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1. 6 Redbooks IBM System x3550 M4 IBM Redbooks Product Guide The IBM System x3550 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your business critical applications Its energy efficient design supports more cores memory and data capacity in a compact 1U 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 and cloud applications Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3550 M4 Figure 1 The IBM System x3550 M4 Did you know The x3550 M4 offers a flexible scalable design and a simple upgrade path to eight HDDs plus an optical drive at the same time and up to 768 GB of memory The flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and two optional embedded 10 Gb Ethernet ports without occupying PCle slots Comprehensive systems management tools with the next generation Integrated Management Module 1 IMM2 make it easy to deploy integrate service and manage IBM System x3550 M4 1 Key features The x3550 M4 is a cost and density balanced 1U 2 socket business critical server offering improved performance and pay as you grow flexibility along with new features that improve server management capability The powerful system is designed for your mos
2. E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB H1110 3x 3 5 HS 6 None 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 7914 D2x E5 2630 6C 2 3GHz 1x8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash 7914 F2x 1x E5 2640 6C 2 5GHz 1x8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash 7914 G2x 1x E5 2650 8C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 550W 20MB 1600MHz 95W 1GB Flash 7914 52x 1x E5 2650L 8C 1 8GHz 1x8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 550W 20MB 1600MHz 70W 1GB Flash 7914 H2x 1x E5 2660 8C 2 2GHz 1x8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 550W 20MB 1600MHz 95W 1GB Flash 7914 62x 1x 5 2665 8C 2 4GHz 1x8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 550W 20MB 1600MHz 115W 1GB Flash 7914 J2x 1x E5 2670 8C 2 6GHz 1x8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 550W 20MB 1600MHz 115W 1GB Flash 7914 L2x 1x E5 2680 8C 2 7GHz 1x8GB M5110 4 2 5 HS 8 Open 4 1x 750W 20MB 1600MHz 130W 1GB Flash T Processor detail Processor quantity and model core speed number of cores L3 cache memory speed Model DDx is a management server for offerings such as cloud See below Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server Management node Model 7914 DDx is a model optimized as a management node and is preloaded with Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard and IBM Systems Director The model also includes these components as standard e Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter 1340 2 49Y4230 e BM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgra
3. IBM ServicePac offerings are country specific that is each country might have its own service types service levels response times and terms and conditions Not all covered types of ServicePacs might be available in a particular country For more information about IBM ServicePac offerings available in your country visit the IBM ServicePac Product Selector at https www 304 ibm com sales gss download spst servicepac The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail Table 21 service definitions Tem Description IBM onsite A service technician will come to the server s location for equipment repair repair IOR 24x7x2 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client s location within two hours after remote problem determination is completed We provide service around the clock every day including IBM holidays 24x7x4 hour service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client s location within four hours after remote problem determination is completed We provide service around the clock every day including IBM holidays 9x5x4 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client s location within four business hours after remote problem determination is completed We provide service from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m in the client s local time zone Monday through Friday excluding IBM holidays If after 1 00 p m it is determined that onsite service is
4. IBM System x3550 M4 51 Rack cabinets The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table Table 32 Rack cabinets For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat rack IBM System x3550 M4 52 Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table Table 33 Rack options 17238EX IBM 1U 18 5 Enhanced Media Console For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat rack IBM System x3550 M4 53 IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strategic investments and optimizing cash flow Our Fair Market Value FMV lease helps ensure that you have the latest IBM technology and with our mid lease upgrade capability you can increase the capacity of the system with little to no change in monthly payments At the end of the lease take advantage of our flexible end of lease options to fit your changing business needs IBM Global Financing has the breadth and depth of offerings longevity proven success and global reach to help you develop a robust financing and asset management strategy that provides you the opportunity to leverage new tec
5. 4 2 2 Optional 1x 750W 25MB 1866MHz 130W 1866MHz HS 8 bay HS 2 xin the Machine Type Model MTM represents a country specific letter for example the EMEA MTM is 7914 A3G and the US MTM is 7914 A3U Ask an IBM representative for specifics T Processor detail Processor quantity and model cores core speed L3 cache memory speed TDP For models A3x and B3x the standard DIMM is rated at 1600 MHz but operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the processor memory speed Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors as described in Memory options 1x 550W HS 2 1x 550W 1x 550W HS 2 1x 550W HS 2 1x 550W 1x 550W HS 2 IBM System x3550 M4 9 Table 2 Standard models Part 2 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family Intel Xeon Processorst Memory RAID Disk 2 maximum bays Models announced August 2012 7914 32x 1x E5 2643 4C 3 3GHz 1x4GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 750W 10MB 1600MHz 130W 7914 DDx 2x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 8x4GB 5110512 4x2 5 8 2 600 GB 6 Multi 2x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W with Battery SAS burner 7914 M2x 1x E5 2690 8C 2 9GHz 1x4GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 4 1x 750W 20MB 1600MHz 135W Models announced March 2012 7914 A2x 1x E5 2603 4C 1 8GHz 1x4GB H1110 4x 2 5 HS 8 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W 7914 B2x 1x E5 2609 4C 2 4GHz 1x4GB M1115 4x 2 5 HS 8 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W 7914 C2x 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB 1115 4x 2 5 HS 8 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 7914 4
6. A3J3 IBM 365GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 90Y4377 A3DY IBM 1 2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 90Y4397 A3DZ IBM 2 4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter These adapters require the x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit 00Y7117 or the second processor with additional system fans 46C9081 4 785GB High MLC Mono Adapter IBM System x3550 M4 35 GPU adapters The server supports a graphics processing unit GPU provided the x16 riser card 69Y5671 feature A1HL is installed The server provides up to 225W of external power to each GPU The following table lists the supported GPUs Table 16 GPU adapters Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported None A1QU NVIDIA Quadro 2000 These GPU adapters are available via Special Bid or CTO only Not supported in E5 2600 v2 processor based servers If the NVIDIA Quadro 600 is installed the maximum memory that can be installed is 128 GB If the NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is installed the maximum memory that can be installed is 512 GB The Quadro 2000 is not supported with the M1115 or IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA due to physical space limitations Only the ServeRAID H1110 and M5110 are supported If the NVIDIA Quadro K600 is installed the maximum memory that can be installed is 1 TB Power supplies The server supports up to two redundant power supplies providing N 1 redundancy Standard models come with one or two power supplies model dependent The fol
7. HS HDD 80 81Y9730 IBM 1TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2 5 SFF HS HDD mM 2 5 hot swap SSDs SAS 49Y6129 A3EW IBM 200GB SAS 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise SSD mM 49Y6134 A3EY IBM 400GB SAS 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8 49Y6139 IBM 800GB SAS 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise SSD 49Y6195 A4GH IBM 1 6TB SAS 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise SSD Not supported in E5 2600 v2 processor based models IBM System x3550 M4 28 Table 9 Disk drive options for internal disk storage Part 3 code supported IBM 100GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise SSD mM IBM 64GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 80 ras rau fem aT fe ass CHS esau fe IBM 512GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 80 83500 120GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD mM ba cn sn 0 fe ros 3500 800GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD mM 41Y8331 AAFL 3700 200GB SATA 2 5 MLC HS Enterprise SSD 80 2 5 simple swap SSDs 90Y8668 A2UB IBM 128GB SATA 2 5 MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD 80 90 8663 A2UC IBM 256GB SATA 2 5 MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD Not supported in E5 2600 v2 processor based models IBM System x3550 M4 29 Internal backup units The server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units However it can be attached to the external tape drives using SAS or Fibre Channel connectivity see Table 26 Optical drives The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table Server m
