IBM System x3650 M4 User Manual

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IBM System x3650 M4
Lenovo Product Guide
The IBM® System x3650 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your business-critical
applications. Its energy-efficient design supports more cores, memory, and data capacity in a scalable 2U
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: database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media,
web, HPC, Microsoft RemoteFX, and cloud applications.
Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3650 M4.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3650 M4
Did you know?
The x3650 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 16 hard-disk drives (HDDs) or
solid-state drives (SSDs) plus optical and tape drives at the same time, with up to six PCIe Gen 3 slots
and up to 768 GB of memory. This flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard embedded
Gigabit Ethernet ports and two optional embedded 10 Gb 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.

IBM System x3650 M4 Specifications

General

Form Factor	2U Rack
Memory Slots	24 DIMM slots
Processor	Intel Xeon E5-2600 series
Memory	Up to 768GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 16 x 2.5-inch or 6 x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs
Power Supply	Redundant hot-swap 550W, 750W, or 900W
Network Interface	Quad-port 1 GbE
Chipset	Intel C600
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, 60
Expansion Slots	Up to 6 PCIe slots
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware

Summary

IBM System x3650 M4 Product Overview

Scalability and Performance

Details the server's capabilities for boosting performance and improving scalability.

Availability and Serviceability

Highlights features that simplify servicing and increase system uptime.

Manageability and Security

Covers features for local and remote management, plus security enhancements.

Energy Efficiency

Lists energy-saving features to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.

IBM System x3650 M4 Hardware Specifications and Options

Component Locations

Illustrates and labels the server's front and rear components.

Standard Specifications

Provides a comprehensive overview of the server's standard hardware specifications.

Processor Options

Details the various Intel Xeon processors available for the x3650 M4.

Memory Options

Lists compatible memory modules and configuration guidelines.

Internal Storage Options

Describes supported internal drive bay configurations and options.

Network Adapters

Details supported Ethernet and InfiniBand network adapter cards.

GPU Adapters

Details supported NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs).

Power Supplies

Lists available power supply units and their specifications and restrictions.

External Storage Expansion

Covers options for connecting to external storage enclosures.

Rack Cabinets and Options

Lists compatible rack cabinets, rails, and related accessories.

IBM System x3650 M4 System Management, Support, and Compliance

Integrated Virtualization Options

Lists available USB memory keys for VMware ESXi.

Systems Management Features

Covers IMM2 capabilities for monitoring, alerting, and remote management.

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the operating systems compatible with the x3650 M4 server.

Physical and Electrical Specifications

Details dimensions, environmental, and electrical operating parameters.

Warranty Options

Explains warranty service upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements.

Regulatory Compliance

Lists various international regulations and certifications the server conforms to.

IBM Global Financing

Explains how IBM Global Financing can help acquire IT solutions.

Notices

Contains legal disclaimers regarding product use, warranties, and intellectual property.

Trademarks

Lists trademarks owned by Lenovo and other companies.