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Gemini Series

Twin 1U Mercury Servers

Overview

Two nodes and 16 cores in a competitively priced 1U Server Configuration

iXsystems introduces the iX12X2 and the iX12X2-10G models in the Gemini Twin Server class. The iX12X2 and the iX12X2-10G deliver next generation rackmount server technology in a 1U, power efficient, rack dense chassis with 4 or 8 hot swap drive bays.  The superior processing power density and performance/watt of the iX12X2 and the iX12X2-10G makes them ideal solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) cluster nodes, web servers, or rendering node clusters.  They also offer the highest number of CPU cores per rack.  The iX12X2-10G features 10G ethernet in addition to dual GigE LAN on each node.

The iX12X2 and the iX12X2-10G are leading edge technology solutions that provide high performance, high efficiency, and high density at the lowest possible total cost of ownership.  Both systems are designed to optimize system power by utilizing shared power supplies, in addition to low energy consumption motherboards, components, and cooling sub-system designs.

The Gemini Twin Server Class was developed as part of our "Open Source Hardware Design" process.  Open Source Hardware design refers to our carefully crafted server product line, designed and manufactured to ensure operating system and cross-platform compatibility, while providing best in class performance and reliability for any business requirement.

iX12X2

Features
  • Two systems/nodes in a 1U form factor
  • Each node supports up to two Intel Xeon Dual/Quad-Core CPUs and up to 1600 Mhz Front Side Bus
  • Total of four hot-swap SATA drives, 16 cores, and 16FBDIMM, or up to 128 GB memory in a 1U form factor (Per node: Two hot-swap SATA drives and 8 FBDIMM slots provide up to 64 GB memory per node).
  •  800 Mhz 1.5 volt FBDIMM memory
  • A 980-watt high efficiency (90%+) power supply is shared by both nodes to optimize the utilization level and increase energy savings.
  • Remote and Lights Out Management w/IP-KVM, SOL via IPMI 2.0

iX12X2-10G

Features
  • Two systems/nodes in a 1U form factor
  • Each node supports up to two Intel Xeon Dual/Quad-Core CPUs and up to 1333 Mhz Front Side BusTotal of eight hot-swap drives, 16 cores, and 12 DIMM slots, or up to 96 GB memory in a 1U form factor (Per node: Four hot-swap 2.5" SATA drives and 6 DIMM slots provide up to 48 GB memory per node).
  • 10 GigE Ethernet connection
  • A 5100 Intel San Clemente chipset that takes registered memory, increasing power efficiency over systems with fully buffered memory.
  • A 780-watt high efficiency (90%+) power supply is shared by both nodes to optimize the utilization level and increase energy savings.
  • Remote and Lights Out Management w/IP-KVM, SOL via IPMI 2.0

iX-N12X2

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Design: 1U Dual Node Server Design
Power: Patented Power Distribution Control Unit
Storage: Up to 4 x 3.5" SATA HDDs in 1U Server

High-Performance:
  • Up to 16 CPU cores in 1U
  • Onboard dual GigE ethernet
  • Up to 96GB DDR3 1333/1066/800 ECC-Registered memory in 1U (48Gb Per Node)
  • 1 (x16) PCI-Express Generation II
IPMI: IP-KVM SOL via IPMI 2.0 and dedicated LAN

High-Efficiency:
  • Lower Energy Consumption
  • High Efficiency Power Supply (90%+)
  • High-Density
  • Two complete nodes in a 1U space
  • Fit up to 84 servers in a 42U standard rack
  • Cost-Effective
  • Best performance per watt & TCO
  • Reduced Space Per Node
  • Shared Power Supply, Chassis and Cooling System

iX-N12X8

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Design: 1U Dual Node Server Design
Power: Patented Power Distribution Control Unit
Storage: Up to 8 x 2.5" SATA HDDs in 1U Server

High-Performance
  • Up to 16 CPU cores in 1U
  • Onboard dual GigE ethernet
  • Up to 96GB DDR3 1333/1066/800 ECC-Registered memory in 1U (48Gb Per Node)
  • 1 (x16) PCI-Express Generation II

IPMI: IP-KVM SOL via IPMI 2.0 and dedicated LAN

High-Efficiency

  • Lower Energy Consumption
  • High Efficiency Power Supply (91%+)

High-Density

  • Two complete nodes in a 1U space
  • Fit up to 84 servers in a 42U standard rack

Cost-Effective

  • Best performance per watt & TCO
  • Reduced Space Per Node
  • Shared Power Supply, Chassis and Cooling System