iX-22X4 Multi-Node HPC Server
iXsystems is proud to introduce the latest offering in our iX-Neutron line, the iX-22X4: Gemini Squared
From the front, the Gemini Squared 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 Gemini Squared'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 Gemini Squared'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) |