IBM x3650 - System M2 - 7947 User Manual

The following illustration shows the microprocessor socket locations on the system
board.
Microprocessor 1
Microprocessor 2
Attention:
v A startup (boot) microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor
socket 1 on the system board.
v To ensure correct server operation when you install an additional microprocessor,
use microprocessors that are compatible and install at least one DIMM in a
DIMM connector for microprocessor 2.
To install an additional microprocessor, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 36.
2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see
“Turning off the server” on page 21).
3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 43).
4. Remove PCI riser-card assembly 2 (see “Removing a PCI riser-card assembly”
on page 44).
5. Remove the microprocessor air baffle (see “Removing the microprocessor 2 air
baffle” on page 46).
6. Locate the second microprocessor socket on the system board.
7. Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the fully open position.
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IBM x3650 - System M2 - 7947 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Xeon 5500 series
Chipset	Intel 5520
Model	IBM x3650 - System M2 - 7947
Memory	Up to 192 GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 8 TB SAS/SATA
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network Interface	Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	Dual 675W
Expansion Slots	Six PCIe slots
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware
Form Factor	Rack (2U)