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SXM4400/SXM6400 hardware

The ThinkAgile SXM Series models include server nodes, a Hardware Lifecycle Host (HLH) server, top-of-rack (TOR) switches, a management (BMC) switch, and power distribution units (PDUs).

Configurations

Depending on the model, ThinkAgile SXM Series solutions are available in either a 25U or a 42U rack. The product contains the following hardware:

  • Four to sixteen ThinkSystem SR650 server nodes (depending on model and configuration ordered)

  • One ThinkSystem SR630 server, which acts as the Hardware Lifecycle Host

  • Two Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 network switches or two Mellanox SN2410 network switches, acting as the “TOR” switches in the solution

  • One Lenovo RackSwitch G8052 network switch, acting as the “BMC” switch in the solution. If Mellanox switches are used, there is no “BMC” switch in the solution.

Server nodes

The following figures show the ThinkSystem SR650 server node used in various ThinkAgile SXM Series solution configurations.

Figure 1. Views of ThinkSystem SR650 server nodes from ThinkAgile SXM Hybrid solution using one dual-port NIC

Figure 2. Views of ThinkSystem SR650 server node from ThinkAgile SXM Hybrid solution using a two single-port NICs

Figure 3. Views of ThinkSystem SR650 server node from ThinkAgile SXM All-Flash solution using one dual-port NIC

Figure 4. Views of ThinkSystem SR650 server node from ThinkAgile SXM All-Flash solution using a two single-port NIC

Hardware Lifecycle Host

The following figure shows views of the ThinkSystem SR630 HLH.

Figure 5. Views of ThinkSystem SR630 HLH

Network switches

Depending on when the solution was shipped, it could include any of the following network switches. The figures below show views of these network switches.

Important
Port numbering is different between the various switches used in ThinkAgile SXM Series solutions and is shown in the figures below.
Figure 6. View of Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 “TOR” switch

Figure 7. View of Lenovo RackSwitch G8052 “BMC” switch

Figure 8. View of Lenovo ThinkSystem NE0152T “BMC” switch

Figure 9. View of Mellanox SN2410 “TOR” switch