BladeCenter HS22 - 7871-AC1

Abstract
The BladeCenter HS22 is a two-socket blade server running Intel Xeon processors. It is ideal for mainstream
business applications including as a virtualization engine, and is compatible with the BladeCenter H, E, S,
and HT chassis. The HS22 supports up to two Intel Xeon 5500 or 5600 series multi-core processors, 12
DIMMs modules, two hot-swap drives, two PCI Express connectors, and one internal USB connector for
embedded virtualization.

Introduction
The BladeCenter HS22 is a two-socket blade server running Intel Xeon processors. It is ideal for mainstream
business applications including as a virtualization engine, and is compatible with the BladeCenter H, E, S,
and HT chassis. The HS22 supports up to two Intel Xeon 5500 or 5600 series multi-core processors, 12
DIMMs modules, two hot-swap drives, two PCI Express connectors, and one internal USB connector for
embedded virtualization.

The HS22 is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. BladeCenter HS22

Did you know?

BladeCenter HS22 delivered leadership two-processor, single-node result for SPECjEnterprise2010 —
2,752.06 Enterprise jAppServer Operations Per Second (SPECjEnterprise2010 EjOPS). This score was
achieved using the HS22 as the application server running IBM WebSphere Application Server V7 as the
middle tier and the System x3850 X5 as the database server running IBM DB2 9.7 Enterprise Server. With
this SPECjEnterprise2010 result, we demonstrate the server's ability to provide both software and hardware
for an optimal solution in the middle tier and in the back-end database layer, and also to deliver a robust
solution for clients’ complex workloads.

Locations of key components and connectors

Figure 2 shows the inside of the server indicating key components.
Figure 2. BladeCenter HS22

The BladeCenter HS22 includes the following items:

• Documentation CD
• Environmental Notices CD
• Statement of Limited Warranty
• Important Notices
• Technical Note Flyer

Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.

Table 1. Standard specifications

Components Specification
Form factor Single-wide (30 mm)
Processor model Intel Xeon 5600 series processors, up to 3.6 GHz
Intel Xeon 5500 series processors, up to 2.80 GHz
Number of 1 standard / 2 maximum
processors
L3 cache Up to 12 MB L3 cache
Chipset Intel 5520 chipset
Memory DIMM 12x DDR-3 VLP DIMM slots
sockets
Maximum Models with Intel Xeon 5600 series processors: 192 GB using 16GB DIMMs
memory Models with Intel Xeon 5500 series processors: 96 GB using 8GB DIMMs
Expansion slots One CIOv slot: 2 ports
One CFFh slot: 4 ports
Disk controller LSI Logic 1064E SAS 3 Gbps controller, supports RAID-0 & RAID-1
Optional ServeRAID MR10ie with battery-backed write cache for internal and external
disk drives
Disk bays Two hot-swap 2.5-inch SFF bays supporting SAS HDDs or solid-state drives
(total/hot-swap)
Maximum Up to 2 TB total internal storage (using 1TB NL SAS or NL SATA drives)
internal storage
Network 2x 1Gb Ethernet using a Broadcom BCM5709S onboard NIC; supports TOE, failover
interface and load balancing, Wake on LAN, PXE boot
Some models also include a 2-port 10Gb controller installed in the CFFh slot (Emulex
10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II or QLogic 2-port 10 Gb Converged
Network Adapter, depending on the model)
Hot-swap Internal storage bays
components
Systems Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), Integrated Management Module (IMM),
management Predictive Failure Analysis, optional embedded hypervisor for virtualization, Active
Energy Manager, light path diagnostics, IBM Systems Director and ServerGuide
Video Matrox G200eV video core with 16 MB of video memory
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Power-on password, administrator password,
unattended boot, selectable boot, unattended start mode
Operating Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMware,
systems Oracle Solaris
supported
Limited warranty Three-year customer replaceable unit and on-site and off-site limited warranty

Standard models
The following table lists the standard models.

