IBM System x3400 M2 Manual page 19

Note: Certification is planned for these operating systems. For additional
information on support, certification, and versions on network operating systems,
visit
http://www.ibm.com/us/compat
Compatibility
The System x3400 M2 server systems contain licensed system programs that
include set configuration, set features, and test programs. System BIOS is loaded
from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and
interfaces designed to support the standard features of the x3400 server and to
maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
To view detailed information on the Internet about IBM and non-IBM devices,
adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with x3400 M2
servers, visit
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
Contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales
Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for x3400 M2
servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are
announced that support these servers.
Limitations
• The System x3400 M2 servers support a maximum of 96 GB of system memory
when you add an 8 GB memory DIMM in each of the twelve DIMM slots
supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access (DMA).
The x3400 M2 server supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB DDR3 ECC RDIMMs
which are synchronized with processor QPI bandwidth. Refer to the
information section for supported memory options.
• Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size is not supported.
• Use the version of ServerGuide shipped with the system, or a later version, to
load software and drivers. Earlier versions of ServerGuide may not be compatible
with the server.
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PC3-10600R-999 DDR3 memory. Twelve DIMM slots that enable you to deploy up
to 96 GB of DDR3 SDRAM Registered DIMM memory, with 2, 4 GB memory standard
(model dependent) - 8 GB DIMM optional (post system availability).
User group requirements
This announcement satisfies or partially satisfies requirements from one or more of
the worldwide user group communities. Groups include COMMON, COMMON Europe,
Guide Share Europe (GSE), InterAction (Australia/New Zealand), Japan Guide Share
(JGS), and SHARE Inc.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Customer setup
The x3400 M2 servers are designated as customer setup. Customer setup
instructions are shipped with systems and options.
IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hardware Announcement ZG09-0254
for x86
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for
AMD64/EM64T
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