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FlexNode support

This topic provides information about using FlexNode support to reconfiguring a multinode 8-socket configuration into two stand-alone 4-socket configurations.

The Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 server provides support for reconfiguring a multinode server into two independent, stand-alone servers, known as FlexNode support (also called Scalable Complex). When FlexNode support is enabled, each scalable partition can support its own independent operating-system installation. Each scalable partition has its own local resources as an independent server, and cannot access the resources or boot the operating system of another stand-alone server while FlexNode is enabled. The default setting for the x3950 X6 (8-socket) system is one 8-socket partition. The FlexNode (Scalable Complex) is a feature of the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2).

Note
The server must be powered off when you enable FlexNode support.

You can manage FlexNode support in two ways:

  • Using the IMM2 web interface
  • Using the IMM2 telnet interface

For more information on using the IMM2 web interface and the IMM2 telnet interface to manage nodes, see Configuring a multinode system.