x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Part 1: Enhancements by release date | Part 2: Defect fixes by release date
Part 1: Enhancements by release date
Release
date
Build
level
11 November
2014
1.25.6.x
Summary
Description
1. Availability
indicators refreshed
1. Availability indicators (indicated by A, B, C, or D)
for x-config selectable features are refreshed.
2. GSS 2.5 replaces
GSS 2.0
2. GSS 2.5 replaces GSS 2.0.
3. 14B Bill of
Materials (BOM)
release
3. The 14B Bill of Materials (BOM) release is now
available, as described in the following two rows.
Added with 14B BOM on 11 November 2014:
Systems and Infrastructure
 Systems
– Nx360m5 air and water cooled
– x3550m5
– X3650m5
– x240m5
 System refreshes
– PureScale - x240, x280, x440, x880x6 LOM Models
– Congo x440 IVB Refresh (12/2 Announce)
– GA6 I/O Options and Plan Updates
 Infrastructure
– NXL DWC chassis
– NXL n1200 manifold
– 4x GPU tray for NXL (1Q15)
 GSS
– GSS 2.5 6 TB SAS HD JBOD models
 Graphics Adapters
– nVidia Tesla K80
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x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Release
date
Build
level
Summary
Description
Added with 14B BOM on 11 November 2014 (continued):
Network Switches and GPUs
 Switches – OEM
 Extreme Summit X460-48T (oPSE)
 Edge-Core 4600-54T 1GbE Switch (PSE)
 Edge-Core 4600-54T 1GbE Switch (oPSE)
 Extreme Summit X670V-48x-BF (PSE)
 Extreme Summit X670V-48x-FB (oPSE)
 Extreme Summit X670V-48t-BF-AC (PSE)
 Extreme Summit X670V-48t-FB (oPSE)
 Edge-Core 5600-52X 10GbE Switch (PSE)
 Edge-Core 5600-52X 10GbE Switch (oPSE)
 Extreme Summit X770-32q 40GbE Switch (PSE)
 Extreme Summit X770-32q 40GbE Switch (oPSE)
 Edge-Core 6700-32X 40GbE Switch (PSE)
 Edge-Core 6700-32X 40GbE Switch (oPSE)
 Switches – Lenovo
 Brocade SAN 48B-5 (December announce)
Networking Adapters
 Network Adapters
 Solarflare SFN7122F 2x10GbE SFP+ Flareon Ultra for IBM System x
 Mellanox Connect-IB FDR IB Single-port PCIe 3.0 x16 HCA
 Mellanox Connect-IB FDR IB Single-port PCIe 3.0 x8 HCA
 IBM Flex System CN4058 8-Port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter
 IBM Flex System EN6132H 2-Port 40Gb Ethernet Adapter
 IBM Flex System EN4172 2-port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter
 IBM Flex System CN4052 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter
 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro 40GbE / FDR IB VPI ML2 for nx360 M5 WCT
 Mellanox Single-Port Connect-IB PCIe x16 Adapter for nx360 M5 WCT
 Intel QDR Adapter for NXL DWC
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x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Release
date
Build
level
Summary
Description
Added with 14B BOM on 11 November 2014 (continued):
Storage
 Storage
 Lenovo Storage MT changes (EXP25XX, V3700)
 DDN SFA12KX FDR InfiniBand Based Singlet Bundle
 IBM System x GSS 60-slot JBOD (58x6TB SAS)
 IBM System x GSS 60-slot JBOD (58x6TB SAS HDD+2x200GB SSD)
 Storage Adapters
 LSI9308-8e Outback - 2 (Indian Woods)
 LSI9308-16e Outback- 4 ( Indian Farms)
 N2225 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x
 N2226 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x
 ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x
 IBM SD Media RAID Adapter for System x
 ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x
 Drives
 800GB DDN Write Intensive 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 1.2TB DDN Write Intensive 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 1.6TB DDN Mixed Use 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 2TB DDN Read Intensive 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 1.2TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS 10K 2.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 300GB DDN 12Gb/s SAS 15K 2.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 600GB DDN 12Gb/s SAS 15K 2.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 6TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS 7.2K 3.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 2TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS SED 7.2K 3.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 4TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS SED 7.2K 3.5in Drive Module for SS7K
