Thinkmate : Multi-Flex Servers built-on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology

Thinkmate Modular Servers built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology

A simple, flexible system that provides exceptional value

The Thinkmate Modular Server built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology integrates storage, computing, and networking to simplify complex IT environments. The Thinkmate Modular Server is a business-in-a-box server system with seamless installation, migration, and growth capabilities. It has the ability to support up to six Server Compute Modules and 14 SAS 2.5" hard disk drives, as well as two Ethernet Switch Modules, integrated SAN, and a Management Module. The Thinkmate Modular Server is a flexible and powerful solution for the small to midsize business.

Configure a Thinkmate Multi-Flex Server with up to 14 hot-swappable SAS drives.
Add up to 6 customized Intel Compute Modules featuring two (2) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5600 and Six-Core Intel® Xeon® 5600 series processors per compute module.

Overview

Server System

Compute Modules

Accessories

Thinkmate Modular Server

The Thinkmate Modular Server is an integrated system with SAN storage, computing, and networking that simplifies the growing demands of your IT infrastructure. The Thinkmate Modular Server features:

Up to six Server Compute Modules
Integrated SAN storage
Integrated Ethernet Switch Modules
All hot-swappable components
Virtual Presence remote management capabilities

As an integrated system, the Intel Modular Server has capabilities not found in the common rack server setup, including virtual drives that provide grow-as-you-go flexibility and Virtual Presence management for simplicity.

Simple. Flexible. Exceptional Value.

Benefit	Enabler
Increased IT Uptime	Redundant systems increase network uptime with failovers between servers and backups
Easy Application Migration	Shared storage and virtual drives provide for easy application and storage migration
Grow-As-You-Go Flexibility	With options for up to 6 Server Compute Modules and up to 14 storage drives, purchase only as much as you need when you need it
Greater Asset Utilization	Diskless Server Compute Modules allow for maximum use of system assets
Unique Serviceability	Hot-swappable components don't require any cables or tools to service
Ease of Management	One integrated system with end-to-end management lets you manage the entire system from a web-based GUI interface

Thinkmate Modular Server System

This all-in-one system, built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology, supports six compute modules, each supporting up to two Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® 5000 sequence processors, and up to 32 GB of memory, virtualized shared storage with fourteen hot-swap hard disk drives, an integrated management module for centralized management, redundant Ethernet switches and storage controllers. Configure your Modular Server System >

Feature	Description
Compact, all-in-one system	Rack-mount server with a height of 6U (10.5 inches) and a depth of 28 inches (706 mm)
Configuration flexibility	Shared storage hard drive bay supporting up to fourteen (14) 2.5 inch SAS hard drives Up to six (6) compute modules Optional secondary I/O Ethernet switch module Optional secondary storage controller
Serviceability	Tool-less design features Front access to optional hot-swap hard disk drives Rear access to I/O slots, cooling, and hot-swap power supplies Status and fault indicator LEDs Front viewable compute module ID LEDs Color-coded parts to identify hot-swap and non-hot-swap serviceable components
Availability	Four 1000-W power supplies in a redundant (N+1) configuration with separate power cords Up to six compute modules Redundant networking and storage Redundant cooling
Cooling	The cooling subsystem consists of three cooling zones I/O module cooling Hard drives and power supplies Compute modules Each cooling zone contains dedicated hot-swap fan modules. Each fan module contains a status LED to indicate a fan failure. The front- and rear-accessible fan modules connect directly to the system midplane board.
Easy to use	Full system management via Web browser Configuration wizards assist in setup of storage and network

A simple, flexible system that provides exceptional value

Thinkmate Modular Server

Simple. Flexible. Exceptional Value.

Thinkmate Modular Server System

Thinkmate Modular Compute Modules

Thinkmate Modular Server Accessories

Intel® Storage Controller

Intel® Management Module

Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Multi-Flex Chassis

Multi-Flex Module