iX-22X4 Multi-Node HPC Server
iXsystems is proud to introduce the latest offering in our iX-Neutron line, the iX-22X4: Gemini2
From the front, the Gemini2 looks like a standard 2U server. Within the interior, however, 4 highly efficient, extremely powerful RAID 5 capable servers hide. Each node supports the latest Intel Six-Core, Quad-Core, or Dual-Core 5600/5500 series processors, up to 192GB of DDR3 memory and three 3.5” hot-swappable hard drives.
- Maximize your processing requirements with eight Six-Core, Quad-Core, or Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors (2 Processors per node)
- Get faster performance with the power of next-generation Intel microarchitecture, which automatically increases processor frequency and utilizes hyper-threading when needed.
- Reduce energy use with Intel Intelligent Power Technology, which puts CPU and memory into an optimal power state while still delivering the performance you need.
- Virtualize different generations of Intel Xeon processors within the same pool to deliver increased performance and flexibility during high-use periods and impressive energy savings during low-use periods.
Features
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The Gemini2's system architecture achieves breakthrough x86 server performance-per-watt (375 GFLOPS/kW) to further satisfy the ever-increasing efficiency, density and low-TCO demands of today's high performance computing (HPC) clusters and data centers. The Gemini2's motherboard is VMWare® Ready certified, making it perfect for flexible virtualization.
Four hot-pluggable systems (nodes) in a 2U form factor. Each node supports the following
- 3 x 3.5" SAS/SATA Hot-swappable Drive Bays
- Dual Intel® 64-Bit Socket 1366 Six-Core, Quad-Core or Dual-Core, 5600/5500 Series Xeon® Processors
- Intel 5500 Chipset with QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)
- Up to 192GB DDR3 1333/1066/800 SDRAM ECC Registered Memory
- 1 (x16) PCI-E ( Low Profile)
- Intel 82576 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Matrox G200eW 8 MB DDR2 Memory Video
- Integrated Remote Management - IPMI 2.0 + IP-KVM with dedicated LAN
- All four nodes share Redundant 1400W High-efficiency Power Supplies with PMBus (Gold Level 92%+)
- Quick Release Rackmount Rail Set included
Specs
Our products use the latest and greatest technology
| Motherboard | |
| CPU | Supports Dual Intel® Xeon® processor 5600/5500 Series, with QPI up to 6.4 GT/s |
| Memory | 12x 240-pin DIMM sockets Supports up to 192 GB 1333 / 1066 / 800MHz DDR3 ECC Registered memory Supports up to 48 GB 1333 / 1066 / 800MHz DDR3 ECC Unbuffered memory Memory Mirroring supported |
| Chipset | Intel® 5500 Chipset |
| Network | Intel® 82576 Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller 1x Realtek RTL8201N PHY (dedicated IPMI) |
| Remote Management | Integrated Intelligent Platform Management Interface v.2.0 IPMI 2.0 with virtual media over LAN and KVM-over-LAN support Dedicated LAN Winbond® WPCM450 BMC |
| Video | Onboard Matrox G200eW Graphics |
| Chassis | |
| Form Factor | 4 Node 2U rack-mountable chassis |
| Dimensions | 17.2"W x 3.5"H x 28.5"D |
| Fans | 4x 80mm PWM cooling fans |
| Mounting Rails | Yes – Quick/Quick |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5" (3 Per node) Hot-Swap SAS/SATA |
| Solid State Storage | Optional |
| Optical Drive (Optional) | No |
| Onboard RAID | |
| Controller | Intel® ICH10R SATA built-in 3.0Gbps RAID Controller |
| RAID support | SATA 3.0Gbps Controller provides RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 |
| Expandability | |
| Expansion Slot | 1 (x16) PCI-E 2.0 (1 Per node) |
| Multiple I/O | |
| USB Ports | 2 x rear USB ports 1 x USB internal header (3 ports) |
| Serial ATA | 6 x SATA 3.0 Gbps ports |
| IDE | No |
| Serial Ports | 1 x Fast UART 16550 serial port |
| PS/2 Keyboard | No |
| PS/2 Mouse | No |
| LAN | 2 x LAN ports, RJ-45 |
| VGA | 1 x VGA port |
| Front Panel | |
| Power Button | Yes |
| System Reset Button | Yes |
| Power LED | Yes |
| Hard Drive Activity LED | Yes |
| Network Activity LEDs | Yes, 2 x Network Activity LEDs |
| System Overheat LED | Yes |
| Power Fail LED | Yes |
| Front Ports | No |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | Redundant 1400W high-efficiency power supplies with PMBus (92% Plus Certified) |
Remote Management
iXsystems remote server management (based on the IPMI standard) consists of hardware and software components that allow system administrators to securely manage, monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair servers from a remote location, any place, any time.
IPMI provides many benefits, including:
- Save time and money by configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting servers remotely, conserving on-site resources and saving time.
- Manage distributed servers from a remote console: a dedicated network card or shared onboard LAN port gives you full access to power management, remote media redirection, and remote KVM access.
- Better Disaster recovery: Access a server even after a server failure, power outage, or connection interruption.
- Simple Interface: Control the server from any java-enabled web browser, even if the server is down.
