IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Product Manual - page 20
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
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Storage host bus adapters
The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x240 server.
Table 13. Storage adapters
Part
number
Description
Number
of ports
Maximum
supported*
Fibre Channel
88Y6370
IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16Gb FC Adapter
2
2
69Y1938
IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter
2
2
95Y2375
IBM Flex System FC3052 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter
2
2
* For x2x models with the Embedded 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter standard, the Compute Node Fabric Connector
occupies the same space as an I/O adapter in I/O slot 1, so you have to remove the Fabric Connector if you plan to
install an adapter in I/O slot 1.
Power supplies
Server power is derived from the power supplies installed in the chassis. There are no server options
regarding power supplies.
Integrated virtualization
The x240 offers USB flash drive options preloaded with versions of VMware ESXi. This is an embedded
version of VMware ESXi and is fully contained on the flash drive, without requiring any disk space. The
USB memory key plugs into one of the USB ports on the optional x240 USB Enablement Kit, 49Y8119.
The kit offers two ports and enables you to install two memory keys. If you do, both devices will be listed
in the boot menu, which allows you to boot from either device or to set one as a backup in case the first
one gets corrupted.
The x240 USB Enablement Kit and the supported USB memory keys are listed in the following table.
Table 14. Virtualization options
Part number
Description
Maximum quantity
supported
49Y8119
x240 USB Enablement Kit
1
41Y8300
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0
2
41Y8298
IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi Downloads
2
Light path diagnostics
For quick problem determination when located physically at the server, the x240 offers a three-step
guided path:
The Fault LED on the front panel
1.
The light path diagnostics panel, shown in the following figure.
2.
LEDs next to key components on the system board
3.
The x240 light path diagnostics panel is visible when you remove the server from the chassis. The panel