8. SAS 3 5 G2HS HDD 49Y6210 A4AF IBM 4TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3 5 G2HS HDD 00W1543 A4AJ IBM 4TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3 5 G2HS SED 3 5 inch hot swap HDDs NL SATA 81Y9786 A22Y IBM 500GB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G2HS HDD 81Y9790 A22P IBM 1TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G2HS HDD 81Y9794 A22T IBM 2TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G2HS HDD 81Y9798 A228 IBM 3TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G2HS HDD 49Y6002 A3W9 IBM 4TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G2HS HDD These drives are for use in a configuration that is only available through special bid or the Configure To Order CTO process IBM System x3550 M4 27 Table 9 Disk drive options for internal disk storage Part 2 code supported IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 SFF G2HS HDD mM IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 SFF G2HS SED mE bar Ye ras an 08 reins es Je IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 SFF HS HDD mE IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 SFF G2HS HDD mM bow me rants eer on eres aso cased Je IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 SFF G2HS SED mM 81Y9650 A282 IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 SFF HS HDD 00AD075 A48S IBM 1 2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 G2HS HDD 2 5 inch hot swap HDDs NL SAS 90Y8953 A2XE IBM 500GB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2 5 SFF G2HS HDD 81Y9690 A1P3 IBM 1TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2 5 SFF HS HDD 2 5 inch hot swap HDDs NL SATA 00ADO85 IBM 1 2 10K 6Gbps SAS 2 5 G2HS SED 80 81Y9722 IBM 250GB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2 5 SFF HS HDD 80 81Y9726 IBM 500GB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2 5 SFF
9. ServeRAID M5200 Series 2GB Flash RAID 5 Upgrade Feature on Demand upgrades for the M5210 47C8708 A3Z6 ServeRAID M5200 Series Zero Cache RAID 5 Upgrade 47C8706 A3Z5 ServeRAID M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade 47C8710 A3Z7 ServeRAID M5200 Series Performance Accelerator 4708712 A3Z8 ServeRAID M5200 Series SSD Caching Enabler Requires cache memory upgrade 47C8656 47C8660 or 47C8664 The RAID controller is installed into a dedicated PCle slot The ServeRAID H1110 adapter has the following specifications Four internal 6 Gbps SAS SATA ports One x4 mini SAS internal connector SFF 8087 Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port Based on LSI SAS2004 6 Gbps RAID on Chip ROC controller PCle x4 Gen 3 host interface Supports RAID 0 1 1E and 10 Connects to up to four SAS or SATA drives The ServeRAID M1115 SAS SATA Controller has the following specifications Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS SATA ports Two x4 mini SAS internal connectors SFF 8087 Supports RAID levels 0 1 and 10 Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M1100 Series RAID 5 upgrades Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port PCle x8 Gen 3 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps ROC controller IBM System x3550 M4 24 The ServeRAID M5110 SAS SATA Controller has the following specifications Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS SATA ports Two x4 mini SAS internal connectors SFF 8087 Supports RAID levels 0 1 and 10 Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RA
10. drive bays One optional for models with 2 5 drives Support for DVD ROM or Multiburner Network Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE T ports RJ 45 two integrated 10 Gb Ethernet interfaces ports 10 RJ 45 or 10GBASE SR SFP based on optional 10 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card does not consume a PCle slot IBM System x3550 M4 7 Table 1 Standard specifications part 2 Components Specification PCI Expansion Two slots depending on the riser cards installed The slots are as follows all PCle slots are slots PCle 3 0 all PCI X slots are 64 bit 133 MHz e Slot 1 PCle x16 low profile half length e Slot 2 PCle x8 opt PCI X or PCle x16 full height half length PCle x16 req 2nd CPU Additional dedicated slot for ServeRAID adapter Ports Two USB 2 0 three USB 2 0 for 3 5 HDD models and one DB 15 video on front Four USB 2 0 one DB 15 video one DB 9 serial one RJ 45 systems management four RJ 45 GbE network ports two optional RJ 45 or SFP 10 GbE network ports on rear One internal USB ports for embedded hypervisor Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to six N 1 redundant hot swap fans four standard additional two with second processor or with the x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit two fan zones with N 1 fan design each fan has two motors Power supply Up to two redundant hot swap 550 W AC or 750 W AC power supplies 80 Platinum certification or 750 W DC power supply options Hard drive
11. each processor standard If there is no corresponding where used model for a particular processor then this processor is only available through CTO The part numbers include two system fans Standard models Part Feature where codes Description used A3WK Intel Xeon Processor E5 2603 v2 4C 1 8GHz 10MB Cache 1333MHz 80W 46W2835 46W2836 A3WL Intel Xeon Processor E5 2609 v2 4C 2 5GHz 10MB Cache 1333MHz 80W 46W2837 A3X5 A3WM Intel Xeon Processor E5 2620 v2 6C 2 1GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 80W 46W2838 A3X6 A3WN Intel Xeon Processor E5 2630 v2 6C 2 6GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 80W 46W2849 A3X7 A3WP Intel Xeon Processor E5 2630L v2 6C 2 4GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 60W N co AR gt 02 gt gt 02 02 X m Intel Xeon Processor 5 2637 v2 4C 3 5GHz 15MB Cache 1866MHz 130W 23x A3WY 46W2847 A3WZ Intel Xeon Processor E5 2643 v2 6 3 5GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 130W 33x 46W2839 A3X8 A3WQ Intel Xeon Processor E5 2640 v2 8C 2 0GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W 00Y7259 46W2840 A3X9 A3WR Intel Xeon Processor E5 2650 v2 8C 2 6GHz 20MB Cache 1866MHz 95W 468 A466 Intel Xeon Processor E5 2648L v2 10C 1 9GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 70W 46W2850 A3WX Intel Xeon Processor E5 2650L v2 10C 1 7GHz 25MB Cache 1600MHz 70W 46W2841 A3XA A3WS Intel Xeon Processor E5 2660 v2 10C 2 2GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 95W 46W2848 A3XJ A3X0 Intel Xeon Processor
12. expansion slot 90Y6454 A22H QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP Embedded VFA for IBM System x 90Y5179 A2TF QLogic Embedded VFA FCoE iSCSI License for IBM System x 1 Features on Demand Upgrade for 90Y6454 90Y6456 A22J Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP Embedded VFA III for IBM System x 90Y5178 A2TE Emulex Embedded VFA 11 FCoE iSCSI License for IBM System x 1 FoD license upgrade for 90Y6456 49Y7980 A3JS Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP Embedded Adapter for IBM System x 40 Gb Ethernet 00D9550 A3PN Mellanox ConnectX 3 FDR VPI IB E Adapter for IBM System x The QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP Embedded VFA and QLogic 8200 Dual Port 10GbE SFP VFA both require the x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit 00Y7117 or the second processor with additional system fans Not supported in E5 2600 v2 processor based models IBM System x3550 M4 32 Table 13 Network adapters Part 2 code supported FoD license upgrade for 95Y3762 4709952 A47H Solarflare SFN5162F MR Dual Port 10GbE SFP Adapter for IBM System 0009550 A3PN Mellanox ConnectX 3 FDR VPI IB E Adapter for IBM System x The QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP Embedded VFA and QLogic 8200 Dual Port 10GbE SFP VFA both require the x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit 00Y7117 or the second processor with additional system fans One license upgrade per adapter Not supported in E5 2600 v2 processor based models For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Netw
13. maximum dew point 21 C maximum rate of change 5 C hr e Server off 8 to 80 maximum dew point 27 C e Formodels with 60W to 95W processors e Server on 8 to 85 maximum dew point 24 C maximum rate of change 5 C hr e Server off 8 to 80 maximum dew point 27 C e Electrical e Models with 750 W power supplies e 100 to 127 nominal V ac 50 Hz or 60 Hz 8 9 e 200 to 240 nominal V ac 50 Hz 60 Hz 4 5 e Input kilovolt amperes kVA approximately e Minimum configuration 0 14 kVA e Maximum configuration 0 9 kVA e Models with 550 W power supplies e 100to 127 nominal V ac 50 Hz or 60 Hz 6 5 e 200to 240 nominal V 50 Hz or 60 Hz 3 3 A e Input kilovolt amperes kVA approximately e Minimum configuration 0 14 kVA e Maximum configuration 0 66 kVA IBM System x3550 M4 39 e BTU output e Minimum configuration 461 Btu hr 135 watts e Maximum configuration 2900 Btu hr 850 watts e Noise level e 6 5 bels operating e 6 3 bels idle Warranty options The IBM System x3550 M4 has a three year onsite warranty with 9x5 next business day terms IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePacs discussed in this section The IBM ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and post warranty maintenance agreements with a well defined scope of services including service hours response time term of service and service agreement terms and conditions
14. or both Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States other countries or both Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others IBM System x3550 M4 57
15. processor to be installed Riser 1 supplies slot 1 and riser 2 supplies slot 2 All standard models except for model DDx have two riser cards installed that provide one PCle x16 Gen 3 slot and one PCle x8 Gen 3 slot features A1HJ and A1HK Model DDx has two PCle x16 slots A1HJ and A1HL You can replace the second riser card with one of the following or configure one of these riser cards instead of the second riser card using special bid or CTO provided a second processor is also installed e Ariser with one PCle x16 Gen 3 slot 69Y5671 feature A1HL e Ariser with one PCle x8 Gen 3 slot 69Y5670 feature ATHK e Ariser with one PCI X 64 bit 133 MHz slot 69Y5669 feature A1HM The following table lists the PCI riser card options Table 11 PCI riser card options Part number Feature Description Maximum Models code supported where used 94Y7585 A1HJ 3550 PCle Riser Card 1 1x16 LP Slot All models 69Y5670 A1HK x3550 M4 PCle Riser Card 2 1 x8 FH HL All models except Slot DDx 69Y5671 3550 PCle Gen lll Riser Card 2 1x16 FH HL DDx Slot 69Y5669 x3550 PCI X Riser Card 2 1 PCIX FH HL Slot The 3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit 00Y7117 contains two 40mm fans which provides the fifth and sixth system fans needed for these options when only one processor is installed All supported PCle SSD adapters QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP Embedded VFA for IBM Sy
