IBM BladeCenter LS22

Highlights

• Run demanding, high performance workloads fast with the latest AMD Opteron six-core processors
• Control power consumption with an energy-efficient blade using high-efficiency processors, low power memory, optional solid-state drives, and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager
• Accelerate memory performance with fast 800 MHz options and a standard memory booster

The IBM BladeCenter LS22 is a 2-socket blade server delivering high performance for memory-intensive applications. For even greater performance and value, the IBM BladeCenter LS42 is the ultimate scalable solution for both 2- and 4-socket workloads. For more information, visit ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/hardware/servers/ls42/index.html.

Product features

• The LS22 can run the most demanding applications within a minimal power and thermal envelope
• Energy-efficient design that includes low-voltage processors, an integrated memory controller, Dual Dynamic Power Management, DDR II memory and solid-state internal storage options
• Provides high memory capacity and enhanced memory throughput with the LS22 memory booster
• Easily add or change blades without disrupting the operation of other blades installed in the chassis

Hardware summary

• Improved processor, memory and I/O performance with support for the latest generation AMD Opteron processors and the LS22 memory booster
• Features up to two high-performance, six-core AMD Opteron processors for fast performance
• Up to 64 GB of high memory capacity and enhanced memory throughput with the LS22 memory booster
• Added storage flexibility with up to 2 internal hard drives, including support for SFF SAS and new solid-state drives as well as a new internal USB port for additional flash storage
• Two TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE-enabled) Gigabit Ethernet controllers standard, with load-balancing and failover features
• Expansion capabilities for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAS, iSCSI and InfiniBand

¹ Using 8 GB DIMMS when available.