IBM HS21 Server User Manual


 
Workhorse 2-socket dual and quad-core
Intel Xeon blade server
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components.
Additionally, external LAN-attached tape storage is available.
Communication Modules — The various BladeCenter chassis support integrated
communication and I/O switches and/or bridges for Gigabit Ethernet, Myricom, Fibre Channel,
InfiniBand, and others. Expansion adapters for individual HS21 blades are available to interface
with these modules.
Rear Door Heat eXchanger — The unit attaches to the back of an IBM S2 42U Enterprise
Rack. It is capable of removing up to 50,000 BTUs (14KVa) from the data center using water
lines under the raised floor. The door swings open for servicing.
Redundant features — Optional power supply modules, blower modules, management
modules, switches and bridges provide redundancy for the various BladeCenter chassis.
HS21 Images
Front View
Interior View
BladeCenter HS21 Specifications
Machine type 8853-AxX/AxY, CxX/CxY, HxX/HxY, LxX/LxY, NxX/NxY
Form factor
30mm blade
Processor type
Quad-core Intel Xeon (53xx)
1.66GHz 5310 (AxX/AxY), 1.86GHz 5320
(C1X/C1Y), 2.33GHz 5345 (C2X/C2Y)
Dual-core Intel Xeon (51xx)
1.6GHz 5110 (L1X/L1Y), 1.86GHz 5120
(L2X/L2Y), 2.0GHz 5130 (L3X/L3Y),
2.13GHz 5138 (NTX/NTY), 2.33GHz
Hexagonal Grill Holes
Lower-Profile Hot-Swap Handles
Diagnostic LEDs
KVM Button
Processors
4 DIMM Sockets
Adapter Slot
Redundant
Midplane
Connectors
SFF
SAS
HDDs
Adapter Slot