IIntel® Modular Server
Built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology

A simple, flexible system that provides exceptional value

The Intel® Modular Server built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology integrates storage, computing, and networking to simplify complex IT environments. The Intel 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 Intel Modular Server is a flexible and powerful solution for the small to midsize business.

• Built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology and integrates storage, computing and networking to simplify complex IT environments
• A business-in-a-box server system with seamless installation, migration and growth capabilities
• 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
• Scalable Server Compute Capacity
• Virtual, Integrated Shared Storage
• Virtual Presence GUI Management
• Integrated Networking
• Full Redundancy & Hot Swap Capabilities
• Flexible Power Options

Features

• Scalable Server Compute Capacity
• Virtual, Integrated Shared Storage
• Virtual Presence GUI Management
• Integrated Networking
• Full Redundancy & Hot Swap Capabilities
• Flexible Power Options

Benefits

• Supports up to six Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® dual processor-based Server Compute Modules.
• Diskless Server Compute Modules utilize the integrated SAN with virtual drives to increase
• flexibility and maximize storage capacity. Purchase only what you need, when you need it.
• Manage your system as if you were standing right in front of it with the Virtual Presence GUI
• Management Interface.
• Dual Gb Ethernet switches offer ten 1 GbE uplinks per module.
• Hot-swappable Server Compute Modules and storage drives let you increase capacity
• on-demand. Redundant modules and hot spare options improve IT availability of the
• Intel Modular Server.
• Chassis power supplies can utilize 100-240V power, eliminating special power requirements
• worldwide. The consolidated power and cooling features reduce operating costs.

Chassis

The chassis can be configured as either a 6U rack mount or as a horizontal pedestal base to provide flexibility in choosing the right setup for your business. It is designed to support multiple
generations of Server Compute Modules, allowing swift upgrades to the latest computing technology.

Storage Control Module

The Storage Control Module manages the Shared Storage Bay and connects to the Chassis Management Module. Features include:

• RAID 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10
• Expansion to connect an external SAS RAID array through a mini x4 external SAS port to allow sharing of external storage with all Server Compute Modules
• Optional second Storage Management Module for redundancy and performance
• Battery backup
• Global and dedicated hot spares

Ethernet Switch Module

The Intel Modular Server can be configured with up to two Ethernet Switch Modules for redundancy. Each switch module features:

• Non-blocking wire-speed performance
• Ten external 10/100/1000 GbE full-duplex ports to provide enough performance to handle demanding applications
• Twelve internal 1 GbE full-duplex ports
• Layer 2+ features
• Switch configuration capabilities through the Management Module

Management Module

The Management Module provides management capabilities for the entire system through a Virtual Presence GUI Management System. Virtual Presence GUI Interface features:

• Real time hardware information
• Context-sensitive actions
• Remote management
• Intuitive navigation with tabs and a navigation bar
• End-to-end management
• Direct device selection
• Web management via Microsoft* Internet Explorer* or Mozilla* Firefox*

Server Compute Module

The Server Compute Module MFS5000SI is based on the Intel® 5000P series chipset and supports Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® processors.

MFS5000SI Features

• Supports up to two Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® processors
• Server has 8 FB DIMM slots for up to 32 GB of memory
• Integrated LSI 1064E SAS Controller
• Integrated Remote KVM, Remote Media Redirection, and Remote Serial Console.
• Front panel includes video and 2 USB I/O ports

Mezzanine Card
The Server Compute Modules support an optional dual channel gigabit Ethernet Mezzanine Expansion Card.

Intel Modular Server Control lets you:

• Remote Manage your server modules
• Power on/off
• Troubleshooting
• Remote KVM & CD
• Server Configuration
• Configure Shared Storage
  • Assign drives to storage pools
  • Create a virtual drive
  • Assign virtual drives to server modules
• Designate global/hot spares
• Reassign storage pools or virtual drives

Technical Specifications