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Workload-optimized x3690 X5 models
Table 4-2 lists the workload-optimized models.
Model 3Dx is designed for database applications and uses SSDs for the best I/O
performance. Backplane connections for sixteen 1.8-inch SSDs are standard and there is
space for an additional 16 SSD. You must order the actual SSDs separately. No SAS
controllers are standard, which allows you to select from the available cards, as described in
4.9, “Storage” on page 145. The MAX5 is optional on this model.
Model 2Dx is designed for virtualization applications and includes VMware ESXi 4.1 on an
integrated USB memory key. Backplane connections for four 2.5-inch SAS drives are
standard and there is space for an additional twelve 2.5-inch disk drives. You must order the
actual drives separately. See 4.9, “Storage” on page 145 for details.
Table 4-2 x3690 X5 workload-optimized models
Model
Intel Xeon
processors
(two maximum)
Memory
speed MAX5
Standard
memory
a
a. Up to 64 DIMM sockets: Each server has 16 DIMM sockets standard or 32 sockets with the addition of the internal
memory tray (mezzanine). With the addition of the MAX5 memory expansion unit, 64 DIMM sockets total are
available.
Memory tray
ServeRAID
M1015 std
10Gb Ethernet
standard
b
b. Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter.
Power
supplies
std/max
Drive
bays
std/max
Database workload-optimized models
7148-3Dx
2x X6550 8C,
2.00 GHz, 130W
1066 MHz Opt Server: 4x 4 GB
Std Opt Opt Server: 4/4 16x 1.8”/24
Virtualization workload-optimized models
7148-2Dx
2x E6540 6C,
2.00 GHz, 105W
1066 MHz
Std
Server: 32x 4GB
MAX5: 32x 4GB
Std Opt Std
Server: 4/4
MAX5: 2/2
4x 2.5”/16
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