IBM System x3690 X5 - IBM MAX5 for System X Memory Expansion Module

IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module
If you purchased an optional IBM MAX5 for System x (MAX5) memory expansion
module, it supports up to 32 DDR3 DIMMs, two 675-watt power supplies, and five
40 mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It provides added memory and multi-node
scaling support for host servers. The MAX5 expansion module is based on eX5, the
next generation of Enterprise X-Architecture. The MAX5 expansion module is
designed for performance, expandability, and scalability; the fans and power
supplies use hot-swap technology for easy replacement without requiring that
expansion module be turned off.
Note:
1. Before you attach a MAX5 to the server and try to use it, you must update the
server firmware with the latest level of firmware or code. If you attach and try
to use the MAX5 without updating the server firmware, you might get
unexpected system behavior or the server might not power on. For special
instructions to follow before you attach the MAX5 to the server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-
5085756.
2. When you add an optional MAX5 to your server configuration and you plan to
use the optional USB flash device with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor
software, see the documentation that comes with the USB flash device and the
operating system installation instructions for installing VMware ESXi (or ESX,
depending on your environment) on your server at the IBM website at
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. The documentation provides additional
installation and configuration information that you need to follow before you
use the MAX5.
If you are adding an optional MAX5 , see the rack instructions that comes with the
cable option kit.
The following illustration shows the MAX5 memory expansion module. The
illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
See http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ for
a list of supported optional devices for the MAX5 memory expansion module.
For information about the terms of the warranty for the MAX5 expansion module,
see the documentation that comes with the expansion module.
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