IBM Redbooks x3850 X5 - User Manual

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IBM System x3850 X5
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The x3850 X5 server is the fifth generation of the Enterprise X-Architecture, delivering innovation with
enhanced reliability and availability features to enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise
applications, and virtualized environments. Environments that run around the clock to supply information
world-wide require dependable servers with features that can tolerate a component failure without total
shutdown.
The x3850 X5 server packs numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density,
rack-optimized package that helps to significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network
computing operations. A single x3850 X5 supports up to four of the new Intel Xeon E7 high-performance
10-core processors and up to 3 TB of memory. Two x3850 X5 servers can be connected together to form
a single-system image with up to eight processors and up to 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is
ideal for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the IBM® System x3850 X5.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3850 X5
Did you know
The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads. The x3850 X5
currently holds the #1 scores in five industry-standard benchmarks. This includes a four-socket TPC-C
(database benchmark) result of over 2.3 million transactions per minute (27% better than the closest HP
result) and world record TPC-H (business intelligence) price performance result.

IBM Redbooks x3850 X5 Specifications

General

Network Interface	Integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet
Storage	Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs
Form Factor	4U rack
Chipset	Intel 7500
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
Storage Controller	ServeRAID M5015 or M5025

Summary

Key Features

Scalability and Performance

Details on how the server enhances performance and expands capabilities.

Availability and Serviceability

Features ensuring system uptime and simplifying maintenance procedures.

Manageability and Security

Energy Efficiency

Features reducing power consumption and improving environmental impact.

Locations of Key Components

Standard Specifications

Standard Models

Lists and details of the available pre-configured server models.

Workload-Optimized Models

Internal Storage

Internal Drive Options

Details on specific hard drive and SSD models for internal storage.

Controllers for Internal Storage

I;O Expansion Options

Network Adapters

Integrated and optional network adapter configurations.

Power Supplies

Supported Operating Systems

Physical and Electrical Specifications

Warranty Options