16. required the client can expect the service technician to arrive the morning of the following business day For noncritical service requests a service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day 9x5 next A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client s location on the business day after we business day receive your call following remote problem determination We provide service from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m in the client s local time zone Monday through Friday excluding IBM holidays IBM System x3550 M4 40 In general the types of IBM ServicePacs are as follows Warranty and maintenance service upgrades e One two three four or five years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage e Onsite repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours e One or two years of warranty extension Remote technical support services One or three years with 24x7 coverage severity 1 or 9x5 next business day for all severities Installation and startup support for System x servers Remote technical support for System x servers Software support Support Line e Microsoft or Linux software e VMware e Systems Director Regulatory compliance The server conforms to the following standards FCC Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class A Canada ICES 003 issue 4 Class A UL IEC 60950 1 CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 NOM 019 Argentina IEC60950 1 Japan VCCI Class A Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 C
17. through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients Rates and availability subject to client s credit rating financing terms offering type equipment and product type and options and may vary by country Non hardware items must be one time non recurring charges and are financed by means of loans Other restrictions may apply Rates and offerings are subject to change extension or withdrawal without notice and may not be available in all countries Please contact your local IBM Global Financing representative for additional detail IBM System x3550 M4 54 Related publications and links For more information see these resources IBM System x3550 M4 product page http www ibm com systems x hardware rack x3550m4 index html IBM System x 3550 M4 Installation and User s Guide http ibm com support entry portal docdisplay Indocid MIGR 5089486 IBM System x 3550 M4 Problem Determination and Service Guide http ibm com support entry portal docdisplay Indocid MIGR 5089487 IBM U S Announcement Letter September 11 2013 http ibm com common ssi cgi bin ssialias infotype dd amp subtype ca amp amp htmlfid2897 ENUS 113 153 IBM U S Announcement Letter August 21 2012 http ibm com common ssi cgi bin ssialias infotype dd amp subtype ca amp amp htmlfid 897 ENUS 112 140 IBM U S Announcement Letter March 6 2012 http ibm com common ssi cgi bin ssia
18. 212 212 7914 ESC 1x E5 2609 v2 4 2 5GHz 1x8GB M1115 4 2 5 2 3006 4 2 2 Optional 1x 550W 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 25 HS 8 10K HS 2 7914 ETC 1x 5 2609 v2 4 2 5GHz 1x8GB M5110 4 2 5 2x 300GB 4 2 2 Optional 1 550W 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 25 HS 8 10K HS 2 7914 EVC 1x E5 2620 v2 6 2 1GHz 1x8GB M1115 4 2 5 2x 300GB 4 2 2 Optional 1 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz HS 8 10K HS 2 7914 EWC 1x E5 2620 v2 6 2 1GHz 1x8GB M5110 4 2 5 2x 300GB 4 2 2 Optional 1 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz HS 8 10K HS 2 IBM System x3550 M4 11 Table 3 Express models Part 1 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family continued MTM Intel Xeon processorsT Memory RAID Drives GbE two maximum Europe 7914 E6G 1x E5 2603 v2 4C 1 8GHz 1x 4GB M1115 4x2 5 Openbay 4 Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 25 HS 8 burner HS 2 7914 E7G 1x E5 2620 v2 6C 2 1GHz 1x 8GB M5110 8 2 5 Openbay 4 Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz 512MB c HS 8 burner HS 2 Central and Eastern Europe CEE and Middle East and Africa MEA 7914 E7G 1x E5 2620 v2 6C 2 1GHz 1x 8GB M5110 8 2 5 Openbay 4 Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz 512MB c HS 8 burner HS 2 7914 E8G 1x E5 2630 v2 6C 2 6GHz 1 8GB M5110 4x2 5 2x300GB 4 2 Multi 2x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz 512MB f HS 8 10K burner HS 2 Russia Commonwealth of Independent States CIS 7914 E9G 1x E5 2620 v2 6C 2 1GHz 1
19. 4 plus 4x 2 5 HDD Assembly Kit 12 Gbps drive backplane connectivity support is planned for later in 2013 A464 X3550M4 4x 2 5 HS HDD Assembly Kit for 12Gb RAID 00Y7297 A465 3550 4 2 5 HDD Assembly Kit for 12Gb RAID 00Y8597 3550 4 mini SAS Cable Kit for 12Gb RAID Available only via CTO or special bid Option 81Y6657 upgrades models with four hot swap HDD bays to eight hot swap HDD bays Models A2x and A3x require H1110 to be replaced by M1115 or M5110 to support eight HDDs An optical drive can be installed internally when this option is used Option 00Y7297 together with option 00Y8597 upgrades CTO models with four 12 Gb 2 5 hot swap drive bays to eight 12 Gb hot swap 2 5 drive bays IBM System x3550 M4 22 RAID controllers The following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of the x3550 M4 server Table 8 RAID controllers and HBAs for internal storage Part 1 6 Gbps SAS SATA Part Feature Description Maximum Standard models number code supported where used 81Y4492 ServeRAID 1110 SAS SATA Controller 1 A2x C4x A3x C5x 81Y4448 A1MZ ServeRAID M1115 SAS SATA Controller 1 B2x C2x B3x C3x 1 81Y4542 1 1 ServeRAID M1100 Series Zero Cache RAID 5 Upgrade 81Y4481 A347 ServeRAID M5110 SAS SATA Controller 1 D2x F2x G2x 52x H2x 62x J2x L2x 32x DDx M2x 23x 33x 43x 53x 73x 83x D3x F3x G3x H3x J3x L3x M3x 81
20. 4900 CL13 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDR3 1866MHz LP RDIMM 00D5048 16GB 1x16GB 2Rx4 1 5V PC3 14900 CL13 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDR3 1866MHz LP RDIMM LRDIMMs support is planned for later in 2013 46W0761 A47K 32GB 1x32GB 4Rx4 1 5V PC3 14900 CL13 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDR3 1866MHz LP LRDIMM IBM System x3550 M4 20 Table 6 Memory options Part 2 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family Part Feature Description Maximum Standard number code supported models where used UDIMMs 49Y1404 8648 4 GB 1x 4 GB 2Rx8 1 35 V PC3L 10600 CL9 ECC 16 8 per CPU 1333 MHz LP UDIMM RDIMMs 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz 49Y1405 8940 2 GB 1x 2 GB 1Rx8 1 35 V PC3L 10600 CL9 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1406 8941 4 GB 1x 4 GB 1Rx4 1 35 V PC3L 10600 CL9 24 12 per CPU A2x B2x DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1407 8942 4 GB 1x 4 GB 2Rx8 1 35 V PC3L 10600 CL9 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDx DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1397 8923 8 GB 1x 8 GB 2Rx4 1 35 V PC3L 10600 CL9 ECC 24 12 per CPU C2x C4x D2x 1333 MHz LP RDIMM F2x 49Y1399 14 8 GB 1x 8 GB 4Rx8 1 35 V PC3L 8500 CL7 ECC 16 8 per CPU DDR3 1066 MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1563 16 GB 1x 16 GB 2Rx4 1 35 V PC3L 10600 CL9 24 12 per CPU ECC DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM RDIMMs 1600 MHz 49Y1559 A28Z 4 GB 1x 4 GB 1Rx4 1 5 V PC3 12800 CL11 ECC 24 12 per CPU 32x M2x DDR3 1600 MHz LP RDIMM 90Y3178 A24L 4 GB 1x 4 G
21. A3x 1x E5 2603 v2 4C 1 8GHz 1x 4GB H1110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 25 HS 8 bay 1 750W HS 2 1x 550W HS 2 1 750W HS 2 1 750W HS 2 I I n n N N 1x 550W HS 2 1x 550W HS 2 7914 B3x 1x E5 2609 v2 4C 2 5GHz 1x 4GB M1115 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 25 HS 8 bay 1x 550W HS 2 Optional 7914 C3x 1x E5 2620 v2 6C 2 1GHz 1x 8GB M1115 4 2 5 4 2 2 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz HS 8 7914 5 1x E5 2620 v2 6C 2 1GHz 1x 8GB H1110 3 5 Open 4 2 2 None 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz HS 3 bay 7914 D3x 1x E5 2630 v2 6C 2 6GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4x2 5 4 2 2 Optional 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz 512MB Flash HS 8 bay 7914 F3x 1x E5 2640 v2 8C 2 0GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 20MB 1600MHz 95W 1600MHz 512MB Flash HS 8 bay 7914 G3x 1x E5 2650 v2 8C 2 6GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 20MB 1866MHz 95W 1866MHz 1GB Flash HS 8 bay 7914 H3x 1x E5 2660 v2 10C 2 2GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4x2 5 4 2 2 Optional 25MB 1866MHz 95W 1866MHz 1GB Flash HS 8 bay 7914 J3x 1x E5 2670 v2 10C 2 5GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4x2 5 4 2 2 Optional 25MB 1866MHz 115W 1866MHz 1GB Flash HS 8 bay 7914 L3x 1x E5 2680 v2 10C 2 8GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 1x 750W 25MB 1866MHz 115W 1866MHz 1GB Flash HS 8 bay HS 2 7914 M3x 1x E5 2690 v2 10C 3 0GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5
22. B 2Rx8 1 5 V PC3 12800 CL11 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDR3 1600 MHz LP RDIMM 90Y3109 292 8 GB 1x 8 GB 2 4 1 5 V 12800 CL11 24 12 per CPU 52x 62x G2x DDR3 1600 MHz LP RDIMM H2x J2x L2x 0004968 A2U5 16GB 1x16GB 2Rx4 1 5V PC3 12800 CL11 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM LRDIMMs 90Y3105 A291 32 GB 1x 32 GB 4Rx4 1 35 V PC3L 10600 CL9 24 12 per CPU ECC DDR3 1333 MHz LP LRDIMM IBM System x3550 M4 21 Internal disk storage options IBM System x3550 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations Eight 2 5 Slim SFF SAS SATA hot swap hard drive bays Four 2 5 Slim SFF SAS SATA hot swap hard drive bays Three 3 5 hot swap SAS SATA hard drive bays Three 3 5 Simple Swap SATA hard drive bays only available in CTO Figure 5 shows the first three of these configurations Eight 2 5 hot swap drive bays Four 2 5 hot swap drive bays Three 3 5 hot swap drive bays Figure 5 Internal drive configurations Backplanes All standard models except C4x and C5x ship with four 2 5 Slim SFF SAS SATA hot swap hard drive bays Models C4x and C5x ship with three 3 5 SAS SATA hot swap hard drive bays The following table shows the internal storage expansion options available for the x3550 M4 server Table 7 Internal storage expansion options Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported 6 Gbps drive backplane connectivity 81Y6657 A1HN x3550 M
