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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 Dual-Core and Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors and up to 32 GB of FBDIMM memory per compute module.
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.
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Increased IT Uptime
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Redundant systems increase network uptime
with failovers between servers and backups
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Easy Application Migration
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Shared storage and virtual drives provide
for easy application and storage migration
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Grow-As-You-Go Flexibility
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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
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Greater Asset Utilization
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Diskless Server Compute Modules allow for
maximum use of system assets
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Unique Serviceability
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Hot-swappable components don’t require
any cables or tools to service
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Ease of Management
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One integrated system with end-to-end
management lets you manage the entire
system from a web-based GUI interface
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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 >
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Compact, all-in-one system
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Rack-mount server with a height of 6U (10.5 inches) and a depth of 28 inches (706 mm)
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Configuration flexibility
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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
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Serviceability
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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
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Availability
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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
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Cooling
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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.
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Easy to use
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Full system management via Web browser
Configuration wizards assist in setup of storage and network
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Thinkmate Modular Compute Modules
The Intel® Server Compute Module is based on the Intel® 5000P series chipset with support for Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® processors and up to 32GB of memory. The server module is entirely diskless and connects to the virtualized shared storage allowing a flexible server configuration. Configure your Multi-Flex Computer Module >
Intel® Xeon® Processors
The breakthrough performance, energy efficiency, and reliability of Intel® Xeon® processor - based server systems make them the ideal choice for all of your data demanding or standard enterprise infrastructure applications. Intel® processor-based servers enable businesses worldwide to do more and spend less—with outstanding price/performance and broad 64-bit choice across OEMs, operating systems, and applications. Reliable, efficient, proven performance. Why would you depend on anything else? Intel® Xeon® processor - based servers deliver it all. Put Intel® server technology to work in your datacenter. View the Intel Xeon-based Multi-Flex Compute Module >
| Processors | Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 5100, 5200, 5300 and 5400 at 1066MHz and 1333MHz. Support for greater choice and flexibility |
| Memory | 32GB ECC Fully Buffered DDR2 (8 DIMMs) |
| Chipset | Intel® 5000P Chipset Family |
| Expansion | PCI Express* x8 expansion slot |
| Integrated SAS HBA | Integrated LSI* 1064e controller (access to shared storage) |
| Integrated LAN | 2x Gigabit Ethernet (4x with optional mezzanine card AXXGBIOMEZ) |
| Integrated Graphics | ATI* ES1000 16MB Video Controller |
| Integrated Management | Remote management (KVM over IP) provided via on-board management controller |
| Hardware Management | Easy-to-use hardware deployment and remote management provided by Intel® Modular Server Control software integrated with the Intel® Management Module |
| Application Management | Provided by Intel® System Management Software 2.0 |
Thinkmate Modular Server Accessories
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Intel® Storage Controller
The Intel® Storage Controller virtualizes the integrated shared storage through a SAN fabric that connects the compute modules to the 14 2.5-inch SAS drives. The Intel® Modular Server system includes a storage controller with a redundant option available.
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Intel® Management Module
The Intel® Management Module provides a virtual presence GUI for managing the entire Intel® Modular Server system. It allows in-band and out-of-band management of the compute modules, integrated shared storage, and ethernet switch.
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Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Switch
The Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Switch provides integrated networking and switch functions. The Intel® Modular Server system includes a Gigabit Ethernet Switch with a redundant option available.
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Product Specifications
| Chassis configuration | 6U rack mount or pedestal based | | Front | - Storage drive bay supports fourteen hot-swap 2.5" SAS drives
- Up to six Server Compute Modules
- One Hot Swap I/O Fan Module
| | Rear | - One Management Module
- Up to two Ethernet Switch Modules
- Up to two Storage Control Modules
- Four power supply bays for 3+1 redundancy
- Two hot swap fan modules
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| Mid-plane | - Connects subsystems to the Management Module
- Designed for multiple generations of Server Compute Modules
- Provides I/O for the system
| | Storage control module | - RAID: 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10
- I/O:
- External extended storage mini SAS port
- Six internal 3GbPS SAS channels
- Active-Active redundancy
- Battery Backup
| | Ethernet switch module | Ports
- Ten external 10/100/1000 GbE full-duplex ports
- Twelve internal 1-GbE full-duplex ports
Management - Port, VLAN, and Advanced Switch Configuration via the Management Module
Layer 2+ features - ACL, QOS, Link Aggregation, 10K Jumbo Frame support, VLAN support, STP, and RSTP
- Non-blocking I/O, wire-speed performance
| | Management module | I/O - External 10/100 Ethernet port
- External serial port
Remote Management - Remote Media
- Remote Console
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Processors - Based on the Intel® 5000P series chipset and supports multi-core Intel® Xeon® processors
Intel 5000P chipset family, including: - Intel 5000P Memory Controller Hub
- Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub
Memory - Eight fully-buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) slots supporting up to 32GB of memory
On-board host bus adapter - LSI* 1064e SAS controller
LAN - Two integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and two optional 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports via the Mezzanine Card
On-board video - Server Compute Module ATI* ES1000 video controller with 16 MB of DDR SDRAM
External connectors - Two USB 2.0 ports
- Video connector
Internal Connectors - One Intel® I/O Mezzanine Connector supporting an optional Mezzanine Card
| | Mezzanine card | - Provides additional dual-channel Ethernet ports
- Intel® Modular Server Accessory AXXGBIOMEZ
| | Chassis size | - Height: 10.3 inches (6U)
- Width: 17.5 inches
- Depth: 28.4 inches
- Weight with full configuration: 187 lbs
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| Chassis power requirements | - Up to four 1,000-watt DC output power supply modules with 110-240V AC input
- Full system configuration power requirements: 3,000 watts
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