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IBM BladeCenter LS42 multi-processor expansion unit:
Processor model 8384 (2x 2.70GHz)
Ready to buy
  • Take advantage of the unmatched scalability on your IBM BladeCenter LS42 by adding the multi-processor expansion (MPE) unit.
  • Adds an additional two 2.70GHz AMD Opteron processors to make your current 2-socket IBM BladeCenter LS42 a 4-socket server.
  • Doubles the memory, the number Gigabit ethernet controllers, and adds support for up to 50% more I/O (from 8 ports to 12).
  • Click-and-scale expansion allows you to expand by hand-tightening one screw.
  • Supported on the LS42 (7902-3Sx) only.
  Part number: 44X1685

IBM BladeCenter LS42 multi-processor expansion unit:
Processor model 8380 (2x 2.50GHz)
Ready to buy
  • Take advantage of the unmatched scalability on your IBM BladeCenter LS42 by adding the multi-processor expansion (MPE) unit.
  • Adds an additional two 2.50GHz AMD Opteron processors to make your current 2-socket IBM BladeCenter LS42 a 4-socket server.
  • Doubles the memory, the number Gigabit ethernet controllers, and adds support for up to 50% more I/O (from 8 ports to 12).
  • Click-and-scale expansion allows you to expand by hand-tightening one screw.
  • Supported on the LS42 (7902-1Sx) only.
  Part number: 46M6817

 
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