23. B 15 000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2 5 HDD 81Y9944 300GB 15 000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2 5 HDD 81Y9596 600GB 10 000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2 5 HDD 2 24 24 4 81Y9948 900GB 10 000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2 5 HDD 24 2 5 inch SAS HS SSDs IBM System x3550 M4 44 External disk storage systems The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be ordered through System x sales channel The server may support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information Table 27 External disk storage systems For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the System Storage category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat externalstorage IBM System x3550 M4 45 External backup units The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in Table 18 Table 28 External backup options Part 1 IBM System x3550 M4 46 Table 28 External backup options Part 2 External backup units Note The external tape drives listed can be ordered through the IBM System x sales channel The server may support other IBM tape drives that are not listed in this table Refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information T Note These part numbers are the tape drives options for 35732UL and 35734UL For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in
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25. E5 2667 v2 8C 3 3GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 130W Intel Xeon Processor E5 2670 v2 10C 2 5GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz A3WU 115W A3XD Intel Xeon Processor E5 2680 v2 10C 2 8GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 115W Intel Xeon Processor E5 2690 v2 10C 3 0GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz A3WW 130W 46W2833 A3X1 Intel Xeon Processor E5 2695 v2 12C 2 4GHz 30MB Cache 1866MHz 115W 46W2834 A3XL 2 Intel Xeon Processor E5 2697 v2 12C 2 7GHz 30MB Cache 1866MHz ii 130W The first feature code is for the first processor the second feature code is for the second processor Table 4 Processor options Part 1 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family 46W2843 00Y7257 469 467 Xeon Processor E5 2628L v2 8 1 9GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 70W cM J 7 3x B3x C3x D3x F3x G3x 53x 3x L3x M3x 3x 83x R R R 2 o o Q c 3 c A A gt IBM System x3550 M4 15 Table 4 Processor options Part 2 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family codes where used ave e xeon S 26901 parse oon E2607 20 MB 1 0 oss xeon 5 248 oso e e xeon 5 208766 206P The option for the second processor includes two additional system fans The first feature code is for the first p
26. I support for faster stronger encryption IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management It offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to increase uptime reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware based resistance to malicious software attacks allowing an application to run in its own isolated space protected from all other software running on a system Energy efficiency The x3550 M4 offers the following energy efficiency features to save energy reduce operational costs increase energy availability and contribute to a green environment IBM System x3550 M4 Energy efficient planar components help lower operational costs High efficiency 550 W and 750 W power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum certification Available 750 W dc power supply option The Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 and E5 2600 v2 product families offer significantly better performance over the previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power TDP limits Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed to reduce power draw Low voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the deman
27. IBM System x3550 M4 17 Table 5 Maximum memory speeds Part 2 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family RDIMMs Specification Part numbers 49Y 1405 2 GB 49Y 1559 4 GB 49Y1407 4 GB 90Y3178 4 GB 49Y1399 8 GB 49Y1406 4 GB 49Y1397 8 GB 90Y3109 8 GB 49Y1563 16 GB 00D4968 16 GB Rated speed 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1066 MHz Rated volege ET ET ET Maximum memory 64 GB 96 GB 96 GB 256 GB 384 GB 384 GB 128GB 128GB capacity Maximum memory 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 256 GB 256 GB 256 GB 128 GB 64 GB at rated speed Maximum operating speed MHz 2 DIMMs per channel 1333 MHz 1333 MHz Maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed When one processor installed the maximum quantity supported is a half of shown NS Not Supported IBM System x3550 M4 18 Table 5 Maximum memory speeds Part 3 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family UDIMMs and LRDIMMs Maximum memory 64 GB 64 GB 768 GB 768 GB capacity Maximum memory 32 GB 64 GB 256 GB 512 GB at rated speed Maximum operating speed MHz 1 DIMM per channel 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 2 DIMMs per channel 1066 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1333 MHz 3 DIMMs per channel Not supported Not supported 1066 MHz 1066 MHz Maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed When one processor installed the maximum quantity supported is a half of shown NS Not Supported The following memory protection technologies are
28. ID 5 upgrades Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade Supports 512 MB battery backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash backed cache Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port PCle x8 Gen 3 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller The ServeRAID M5210 SAS SATA Controller has the following specifications Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS SATA ports Two x4 HD mini SAS internal connectors SFF 8643 Supports connections to SAS SATA drives and SAS Expanders Supports RAID levels 0 1 and 10 Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5200 Series RAID 5 upgrades Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade Supports 1 GB non backed cache or 1 GB or 2 GB flash backed cache Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port PCle 3 0 x8 host interface Based on the LSI SAS3108 12 Gbps ROC controller The IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA has the following specifications Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS SATA ports Two x4 mini SAS internal connectors SFF 8087 Supports connections to SAS SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs Optimized for SSD performance No RAID support Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port PCle 2 0 x8 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps controller The IBM N2115 SAS SATA HBA has the following specifications Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS SATA ports Two x4 mini SAS internal connectors SFF 8087 Supports connections to SAS SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs Optimized for SSD performance No RAID support
29. Linux 6 Server Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64 EM64T SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64 EM64T SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64 EM64T VMware ESX 4 1 VMware ESXi 4 1 VMware vSphere 5 VMware vSphere 5 1 Not supported with E5 2600 v2 processor based server models See the IBM ServerProven website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us nos matrix shtml IBM System x3550 M4 38 Physical and electrical specifications Dimensions and weight Height 43 mm 1 7 in Width 429 mm 16 9 in Depth 734 mm 28 9 in Weight e Minimum configuration 12 7 kg 28 Ib e Maximum configuration 15 9 kg 35 1 Ib Supported environment e Air temperature e Server on 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F altitude 0 to 915 m 3 000 ft for models with 60W to 95W processors e Server on 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F altitude 0 to 915 m 3 000 ft for models with 115W to 130W processors e Server on 10 C to 27 C 50 F to 81 F altitude 0 to 304 m 1 000 ft for models with 135W processors e Server off 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 113 F e Shipping 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F e Humidity e For models with 115W to 135W processors e Server on 20 to 80
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31. Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port PCle 3 0 x8 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2308 6 Gbps controller IBM System x3550 M4 25 The IBM N2215 SAS SATA HBA has the following specifications Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS SATA ports Two x4 HD mini SAS internal connectors SFF 8643 Supports connections to SAS SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs Optimized for SSD performance No RAID support Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port PCle 3 0 x8 host interface Based on the LSI SAS3008 12 Gbps controller For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the RAID adapters category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat raid IBM System x3550 M4 26 Drive options for internal storage The following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3550 M4 server Table 9 Disk drive options for internal disk storage Part 1 code supported samas eessen o fe o s un 3 IBM 2TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G2SS HDD 81Y9814 A22N IBM 3TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G28S HDD 49Y6012 IBM 4 7 2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3 5 G2SS HDD 49Y6092 IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3 5 G2HS HDD 3 49Y6097 IBM 450GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3 5 G2HS HDD 3 49Y6102 IBM 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3 5 G2HS HDD 3 90Y8567 IBM 1TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3 5 G2HS HDD 00W1533 IBM 2TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3 5 G2HS SED 90Y8572 IBM 2TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3 5 G2HS HDD 90Y8577 A2R2 IBM 3TB 7 2K 6Gbps NL
