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| Manufacturer | IBM (2013-2015) Lenovo (2015-2017) |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2013 |
| Discontinued | 2017 |
| Predecessor | iDataPlex |
| Successor | Lenovo LeSI |
| Related | Flex System |
NeXtScale was a former IBM and later Lenovo x86-based supercomputer platform.[1][2]
History
[edit]Was started as entry-level supercomputing platform by IBM in 2013; the enclosure and server nodes are made in IBM’s factory in Shenzhen, China.[3] Lenovo
Replaced by LeSI (Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure)[4][5] introduced in 2017.[6]
Architecture
[edit]The blade servers have similar enclosure that was used in Flex System blade server line.
Models
[edit]Enclosures
[edit]NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure[7] - 6U Chassis, 12 bays (12 nodes/chassis)
NeXtScale n1200 WCT Enclosure - 6U Chassis, 6 dual bays (12 nodes/chassis) - watercooled
Nodes
[edit]nx360 M4 Compute Node[6]; Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge-based, released in 2013[3]
nx360 M5 Compute Node[8][6][9]; Haswell/Broadwell-based
nx360 M5 WCT Compute Tray (dual node, watercooled)
Attachement nodes
[edit]12G Storage Native Expansion Tray
nx360 M523IBM NeXtScale PCIe Native Expansion Tray
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "IBM NeXtScale System is the next generation of densecomputing" (PDF). ibm.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Dignan, Larry. "IBM launches NeXtScale, packs more cores in racks". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ a b "IBM Aims NextScale Hyperscale Boxes At Clouds-And Possibly Power8". IT Jungle. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure (LeSI) Solutions Product Guide > Lenovo Press". lenovopress.com. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
- ^ "Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure Datasheet > Lenovo Press". lenovopress.com. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
- ^ a b c "Lenovo HPCStrategy" (PDF). hpcadvisorycouncil.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lenovo NeXtScale Documentation". nextscale.lenovofiles.com. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Lenovo NeXtScale nx360 M5 (E5-2600 v3) Product Guide (withdrawn product) > Lenovo Press". lenovopress.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "NeXtScale System M5 | High-Density Server | Lenovo US". www.lenovo.com. Retrieved 2020-12-25.