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IBM System x3500 M4
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM® System x3500 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your business-critical
applications. Its energy-efficient design supports more cores, memory, and data capacity in a scalable
Tower or 5U Rack 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: infrastructure applications, collaboration/email, web, and virtualized desktops in a
workgroup or distributed environments.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3500 M4
Did you know?
The x3500 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 32 HDDs, with up to eight
PCIe 3.0 slots and up to 768 GB of memory. The Onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard
integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports without occupying PCIe slots. Comprehensive systems management
tools with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to deploy, integrate,
service, and manage.
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  • Page 1 Figure 1. The IBM System x3500 M4 Did you know? The x3500 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 32 HDDs, with up to eight PCIe 3.0 slots and up to 768 GB of memory. The Onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports without occupying PCIe slots.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    Key features A high-performance dual-socket tower server, the IBM System x3500 M4, can deliver the scalability, reliable performance, and optimized efficiency for your business-critical applications. Start with the basics and upgrade as your business changes without jeopardizing existing investments. Virtualizing the PC infrastructure into one server can provide access to a powerful server with abundant storage space, while significantly reducing IT costs.
  • Page 3 Support for NVIDIA Quadro graphics processing units (GPUs) to maximize computing power.  Availability and serviceability The x3500 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime: The server offers Chipkill, memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of ...
  • Page 4 Energy efficiency The x3500 M4 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment: Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
  • Page 5 Locations of key components and connectors Figure 2 shows the front of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3500 M4 IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 6 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3500 M4 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3500 M4 IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 7 Tape drive bays Two half-height 5.25" bays for optical or tape drives. Support for one RDX or DDS internal USB tape drive. Supports up to two LTO internal SAS tape drives. Network Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (RJ-45) based on Intel I350AM4 Quad Port interfaces GbE LAN Controller chip. IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 8 Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to six simple swap fans (two fans shipped standard on single processor models and three fans shipped on dual processor models) with optional N+N redundancy available .

  • Page 9: Standard Models

    * x in the Machine Type Model (MTM) represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA MTM is 7983-A5G, and the US MTM is 7383-A5U). Ask an IBM representative for specifics. † Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
  • Page 10 (f) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes flash-backed cache. The cache size is 512 MB or 1 GB, as indicated. Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server. IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 11 Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Middle East and Africa (MEA) 7383-E9G 1x E5-2620 v2 6C 2.1GHz 1x 8GB M5110 8x 2.5" Open bay 8 / 8 Multi- 2x 550W 15MB 1600MHz 80W 1600MHz 512MB (c) HS / 32 burner HS / 2 IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 12 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB(f) burner 7383-E6G 1x Xeon E5-2620 6C 2.0GHz 1x 8 GB M5110 8x 2.5" HS / 32 2x 300GB 4x GbE Multi- 1x 750 W 15MB 1333MHz 95W 512MB(f) 10k 2.5" SAS burner IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 13 (f) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes flash-backed cache. The cache size is 512 MB or 1 GB, as indicated. (b) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes battery-backed cache. The cache size is 512 MB or 1 GB, as indicated. IBM System x3500 M4...

  • Page 14: Processor Options

    Processor options The x3500 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two processors. This table shows which server models have each processor standard. If there is no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, then this processor is only available through CTO.