Table 2. Standard models

Model Processor** (2 max) Memory Standard Storage Bays Disk Slots
Ethernet† controller (used/max) drives (used/max)
Models with Intel Xeon 5500 Series Processors: 4-core and 2-core
7870- 1x Xeon L5518 4C 2x 2GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
M2x* 2.13GHz
8MB 1066MHz 60w
Models with Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors: 4-core
7870- 1x Xeon E5603 4C 1x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
A5x* 1.60GHz
4MB 1066MHz 80w
 Table 2. Standard models
Model Processor** (2 max) Memory Standard Storage Bays Disk Slots
Ethernet† controller (used/max) drives (used/max)
7870- 1x Xeon E5607 4C 1x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
A7x* 2.26GHz
8MB 1066MHz 80w
7870-G2x 1x Xeon E5620 4C 3x 2GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
2.40GHz
12MB 1066MHz 80w
7870- 1x Xeon X5647 4C 3x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
B5x* 2.93GHz
12MB 1066MHz 130w
7870- 1x Xeon X5672 4C 3x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
C5x* 3.20GHz
12MB 1333MHz 95w
7870- 1x Xeon X5687 4C 3x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
C7x* 3.60GHz
12MB 1333MHz 130w
Models with Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors: 6-core
7870- 1x Xeon L5640 6C 3x 2GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
N2x* 2.26GHz
12MB 1333MHz 60w
7870- 1x Xeon E5649 6C 3x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
B6x* 2.53GHz
12MB 1333MHz 80w
7870- 1x Xeon E5649 6C 3x 4GB 2x 1Gb + SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 1/2
D4x* 2.53GHz 2x 10Gb
12MB 1333MHz 80w
7870- 1x Xeon X5650 6C 3x 2GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
H2x* 2.66GHz
12MB 1333MHz 95w
7870- 1x Xeon X5675 6C 3x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
C6x* 3.06GHz
12MB 1333MHz 95w
7870- 1x Xeon X5690 6C 3x 4GB 2x 1Gb SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 0/2
C8x* 3.46GHz
12MB 1333MHz 130w
7870-91x* 2x Xeon E5645 6C 6x 8GB 2x 1Gb + SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 1/2
2.40GHz 2x 10Gb
12MB 1333MHz 80w
7870-92x* 2x Xeon E5645 6C 6x 8GB 2x 1Gb + SAS RAID 0 / 2 Open 1/2
2.40GHz 2x 10Gb
12MB 1333MHz 80w

* Withdrawn from marketing

** Processor detail: standard quantity, model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, power
† All models contain an onboard 2-port Gigabit Ethernet controller. Model D4x includes an Emulex 10 GbE
Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II (CFFh). Model 91x and D4x include an Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric
Adapter Advanced II (CFFh). Model 92x includes an QLogic 2-port 10 Gb Converged Network Adapter
(CFFh).

See the Standard specifications section for information about standard features of the server.

Chassis support
The HS22 is supported in the various BladeCenter chassis as listed in the following table.

Table 4. Chassis support

Description BC-E BC-T BC-S BC-H BC-HT AC BC-HT DC

(8677) (8886) (8852) (8750) (8740)
HS22 with 130W processors No No Some Some Some Some limits*
limits* limits* limits*
HS22 with up to 95W Some No Full Full Full Full
processors limits*

* See Table 5 for details

The number of HS22 servers supported in each chassis depends on the thermal design power of the
processors used in the servers, as shown in Table 5. The table uses the following conventions:

• A green cell means the chassis can be filled with HS22 blade servers up to the maximum number of
blade bays in the chassis (for example, 14 blades in the BladeCenter H).
• A yellow cell means that the maximum number of HS22 blades that the chassis can hold is fewer
than the total available blade bays (for example, 12 in a BladeCenter H). Other bays in the chassis
may or may not be occupied by servers other than HS22 and HS22V depending on the combination
and some bays must remain empty. Consult the BladeCenter Interoperability Guide for specifics:
http://lenovopress.com/bcig.

Note: The HS22 is not supported in the BladeCenter E with power supplies smaller than 2000 W.

Table 5. Chassis support (detailed)

Maximum number of HS22 servers supported in each chassis

BC-E with AMM BC-S BC-H (models other than 4Tx) BC-H (- BC- BC-
(8677) (14 bays) (8886) (14 bays) 4Tx) HT HT DC
(6 (14 bays) AC (8740)
2000 W 2320 W bays) 2900W supplies 2980W supplies** 2980W (8750) (12
power power (12 bays)
CPU Standard Enhanced Standard Enhanced Enhanced bays)
TDP* supplies supplies blowers blowers† blowers blowers† blowers†
130W None‡ None‡ 5 None‡ 12 None‡ 14 14 10 10
95W 6 14 6 14 14 14 14 14 12 12
80W 12 14 6 14 14 14 14 14 12 12
60W 13 14 6 14 14 14 14 14 12 12
40W 14 14 6 14 14 14 14 14 12 12

* Thermal Design Power

** BladeCenter H 2980W AC Power Modules, 68Y6601 (standard in 4Tx, optional with all other BC-H
chassis models)
† BladeCenter H Enhanced Cooling Modules, 68Y6650 (standard in 4Tx, optional with all other BC-H
chassis models)
‡ Not supported

Processor options
The HS22 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports one or two
processors. The table also shows which server models have each processor standard. If no corresponding
where used model for a particular processor is listed, then this processor is available only through Configure
to Order (CTO).

