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IBM x3650 M4 User Manual

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IBM System x3650 M4 1
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IBM System x3650 M4
IBM Redbooks 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
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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.
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IBM x3650 M4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Xeon E5-2600 series
Processor Sockets2
Memory Slots24 DIMM slots
Form Factor2U Rack
MemoryUp to 768GB
Network Interface4 x 1 GbE
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Remote ManagementIntegrated Management Module II (IMM2)
ChipsetIntel C600 series chipset
Expansion Slots6 PCIe 3.0 slots
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware
StorageUp to 32 TB

Summary

Key Features

Scalability and Performance

Details processor capabilities, memory support, and performance technologies.

Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 Family

Details E5-2600 v2 processor specs: cores, speeds, cache, QPI, memory.

Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Family

Details E5-2600 processor specs: cores, speeds, cache, QPI, memory.

Availability and Serviceability

Redundancy and Uptime Features

Covers memory mirroring, rank sparing, hot-swap parts, redundant PSUs/fans.

Serviceability Features

Includes tool-less access, light path diagnostics, PFA, DSA.

Management Module and Diagnostics

Details IMM2 for monitoring/alerts and DSA for troubleshooting.

Manageability and Security

Server Management Tools

Covers IMM2 for remote management and UEFI for setup/updates.

Standard Specifications (Part 1)

Processor and Memory Details

Details Xeon processor families and memory support (DIMMs, speeds).

Storage and RAID Support

Covers drive bays, max storage, and RAID levels.

Standard Specifications (Part 2)

Expansion and Connectivity

Details network ports, expansion slots, and other ports.

System Reliability and Management

Covers cooling, power, hot-swap parts, management modules, security.

Standard Models (Part 1)

Model Configuration Details

Lists MTMs, processors, memory, RAID, drives, GbE, I/O slots, optical, and power supply.

Standard Models (Part 2)

Model-Specific Configurations

Details configurations for various regions and processor families.

Processor Options

Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 Processors

Lists part numbers, features, descriptions, and models for E5-2600 v2 processors.

Processor Options (Part 2)

Intel Xeon E5-2600 Processors

Lists part numbers, features, descriptions, and models for E5-2600 processors.

Memory Options

DDR3 Memory Compatibility and Rules

Covers memory compatibility, support, and configuration rules.

Maximum Memory Speeds (Part 1)

Maximum Memory Speeds (Part 2)

Maximum Memory Speeds (Part 3)

Maximum Memory Speeds (Part 4)

Memory Options (Part 1)

Memory Options (Part 2)

Internal Disk Storage Options

Supported Internal Drive Configurations

Lists various internal drive bay configurations (2.5", 3.5", 1.8").

RAID Controllers (Part 1: 6 Gbps SAS)

Integrated and Upgraded RAID Controllers

Details integrated and upgrade options for M5110e/M5110 controllers.

RAID Controllers (Part 2: 12 Gbps SAS)

ServeRAID M5210 Controller and HBAs

Details M5210 controller and N2115 HBA specs.

M5110e/M5110 Controller Specifications

Lists features of the M5110e and M5110 controllers.

RAID Controller and HBA Specifications

ServeRAID M5210 Controller Specs

Details M5210 controller ports, RAID levels, cache, and interface.

Internal Disk Drive Options (Part 1)

2.5-inch Hot-Swap SSD Options

Lists 2.5" hot-swap SSDs (Enterprise and Enterprise Value).

Internal Disk Drive Options (Part 2)

Internal Disk Drive Options (Part 3)

I/O Expansion Options

PCI Riser Card Options

Lists available PCI riser cards and their slot configurations.

PCIe Slot Descriptions

Riser Socket 1 (CPU 1) Slot Details

Details slot types and form factors for Riser socket 1.

Riser Socket 2 (CPU 2) Slot Details

Details slot types and form factors for Riser socket 2.

Network Adapters (Part 1)

10 Gb Ethernet Mezzanine Cards

Lists 10 Gb Ethernet mezzanine cards.

Network Adapters (Part 2)

Storage Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)

PCIe SSD Adapters

High IOPS SSD Adapter Options

Lists High IOPS SSD adapters with part numbers and support.

GPU Adapters

NVIDIA Quadro GPUs for E5-2600 v2 Processors

Lists NVIDIA Quadro GPUs supported with E5-2600 v2 processors.

NVIDIA Quadro GPUs for E5-2600 Processors

Lists NVIDIA Quadro GPUs supported with E5-2600 processors.

Power Supplies

Supported Power Supply Unit Models

Lists available AC and DC power supply units with wattage and supported models.

Power Supply Configuration Limitations

Limitations with 550W and 750W Power Supplies

Details limitations based on 550W and 750W PSU configurations.

Limitations with 900W Power Supplies

Details limitations based on 900W PSU configurations.

Systems Management

Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Overview

Describes IMM2's role in server control, monitoring, and alerting.

Remote Management Capabilities via IMM2

Explains IMM2's remote management functions like video and keyboard/mouse access.

Optional IMM Advanced Upgrade

Details the optional upgrade for enhanced remote presence.

Supported Operating Systems

Warranty Options

Standard IBM Warranty and ServicePacs

Describes standard warranty and available ServicePac upgrades.

External Disk Storage Expansion

ServeRAID M5120 Controller for External Storage

Details the M5120 controller for connecting external storage.

External Storage Expansion Enclosures

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