 800GB DDN Write Intensive 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 1.2TB DDN Write Intensive 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 1.6TB DDN Mixed Use 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 2TB DDN Read Intensive 6Gb/s SSD 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 1.2TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS 10K 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 300GB DDN 12Gb/s SAS 15K 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 600GB DDN 12Gb/s SAS 15K 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 6TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS 7.2K 2.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 2TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS SED 7.2K 3.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 4TB DDN 6Gb/s SAS SED 7.2K 3.5in Drive Module for SS8K
 IBM GSS 6TB 512e 12Gb/s SAS 7.2K 3.5in HDD
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x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Release
date
Build
level
Summary
Description
Removed with 14B BOM on 11 November 2014:
Servers
 Systems/Chassis
• X3650m4 HD – remains for GSS only; not supported in general configs
• X3550m4 – remains for GSS only; not supported in general configs
• X3650m4
• X3650m4 BD
• nx360m4
• HS23
• BC-H
• X240 (ivybridge)
 Adapters - Storage
 ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x
 LSI SAS9201-16e Quad-port miniSAS x8 PCIe 2.0 SAS HBA
 LSI SAS9206-16e Quad-port x4 HD-miniSAS x8 PCIe 3.0 SAS HBA - remains for GSS
only; not supported in general configs
 N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x
 Brocade 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
 Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
 QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
 QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
 Adapters – Network
 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port QDR/FDR10 Mezz Card
 Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI Single-port FDR-10/10GbE HCA
 Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI Dual-port FDR-10/10GbE HCA
Storage/Networking
 Networking – OEM
 Edge-Core ECS5610-52S 10GbE Switch (PSE)
 Edge-Core ECS5610-52S 10GbE Switch (oPSE)
 LG-E ES-4052G 1GbE Switch (PSE)
 LG-E ES-4052G 1GbE Switch (oPSE)
 Mellanox SX6036 FDR-10 InfiniBand Switch (PSE)
 Mellanox SX6036 FDR-10 InfiniBand Switch (oPSE)
 FDR10 adapters and cables
 Storage
 DDN SFA12K-40 InfiniBand Based Singlet Bundle
 IBM GSS JBOD Model 1 (58x2TB HDD)
 IBM GSS JBOD Model 2 (58x2TB HDD+2x200GB SSD)
4 November
1.25.5.x
No new enhancements with this release
2014
28 October
1.25.4.x
1. GSS for HANA
1. x-config now supports a GSS for HANA solution
2014
available via
via the Express user interface.
Express user
interface
21 October
2014
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1.25.3.x
1. Big Data Express
user interface
change
1. The new "MES/Upgrade" field enables the user to
indicate whether or not this solution is an upgrade.
x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Release
date
Build
level
Summary
14 October
2014
7 October
2014
1.25.2.x
No new enhancements with this release
1.25.1.x
1. Availability
indicators refreshed
1. Availability indicators (indicated by A, B, C, or D)
for x-config selectable features are refreshed.
2. Copy function
2. Users can now copy text, including part numbers,
descriptions, and list prices, from the x-config Item
View page. This content can then be pasted in
external documents or spreadsheets as needed.
3. Convert Non-Cluster
configuration to
Cluster
configuration
4. IBM license
replaced with
Lenovo disclaimer
5. Install instructions
include Google
Chrome browser
6. Static warning
message about not
combining IBM
parts and Lenovo
parts on the same
order
30 September
2014
1.24.7.x
1. Combined
Lenovo/IBM
Express user
interface
2. GSS available to all
users
Description
3. x-config now includes the option to convert a NonCluster configuration to an Intelligent Cluster
configuration.