32. Y4544 1 2 ServeRAID M5100 Series Zero Cache RAID 1 5 Upgrade 81Y4484 A1J3 ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB 1 DDx Cache RAID 5 Upgrade 81Y4487 1 4 ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB 1 D2x F2x D3x F3x Flash RAID 5 Upgrade 81 4559 A1WY ServeRAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash RAID 1 G2x H2x J2x L2x 5 Upgrade 52x 62x 53x 73x 83x G3x H3x J3x 81Y4508 A22E ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit 81Y4546 A1X3 ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade L3x i 1 1 90Y4273 2 ServeRAID M5100 Series Performance 1 Accelerator 90Y4318 A2MD ServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Caching 1 Enabler 46M0912 3876 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA 46C8988 ASMW N2115 SAS SATA HBA for IBM System x 1 The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit 81Y4508 is only supported with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache RAID 5 Upgrade 81Y4484 T The ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade 81Y4546 requires 512 MB or 1 GB cache upgrades IBM System x3550 M4 23 Table 8 RAID controllers and HBAs for internal storage Part 2 12 Gbps SAS SATA Support is planned for later in 2013 Part Feature Description Maximum Standard models number code supported where used 46C9110 2 ServeRAID M5210 SAS SATA Controller Mo SERI 47C8675 N2215 SAS SATA HBA for IBM System x Hardware upgrades for the M5210 47C8656 A3Z0 ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Cache RAID 5 Upgrade 47C8660 A3Z1 ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Flash RAID 5 Upgrade 47C8664 A3Z2
33. age external expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one M5120 174712X IBM System Storage EXP2512 Express 174724X IBM System Storage EXP2524 Express st The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion enclosures and the ServeRAID M5120 SAS SATA Controller Table 24 External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure The following table lists the drives supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures Table 25 Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure 3 5 inch NL SAS HS HDDs 49Y1903 1TB 7 200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3 5 HDD 49Y1902 2TB 7 200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3 5 HDD 12 90Y8720 3TB 7 200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3 5 HDD 3 5 inch SAS HS HDDs 49Y1899 300GB 15 000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3 5 HDD 49Y1900 450GB 15 000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3 5 HDD 49Y1901 600GB 15 000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3 5 HDD IBM System x3550 M4 43 The following table lists the hard disk drives supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures Table 26 Drive options for EXP2524 external expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure 2 5 inch NL SAS HS HDDs 49Y1898 500GB 7 200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2 5 HDD 24 81Y9952 1TB 7 200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2 5 HDD 24 2 5 inch SAS HS HDDs 49Y1896 146G
34. al 4 Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash burner 7914 ECU 1x E5 2630 6C 2 3GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 Optional Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash burner 7914 EDU 1x E5 2650 8C 2 0GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 Optional Multi 1x 550W 20MB 1600MHz 95W 1TB Flash burner Europe 7914 E1G 1x E5 2603 4C 1 8GHz 1 4 M1115 4 2 5 8 Optional 4 Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W burner 7914 E2G 1x E5 2603 4C 1 8GHz 1 4 M1115 4x 2 5 HS 8 2x 500GB Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W HS SATA burner 7914 E3G 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M5110 8 2 5 HS 8 Optional Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Cache burner 7914 E4G 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M1115 3x 3 5 HS 3 Optional 4 None 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 7914 E5G 1x E5 2630 6C 2 3GHz 1x8GB M5110 4 2 5 HS 8 2 300GB 4 Multi 2x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash 10K HS SAS burner IBM System x3550 M4 13 Table 3 Express models Part 2 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family continued Intel Xeon Processorst Memory RAID Disk 2 maximum bays Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East amp Africa 7914 E1G 1x E5 2603 4C 1 8GHz 1 4 M1115 4 2 5 HS 8 Optional 4 Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W burner 7914 E2G 1x E5 2603 4C 1 8GHz 1 4 M1115 4x 2 5 HS 8 2x 500GB 4 Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W HS SATA burner 7914 E3G 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M5110 8 2 5 HS 8 Optional 4 M
35. consume a PCle slot The server offers PCI Express 3 0 I O expansion capabilities that improve the theoretical maximum bandwidth by almost 100 8 GTps per link using 128b 130b encoding compared to the previous generation of PCI Express 2 0 5 GTps per link using 8b 10b encoding With Intel Integrated I O Technology the PCI Express 3 0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon processor E5 family This helps to dramatically reduce I O latency and increase overall system performance Support for NVIDIA Quadro graphics processing units GPUs to maximize computing power Availability and serviceability The x3550 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime The server offers memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non correctable memory failure Tool less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts such as CPU memory and adapter cards The server offers hot swap drives supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime The server has two redundant hot swap power supplies and six dual motor hot swap redundant fans two fan zones with N 1 fan design to provide availability for business critical applications The power source independent light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed or failing components This simplifies servicing speeds up problem resolution an
36. d helps improve system availability Predictive Failure Analysis PFA detects when system components processors VRMs memory hard disk drives fans and power supplies operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of possible failure therefore increasing uptime Solid state drivers SSDs offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime Built in Integrated Management Module II IMM2 continuously monitors system parameters triggers alerts and performs recovery actions in case of failure to minimize downtime Built in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis DSA Preboot speeds up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time Three year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty next business day 9x5 Optional service upgrades available Manageability and security Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3550 M4 IBM System x3550 M4 The server includes an Integrated Management Module II IMM2 to monitor server availability and perform remote management An integrated industry standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI enables improved setup configuration and updates and simplifies error handling An integrated Trusted Platform Module TPM 1 2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality such as digital signatures and remote attestation There is industry standard AES N
37. de 90Y3901 e Two PCle x16 slots IBM System x3550 M4 10 Express models The following table lists the express models Table 3 Express models Part 1 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family MTM Intel Xeon processorsT Memory RAID Drives GbE two maximum United States Canada Latin America 7914 EGU 1x E5 2609 v2 4 2 5GHz 1x8GB M1115 4 2 5 Openbay 4 Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 28 HS 8 burner HS 2 Multi 1x 550W burner HS 2 7914 EJU 1x E5 2640 v2 8 2 0GHz 1x8GB M5110 4 2 5 Openbay 4 20MB 1600MHz 95W 1600MHz HS 8 7914 EKU 1x E5 2660 v2 10C 2 2GHz 16GB M5110 4x2 5 Openbay 4 25MB 1866MHz 95W 1866MHz HS 8 Latin America Brazil only 7914 EPU 1x E5 2620 v2 6C 2 1GHz 1x 8GB M1115 4 2 5 2x 300GB 4 Multi 2x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz HS 8 10K burner HS 2 7914 EQU 1x E5 2640 v2 8 2 0GHz 2x 8GB M1115 4 2 5 2x 300GB 4 2 2 Multi 2x 550W 20MB 1600MHz 95W 1600MHz HS 8 10K burner HS 2 Asia Pacific China only 7914 ELC 1x E5 2603 v2 4C 1 8GHz 1x 8GB M1115 4 2 5 2x 300GB 4 2 2 1 550W 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 25 HS 8 10K HS 2 7914 EOC 1x 5 2603 v2 4 1 8GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 2x300GB 4 2 2 Optional 1 550W 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1600 25 HS 8 10K HS 2 Multi 2x 550W burner HS 2 7914 1x E5 2620 v2 6 2 1GHz 1x8GB M5110 4 2 5 Openbay 4 Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz HS 8 burner HS 2 212 212 212
38. ds of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments Low voltage 1 35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15 less energy compared to 1 5 V DDR3 RDIMMs Solid state drives SSDs consume as much as 80 less power than traditional spinning 2 5 inch HDDs The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling technology Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes providing more efficient airflow through the system IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification and management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs Locations of key components and connectors Figure 2 shows the front of the server Pop out light Video USB 2 0 path diagnostics port ports panel Light path diagnostics Hot swap 2 5 SAS HDD bays Optical Power Status panel eject 3 5 HS and SS bays available drive button LEDs button Figure 2 Front view of the IBM System x3550 M4 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server Four standard PCle slot 1 GbE ports PCle slot Ethernet pot Four USB Serial Two optional Video Two hot swap for IMM ports port 10 GbE ports port power supplies Figure 3 Rear view of the IBM System x3550 M4 IBM System x3550 M4 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server USB socket for RAID controller in Six hot Light path diagnostics hyperv
