
NeXtScale nx360 M4 1NeXtScale nx360 M4Lenovo Press Product GuideNeXtScale System is a new dense HPC offering, based on our experience with iDataPlex®
NeXtScale nx360 M4 10The tables are as follows:Table 3 - 1300 W power supplies, 200-240V AC input, no GPU TraysTable 4 - 1300 W power supplies, 200-
NeXtScale nx360 M4 11Table 4. Number of compute nodes supported each with two 130 W GPUs installed (200-240 V AC Input, with 6 x 1300 W PSUs)CPU TDP N
NeXtScale nx360 M4 12Table 6. Number of compute nodes supported each with two 235 W GPUs installed (200-240 V AC Input, with 6 x 1300 W PSUs)CPU TDP N
NeXtScale nx360 M4 13Table 8. Number of compute nodes supported (200-240 V AC Input, with 6 x 900 W PSUs)CPU TDP Number of CPUsNon-redundant or N+1 wi
NeXtScale nx360 M4 14NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure models The standard n1200 Enclosure models are listed in the following table.Table 10. Standard enclosu
NeXtScale nx360 M4 15Processor optionsThe nx360 M4 supports the processor options that are listed in the following table.Table 11. Processor optionsPa
NeXtScale nx360 M4 16Memory optionsLenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x® performance and throughput. Lenovo memor
NeXtScale nx360 M4 17In the nx360 M4, the maximum memory speed of a configuration is the lower of the following two values:The memory speed of the pro
NeXtScale nx360 M4 18NeXtScale Storage Native Expansion TrayThe NeXtScale Storage Native Expansion Tray is a half-wide 1U expansion tray that attaches
NeXtScale nx360 M4 19The following figure shows the NeXtScale Storage Native Expansion Tray with the cover removed showing seven 3.5-inch drives insta
NeXtScale nx360 M4 2Key featuresIntroducing NeXtScale System, which is a new generation Intelligent Cluster™ platform that follows on from the highly
NeXtScale nx360 M4 20Internal storageThe NeXtScale nx360 M4 server supports one of the following drives internally in the server:One 3.5-inch simple-s
NeXtScale nx360 M4 21The following figure shows the three variations (the two 3.5-inch cages look similar).Figure 8. Drive bay optionsThere are two 3.
NeXtScale nx360 M4 22The following table lists the adapters that are supported for each drive configuration.Table 17. Drive type and RAID adapter supp
NeXtScale nx360 M4 23If you do not use the 3.5-inch RAID cage or you are using 2.5-inch or 1.8-inch drives in the nx360 M4, then the internal drives w
NeXtScale nx360 M4 24The ServeRAID C100 is an integrated SATA controller with software RAID capabilities. It is a cost-effective way to provide reliab
NeXtScale nx360 M4 25Internal drive optionsThe following table lists hard disk drive options for the internal disk storage of the nx360 M4 server. Rul
NeXtScale nx360 M4 26Table 18. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription Maximumsupported2.5-inch simple
NeXtScale nx360 M4 27NeXtScale PCIe Native Expansion TrayThe NeXtScale PCIe Native Expansion Tray is a half-wide 1U expansion tray that attaches to th
NeXtScale nx360 M4 28Only GPUs and coprocessors are supported in the PCIe Native Expansion Tray and only those listed in the following section. The PC
NeXtScale nx360 M4 29Network adaptersThe nx360 M4 offers two Gigabit Ethernet ports with the following features:Intel I350 Gb Ethernet controllerIEEE
NeXtScale nx360 M4 3Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multi-threaded applications by enabling simultaneous multi-threading with
NeXtScale nx360 M4 30The following table lists additional supported network adapters in the standard full-height half-length PCIe slot. Table 22. Netw
NeXtScale nx360 M4 31Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists the storage HBAs that are supported by the nx360 M4 server.Table 23. Storage a
NeXtScale nx360 M4 32Power suppliesThe NeXtScale n1200 enclosure supports up to six redundant hot-plug power supplies, providing N+N or N+1 redundancy
NeXtScale nx360 M4 33Local server managementThe nx360 M4 provides local console access through the KVM connector on the front of the server. A console
NeXtScale nx360 M4 34To aid with problem determination, the server includes light path diagnostics, which is a set of LEDs on the front of the server
NeXtScale nx360 M4 35IMM2 Standard (as enabled using the Feature on Demand software license key using part number 90Y3900) has the following features
NeXtScale nx360 M4 36Remote enclosure managementThe NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure offers a remote management capability through the Fan and Power Controll
NeXtScale nx360 M4 37Supported operating systemsThe server supports the following operating systems:Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition Microso
NeXtScale nx360 M4 38Physical and electrical specificationsNeXtScale nx360 M4 dimensions:Width: 216 mm (8.5 in.)Height: 41 mm (1.6 in.)Depth: 659 mm
NeXtScale nx360 M4 39BTU outputMinimum configuration: 341 Btu/hr (100 watts)Maximum configuration: 20,471 Btu/hr (6,000 watts)Noise level7.0 bels (i
NeXtScale nx360 M4 4The nx360 M4 is Energy Star 2.0 compliant. Energy Star is the trusted, US government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, with th
NeXtScale nx360 M4 40Warranty optionsThe NeXtScale nx360 M4 and NeXtScale n1200 enclosure have a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day ter
NeXtScale nx360 M4 41Rack cabinetsThe NeXtScale n1200 enclosure is supported in the following racks:42U 1100 mm Enterprise V2 Deep Dynamic Rack42U 11
NeXtScale nx360 M4 42External disk storage expansionThe server supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures, such as the EXP2500 serie
NeXtScale nx360 M4 43The controllers supports connectivity to the external expansion enclosures that are listed in the following table. Up to nine exp
NeXtScale nx360 M4 44The following table lists the hard disk drives that are supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures.Table 35. Drive option
NeXtScale nx360 M4 45External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the x3630 M4 server and
NeXtScale nx360 M4 46External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.Table 37. External
NeXtScale nx360 M4 47Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from Lenovo listed in the following table. Tab
NeXtScale nx360 M4 48Additional edge switches are offered as part of the Intelligent Cluster program, as listed in the following table.Table 39. Switc
NeXtScale nx360 M4 49Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are listed
NeXtScale nx360 M4 5Locations of key components and connectorsThe following figure shows the front of the nx360 M4 server.Figure 2. Front view of NeXt
NeXtScale nx360 M4 50Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) that are listed in the following t
NeXtScale nx360 M4 51Table 41. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV
NeXtScale nx360 M4 52Lenovo Financial ServicesLenovo Financial Services reinforces Lenovo’s commitment to deliver pioneering products and services tha
NeXtScale nx360 M4 53Related publications and linksFor more information, see these resources:U.S. Announcement Letter for NeXtScale PCIe Native Expans
NeXtScale nx360 M4 54NoticesLenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local L
NeXtScale nx360 M4 55This document was created or updated on February 17, 2015.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online Conta
NeXtScale nx360 M4 6The compute nodes are installed in the NeXtScale n1200 enclosure, as shown in the following figure. Figure 4. Front view of the Ne
NeXtScale nx360 M4 7Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications of the NeXtScale nx360 M4 compute node and NeXtScale
NeXtScale nx360 M4 8Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationPorts Front of the server: KVM connector; with the addition of a
NeXtScale nx360 M4 9Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models.Table 2. Standard modelsModel Intel Xeon Processor† (2 maximum
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