  • Page 15: Memory Options

    IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide. The IBM System x3500 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 16 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 3 DIMMs per channel 800 MHz 1066 MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz * The maximum quantity that is supported is shown for two processors installed. IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 17 800 MHz 800 MHz 3 DIMMs per channel NS** 1066 MHz 1066 MHz NS** 1066 MHz 1066 MHz NS** NS** * The maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed. ** NS = Not supported. IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 18 DIMM in each populated channel is reserved as spare memory. The size of a rank varies depending on the DIMMs installed. Note: Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing modes are mutually exclusive. Only one operational memory mode can be enabled on a server, and it is a system-wide setting. IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 19 The following table lists memory options available for the x3500 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 UDIMMs 00D5012 A3QB 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC...
  • Page 20 DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1400 8939 16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC 16 (8 per CPU) DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM LRDIMMs 90Y3105 A291 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC 24 (12 per CPU) DDR3 1333MHz LP LRDIMM IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 21 Internal disk storage options The IBM System x3500 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations: 6 Gb SAS/SATA  8x 3.5" Simple Swap SATA hard drive bays (only available in CTO)  8x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drive bays ...
  • Page 22 Backplanes Standard models of x3500 M4 ship with eight (all models except C4x, C7x, and C9x) 2.5" Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays. Models C4x, C7x, and C9x ship with eight 3.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap hard drive bays. The following table shows internal storage expansion options available for the x3500 M4.
  • Page 23 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA 46C8988 A3MW N2115 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x * Only one M1100 or M5100 Series FoD software license is required per server. ** The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit (81Y4508) is only supported with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade (81Y4484).
  • Page 24 46C9110 A3YZ ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller 47C8675 A3YY 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...
  • Page 25 Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port  PCIe 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&page=pg&cat=raid IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 26 Internal disk drive options The following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3500 M4 server. Table 9. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 1) Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported 2.5" NL SATA Hot-Swap HDDs...
  • Page 27 Maximum code supported 2.5" solid-state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise Value 49Y5844 A3AU IBM 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 90Y8643 A2U3 IBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 90Y8648 A2U4 IBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD...
  • Page 28 USB tape drives are attached to the internal USB connector. SAS tape drives require SAS HBA (sold separately). See Table 14 for list of available SAS HBAs. For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape...
  • Page 29 CD-RW 4X  High Speed CD-RW 10X  Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X  DVD-R 8X  DVD-R DL 8X  DVD+R 8X  DVD+R DL 8X  DVD-RW 6X  DVD+RW 8X  DVD-RAM 3X  IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 30 PCI-X slot with the PCI-X Conversion Kit, which is described in the following table. Table 12. PCI riser card options Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported 81Y7012 A1G3 PCI-X Interposer Conversion Kit IBM System x3500 M4...

  • Page 31: Network Adapters

    # Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Integrated VFA III is only available through CTO or Special Bid (SBB 95Y3768) ** Require SFP+ optical transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately. 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...

  • Page 32: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x 3 / 3 * Withdrawn from marketing * 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&page=pg&cat=hba IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 33 IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 6 / 8 * For important ordering and installation information about the Modular Adapters, see https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-IOMA For details about these adapters, see the IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Internal Storage category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 34 GPU adapters The x3500 M4 server supports graphics processing units (GPUs) listed in the following table. Up to two GPUs are supported depending on the number of processors installed in a server (one GPU in slot 5 with one processor installed, or two GPUs in slot 5 and slot 7 with two processors installed).
  • Page 35 Description Maximum Standard models number code supported where used 94Y5975 A22M IBM System x 550W High Efficiency Platinum AC Power Supply 94Y5974 A1G8 IBM System x 750W High Efficiency Platinum AC A2x, B2x, C2x, C4x, Power Supply D2x, F2x 94Y5973...

  • Page 36: Integrated Virtualization

    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 IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem.
  • Page 37  VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)  * Not supported with E5-2600 v2 processor-based servers. 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 x3500 M4...
  • Page 38 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 4.5 A  Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):  Minimum configuration: 0.6 kVA  Maximum configuration: 0.9 kVA  BTU output  Minimum configuration: 2013 Btu/hr (590 watts)  Maximum configuration: 3610 Btu/hr (1056 watts)  IBM System x3500 M4...
  • Page 39 Warranty options The IBM System x3500 M4 has a 3-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 40: Regulatory Compliance

    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 listed in Table 14.
  • Page 41  Supports connectivity to the EXP2512 and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures  For more information, see the IBM Redbooks® Product Guide ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x at: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0858.html?Open The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller supports connectivity to the IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures listed in the following table.
  • Page 42 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 x3500 M4...
  • Page 43 The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server and can be ordered through the System x sales channel. The server might support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage® Interoperation Center for further information.
  • Page 44 Note: The external tape drives listed can be ordered through the System x sales channel. The server might support other IBM tape drives that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperation Center for further information.
  • Page 45 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 x3500 M4...
  • Page 46 IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200V/208V) 53956KX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230V) 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 x3500 M4...
  • Page 47 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 48 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 x3500 M4...
  • Page 49 Rack cabinets The x3500 M4 server can be installed in the rack with the Tower to Rack Conversion Kit (81Y7006). The resulting server is a 5U rack-mountable server. The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 31. Rack cabinets and Tower to Rack Conversion Kits...

  • Page 50: Rack Options

    Figure 6 shows the server installed in the 5U Tower to Rack Conversion Kit. Figure 6. The IBM System x3500 M4 with the 5U Tower to Rack Conversion Kit Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table.
  • Page 51 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 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 52 IBM System x3500 M4 Problem Determination and Service Guide  https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=migr-5089505 ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3500 M4  http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7383.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 x86 Server Reference ...
  • Page 53 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 54 Intel Centrino, Intel Inside, 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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