39. ed with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache RAID 5 Upgrade 81Y4484 T The ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade 81Y4546 requires 512 MB or 1 GB cache upgrades The ServeRAID M5120 SAS SATA Controller requires the x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit 00Y7117 or the second processor with additional system fans The ServeRAID M5120 SAS SATA Controller has the following specifications Eight external 6 Gbps SAS SATA portscool Two external x4 mini SAS connectors SFF 8088 Supports RAID levels 0 1 and 10 Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade Supports 512 MB battery backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash backed cache Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port PCle x8 Gen 3 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller Supports connectivity to the EXP2512 and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures For more information see the IBM Redbooks Product Guide ServeRA ID M5120 SAS SATA Controller for IBM System x at http www redbooks ibm com abstracts tips0858 html Open IBM System x3550 M4 42 The ServeRAID M5120 SAS SATA Controller supports connectivity to the IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures listed in the following table Up to nine expansion enclosures can be daisy chained per one M5120 external port For better performance distribute expansion enclosures evenly across both M5120 ports Table 23 IBM System Stor
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41. he Maximum quantity row in the following table e All DIMMs in all CPU memory channels operate at the same speed which is determined as the lowest value of e The memory speed supported by the specific CPU e lowest of maximum operating speeds for the selected memory configuration that depends rated speed operating voltage and quantity of DIMMs per channel as shown under Maximum operating speed section in the following table The following table Parts 1 2 and 3 shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs Tables cells highlighted with a gray background indicate when the combination of DIMM voltage and the number of DIMMs per channel still allows the DIMMs to operate at a rated speed Table 5 Maximum memory speeds Part 1 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family RDIMMs and LRDIMMs 0005024 4 GB 0005020 4 00D5040 8GB 46 0761 32 00D5036 8 GB 0005032 8 GB 0005048 16 GB 1600 MHz 1866 MHz 1866 MHz 1866 MHz Operating voltage Max qty supported Max DIMM capacity Max memory capacity Max memory at rated speed Maximum operating speed 1 DIMM per channel 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1866 MHz 1866 MHz 1866 MHz 2 DIMMs per channel 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 3 DIMMs per channel 800 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz Support is planned for later in 2013 The maximum quantity that is supported is shown for two processors installed
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43. isor dedicated slot CPU1 swapfans panel and optical drive LM Hot swap power slots 24 DIMM CPU2 HDD bays supply bays slots Figure 4 Inside view of the IBM System x3550 M4 IBM System x3550 M4 Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications Table 1 Standard specifications part 1 Processor E5 2600 v2 Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family CPUs with 12 cores up to 2 7 GHz or ten cores up to 3 0 GHz or eight cores up to 3 3 GHz or six cores up to 3 5 GHz or four cores up to 3 5 GHz Two QPI links up to 8 0 GT s each Up to 1866 MHz memory speed Up to 30 MB L3 cache E5 2600 Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family CPUs with eight cores up to 2 9 GHz or six cores up to 2 9 GHz or quad cores up to 3 3 GHz Two links up to 8 0 GT s each Up to 1600 MHz memory speed Up to 20 MB L3 cache Memory Up to 24 DIMM sockets 12 DIMMs per processor E5 2600 v2 RDIMMs are supported Support for LRDIMMs Load Reduced DIMMs is planned for later in 2013 Memory types cannot be intermixed Memory speed up to 1866 MHz E5 2600 RDIMMs UDIMMs and LR DIMMs Load Reduced DIMMs are supported but memory types cannot be intermixed Memory DIMM speeds up to 1600 MHz Memory E5 2600 v2 maximums e With RDIMMs Up to 384 GB with 24x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors e With LRDIMMs support is planned for later in 2013 Up to 768 GB with 24
44. lass A IEC 60950 1 CB Certificate and CB Test Report China CCC GB4943 GB9254 Class A GB17625 1 Taiwan BSMI CNS13438 Class A CNS14336 1 Korea KN22 Class A KN24 Russia GOST ME01 IEC 60950 1 GOST R 51318 22 GOST R 51318 24 GOST R 51317 3 2 GOST R 51317 3 3 IEC 60950 1 CB Certificate and CB Test Report CE Mark EN55022 Class A EN60950 1 EN55024 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 CISPR 22 Class A TUV GS EN60950 1 IEC60950 1 EK1 ITB2000 IBM System x3550 M4 41 External disk storage expansion The server supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures such as the EXP2500 series by using the ServeRAID M5120 SAS SATA Controller The server can also be attached to supported external storage systems such as the IBM System Storage DS3500 series using the supported HBAs Table 22 RAID controllers and options for external disk storage expansion code supported where used B e 81Y4484 A1J3 ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache RAID 5 1 Upgrade 81Y4487 A1J4 ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Flash RAID 5 1 Upgrade 81Y4559 A1WY ServeRAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash RAID 5 Upgrade Feature on Demand upgrades for the M5120 81Y4544 A1X2 ServeRAID M5100 Series Zero Cache RAID 5 Upgrade 90Y4318 A2MD ServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Caching Enabler 90Y4273 A2MC ServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Performance Key 81Y4546 A1X3 ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit 81Y4508 is only support
45. lias infotype dd amp subtype ca amp amp htmlfid 897 ENUS 112 043 ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3550 M4 http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us xseries 7914 html IBM Redbooks Product Guides for IBM System x servers and options http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pgbycat Configuration and Option Guide http www ibm com systems xbc cog xRef IBM System x Reference Sheets http www redbooks ibm com xref IBM System x Support Portal http ibm com support entry portal http ibm com support entry portal Downloads Hardware Systems System_x System_x3550_M4 IBM System Storage Interoperation Center http www ibm com systems support storage ssic IBM System x3550 M4 55 Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U S A IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in other countries Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non IBM product program or service I
46. lowing table lists the power supplies An AC power supply ships standard with one 2 8 m C13 C14 power cord Table 17 Power supplies Part number Feature Description Maximum Standard models code supported where used 94Y6668 A1H6 IBM System x 550W High Efficiency All other models Platinum AC Power Supply 94Y6669 A1H5 IBM System x 750W High Efficiency L2x 32x M2x L3x Platinum AC Power Supply M3x 23x 33x 43x 73x 83x 94Y7631 A39N IBM System x 750W High Efficiency 2 48 V DC Power Supply IBM System x3550 M4 36 Integrated virtualization The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key The key is installed USB socket inside the server The following table lists the virtualization options Table 18 Virtualization options Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported 41Y8298 A2G0 IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads 41Y8307 A383 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5 0 Update 1 41Y8300 A2NC IBM USB Memory Key for VMware vSphere 5 0 41Y8311 A2R3 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5 1 Systems management The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module II IMM2 which provides advanced service processor control monitoring and an alerting function If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem records the error in the event log and alerts you to the problem Optionally the IMM also pr
47. nformation contains sample application programs in source language which illustrate programming techniques on various operating platforms You may copy modify and distribute these sample programs in any form without payment to IBM for the purposes of developing using marketing or distributing application programs conforming to the application programming interface for the operating platform for which the sample programs are written These examples have not been thoroughly tested under all conditions IBM therefore cannot guarantee or imply reliability serviceability or function of these programs Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2012 All rights reserved Note to U S Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp IBM System x3550 M4 56 This document was created or updated on September 9 2013 Send us your comments in one of the following ways e Use the online Contact us review form found at ibm com redbooks e Send your comments in an e mail to redbook us ibm com e Mail your comments to IBM Corporation International Technical Support Organization Dept HYTD Mail Station P099 2455 South Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 5400 U S A This document is available online at http www ibm com redbooks abstracts tips085 1 html Trademarks IBM the IBM logo and ibm com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business