Table 6. Processor options

Part Intel Xeon processor description Models
number where used
Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors: 4-core
81Y9323 Xeon E5603 4C 1.60GHz 4MB 1066MHz 80w A5x
81Y9324 Xeon E5606 4C 2.13GHz 8MB 1066MHz 80w -
81Y9325 Xeon E5607 4C 2.26GHz 8MB 1066MHz 80w A7x
59Y5705 Xeon E5620 4C 2.40GHz 12MB 1066MHz 80w G2x
59Y5707 Xeon E5630 4C 2.53GHz 12MB 1066MHz 80w -
59Y5708 Xeon E5640 4C 2.66GHz 12MB 1066MHz 80w G4x, GCx
49Y5184 Xeon L5609 4C 1.86GHz 12MB 1066MHz 40w -
59Y5704 Xeon L5630 4C 2.13GHz 12MB 1066MHz 40w -
81Y9326 Xeon X5647 4C 2.93GHz 12MB 1066MHz 130w B5x
59Y5712 Xeon X5667 4C 3.06GHz 12MB 1333MHz 95w H5x
81Y9328 Xeon X5672 4C 3.20GHz 12MB 1333MHz 95w C5x
59Y5714 Xeon X5677 4C 3.46GHz 12MB 1333MHz 130w F3x
81Y9330 Xeon X5687 4C 3.60GHz 12MB 1333MHz 130w C7x
Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors: 6-core
68Y8125 Xeon E5645 6C 2.40GHz 12MB 1333MHz 80w 91x, 92x
81Y9327 Xeon E5649 6C 2.53GHz 12MB 1333MHz 80w B6x, D4x
68Y8124 Xeon L5638 6C 2.0GHz 12MB 1333MHz 60w -
59Y5706 Xeon L5640 6C 2.26GHz 12M 1333MHz 60w N2x
59Y5709 Xeon X5650 6C 2.66GHz 12M 1333MHz 95w H2x, HAx
59Y5710 Xeon X5660 6C 2.80GHz 12MB 1333MHz 95w -
59Y5711 Xeon X5670 6C 2.93GHz 12MB 1333MHz 95w H4x
81Y9329 Xeon X5675 6C 3.06GHz 12MB 1333MHz 95w C6x
59Y5713 Xeon X5680 6C 3.33GHz 12MB 1333MHz 130w F2x
81Y9331 Xeon X5690 6C 3.46GHz 12MB 1333MHz 130w C8x
Intel Xeon 5500 Series Processors: 2-core
43W5986 Xeon E5502 2C 1.86GHz 4MB Cache 800MHz
Intel Xeon 5500 Series Processors: 4-core
44T1712 Xeon E5504 4C 2.00GHz 4MB 800MHz -
43W5987 Xeon E5506 4C 2.13GHz 4MB 800MHz -
59Y5695 Xeon E5507 4C 2.26GHz 4M 800MHz 80w A4x
44T1736 Xeon E5520 4C 2.26GHz 8MB 1066MHz -
44T1883 Xeon E5530 4C 2.40GHz 8MB 1066MHz -
44T1884 Xeon E5540 4C 2.53GHz 8MB 1066MHz -
44T1885 Xeon X5550 4C 2.66GHz 8MB 1333MHz -
44T1886 Xeon X5560 4C 2.80GHz 8MB 1333MHz -
 Table 6. Processor options
Part Intel Xeon processor description Models
number where used
44T1887 Xeon X5570 4C 2.93GHz 8MB 1333MHz C4x
49Y5052 Xeon L5518 4C 2.13GHz 8MB 1066MHz 60W M2x

Memory options
Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput.
Memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance
feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo memory
automatically assumes the system warranty.

The HS22 has six DIMM sockets per processor (12 DIMMs in total) and uses Double Data Rate-3 (DDR-3)
very-low-profile (VLP) registered DIMMs. Servers with Intel Xeon 5600 series processors support 16GB
DIMMs meaning a total of up to 192 GB of RAM is supported. Servers with Intel Xeon 5500 series
processors support 8GB DIMMs meaning a total of up to 96 GB of RAM is supported. The memory DIMMs
connects directly to one of the processors. With one processor installed, only six DIMMs can be accessed.
To access memory in the other six DIMM connectors, the second processor must be installed.

The following two tables list memory options available for HS22 server: one of 5500 series processors and
one for 5600 series processors. DIMMs can be installed one at a time, but for performance reasons, install
them in sets of three (one for each of the three memory channels).

