IBM System x3650 M4 HD

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IBM System x3650 M4 HD
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM® System x3650 M4 HD is a 2-socket 2U rack-optimized server. It supports up to 32 internal
drives and features an innovative design that delivers an optimal balance of performance, uptime, and
dense storage. It offers excellent reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) for an improved business
environment. The IBM System x3650 M4 HD is designed for easy deployment, integration, service, and
management.
Suggested use : Big data applications, cloud-computing deployments, data management, and
business-critical workloads
The following figure shows the IBM System x3650 M4 HD configured with 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive
bays.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3650 M4 HD
Did you know?
The x3650 M4 HD offers a flexible design that supports up to 26 2.5-inch drives (24 in the front, two
accessible from the rear), or 16 2.5-inch drives and 16 1.8-inch solid-state drive bays. Combined with Intel
E5-2600 v2 processors, up to 768 GB of memory, 12 Gbps SAS controllers, and up to 6 PCIe 3.0 slots,
you have a system that can handle big data applications. Comprehensive systems management tools
with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make the server easy to deploy,
integrate, service, and manage.

IBM System x3650 M4 HD Specifications

General

Memory Slots	24 DIMM slots
Form Factor	2U rack
Chipset	Intel C600 series
Expansion Slots	Up to six PCIe 3.0 slots
Processor	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 product family
Memory	Up to 768 GB
Storage	Hot-swap SAS/SATA/SSD
Storage Capacity	Up to 16 TB
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Power Supply	Dual 750W or 900W hot-swap power supplies
Network Interface	Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware

Summary

IBM System x3650 M4 HD Features

Key Features Overview

Highlights of the server's design, performance, and manageability features.

Scalability, Performance, and Availability

Details on features enhancing performance, scalability, and system uptime.

Serviceability and Security

Features for simplifying maintenance and protecting the system.

System Specifications and Configuration

Energy Efficiency and Component Locations

Details on energy efficiency features and location of key components.

Standard Specifications and Models

Comprehensive technical specifications and standard/express model configurations.

Processor, Memory, and Storage Options

Available processor, memory, and internal storage options.

IO Expansion, Networking, and Adapters

Information on PCI slots, network adapters, and storage/GPU adapters.

Server Management, Power, and Support

Power Supply Options

Details on available power supply units and their efficiencies.

Local and Remote Server Management

Features for managing the server locally and remotely using IMM2.

Supported Operating Systems and Warranty

List of compatible operating systems and available warranty and service options.

Regulatory Compliance

Server compliance standards and certifications.

External Systems, Connectivity, and Resources

External Storage, Backup, and Power Units

Supported external storage, backup units, and uninterruptible power supplies.

Networking, Racks, and Financing

Information on Ethernet switches, racks, and IBM Global Financing.

Support Links and Documentation

Links to related publications, support portals, and product documentation.