Introduction

IBM Flex System,the next generation of Smarter Computing,is anchored by the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. This platform offers intelligent workload deployment and management for maximum business agility. This chassis delivers high-speed performance complete with integrated servers,storage,and networking for multi-chassis management in data center compute environments. Furthermore,its flexible design can meet the needs of varying workloads with independently scalable IT resource pools for higher utilization and lower cost per workload. While increased security and resiliency protect vital information and promote maximum uptime,the integrated,easy-to-use management system reduces setup time and complexity,providing a quicker path to return on investment.