Table 7. Memory options for servers with Xeon 5500 series processors
Part number Feature Description Models
code where used
49Y1427 8928 1 GB (1x 1 GB, 1Rx8, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
MHz
49Y1428 8929 2 GB (1x 2 GB, 2Rx8, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
MHz
49Y1429 8930 2 GB (1x 2 GB, 1Rx4, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
MHz
44T1594 A0YV 2 GB (1x 2 GB, 1Rx8, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
MHz
46C0560 A0WX 2 GB (1x 2 GB, 1Rx8, 1.35 V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 -
1333 MHz
49Y1430 8931 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 2Rx4, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
MHz
44T1596 1908 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 2Rx8, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
MHz
46C0563 A0WY 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 1Rx4, 1.35 V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 -
1333 MHz
46C0564 A0WZ 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 2Rx8, 1.35 V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 -
1333 MHz
49Y1431 8932 8 GB (1x 8 GB, 2Rx4, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
MHz
Table 8. Memory options for servers with Xeon 5600 series processors
Part Feature Description Models
number code where
used
Standard DIMMs (1.5 V)
49Y1427 8928 1GB (1x 1GB, 1Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
49Y1428 8929 2GB (1x 2GB, 2Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 F2x, F3x, G2x,
G4x, GCx, H2x,
H4x, H5x, HAx,
N2x
49Y1429 8930 2GB (1x 2GB, 1Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
44T1594 A0YV 2GB (1x 2GB, 1Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
49Y1430 8931 4GB (1x 4GB, 2Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
49Y1431 8932 8GB (1x 8GB, 2Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
Low Power DIMMs (1.35 V)
46C0560 A0WX 2GB (1x 2GB, 1Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
46C0563 A0WY 4GB (1x 4GB, 1Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 A5x, A7x, B5x,
B6x, C5x, C6x,
C7x, C8x
46C0564 A0WZ 4GB (1x 4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
46C0568 8644 8GB (1x 8GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 -
46C0599 2422 16GB (1x16 GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 -
1333

Note that although the maximum speed at which the memory channel runs on the HS22 is 1333 MHz, this
depends on a combination of three items:

• Processor memory speed: The processor has a maximum memory speed of 1333, 1066, or 800 MHz
depending on the processor model. Only the X (Advanced) range of Xeon 5500 and 5600 series
processors supports a maximum memory channel speed of 1333 MHz. See the processor options
(Table 5) for the maximum memory speed.
• Memory DIMM: Most but not all DIMMs listed in the previous tables support running at 1333 MHz.
Some only run at 1066 MHz. This is noted in the description of the DIMM.
• Number of DIMMs installed: The HS22 implements memory so that 2 DIMMs are on each of the
three memory channels of the processor. if only 1 DIMM is installed to each channel (that is, 3
DIMMs per processor) then the DIMMs can operate at the lower of the DIMM rated speed and
processor memory channel rated speed, up to 1333 MHz. However at 2 DIMMs per channel (6
DIMMs per processor), memory can only operate at 1333 MHz if Xeon 5600 X (Advanced) range of
processors (models X56nn) are installed. All other processors (all 5500, L56nn, and E56nn) cannot
drive the memory channel at 1333 MHz if there are 2 DIMMs per channel.

In summary, to ensure DIMMs operate at 1333 MHz, select a Xeon X56nn processor and use DIMMs that
are rated at 1333 MHz. All DIMMs in the proceeding table support running at 2 DIMMs per channel at 1333
MHz.

The following memory protection technologies are supported:

• ECC
• ChipKill
• Memory Mirroring
• Memory Sparing
Internal disk storage options
The HS22 blade server features an onboard LSI Logic 53C1064E 3 Gbps SAS controller with two hot-swap
drives bay accessible from the front of the blade server. The LSI Logic 53C1064E SAS controller provides
RAID 0 or RAID 1 capability and supports up to two internal hot-swap SAS or SATA HDDs or two internal
hot swap solid-state drives. The following table lists the hard drive options that are available for internal
storage.

Table 9. Disk drive options for internal disk storage

Part number Feature Description Maximum
code supported
10K SAS drives
00AD075 A48S 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS HDD 2
81Y9650 A282 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2
49Y2003 5433 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 2
90Y8872 A2XD 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 2
42D0637 5599 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 2
90Y8877 A2XC 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 2
15K SAS drives
81Y9670 A283 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2
42D0677 5536 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 2
90Y8926 A2XB 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 2
Self-encrypting drives (SEDs)
00AD085 A48T 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS SED 2
81Y9662 A3EG 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 2
90Y8908 A3EF 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 2
90Y8913 A2XF 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 2
NL SAS drives
81Y9690 A1P3 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2
42D0707 5409 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 2
90Y8953 A2XE 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 2
NL SATA drives
81Y9730 A1AV 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2
81Y9726 A1NZ 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2
42D0752 5407 500GB 7200 NL SATA 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 2
81Y9722 A1NX 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2
SAS-SSD Hybrid Drive
00AD102 A4G7 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS Hybrid 2
Enterprise SSDs
49Y6129 A3EW 200GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 2
49Y6134 A3EY 400GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 2
49Y6139 A3F0 800GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 2
00W1125 A3HR 100GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 2
43W7718 A2FN 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS SSD 2
 Table 9. Disk drive options for internal disk storage
Part number Feature Description Maximum
code supported
Enterprise Value SSDs
49Y5839 A3AS 64GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 2
49Y5844 A3AU 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 2
90Y8643 A2U3 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 2
90Y8648 A2U4 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 2

Internal backup units

The server does not support an internal tape drive option.

