IBM System Storage N series Reference Architecture for Virtualized Environments

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Server

This chapter describes the IBM System x components that are used as building blocks for the VMware vSphere environment.

The following topics are covered:

•Rack and power infrastructure

•Host/compute solution classification

•Entry x3650 M4 host/compute nodes

•Mainstream HS23 host/compute nodes

•Mainstream HX5 host/compute nodes

•Mainstream or Advanced with Flex System

•Management node vCenter server

•Active Directory server

•Further information

6.1 Rack and power infrastructure

Optimized infrastructure equipment is critical to drive improved ...

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