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Introduction

The Lenovo Flex System™ x240 M5 Compute Node Types 9532 and 2591 is a high-availability, scalable compute node that is optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology and is ideally suited for medium and large businesses.

The Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 compute node is supported in the Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis only.

  • Starting and configuring the compute node
  • Installing the operating system
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Installing, removing, and replacing components

Packaged with the compute node are software CDs that help you configure hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

To download the latest firmware and device drivers, go to Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 drivers and softwares and select Lenovo Flex System and Lenovo Flex System x240 M5.

The compute node comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see Warranty Information document for your compute node. This document is available on the documentation CD that comes with your product.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the compute node at Lenovo Data Center Support.

The compute node might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the compute node. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features. Technical updates might also be available to provide additional information that is not included in the compute node documentation. To obtain the most up-to-date documentation for this product, go to Lenovo Flex Information Center website.

You can subscribe to information updates that are specific to your compute node at Lenovo Support.

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel on the front of the compute node, and on a label on the bottom of the compute node that is visible when the compute node is not in the Lenovo Flex System chassis. If the compute node comes with an RFID tag, the RFID tag covers the ID label on the bezel on the front of the compute node, but you can open the RFID tag to see ID label behind it.

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The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Graphic illustrating the Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 compute node

The system service label, which is on the cover of the server, provides a quick response (QR) code for mobile access to service information. You can scan the QR code using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device and get quick access to the Lenovo® Service Information website. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.

The following illustration shows the QR code for the Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 compute node.


Graphic illustrating the Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 compute node QR code
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  • Brocade documentation
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  • Notices and statements in this document
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  • Features and specifications
    Use this information to view specific information about the compute node, such as compute node hardware features and the dimensions of the compute node.
  • What your compute node offers
    Your compute node offers features such as the integrated management module II (IMM2), hard disk drive support, systems-management support, Lenovo X-Architecture®, microprocessor technology, integrated network support, large system-memory capacity, light path diagnostics LEDs, PCI Express, and power throttling.
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  • Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
    Three of the most important features in compute node design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). These RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the compute node, the availability of the compute node when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
  • Major components of the compute node
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  • Power, controls, and indicators
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  • System-board layouts
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  • Safety
    Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.