Optical drives
The server does not support an optical drive option, however it does interface to the optical drive installed in
the BladeCenter chassis media tray if one is installed there.

I/O expansion options

The HS22 server offers the following PCI Express 2.0 slots, neither of which is hot-swap.

• CIOv expansion slot

• CFFh expansion slot

The CIOv I/O expansion connector provides I/O connections through the midplane of the chassis to modules
located in bays 3 and 4 of a supported BladeCenter chassis. It is a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot.

The CFFh I/O expansion connector provides I/O connections to high-speed switch modules that are located
in bays 7, 8, 9, and 10 of a BladeCenter H or BladeCenter HT chassis, or to switch bay 2 in a BladeCenter S
chassis. The CFFh slot is a PCIe x16 slot.

The HS22 optionally supports the BladeCenter PCIe Gen 2 Expansion Blade. The expansion blade provides
the capability to attach selected PCI Express cards to the HS22. This capability is ideal for many
applications that require special telecommunications network interfaces or hardware acceleration using a
PCI Express card.

The expansion blade provides one full height and full length PCI Express slot and one full height and half
length PCI Express slot with a maximum power usage of 75 watts for each slot. It integrates PCI Express
card support capability into the BladeCenter architecture. Up to four expansion blades can be attached to an
HS22. Each expansion blade occupies a bay in the BladeCenter chassis.

The server also supports BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit (PCI Express Gen 1). A maximum of
one unit can be attached to a single blade.

Table 10. Expansion blades

Part Feature Description Maximum

number code supported
46M6730 9295 BladeCenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade 4
68Y7484 A247 BladeCenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade II 4
43W4391 4339 BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit 1
46M6771 A25F BladeCenter GPU Expansion Blade with NVIDIA Tesla M2075 3
46M6772 A10R BladeCenter GPU Expansion Blade with NVIDIA Tesla M2070Q 3
46M6740 5090 BladeCenter GPU Expansion Blade with NVIDIA Tesla M2070 (CTO 3
Only)
68Y7478 A245 BladeCenter GPU Expansion Blade II with NVIDIA Tesla M2075 3
68Y7479 A246 BladeCenter GPU Expansion Blade II with NVIDIA Tesla M2070Q 3

For more information, see the following Lenovo Press Product Guides:

• BladeCenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade and PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade II at:
http://lenovopress.com/tips0783
• BladeCenter GPU Expansion Blade and GPU Expansion Blade II at:
http://lenovopress.com/tips0798

Network adapters
The HS22 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709S controller.

• Failover, adapter fault tolerance

• PXE 2.0 Boot Agent
• Wake on LAN
• Load balancing or teaming

The following table lists additional supported network adapters.

Table 11. Network adapters

Part number Feature Description Slots

code supported
10 Gb
Ethernet
46M6164 0098 Broadcom 10Gb Gen2 4-port Ethernet Exp Cd (CFFh) CFFh
81Y3133 A1QR Broadcom 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for BladeCenter CFFh
81Y1650 5437 Brocade 2 port 10GbE Converged Network Adapter for CFFh
BladeCenter
00Y3264 A3NW Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II - BladeCenter CFFh
90Y3566 A1XH Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II - BladeCenter CFFh
49Y4265 2436 Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Advanced Upgrade for BladeCenter (license)
00Y3266 A3NV Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II - BladeCenter CFFh
90Y3550 A1XG Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II - BladeCenter CFFh
42C1810 3593 Intel 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter CFFh
90Y3570 A1NW Mellanox 2-port 10Gb Enet Expansion Card (CFFh) - BladeCenter CFFh
00Y3280 A3JB QLogic 2-port 10Gb CNA (CFFh) for BladeCenter CFFh
42C1830 3592 QLogic 2-pt 10Gb Converged Network Adapter(CFFh) CFFh
00Y3270 A3JC QLogic Enet and 8Gb FC Exp Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter CFFh
44X1940 5485 QLogic Eth and 8Gb Fibre Channel Exp Card (CFFh) CFFh
1 Gb Ethernet
44W4479 5476 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter CFFh
44W4475 5477 Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) for BladeCenter CIOv
InfiniBand
46M6001 0056 2-port 40Gb Infiniband Expansion Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter CFFh
43W4423 2991 4X InfiniBand DDR Expansion Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter CFFh
43W4420 2993 Voltaire 4X InfiniBand DDR Expansion Card (CFFh) CFFh

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Ethernet adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/blades/nic

Storage host bus adapters

The following table lists storage HBAs supported by HS22 server.