48. odels with 3 5 HDDs do not support internal optical drive they provide a third USB port on the front for an external optical drive Table 10 Optical drives Part number Feature Description Maximum Standard models code supported where used 46M0901 4161 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD ROM 46M0902 4163 UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi Burner 11 41 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD ROM part number 46 0901 supports the following media and speeds for reading CD ROM 24X CD DA DAE 20X CD R 24X CD RW 24X DVD ROM single layer 8X DVD ROM dual layer 8X DVD R 4 7 GB 6X DVD R DL 4X DVD R 6X DVD R DL 4X DVD RW 4 7 GB 4X DVD RW 4X DVD RAM 4 7 9 4 GB 4X IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi Burner 46M0902 supports the same media and speeds for reading as DVD ROM 46M0901 This drive also supports the following media and speeds for writing CD R 24X CD RW 4X High Speed CD RW 10X Ultra Speed CD RW 16X Ultra Speed Plus CD RW 16X DVD R 8X DVD R DL 6X DVD R 8X DVD R DL 6X DVD RW 6X DVD RW 8X DVD RAM 5X IBM System x3550 M4 30 expansion options The server supports two PCI slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the system planar one riser socket supports the installation of one riser card The slot form factors are as follows e Slot 1 PCle x16 low profile half length e Slot 2 PCle x16 PCle x8 or PCI X full height half length PCle x16 slot requires second
49. orking adapters category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat networkadapters IBM System x3550 M4 33 Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3550 M4 server Table 14 Storage adapters Part 1 Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported Fibre Channel 16 Gb 81Y1675 81Y1668 81Y1662 81Y1655 A2W5 Emulex 16Gb FC Single port HBA for IBM System x A3KW QLogic 16Gb FC Single port HBA for IBM System x A3KX QLogic 16Gb FC Dual port HBA for IBM System x 00Y3337 00Y3341 Fibre Channel 8 Gb 46M6049 46M6050 42D0485 42D0494 3581 Emulex 8Gb FC Dual port HBA for IBM System x 3578 QLogic 8Gb FC Single port HBA for IBM System x 3579 QLogic 8Gb FC Dual port HBA for IBM System x 42D0501 42D0510 IBM System x3550 M4 34 Table 14 Storage adapters Part 2 code supported Fibre Channel 4 Gb Not supported in E5 2600 v2 processor based models For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat hba PCle SSD adapters The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table These adapter require either the x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit 00Y7117 or the second processor with additional system fans Table 15 SSD adapters Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported 46C9078
50. ovides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities The IMM provides remote server management through industry standard interfaces Intelligent Plattorm Management Interface IPMI Version 2 0 Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Version 3 Common Information Model CIM Web browser The optional IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is required to enable the remote presence and blue screen capture features The remote presence feature provides the following functions e Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel regardless of the system state e Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client e Mapping the CD or DVD drive diskette drive and USB flash drive on a remote client and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server e Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive The blue screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating system hang condition A system administrator can use the blue screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition The following table lists the remote management option Table 19 Remote management option 90Y3901 IBM Integrated Management Module 1 Advanced Upgrade IBM System
51. re shipped with the following items Statement of Limited Warranty Important Notices Rack Installation Instructions Documentation CD containing nstallation and User s Guide IBM Systems Director Flyer IBM System Gen lll Slides Kit IBM System x Cable Management Arm CMA 2 8 m C13 C14 power cord one for models with one power supply and two for models with two power supplies IBM System x3550 M4 8 Standard models The following table lists the standard models Table 2 Standard models Part 1 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family Intel Xeon processorsT Memory RAID Drives GbE two maximum Models announced September 2013 7914 23x 1x E5 2637 v2 4C 3 5GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4x2 5 4 212 Optional 1x 750W 15MB 1866MHz 130W 1866MHz HS 8 bay HS 2 7914 33x 1x E5 2643 v2 6C 3 5GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 1x 750W 25MB 1866MHz 130W 1866MHz HS 8 bay HS 2 7914 43x 1x E5 2667 v2 8C 3 3GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 25MB 1866MHz 130W 1866MHz HS 8 bay 7914 53x E5 2650L v2 10C 1 7GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 25MB 1600MHz 70W 1600MHz 1GB Flash HS 8 bay 7914 73x 1x E5 2695 v2 12C 2 4GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 30MB 1866MHz 115W 1866MHz 1GB Flash HS 8 bay 7914 83 1x E5 2697 v2 12C 2 7GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4 2 5 4 2 2 Optional 30MB 1866MHz 130W 1866MHz 1GB Flash HS 8 bay 7914
52. rocessor the second feature code is for the second processor Memory options IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal IBM System x performance and throughput IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime From a service and support standpoint IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty and IBM provides service and support worldwide The IBM System x3550 M4 supports DDR3 memory The server supports up to 12 DIMMs when one processor is installed and up to 24 DIMMs when two processors are installed Each processor has four memory channels and there are three DIMMs per channel The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration e Server supports UDIMMs E5 2600 only RDIMMs and LRDIMMs e Mixing different types of memory UDIMMs RDIMMs and LRDIMMs is not supported IBM System x3550 M4 16 e Mixing 1 5 V and 1 35 V DIMMs in the same server is supported in such cases all DIMMs operate at 1 5 V e The maximum number of ranks supported one channel is eight with the exception of Load Reduced DIMMs where more than eight ranks are supported because one quad rank LRDIMM provides the same electrical load on a memory bus as a single rank RDIMM e The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in server depends on number of CPUs DIMM type rank and operating voltage as shown in t
53. s power supplies fans Systems UEFI IBM Integrated Management Module 2 IMM2 Predictive Failure Analysis Light Path management Diagnostics Automatic Server Restart IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager IBM ServerGuide Optional IBM Advanced Management Module Advanced Upgrade FoD for remote presence graphics keyboard and mouse virtual media Security features Power on password administrator s password Trusted Platform Module TPM Video Matrox G200eR2 with 16 MB memory integrated into the IMM2 Maximum resolution is 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors Operating Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 support is planned for earlier in 2014 2012 2008 R2 systems and 2008 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and 11 supported VMware ESX 4 1 and VMware ESXi 4 1 embedded hypervisor E5 2600 only VMware vSphere 5 Limited warranty Three year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 NBD Service and Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs 4 hour or 2 hour support response time 8 hours fix time one year or two year warranty extension remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and third party Microsoft Linux VMware software Dimensions Height 43 mm 1 7 in width 429 mm 16 9 in depth 734 mm 28 9 in Minimum configuration 12 7 kg 28 Ib maximum 15 9 kg 35 1 Ib The x3550 M4 servers a
54. stem x QLogic 8200 Dual Port 10GbE SFP VFA for IBM System x ServeRAID M5120 SAS SATA Controller for IBM System x Solarflare SFN5162F MR Dual Port 10 SFP Adapter for IBM System x Solarflare SFN6122F LL Dual Port 10GbE SFP Adapter for IBM System x The Thermal Solution Kit is not needed if two processors are installed since the second processor includes these fans Table 12 Thermal Solution Kit Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported 00Y7117 A47L x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit contains two fans For CTO orders quantity two of feature code A40L x3550 M4 Addl Fan for High Performance Adapters will be substituted IBM System x3550 M4 31 Network adapters The x3550 M4 supports four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports Integrated NICs have the following features An Intel I350AMA chip Four GbE ports TCP Offload Engine TOE support Wake on LAN support 802 1Q VLAN tagging support NIC Teaming load balancing and failover Optionally two 10 Gb Ethernet ports can be added by installing the a dual port 10 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card as listed in the following table Mezzanine cards use a dedicated connector on the system board and do not consume a PCI expansion slot The following table lists additional supported network adapters Table 13 Network adapters Part 1 Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported Mezzanine cards 10 Gb Ethernet and InfiniBand does not consume a PCI