4. When users open x-config they will be presented
with a Lenovo disclaimer rather than an IBM license
agreement.
5. The published x-config installation instructions now
include instructions for the Google Chrome browser
in addition to instructions for Firefox and Internet
Explorer.
6. IBM products and Lenovo products cannot be on the
same order. From 1 October until 15 October 2014
the "Message" tab will display a message stating
"IBM and Lenovo products cannot be on the same
order and each must use the IBM or Lenovo
customer number respectively. Refer to transition
instructions from IBM".
1. Effective 1 October 2014, x-config displays the
appropriate solution choices (Lenovo or IBM)
depending on the Lenovo transition plan.
2. GSS no longer requires special bid signoff in CPOM
and is no longer password-protected.
23 September
2014
16 September
1.24.6.x
No new enhancements with this release
1.24.5.x
No new enhancements with this release
9 September
2014
1.24.4.x
1. Availability
indicators refreshed
1. Availability indicators (indicated by A, B, C, or D)
for x-config selectable features are refreshed.
2 September
2014
1.24.3.x
1. PureFlex System
solutions support
1. PureFlex System solutions support: x-config now
supports PureFlex System solutions, available
worldwide other than EMEA and Vietnam.
26 August
2014
1.24.2.x
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No new enhancements with this release
x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Release
date
Build
level
19 August
2014
1.24.1.x
Summary
1. "FastPath enabled"
option is renamed to
"Cluster approved
BOM"
2. x-config tracks
numbers of
downloads and
updates
Description
1. In the Component catalog screen and in other places
throughout x-config, the x-config option to include
only Intelligent Cluster/iDataPlex supported parts
has been renamed from "FastPath enabled" to
"Cluster approved BOM".
2. x-config now generates a spreadsheet showing the
number of x-config downloads and updates. The
configurator team can now view these counts for
specific geographies and time periods, and can
compare them with usage data of other IBM
configurators.
12 August
2014
1.23.6.x
1. Availability
indicators refreshed
1. Availability indicators (indicated by A, B, C, or D)
for x-config selectable features are refreshed.
5 August
2014
1.23.5.x
1. New IBM
Application Ready
templated solutions
for IBM
Algorithmics
software:
1. x-config now provides support for three new IBM
Application Ready configurations for IBM
Algorithmics software, under the Express "Nooptions solutions" interface.

Algo_Flex_small_v1.0.cse

Algo_Flex_medium_v1.0.cse

Algo_Next_large_v1.2.cse
29 July 2014
1.23.4.x
No new enhancements with this release
22 July 2014
1.23.3.x
No new enhancements with this release
15 July 2014
1.23.2.x
No new enhancements with this release
8 July 2014
1.23.1.x
1. User-defined pointto-point cabling via
the new Cable
configuration tool
2. Import .cse files into
a configuration
3. Availability
indicators refreshed
1. The new Cable configuration tool enables the user to
customize cabling connections. It provides the “big
picture” view of cabling as well as drill down to
individual components. With this tool, users can
change ports, making sure that only available, valid
selections can be made; and select a different cable
for a connection while ensuring that only the correct
type(s) and length(s) of cable can be selected.
2. With the "Import .cse..." menu option, x-config
enables importing .cse files into a single,
consolidated configuration that can be changed and
validated.
3. Availability indicators (indicated by A, B, C, or D)
for x-config selectable features are refreshed.
1 July 2014
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1.22.5.x
No new enhancements with this release
x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Part 2: Defect fixes by release date
Release
date
Build
level
11 November
2014
1.25.6.x
4 November
2014
28 October
2014
1.25.5.x
21 October
2014
14 October
2014
7 October
2014
30 September
2014
23 September
2014
1.25.3.x
Defect number
1.
2.
3.