Table 12. Storage adapters

Part Feature Description Slots

number code supported
Combination Ethernet and Fibre Channel
44X1940 5485 QLogic Eth and 8Gb Fibre Channel Exp Card (CFFh) CFFh
Fibre Channel
46M6140 3598 Emulex 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for BladeCenter CIOv
46M6065 3594 QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for BladeCenter CIOv
44X1945 1462 QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for BladeCenter CIOv
SAS
46C7167 5490 ServeRAID-MR10ie (CIOv) Controller for BladeCenter CIOv
43W4068 1593 SAS Connectivity Card (CIOv) CIOv

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Fibre Channel adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/blades/hba

PCIe SSD adapters

The HS22 server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table. The adapters must be
installed in a BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit (PEU3e), part number 43W4391.

Table 13. SSD adapters

Part Feature Description Slots supported Max

number code quantity
46M0877 0096 160GB High IOPS SS Class SSD PCIe PCI Express I/O Expansion 2
Adapter Unit
46M0898 0097 320GB High IOPS MS Class SSD PCIe PCI Express I/O Expansion 2
Adapter Unit

For information about this adapter, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide High IOPS SSD PCIe Adapters:
http://lenovopress.com/tips0729
Power supplies
Server power is derived from the power supplies installed in the BladeCenter chassis. There are no server
options regarding power supplies.

Integrated virtualization
The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket
inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options.

Table 14. Virtualization options

Part number Feature Description Maximum

code supported
41Y8298 A2G0 Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads 1
41Y8278 1776 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4 1
41Y8296 A1NP USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 1
41Y8283 1749 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 3.5 Update 5 1
41Y8287 3033 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 1
41Y8311 A2R3 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 1
41Y8300 A2VC USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 1
41Y8307 A383 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1 1

Remote management
The server contains an Integrated Management Module (IMM), which interfaces with the advanced
management module in the BladeCenter chassis. The combination of these two provides advanced service-
processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or
if a system component fails, LEDs on the system board are lit to help you diagnose the problem, records the
error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. A virtual presence capability is also available for
remote server management capabilities.

Remote server management is provided through industry-standard interfaces:

• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3
• Common Information Model (CIM)
• Web browser

The server also supports virtual media and remote control features, which provide the following functions:

• Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the
system state
• Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
• Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping
ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
• Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
• Capture blue-screen errors

Supported operating systems

The server supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003

• Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium Edition
• Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed.(64 bit) w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Datacenter Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Datacenter x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x86 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x86 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x86 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x86 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003/2003 R2 Premium Edition
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003/2003 R2 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 AS for AMD64/EM64T
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 AS for x86
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 ES for AMD64/EM64T
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 ES for x86
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/HPC for AMD64/EM64T
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/HPC for x86
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition with Xen
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise MRG 1.0 Realtime (x64)
• Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2.0 Realtime (x64)
• Solaris 10 Operating System
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Real Time 10 AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Real Time 11 AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for x86
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for x86
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
 • VMware ESX 3.5
• VMware ESX 4.0
• VMware ESX 4.1
• VMware ESXi 3.5
• VMware ESXi 4.0
• VMware ESXi 4.1
• VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)
• VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)
• VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)

See the ServerProven website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels
supported and any other prerequisites:
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/nos/ematrix.shtml

Physical specifications
Dimensions:

• Height: 245 mm (9.7 in)

• Depth: 446 mm (17.6 in)
• Width: 58 mm (2.28 in)

Maximum weight: 5.4 kg (12 lb) (depending on the configuration when options are added)

Warranty options
The BladeCenter HS22 has a three-year on-site warranty with 9x5 next business day terms. Lenovo offers
the warranty service upgrades, discussed in this section. The ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty
maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services,
including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

ServicePac offerings are country-specific, that is, each country might have its own service types, service
levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePac might be available in a
particular country. For more information about ServicePac offerings available in your country visit the IBM
ServicePac Product Selector at https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac.

The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.

Table 15. Warranty service definitions

Term Description
On-site A service technician will come to the server's location for equipment repair.
repair (IOR)
24x7x2 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within two hours after
remote problem determination is completed. We provide 24-hour service, every day,
including holidays.
24x7x4 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four hours after
remote problem determination is completed. We provide 24-hour service, every day,
including holidays.
9x5x4 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four business
hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If
after 1:00 p.m. it is determined that on-site service is required, the customer can expect the
 service technician to arrive the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service
requests, a service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day.
9x5 next A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location on the business day
business day after we receive your call, following remote problem determination. We provide service from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.

