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– VMware ESXi Server 4.1
• Linux®
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for x86
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen AMD64/ EM64T
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Edition
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
Note: Certification is planned for these operating systems. For additional
information on support, certification, and versions on network operating systems,
visit
http://www.ibm.com/us/compat
Compatibility
The System x3500 M3 server systems contain licensed system programs that
include set configuration, set features, and test programs. System BIOS is loaded
from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and
interfaces designed to support the standard features of the x3500 server and to
maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
To view detailed information on the Internet about IBM and non-IBM devices,
adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with x3500 servers,
visit
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
Contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales
Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for x3500
servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are
announced that support these servers.
Limitations
•
The System x3500 M3 servers support a maximum of 192 GB
6
of system memory
when you add a 16 GB memory RDIMMs in each of 12 DIMM slots. All supported
system memory is addressable through direct memory access (DMA). The x3500
M3 server supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB memory synchronized
with processor FSB bandwidth. DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. Refer
to the Planning information section for supported memory options.
• Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size is not supported.
• Use the version of ServerGuide shipped with the system, or a later version, to
load software and drivers. Earlier versions of ServerGuide may not be compatible
with the server.
Refer to the Software requirements section for operating system limitations.
User group requirements
This announcement satisfies or partially satisfies requirements from one or more of
the worldwide user group communities. Groups include COMMON, COMMON Europe,
Guide Share Europe (GSE), InterAction (Australia/New Zealand), Japan Guide Share
(JGS), and SHARE Inc.