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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 PCIe slots. Comprehensive systems management tools with the next-generation Integrated
Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to deploy, integrate, service, and manage.
IBM System x3550 M4
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    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  IBM System x3550 M4...
  • Page 3 There is industry-standard AES NI 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.

  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors

    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.
  • Page 5 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3550 M4 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3550 M4 IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 6: Standard Specifications

    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+N redundant hot-swap fans (four standard, additional two with second processor); two fan zones with N+1 fan design; each fan has two motors.
  • Page 7 Hot-swap parts Hard drives, 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 IMM Advanced FOD Upgrade for remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual media).

  • Page 8: Standard Models

    † 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. IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 9: Express Models

    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: Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 (49Y4230) ...
  • Page 10 1x E5-2630 6C 2.3GHz 2x 8 GB M5110 8x 2.5" HS / 8 Optional Multi- 2x 550W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB Flash burner Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server. IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 11: Processor Options

    ** The first feature code is for the first processor; 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC 24 (12 per DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM CPU) LRDIMMs 90Y3105 A291 32 GB (1x 32 GB, 4Rx4, 1.35 V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC 24 (12 per DDR3 1333 MHz LP LRDIMM CPU) IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 15: Internal Disk Storage Options

    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 ...

  • Page 16: Raid Controllers

    Enabler 46M0912 3876 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA * The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit (81Y4508) is only supported with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade (81Y4484). † The ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade (81Y4546) requires RAID 5 Upgrade with caches (81Y4484, 81Y4487, or 81Y4559 only).
  • Page 17 6 Gbps throughput per port  PCIe x8 Gen 3 host interface  Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC 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&page=pg&cat=raid IBM System x3550 M4...
  • Page 18 Maximum code supported 3.5" simple-swap HDDs - NL SATA* 81Y9802 A22U IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD 81Y9806 A22X IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD 81Y9810 A22W IBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD...
  • Page 19 IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 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...
  • Page 20 IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 21: Internal Backup Units

    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 ...

  • Page 22: I/O Expansion Options

    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. IBM System x3550 M4...
  • Page 23 A22H QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA for IBM System x 90Y6456 A22J Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA III for IBM System x 90Y5178 A2TE Emulex Embedded VFA III FCoE/iSCSI License for IBM System x (FoD license upgrade for 90Y6456)

  • Page 24: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    00D9550 A3PN Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter for IBM System x For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Networking adapters category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3550 M4 server.

  • Page 25: Pcie Ssd Adapters

    46M0912 3876 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA 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&page=pg&cat=hba PCIe SSD adapters The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.

  • Page 26: Gpu Adapters

    If the NVIDIA Quadro 600 is installed, the maximum memory that can be installed is 128 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.

  • Page 27: Remote Management

     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: Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per ...

  • Page 28: Supported Operating Systems

     VMware vSphere 5  VMware vSphere 5.1  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 Physical and electrical specifications Dimensions and weight: Height: 43 mm (1.7 in) ...
  • Page 29 Minimum configuration: 0.14 kVA  Maximum configuration: 0.66 kVA  BTU output  Minimum configuration: 461 Btu/hr (135 watts)  Maximum configuration: 2900 Btu/hr (850 watts)  Noise level  6.5 bels (operating)  6.3 bels (idle)  IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 30: Warranty Options

    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.

  • Page 31: Regulatory Compliance

    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...

  • Page 32: External Disk Storage Expansion

    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 20. RAID controllers and options for external disk storage expansion...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD 81Y9596 600GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD 81Y9948 900GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD 2.5-inch SAS HS SSDs 81Y9956 200GB 2.5" SAS SSD 81Y9960 400GB 2.5" SAS SSD IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 35: 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.

  • Page 36: External Backup Units

    IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drive 44E8895 IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 SAS Tape Drive 49Y9898 IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 Internal SAS Tape Drive 00D2786 IBM RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge 00D2787 IBM RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge...
  • Page 37 LTO Ultrium 3 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled * 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.

  • Page 38: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches

    IBM System Networking - 40 Gb top-of-rack switches 8036ARX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316R 8036AFX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316F 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&page=pg&cat=tor IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 39: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V) 53956KX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230 V) 53959KX IBM 11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200V/208V/230V) For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 40: Power Distribution Units

    Switched and Monitored PDUs 46M4002 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU 46M4003 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4004 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI PDU 46M4005 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU...
  • Page 41 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4143 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3 Phase PDU For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 42: Rack Cabinets

    IBM 47U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack 99564RX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack 99564XX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Expansion Rack 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&page=pg&cat=rack IBM System x3550 M4...

  • Page 43: Rack Options

    IBM Long KVM Conversion Option (4 Pack Long KCO) 46M5383 IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) 46M5382 IBM Serial Conversion Option (SCO) 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&page=pg&cat=rack IBM System x3550 M4...
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: Related Publications And Links

    IBM U.S. Announcement Letter - March 6, 2012  http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-043 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&page=pgbycat Configuration and Option Guide  http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/ xRef - IBM System x Reference Sheets ...
  • Page 46 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 47 Intel Xeon, Intel, Intel logo, Intel Inside logo, and Intel Centrino logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. LTO, Ultrium, the LTO Logo and the Ultrium logo are trademarks of HP, IBM Corp. and Quantum in the U.S. and other countries.

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