In general, the types of ServicePac are as follows:

• Warranty and maintenance service upgrades

• One, two, three, four, or five years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
• On-site repair from next business day to four or two hours
• One or two years of warranty extension
• Remote technical support services
• One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5 next business day for all severities
• Installation and startup support for System x servers
• Remote technical support for System x servers
• Software support - Support Line
• Microsoft or Linux software
• VMware
• IBM Systems Director

Regulatory compliance
The server conforms to the following international standards:

• Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Mark, Class A

• CE Mark (EN55022:1998 Class A, EN60950, EN55024:1998, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3)
• CISPR 22, Class A
• CSA C22.2 No.60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment 60950
• Canada ICES-003, issue 3, Class A
• China GB 9254-1998, GB17625.1-1998, GB17625.2-1999
• FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
• IEC-60950 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
• Japan VCCI, Class A
• Korea MIC
• NOM-019 Seguridad de Equipto de Procesamiento de Datos within 30 days of planned availability
• TUV-GS (EN60950/ISO 9241-3/ISO 9241-8)
• Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A
• UL 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment

External disk storage expansion

The HS22 supports attachments to external storage expansion enclosures such as the EXP3000 series, using
the ServeRAID-MR10ie Controller installed in the CIOv slot of the blade server. The HS22 can also be
attached to supported external storage systems, as described in the next section.

The external disk storage expansion enclosures listed in the following table are supported with the HS22.

Table 16. External expansion enclosures

Part number Description
70F0 / 70F1 Lenovo ThinkServer SA120
610012X EXP2512 Storage Enclosure
610024X EXP2524 Storage Enclosure

Lenovo ThinkServer SA120 support

For details about supported drives and cables for the Lenovo ThinkServer SA120, see the Lenovo Press
Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/tips1234

EXP2512 and EXP2524 support

The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion
enclosures and the ServeRAID M5225 SAS/SATA Controller.

Table 17. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures
Part number Description Maximum quantity supported
per one enclosure
Server to Expansion enclosure connectivity (Mini-SAS HD x4 to Mini-SAS x4)
00MJ162 0.6m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS) 1
00MJ163 1.5m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS) 1
00MJ166 3m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS) 1
Expansion enclosure to Expansion enclosure connectivity (Mini-SAS x4 to Mini-SAS x4)
39R6529 1 m SAS Cable 1
39R6531 3 m SAS Cable 1

The following table lists drives that are supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures.

Table 18. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures

Part number Description Maximum quantity supported
per one enclosure
3.5" NL SAS HS HDDs
00NC555 2TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12
00NC557 3TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12
00NC559 4TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12

The following table lists hard disk drives that are supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures.

Table 19. Drive options for EXP2524 external expansion enclosures

Part number Description Maximum quantity supported
per one enclosure
2.5" NL SAS HS HDDs
00NC571 1TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2.5" HDD 24
2.5" SAS HS HDDs
00NC561 146GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 24
00NC563 300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 24
00NC565 600GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 24
00NC567 900GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 24
00NC569 1.2TB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 24
2.5" SAS HS SSDs
00NC573 200GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD 24
00NC575 400GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD 24

External disk storage systems

The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by server.

Table 20. External disk storage systems

Part number Description

Lenovo Storage S2200
64112B1 Lenovo Storage S2200 LFF Chassis SAS Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64112B2 Lenovo Storage S2200 LFF Chassis SAS Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64114B1 Lenovo Storage S2200 LFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64114B2 Lenovo Storage S2200 LFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64112B3 Lenovo Storage S2200 SFF Chassis SAS Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64112B4 Lenovo Storage S2200 SFF Chassis SAS Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64114B3 Lenovo Storage S2200 SFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64114B4 Lenovo Storage S2200 SFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
Lenovo Storage S3200
64113B1 Lenovo Storage S3200 LFF Chassis SAS Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64113B2 Lenovo Storage S3200 LFF Chassis SAS Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64116B1 Lenovo Storage S3200 LFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64116B2 Lenovo Storage S3200 LFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64113B3 Lenovo Storage S3200 SFF Chassis SAS Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64113B4 Lenovo Storage S3200 SFF Chassis SAS Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64116B3 Lenovo Storage S3200 SFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
64116B4 Lenovo Storage S3200 SFF Chassis FC/iSCSI Dual Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD
IBM Storwize
6096CU2 IBM Storwize V3500 3.5-inch Dual Control Storage Controller Unit
6096CU3 IBM Storwize V3500 2.5-inch Dual Control Storage Controller Unit
6099L2C IBM Storwize V3700 3.5-inch Storage Controller Unit
6099S2C IBM Storwize V3700 2.5-inch Storage Controller Unit
6099T2C IBM Storwize V3700 2.5-inch DC Storage Controller Unit
6194L2C IBM Storwize V5000 LFF Control Enclosure
6194S2C IBM Storwize V5000 SFF Control Enclosure
6195SC5 IBM Storwize V7000 2.5-inch Storage Controller Unit

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the following categories:

• IBM Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/san/ibm
 • Lenovo Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/san/lenovo

External backup units

The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the
server.

