IBM System x3500 M4 - User Manual

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IBM System x3500 M4
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM® System x3500 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your business-critical
applications. Its energy-efficient design supports more cores, memory, and data capacity in a scalable
Tower or 5U Rack package that is easy to service and manage. With more computing power per watt and
the latest Intel Xeon processors, you can reduce costs while maintaining speed and availability.
Suggested use: infrastructure applications, collaboration/email, web, and virtualized desktops in a
workgroup or distributed environments.
Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3500 M4.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3500 M4
Did you know?
The x3500 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 32 HDDs, with up to eight
PCIe 3.0 slots and up to 768 GB of memory. The Onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard
integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports without occupying PCIe slots. Comprehensive systems management
tools with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to deploy, integrate,
service, and manage.

Summary

IBM System x3500 M4 Overview

Key Features

Scalability and Performance

Details features that enhance system performance, scalability, and cost reduction.

Availability and Serviceability

Describes features designed to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime.

Manageability and Security

Standard Specifications

Standard Models

Processor Options

Memory Options

Internal Disk Storage Options

RAID Controllers

Internal Disk Drive Options

Internal Backup Units

I;O Expansion Options

Network Adapters

Storage Host Bus Adapters

Power Supplies and Redundant Cooling

Remote Management

Supported Operating Systems

Physical and Electrical Specifications

Warranty Options

External Disk Storage Systems

External Backup Units

Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

Power Distribution Units

IBM System x3500 M4 Specifications