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IBM BladeCenter LS22

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Feature

Benefits

Modular system delivering raw processing power

Slim and powerful, the blade design delivers high density without sacrificing server processor performance
Up to 84 dual-socket servers in an industry-standard rack or up to 40 dual-socket servers in a telecommunications industry-standard 84-inch rack, packing more performance per square foot and saving you valuable real estate

Supports up to two Six-Core AMD Opteron™ processors

Support for latest six-core processors.
Support for standard-power processors as well as high-efficiency processors that draw up to one-third less power than the standard processors.
AMD Opteron processors offer an Integrated Memory Controller that allows for increased bandwidth, reduced latency and energy efficiency for many applications.
Dual-Dynamic Power Management optimizes power consumption between the processor cores and memory controller and helps boost performance.

LS22 memory booster improves performance for memory-intensive applications

Up to 96% faster memory throughput using the LS22 memory booster compared to systems running without the LS22 memory booster¹
Adds even more memory performance for applications that require large data processing and transferring

Maximum memory size of 64 GB of DDR II memory and maximum speed with industry’s only blade to run at up to 800 MHz

Up to 8 DIMM slots per server blade
Very Low Profile (VLP) DDR II DIMMs help to maximize the amount of memory that can be installed in the ultra-dense blade
800 MHz memory

Support for two internal SAS hard disk drives (HDDs) or two solid-state disks, along with expansion opportunities and additional three hot-swap HDDs

The LS22 supports up to two internal SAS HDDs in a choice of capacities
Solid-state drive improves reliability and energy efficiency with a choice of capacities
The Storage and I/O Expansion Blade (SIO) allows support for up to three additional hot-swap HDDs
The SIO includes optional support for RAID-5 and battery-backed cache

Internal, standard USB 2.0 port

USB port supports a standard flash drive for applications including security and embedded hypervisors
Integrated USB devices enable easier installation of software that ships with the blade

Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet connections

Each blade includes two TOE- (TCI/P Offload Engine) enabled NIC ports capable of transmitting large amounts of data at fast speeds for high-performance network applications
Robust design supports teaming and failover
iSCSI and RDMA are also supported

Two high-availability midplane connections

Each blade is reliably and easily connected via two redundant paths to the passive midplane and the integrated switching and power infrastructure contained in the BladeCenter® chassis

Light path diagnostics standard

LED lights provide a quick and easy guide to troubleshoot your server. Faster problem resolution means higher availability and more server uptime
Independently powered, allowing you to remove the server from the chassis and still illuminate the light path LEDs

Predictive Failure Analysis

Helps save you time and money by decreasing planned and unplanned downtime
Increases uptime by allowing you to receive proactive alerts in advance of failure

Integrated Baseboard Management Controller

Increases server availability by continuously monitoring your system and notifying you of potential system failures or changes

IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Extensions—comprehensive systems management tools

Exploits hardware capabilities by surfacing pertinent information about your system, allowing you to automate a response
Helps increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via advanced server management capabilities
Provides intelligent systems management for rock-solid reliability
IBM Remote Deployment Manager simplifies and automates server deployment and redeployment for efficient installation and start-up

Operating System support

Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, VMware, Sun Solaris

3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty²

The IBM Global Services organization provides reliable, dedicated and skilled assistance when you need it
Offers peace of mind for an extended period of time

¹ January 2008. IBM System x® and BladeCenter Internal Performance Testing Team. The configuration used was an LS22 blade with two 2.3 GHz AMD Opteron processors and 32 GB of memory with the IBM memory booster.

² IBM hardware products are made from new parts or new and serviceable used parts. Regardless, our warranty terms apply. For a copy of applicable product warranties, write to: Warranty Information, P.O. Box 12195, RTP, NC 27709, Attn: Dept. JDJA/B203. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services, including those designated as ServerProven®.

Select configurations of the LS22 blade are part of the IBM Express Advantage™ Portfolio, designed and priced to meet the needs of mid-sized businesses. Easy to manage, Express™ models/configurations vary by country.