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IBM System x3650 M4 HD
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM® System x3650 M4 HD is a 2-socket 2U rack-optimized server. It supports up to 32 internal
drives and features an innovative design that delivers an optimal balance of performance, uptime, and
dense storage. It offers excellent reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) for an improved business
environment. The IBM System x3650 M4 HD is designed for easy deployment, integration, service, and
management.
Suggested use : Big data applications, cloud-computing deployments, data management, and
business-critical workloads
The following figure shows the IBM System x3650 M4 HD configured with 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive
bays.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3650 M4 HD
Did you know?
The x3650 M4 HD offers a flexible design that supports up to 26 2.5-inch drives (24 in the front, two
accessible from the rear), or 16 2.5-inch drives and 16 1.8-inch solid-state drive bays. Combined with Intel
E5-2600 v2 processors, up to 768 GB of memory, 12 Gbps SAS controllers, and up to 6 PCIe 3.0 slots,
you have a system that can handle big data applications. Comprehensive systems management tools
with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make the server easy to deploy,
integrate, service, and manage.
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  • Page 1 IBM System x3650 M4 HD IBM Redbooks Product Guide The IBM® System x3650 M4 HD is a 2-socket 2U rack-optimized server. It supports up to 32 internal drives and features an innovative design that delivers an optimal balance of performance, uptime, and dense storage.
  • 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 integration helps to reduce I/O latency dramatically and increase overall system performance. Support for up to two NVIDIA Quadro graphics processing units (GPUs) to maximize computing  power. IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 3 Industry-standard Advanced Encryption 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 increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors

    SSDs use as much as 80% less power than traditional 2.5-inch HDDs.  The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which are 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 The following figure shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3650 M4 HD The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 6: Standard Specifications

    Slot 6: Optional, requires second processor and second riser card  Optional riser cards available through CTO with PCIe x8 or PCIe x16 or PCI-X slots. Slots 1 and 2 can be replaced with two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays through CTO. IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 7 RJ-45 or SFP+ 10 GbE network ports on rear. One internal USB port for embedded hypervisor. Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to four redundant hot swap fans (all standard; two fan zones with N+1 fan design; each fan has two motors). Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 550 W AC, 750 W AC, or 900 W AC power supplies (all 80 PLUS Platinum certification), or -48V 750 W DC power supply options.
  • Page 8: Standard Models

    ‡ Model B3x includes a 1600 MHz DIMM standard, however, it operates at 1333 MHz to match the installed processor. For more information about the standard features of the server, see the "Standard specifications" section. IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 9: Express Models

    * The PCIe slot counts are: Slots standard / slots available / slots maximum. ‡ Model PAA includes a 1600 MHz DIMM standard, however, it operates at 1333 MHz to match the installed processor. IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 10: Processor Options

    IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide. The IBM System x3650 M4 HD 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 11 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 3 DIMMs per channel 800 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz 1066 MHz * The maximum quantity that is supported is shown for two processors installed. IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 12 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 that are installed. IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 13 46W0672 A3QM 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC 24 (12 per DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM CPU) LRDIMMs 46W0761 A47K 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-14900 CL13 ECC DDR3 24 (12 per 1866MHz LP LRDIMM CPU) IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 14: Internal Storage

    Internal storage IBM System x3650 M4 HD server supports 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch drives. The server supports the following drive configurations: 16x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (front of server)  16x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (front) + 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (rear) ...
  • Page 15 Maximum Models where number codes supported used None A3NR IBM System x3650 M4 HD 16 Base Kit All models 46W4204 A4M4 x3650 M4 HD Plus 8 x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit with Expander (mutually exclusive) 46W4206 A4M6 x3650 M4 HD Plus 8 x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit...
  • Page 16 Kit with Expander installed (option 46W4204 or feature code A4M4). You can see the three backplanes, two of which have SAS expanders. Figure 6. x3650 M4 HD Plus 8 x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit with Expander installed in the server IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 17: Controllers For Internal Storage

    Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade  Supports 1 GB cache (no battery backup) or 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB flash-backed cache  Supports performance upgrades through IBM Features on Demand  12 Gbps throughput per port ...
  • Page 18  12 Gbps per port data transfer rate  No RAID support, no cache  UEFI support  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 x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 19: Internal Drive Options

    Description Maximum code supported 2.5" NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs 81Y9690 A1P3 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 90Y8953 A2XE IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 2.5" 15K SAS Hot-Swap HDDs 81Y9670 A283 IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5"...
  • Page 20: Internal Backup Units

    00W1120 A3HQ IBM 100GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 1.8" solid-state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise Value 49Y5993 A3AR IBM 512GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 00W1227 A3TH IBM 256GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 00W1222 A3TG IBM 128GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD...
  • Page 21: I/O Expansion Options

    -- includes riser for RAID card in slot 3 * CTO only. † The use of Riser card slot 2 requires a second processor to be installed. The locations of the PCIe slots are shown in the following figure. Figure 7. Slot dimensions IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 22: Network Adapters

    Integrated NICs have the following features: Intel I350AM4 chip  Four GbE ports  TCP Offload Engine (TOE) support  Wake on LAN support  802.1Q VLAN tagging support  NIC Teaming (load balancing and failover)  IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 23 # Maximum quantity is achieved with two processors installed. With one processor, the maximum quantity is half of the listed value (this does not apply to mezzanine cards). 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 24: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    QLogic 8 Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0510 3579 QLogic 8 Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 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 x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 25: Pcie Ssd Adapters

    IBM 785GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 90Y4369 A3N1 IBM 800GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter For details about these adapters, see the IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Internal Storage category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage GPU adapters The server supports graphics processing units (GPUs).
  • Page 26: Power Supplies

    An AC power supply ships standard with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord. All IBM CFF power supplies are compliant with and exceed 80 Plus Platinum standard, as shown in the following table. Maximum power efficiency is achieved at 50% load.
  • Page 27: Integrated Virtualization

    High IOPS adapters  GPU adapters  For accurate power supply selection, use the IBM Power Configurator: http://ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/powerconfig.html Integrated virtualization The server supports VMware ESXi that is installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server.
  • Page 28: Local Server Management

    The console breakout cable can be ordered by using the information in the following table. Table 20. Console breakout cable Part number Feature Description Maximum Standard code supported models where used 00Y8325 A47X IBM x3650 M4 HD Video and USB Breakout Cable None IBM System x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 29: 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 30: Supported Operating Systems

    Models number code supported where used 90Y3901 A1ML IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade None Supported operating systems The server supports the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1  Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x86 Edition, SP2 ...
  • Page 31: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    Maximum configuration: 30 kg (65 lb)  Supported environment: The IBM System x3650 M4 HD complies with ASHRAE class A3 specifications. Power on:  Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) up to 950 m (3,117 ft) ...
  • Page 32: Warranty Options

     Warranty options The IBM System x3650 M4 HD has a three-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePac offerings. 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 33: Regulatory Compliance

    In general, the types of IBM ServicePac offerings are as follows: Warranty and maintenance service upgrades:  One, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage  Onsite repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours ...
  • Page 34: External Disk Storage Systems

    The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3650 M4 HD 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. For more information, see IBM System Storage Interoperability Center.
  • Page 35: External Backup Units

    SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit Internal backup drives that are supported by external tape enclosures 46C5364 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - Internal USB 160 GB Bundle 46C5387 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - Internal USB 320 GB Bundle...
  • Page 36 * Note: The external tape drives that are 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. For more information, see the IBM System Storage Interoperability Center.
  • Page 37: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches

    Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking that are listed in the following table. Table 25. IBM System Networking - Top-of-rack switches Part number Description IBM System Networking - 1 Gb top-of-rack switches 0446013 IBM System Networking RackSwitch™...
  • Page 38: 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 x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 39: 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 40 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 x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 41: 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 x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 42: Rack Options

    46M5383 5341 IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) 46M5382 5340 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 x3650 M4 HD...
  • Page 43 IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution that 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 44: Related Publications And Links

    IBM System x3650 M4 HD Installation and Service Guide  http://ibm.com/support ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3650 M4 HD  http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/5460.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 45 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.
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