Workload-Optimized X3690 X5 Models - IBM System x3850 X5 Implementation Manual

Table 1-4 x3690 X5 models
Intel Xeon
processors
Model (two maximum)
1x E7520 4C,
7148-ARx
1.86 GHz, 95W
1x E7520 4C,
7148-1Rx
1.86 GHz, 95W
1x E6540 6C,
7148-2Rx
2.00 GHz, 105W
1x X6550 8C,
7148-3Rx
2.00 GHz, 130W
1x X6550 8C,
7148-3Gx
2.00 GHz, 130W
1x X7560 8C,
7148-4Rx
2.26 GHz, 130W
1x X7550 8C,
7148-3Sx
2.00GHz, 130W
1x X7560 8C,
7148-4Sx
2.26GHz, 130W
a. Up to 64 DIMM sockets: Each server has 16 DIMM sockets standard or 32 sockets with the addition of the internal
memory tray (mezzanine). With the addition of the MAX5 memory expansion unit, 64 DIMM sockets in total are
available.
b. Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter.

1.2.5 Workload-optimized x3690 X5 models

Table 1-5 on page 6 lists the workload-optimized models.
Model 3Dx is designed for database applications and uses SSDs for the best I/O
performance. Backplane connections for sixteen 1.8-inch solid-state drives are standard and
there is space for an additional 16 solid-state drives. You must order the SSDs separately. No
SAS controllers are standard, which lets you select from the available cards, as described in
4.9, "Storage" on page 145. The MAX5 is optional on this model.
Model 2Dx is designed for virtualization applications and includes VMware ESXi 4.1 on an
integrated USB memory key. The server is fully populated with 4 GB memory DIMMs,
including those in an attached MAX5 memory expansion unit, for a total of 256 GB of
memory. Backplane connections for four 2.5-inch SAS drives are standard and there is space
for an additional twelve 2.5-inch disk drives. You must order the drives separately. See 4.9,
"Storage" on page 145.
Memory Standard
speed MAX5 memory
800 MHz Opt Server: 2x 4GB
800 MHz Opt Server: 2x 4GB
1066 MHz Opt Server: 2x 4GB
1066 MHz Opt Server: 2x 4GB
1066 MHz Opt Server: 2x 4GB
1066 MHz Opt Server: 2x 4GB
Server: 2x 4GB
1066 MHz Std
MAX5: 2x 4GB
Server: 2x 4GB
1066 MHz Std
MAX5: 2x 4GB
a
Opt Opt Opt
Opt Std Opt
Opt Std Opt
Opt Std Opt
Opt Std Std
Opt Std Opt
Opt Std Opt
Opt Std Opt
Power Drive
supplies bays
std/max std/max
1/4 None
1/4 4x 2.5"/16
1/4 4x 2.5"/16
1/4 4x 2.5"/16
1/4 4x 2.5"/16
1/4 4x 2.5"/16
Server: 2/4
4x 2.5"/16
MAX5: 1/2
Server: 2/4
4x 2.5"/16
MAX5: 1/2
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Chapter 1. Introduction