Chapter 3. Ibm System X3850 X5 And X3950 X5 - IBM System x3850 X5 Implementation Manual

IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5
Chapter 3.
In this chapter, we introduce the IBM System x3850 X5 and the IBM System x3950 X5. The
x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 are the follow-on products to the eX4-based x3850 M2, and like their
predecessor, are 4-socket systems. The x3950 X5 models are optimized for specific
workloads, such as virtualization and database workloads.
The MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U device, which you connect to the x3850 X5 or
x3950 X5, and provides the server with an additional 32 DIMM sockets. It is ideal for
applications that can take advantage of as much memory as is available.
This chapter contains the following topics:
3.1, "Product features" on page 56
3.2, "Target workloads" on page 63
3.3, "Models" on page 64
3.4, "System architecture" on page 66
3.5, "MAX5" on page 68
3.6, "Scalability" on page 70
3.7, "Processor options" on page 74
3.8, "Memory" on page 76
3.9, "Storage" on page 90
3.10, "Optical drives" on page 102
3.11, "PCIe slots" on page 103
3.12, "I/O cards" on page 104
3.13, "Standard onboard features" on page 109
3.14, "Power supplies and fans of the x3850 X5 and MAX5" on page 112
3.15, "Integrated virtualization" on page 114
3.16, "Operating system support" on page 114
3.17, "Rack considerations" on page 115
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