55. supported ECC Chipkill for x4 based memory DIMMs Memory mirroring Memory rank sparing If memory mirroring is used then DIMMs must be installed in pairs a minimum of one pair per each CPU and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size If memory rank sparing is used then a minimum of one quad rank DIMM or two single rank or dual rank DIMMs must be installed per populated channel the DIMMs do not need being identical In rank sparing mode one rank of a DIMM in each populated channel is reserved as spare memory The size of a rank varies depending on the DIMMs installed IBM System x3550 M4 19 The following table Parts 1 and 2 lists memory options available for the x3550 M4 server Table 6 Memory options Part 1 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family Standard Part Feature Maximum models number code Description supported where used RDIMMs 1600 MHz 0005024 A3QE 4GB 1x4GB 1Rx4 1 35V PC3L 12800 CL11 24 12 per CPU A3x DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM 0005036 A3QH 8GB 1x8GB 1Rx4 1 35V PC3L 12800 CL11 24 12 per CPU 53x C3x C5x DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM D3x F3x RDIMMs 1866 MHz 0005020 A3QD 4GB 1x4GB 1Rx4 1 5V PC3 14900 CL13 ECC 24 12 per CPU DDR3 1866MHz LP RDIMM 0005032 A3QG 8GB 1x8GB 1Rx4 1 5V PC3 14900 CL13 ECC 24 12 per CPU 23x 33x 43x DDR3 1866MHz LP RDIMM 73x 83x G3x H3x J3x L3x M3x 00D5040 A3QJ 8GB 1x8GB 2Rx8 1 5V PC3 1
56. t important business applications and cloud deployments Combining balanced performance and flexibility the x3550 M4 is a great choice for small and medium businesses and up to the large enterprise It can provide outstanding uptime to keep business critical applications and cloud deployments running safely Ease of use and comprehensive systems management tools make it easy to deploy Outstanding RAS and high efficiency design improves your business environment and helps save operational costs Scalability and performance The x3550 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance improve scalability and reduce costs e Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 v2 product family e Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with 4 core and 6 core processors up to 3 5 GHz core speeds 8 core processors up to 3 3 GHz core speeds 10 core processors up to 3 0 GHz and 12 core processors up to 2 7 GHz core speeds up to 30 MB of L3 cache and up to two 8 GT s QPI interconnect links e Supports up to two processors 24 cores and 48 threads maximize the concurrent execution of multi threaded applications e Supports up to 1866 MHz memory speeds e Will support up to 768 GB memory with 32 GB LRDIMMs when and if they become available e Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family e Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with 8 core processors and up to 2 9 GHz core speeds up to 20 MB of L3 cache and up to t
57. the Backup units category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat tape IBM System x3550 M4 47 Top of rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top of rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the following table Table 29 IBM System Networking Top of rack switches IBM System Networking 1 Gb top of rack switches For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Top of rack switches category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat tor IBM System x3550 M4 48 Uninterruptible power supply units The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply UPS units listed in the following table Table 30 Uninterruptible power supply units For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat power IBM System x3550 M4 49 Power distribution units The server supports attachments to the power distribution units PDUs listed in the following table Table 31 Power distribution units part 1 Switched and Monitored PDUs IBM System x3550 M4 50 Table 31 Power distribution units part 2 Universal PDUs For more information see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category http www redbooks ibm com portals systemx Open amp page pg amp cat power
58. ulti 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Cache burner 7914 E4G 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M1115 3x 3 5 HS 3 Optional None 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 7914 E5G 1x E5 2630 6C 2 3GHz 1x8GB M5110 4 2 5 HS 8 2 300GB Multi 2x 550W 15 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash 10K HS SAS burner 7914 K2G 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M5110 3 5 HS 3 Optional 4 None 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash 7914 K3G 1x E5 2630 6C 2 3GHz 2x8GB M5110 8 2 5 HS 8 Optional 4 Multi 2x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash burner Russia Commonwealth of Independent States CIS 7914 E1G 1x E5 2603 4C 1 8GHz 1 4 M1115 4x 2 5 HS 8 Optional Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W burner 7914 K1G 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M5110 8 2 5 HS 8 Optional Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash burner 7914 K2G 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x8GB M5110 3 5 HS 3 Optional 4 None 1x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash 7914 K3G 1x E5 2630 6C 2 3GHz 2x8GB M5110 8 2 5 HS 8 Optional 4 Multi 2x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash burner T Processor detail Processor quantity and model core speed number of cores L3 cache memory speed Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server IBM System x3550 M4 14 Processor options The x3550 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table The server supports up to two processors This table shows which server models have
59. wo 8 GT s interconnect links e Supports up to two processors 16 cores and 32 threads maximize the concurrent execution of multi threaded applications e Supports up to 1600 MHz memory speeds e Supports up to 768 GB memory with 32 GB LRDIMMs e Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 allows CPU cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor TDP e Intel Hyper Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling simultaneous multithreading within each processor core up to two threads per core e Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware level virtualization hooks that allow operating System vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads e Intel Advanced Vector Extensions AVT significantly improve floating point performance for compute intensive technical and scientific applications compared to Intel Xeon 5600 series processors e Will support 12 Gbps SAS RAID portfolio when and if it becomes available e Theuse of solid state drives SSDs instead of or along with traditional spinning drives HDDs can significantly improve I O performance An SSD can support up to 100 times more I O operations second IOPS than a typical HDD IBM System x3550 M4 The server has four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and two optional 10 Gb Ethernet ports with mezzanine cards that do not
60. x 32 GB LRDIMMs and two processors E5 2600 e With RDIMMs Up to 384 GB with 24x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors e With UDIMMs Up to 64 GB with 16x 4 GB UDIMMs and two processors e With LRDIMMs Up to 768 GB with 24x 32 GB LRDIMMs and two processors Memory ECC Chipkill for x4 based memory DIMMs memory mirroring and memory rank sparing protection Disk drive bays Up to eight 2 5 hot swap SAS SATA HDDs or up to three 3 5 hot swap SAS SATA HDDs or up to three 3 5 Simple Swap SATA HDDs Maximum internal Up to 7 2 TB with 900 GB 2 5 SAS HDDs E5 2600 v2 or up to 9 6 TB with 1 2 TB 2 5 SAS storage HDDs E5 2600 or up to 8 TB with 1 TB 2 5 NL SAS SATA HDDs or up to 12 8 TB with 1 6 TB 2 5 SAS SSDs or up to 12 TB with 4 TB 3 5 NL SAS SATA HDDs Intermix of SAS SATA is supported RAID support 6 Gb SAS SATA RAID 0 1 10 with H1110 M1115 or M5110 Optional upgrades to RAID 5 50 available for M1115 Optional upgrades to RAID 5 50 are available for M5110 zero cache 512 MB battery backed cache 512 MB or 1 GB flash backed cache Optional upgrade to RAID 6 60 are available for M5110 with 512 MB or 1 GB cache upgrades 12 Gb SAS SATA support is planned for later in 2013 RAID 0 1 10 with optional M5210 Optional upgrades to RAID 5 50 are available for M5210 zero cache 1 GB non backed cache 1 GB or 2 GB flash backed cache Optional upgrade to RAID 6 60 are available for M5210 with 1 GB or 2 GB cache upgrades Optical
61. x 8GB M5110 8x2 5 Openbay 4 212 Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz 512MB f HS 8 burner HS 2 7914 EFG 1x 5 2630 v2 6C 2 6GHz 1 16GB M5110 8 2 5 Openbay 4 2 2 Multi 1x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1866MHz 512 f HS 8 burner HS 2 MTM Machine Type Model T Processor detail Processor quantity and model number of cores core speed L3 cache memory speed TDP t Not available Russia CIS c The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes cache memory with optional battery backup f The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes flash backed cache memory 8 For models E6G EGU ELC EOC ESC and ETC the standard DIMM is rated at 1600 MHz but operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the processor memory speed For model EFG the standard DIMM is rated at 1866 MHz but operates at up to 1600 MHz to match the processor memory speed Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors as described in Memory options 212 212 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz 512 f HS 8 10K burner HS 2 212 12 IBM System 3550 4 12 Table 3 Express models Part 2 Intel Xeon processor E5 2600 product family Intel Xeon Processorst Memory RAID Disk 2 maximum bays United States Canada and Latin America 7914 EAU 1x E5 2609 4C 2 4GHz 1 4 M1115 4 2 5 8 Optional 4 Multi 1x 550W 10MB 1066MHz 80W burner 7914 EBU 1x E5 2620 6C 2 0GHz 1x 8GB M5110 4x 2 5 HS 8 Option
62. x3550 M4 37 All standard models ship with a pop out light path diagnostics panel on the front of the server See Figure 2 Configure to order CTO customers may elect to deselect this feature and instead have a basic light path diagnostics panel on the front of the server The following table shows the two light path diagnostics features Table 20 Light path diagnostics options Part number Feature code Description Maximum Models supported where used None A1LF IBM System x Lightpath Kit 00Y7676 A2U6 IBM System x Advanced Lightpath Kit All models CTO only Supported operating systems The server supports the following operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 support is planned for earlier in 2014 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Web x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Web x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition Red Hat Enterprise

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