Table 21. External backup options

Part number Description
External tape enclosures
61901UX IBM Multimedia Backup Enclosure
Backup drives for IBM Multimedia Backup Enclosure
00NV402 6190 HH LTO5 SAS Tape Drive
00NV404 6190 HH LTO6 SAS Tape Drive
00NV406 6190 RDX 3.0 Dock/320GB Cartridge Bundle
00NV407 6190 RDX 3.0 Dock/500GB Cartridge Bundle
00NV408 6190 RDX 3.0 Dock/1.0TB Cartridge Bundle
00NV455 6190 RDX 3.0 Dock/2.0TB Cartridge Bundle
External backup units
362532Y RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge
362550Y RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge
36251TY RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge
3628L5X Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord)
3628N5X Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord)
6160S6X IBM TS2360 Tape Drive Model S63
6160S6E IBM TS2260 Tape Drive Model H6S
6160S5E IBM TS2250 Tape Drive Model H5S
6171S4R IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader w/LTO4 HH SAS
6171S5R IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader w/LTO5 HH SAS
6171S6R IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader w/LTO6 HH SAS
61732UL IBM TS3100 Tape Library Model L2U
61734UL IBM TS3200 Tape Library Model L4U
Fibre Channel backup drives for TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries
00NA101 6173 LTO Ultrium 4 Fibre Channel Drive Sled
00NA103 6173 LTO Ultrium 4 Half High Fibre Drive Sled
00NA107 6173 LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Drive
00NA113 6173 LTO Ultrium 5 Half High Fibre Drive Sled
00NA115 6173 LTO Ultrium 6 Fibre Channel Drive
00NA119 6173 LTO Ultrium 6 Half High Fibre Drive Sled
SAS backup drives for TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries
00NA121 6173 LTO Ultrium 4 SAS Drive Sled
00NA105 6173 LTO Ultrium 4 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled
00NA109 6173 LTO Ultrium 5 SAS Drive Sled
00NA111 6173 LTO Ultrium 5 Half High SAS Drive Sled
00NA117 6173 LTO Ultrium 6 Half High SAS Drive Sled

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Backup units category:
http://lenovopress.com/systemx/tape

Lenovo Financial Services

Lenovo Financial Services reinforces Lenovo’s commitment to deliver pioneering products and services that
are recognized for their quality, excellence, and trustworthiness. Lenovo Financial Services offers financing
solutions and services that complement your technology solution anywhere in the world.

We are dedicated to delivering a positive finance experience for customers like you who want to maximize
your purchase power by obtaining the technology you need today, protect against technology obsolescence,
and preserve your capital for other uses.

We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, governments and educational institutions to finance their
entire technology solution. We focus on making it easy to do business with us. Our highly experienced team
of finance professionals operates in a work culture that emphasizes the importance of providing outstanding
customer service. Our systems, processes and flexible policies support our goal of providing customers with
a positive experience.

We finance your entire solution. Unlike others, we allow you to bundle everything you need from hardware
and software to service contracts, installation costs, training fees, and sales tax. If you decide weeks or
months later to add to your solution, we can consolidate everything into a single invoice.

Our Premier Client services provide large accounts with special handling services to ensure these complex
transactions are serviced properly. As a premier client, you have a dedicated finance specialist who manages
your account through its life, from first invoice through asset return or purchase. This specialist develops an
in-depth understanding of your invoice and payment requirements. For you, this dedication provides a high-
quality, easy, and positive financing experience.

For your region specific offers please ask your Lenovo sales representative or your technology provider
about the use of Lenovo Financial Services. For more information, see the following Lenovo website:
http://www.lenovo.com/services_warranty/us/en/financial_services.html

Related publications and links

For more information, see the following resources:

• BladeCenter Information Center

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/bladectr/documentation
• BladeCenter HS22 Installation and User's Guide
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5079689
• BladeCenter HS22 Problem Determination and Service Guide
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5079687
• ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the HS22
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/blade_old/7870.shtml
• ServerProven compatibility page for operating system support
http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/ematrix.shtml
• BladeCenter Interoperability Guide
http://lenovopress.com/bcig
• Configuration and Option Guide
 • http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/
• xREF - System x Reference
http://lenovopress.com/xref
• System x Support Portal
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Downloads/Hardware/Systems/BladeCenter/BladeCenter_HS22

Related product families

Product families related to this document are the following:

• Blade Servers

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