BHAIN5723722
BHAIN5730783
BHAIN5731221
1.
2.
3.
4.
BHAIN5677619
BHAIN5677617
BHAIN5693336
BHAIN5693414
1.
BHAIN5648119
1.24.7.x
1.
BHAIN5595398
1.24.6.x
1.
2.
3.
BHAIN5554404
BHAIN5554557
BHAIN5575850
16 September
2014
1.24.5.x
1.
2.
BHAIN5540487
BHAIN5550088
9 September
2014
2 September
2014
26 August
2014
19 August
2014
1.24.4.x
1.
BHAIN5486762
1.24.1.x
1. BHAIN5433687
2. BHAIN5441237
12 August
2014
1.23.6.x
1. BHAIN5411800
2. BHAIN5426464
3. BHAIN5432212
5 August
2014
1.23.5.x
1. BHAIN5403679
2. BHAIN5403699
3. BHAIN5406305
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n/a
1.25.4.x
n/a
1.25.2.x
1.25.1.x
n/a
n/a
1.24.3.x
1.24.2.x
n/a
Description
1.
x-config: Modeling: Lenovo FW: xconfig
low end storage
2. SEV 2 IN Request for KVM, console
network
3. GPFS Storage Server in x-config
No production-reported problem fixes were included
in this release.
1. SOVA validation error for an x3650 M5 node
2. error message at saving an x3650 M5 node with
900W PSU
3. A problem in making an x240 M5 node
4. problem in making x3650 M5 node with 900W
PSU and 2x 120W/105
No production-reported problem fixes were included
in this release.
1. x-config is adding an unannounced FC to the
5467 MTM
No production-reported problem fixes were included
in this release.
1. xConfig is auto-adding the wrong PN for the
5462 MTM.
1. SOVA validation error for nx360 M5config with
HW RAID adapter
2. xConfig allowing 5465MTM to be configured
without RAID card
3. x-config is not adding a required FC on the
x3550 M5
1. SEV 2 IN Request for Incomplete Re: Ned
urgent help
2. x config Defect Request - Sev 1 Defect Reques
No production-reported problem fixes were included
in this release.
1. No NeXtScale management switch for
BuildingBlock Australia
No production-reported problem fixes were included
in this release.
1. Importing file with non-racked iDataPlex 2U
chassis imperfect
2. unable to save changes with a specific type of
blade
1. Generating a management network connection
for a UPS
2. WDFM Suse Linux parts still showing as
configurable options
3. FC A2TE not allowed on using the Emulex Mezz
card FC A4MC
1. 750W PSU can't be selected with 8x 3.5" HS
backplane
2. x-config, noncluster, x3630 M4 NVIDIA Quadro
K2000
3. Prevents to configured 32GB DIMM (46W0762)
on x3630 M4
x-config updates for current and previous quarter
Release
date
Build
level
29 July 2014
1.23.4.x
1. BHAIN5379529
2. BHAIN5380787
22 July 2014
1.23.3.x
1. BHAIN5338902
15 July 2014
1.23.2.x
1. BHAIN5335259
2. BHAIN5335259.
8 July 2014
1.23.1.x
1 July 2014
1.22.5.x
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Defect number
n/a
1.
2.
3.
BHAIN5267342
BHAIN5264689
BHAIN5267342
Description
1.
2.
Sova test error with cluster GP_AC34S1024C2
Non-cluster dx360 M4 node with PCI tray and
3.5" HDD assembly
1. x-config does not retain choice of network cable
type
1. CPU's not selectable when using 2 NVIDA GPU's
2. Required CPU's not selectable when using 2
NVIDA GPU's
No production-reported problem fixes were included
in this release.
1. Issue to add p/n 00D5037 (FC A3QH) as extra
2. Request GSS 2.0 - Flash to
Sales/Marketing/Business Partners
3. Issue to add p/n 00D5037 (FC A3QH) as extra