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BladeCenter S (8886)


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A four-digit feature code is used to specify a component that is configurable in the IBM configurators, the eBusiness Configurator (eConfig) and the IBM Web-based Hardware Configurator, used in US and Canada. Options that do not have feature codes cannot be integrated by IBM into a system using these IBM configurators. To purchase options separately, refer to the option part number provided in this document.


Table 1. BladeCenter S (8886) at-a-glance
Part number Form Factor (Width/Depth) Power Modules Power Module Quantity (Std/Max) Hot-Swap (Power, Bays, Blowers) Redundancy (Optional, Standard)
8886-1MY Rack (7U) 19in x 28in 950 - 1450 (110 - 220VAC) 2/4 P,B,B S - Blower O - Power
8886-E1Y4 Rack (7U) 19in x 28in 950 - 1450(110 - 220VAC) 4/4 P,B,B S - Blower O - Power

Table 1. BladeCenter S (8886) at-a-glance (continued)
Part number Management Module (Std/Max)1 I/O Module Bays (Total/Avail)2 Optical Drive Diskette Drive Blade Bays (Total/Avail)3
8886-1MY 1/1 4/3 UltraSlim Enhanced CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo5 - 6/6
8886-E1Y4 1/1 4/3 UltraSlim Enhanced CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo5 - 6/6
Note:
  1. The Management Module incorporates a chassis-level management
    processor and a Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) switch. No external
    KVM switching is required.
  2. IBM BladeCenter S supports a maximum of three I/O switches can
    be installed in the rear of the system. A combination of up to three
    Gb Ethernet switches, or one Gb Ethernet switch and up to two Fiber
    Channel switches, or one Gb Ethernet switch and up to two SAS switch
    modules can be installed.
  3. Supports up to 6 singlewide blade servers. Additional power
    supplies are required to maintain full redundancy beyond 2 blade
    servers.
  4. IBM BladeCenter S Express offering includes (1) 6-Disk Storage
    Module, (1) SAS Connectivity Module, and redundant power supplies
    3 & 4 as standard offerings.
  5. The write function does not work on BladeCenter S.

Figure 1. BladeCenter S (8886) front view

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Figure 1. BladeCenter S (8886) rear view

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Table 2. BladeCenter S Chassis, blade server support
Blade Server 8886

HS12

All

HS20 All
HS21 All
HS21 XM All
HC10 All
LS20 All
LS21 All
LS41 All

July 15, 2008