in Rack 56 4669 Install in Rack 57 0446 HC7 3157 Install in Rack 57 Install in Rack 57 Install in Rack 57 4669 Install in Rack 58 0446 HC7 3158 Install in Rack 58 Install in Rack 58 Install in Rack 58 4669 Install in Rack 59 0446 HC7 3159 Install in Rack 59 Install in Rack 59 Install in Rack 59 4669 Install in Rack 60 0446 HC7 3160 Install in Rack 60 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 30

Install in Rack 60 Install in Rack 60 4669 Install in Rack 61 0446 HC7 3161 Install in Rack 61 Install in Rack 61 Install in Rack 61 4669 Install in Rack 62 0446 HC7 3162 Install in Rack 62 Install in Rack 62 Install in Rack 62 4669 Install in Rack 63 0446 HC7 3163 Install in Rack 63 Install in Rack 63 Install in Rack 63 4669 Install in Rack 64 0446 HC7 3164 Install in Rack 64 Install in Rack 64 Install in Rack 64 4669 Rack location U01 0446 HC7 3201 Rack location U01 Rack location U02 0446 HC7 3202 Rack location U02 Rack location U03 0446 HC7 3203 Rack location U03 Rack location U04 0446 HC7 3204 Rack location U04 Rack location U05 0446 HC7 3205 Rack location U05 Rack location U05 Rack location U05 4669 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 31

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Rack location U20 4669 Rack location U21 0446 HC7 3221 Rack location U21 Rack location U21 Rack location U21 4669 Rack location U22 0446 HC7 3222 Rack location U22 Rack location U22 Rack location U22 4669 Rack location U23 0446 HC7 3223 Rack location U23 Rack location U23 Rack location U23 4669 Rack location U24 0446 HC7 3224 Rack location U24 Rack location U24 Rack location U24 4669 Rack location U25 0446 HC7 3225 Rack location U25 Rack location U25 Rack location U25 4669 Rack location U26 0446 HC7 3226 Rack location U26 Rack location U26 Rack location U26 4669 Rack location U27 0446 HC7 3227 Rack location U27 Rack location U27 Rack location U27 4669 Rack location U28 0446 HC7 3228 Rack location U28 Rack location U28 Rack location U28 4669 Rack location U29 0446 HC7 3229 Rack location U29 Rack location U29 Rack location U29 4669 Rack location U30 0446 HC7 3230 Rack location U30 Rack location U30 Rack location U30 4669 Rack location U31 0446 HC7 3231 Rack location U31 Rack location U31 Rack location U31 4669 Rack location U32 0446 HC7 3232 Rack location U32 Rack location U32 Rack location U32 4669 Rack location U33 0446 HC7 3233 Rack location U33 Rack location U33 Rack location U33 4669 Rack location U34 0446 HC7 3234 Rack location U34 Rack location U34 Rack location U34 4669 Rack location U35 0446 HC7 3235 Rack location U35 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 33