System x and Cluster Solutions configurator (x-config)

Getting started

This web site contains information to help you use the System x and Cluster Solutions configurator (x-config). x-config, intended for Lenovo Sales teams and authorized Lenovo Business Partners, is a full-function, globally available, proposal and configuration tool with options to configure solutions with Cluster support ON or OFF. x-config is not a design tool, however, x-config allows users to:

  • Translate user designs into configurations that can be priced, ordered, and built
  • Configure multiple product lines in a single tool
  • View system diagrams to review expansion options, explore configuration alternatives and validate solution level characteristics
  • View list prices as the configuration is being constructed
  • Collapse like systems in readable outputs

x-config is a stand-alone application that runs on a workstation once it has been installed. x-config requires an internet connection to install or refresh the version. Users should always accept the optional update when offered.


x-config supports the following products (high level):

  • Intelligent Cluster
  • Flex Systems CTO (integrated by Lenovo)
  • Integrated Solutions, via the Express graphical user interface and via the “No-option solutions” list
  • General racking (available via General Purpose)
  • System x day of announce (DOA) and maintenance in support of above

Specifically, x-config supports:

  • Items that are defined by the Brand as outlined in the T1 and T3 templates/rules
  • Tower servers (M4 and newer), rack servers, blade centers, blade servers, NeXtScale, network switches, network consoles, racks, PDUs, UPS, system storage (all as outlined by the Brand)
  • ITS and Lab services, and Lenovo and third party software
  • Switch support is provided when configuring Intelligent Cluster solutions.Switch support can be added as an extra item and has limited availability when creating General Purpose or Lenovo Converged System for Infrastructure configurations.
  • Point-to-point(P2P) cabling is provided when configuring Intelligent Cluster solutions.

x-config does NOT support:


Configuration options from the x-config Starter page

When selecting “Intelligent Cluster,” users can configure the following cluster solution groups:

  • Linux
  • Microsoft
  • NeXtScale
  • Lenovo Converged System for Infrastructure

… in either of the following modes:

  • Express graphical user interface to simplify cluster solution configurations: Start with a single screen displaying configuration options for a templated solution and modify as needed
  • Custom: Create a new cluster from scratch

When selecting “General Purpose,” users can configure simple to complex configurations of System x, BladeCenter, and Flex Systems products and solutions:

  • Racked configurations to be fulfilled by Lenovo
  • Configurable products (for example blades, servers, chassis) with options integrated by Lenovo (configure to order, CTO)
  • Rules-based configurations
  • Non-racked solutions

When selecting “Lenovo Converged System for Infrastructure,” users can configure a Lenovo Converged System for Infrastructure rapidly with a single-page form, and customize the system with features and functions available for General Purpose configurations

Note: For preconfigured models and uninstalled compatible options or individual parts or for racked solutions to be fulfilled by a Distributor, use the Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT).


Workstation requirements lists the hardware and software requirements for x-config. Install/Update provides information on installing and updating x-config. Help and support contains release notes, education including Web lectures, FAQs and help desk support information.

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