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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 shows the IBM System x3500 M4.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3500 M4
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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 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.
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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 Industry-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 to increase up-time, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
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Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors
Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy than 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs. The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, 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 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...
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Page 6: Standard Specifications
RJ-45 GbE network ports on rear. Two internal USB ports (for embedded hypervisor and internal tape drive). 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 7 Service and Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs®: 4-hour or 2-hour response support time, 8-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software. Dimensions Width: 218 mm (8.6 in), depth: 750 mm (29.5 in), height: 440 mm (17.3 in).
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Page 8: Standard Models
(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 9: Processor Options
Intel Xeon Processor E5-2667 6C 2.9GHz 15MB 130W Upgrade Kit 90Y5955 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2670 8C 2.6GHz 20MB 115W Upgrade Kit 90Y5950 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680 8C 2.7GHz 20MB 130W Upgrade Kit 94Y7343 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 8C 2.9GHz 20MB 135W Upgrade Kit IBM System x3500 M4... -
Page 10: Memory Options
Memory options 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. The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration: The server supports UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs. - Page 11 DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1563 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC 24 (12 per CPU) DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM LRDIMMs 90Y3105 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC 24 (12 per CPU) DDR3 1333MHz LP LRDIMM IBM System x3500 M4...
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Page 12: Internal Disk Storage Options
Internal disk storage options The IBM System x3500 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations: 8x 3.5" Simple Swap SATA hard drive bays (only available in CTO) 8x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drive bays 8x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays + 8x 2.5" Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays (only available in CTO, requires two RAID controllers) 8x 2.5"... - Page 13 81Y4508 ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit for IBM System x 81Y4546 ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade for IBM System x 2† * The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit (81Y4508) is only supported with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade (81Y4484).
- Page 14 Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 TB flash-backed cache 6 Gbps throughput per port PCIe x8 Gen 3 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller IBM System x3500 M4...
- Page 15 Description Maximum quantity supported 2.5" NL SATA Hot-Swap HDDs 81Y9730 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2.5" NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs 90Y8953 IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 81Y9690 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 2.5"...
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Page 16: Internal Backup Units
Maximum quantity number supported 46C5364 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk System - Internal USB 160 GB Bundle 46C5387 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk System - Internal USB 320 GB Bundle 46C5388 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk System - Internal USB 500 GB Bundle... -
Page 17: I/O Expansion Options
All PCIe slots are PCI Express 3.0 slots except Slot 1, which is a PCI Express 2.0 slot. Slot 1 can be converted to a PCI-X slot with the PCI-X Conversion Kit, which is described in the following table. Table 11. PCI riser card options Part number Description Maximum quantity supported 81Y7012 PCI-X Interposer Conversion Kit IBM System x3500 M4... -
Page 18: Network Adapters
Maximum quantity supported† 10 Gb Ethernet 49Y7910 Broadcom NetXtreme II Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter for IBM System x 8 95Y3762 Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA III for IBM System x SBB 95Y3768# Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Integrated VFA III for IBM System x... -
Page 19: Storage Host Bus Adapters
Maximum quantity supported Fibre Channel 39R6525 QLogic 4 Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x 39R6527 QLogic 4 Gb FC Dual-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x 42C2069 Emulex 4 Gbps FC Single-Port PCI-e HBA for IBM System x... -
Page 20: Power Supplies And Redundant Cooling
IBM USB Memory Key for VMware vSphere 5.0 Remote 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 21: Supported Operating Systems
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T VMware vSphere 5 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... -
Page 22: Physical And Electrical Specifications
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 23: Warranty Options
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 24: Regulatory Compliance
IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report) External disk storage expansion Currently, IBM x3500 M4 does not support external storage expansion like the EXP2500 series. It can be attached to the supported external storage system shown in Table 18, using the supported HBAs listed in Table 13. -
Page 25: External Disk Storage Systems
Table 18 lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3500 M4 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® Interoperability Center for further information. -
Page 26: External Backup Units
SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit Internal backup drives 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 27 * 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 Interoperability Center for further information.
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Page 28: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches
Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the following table. Table 20. IBM System Networking: Top-of-rack switches Part number Description IBM System Networking - 1 Gb top-of-rack switches 0446013 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000R... -
Page 29: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230V) 53959KX IBM 11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200V/208V/230V) For more information, see the following at-a-glance guides: IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack Uninterruptible Power Supply for IBM System x at-a-glance guide http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0782.html?Open IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS at-a-glance guide http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0793.html?Open... -
Page 30: 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 31 IBM 0U 24 C13 30A PDU 46M4131 IBM 0U 24 C13 32A PDU 46M4140 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4143 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3 Phase PDU IBM 1U Switched and Monitored Power Distribution Units...
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Page 32: Rack Cabinets
IBM 42U Standard Rack Extension 93084EX IBM 42U Enterprise Expansion Rack 93084PX IBM 42U Enterprise Rack 93604EX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack 93604PX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack 93614EX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack 93614PX... -
Page 33: Rack Options
Figure 6 shows the server installed in the Tower to Rack Conversion Kit. Figure 6. The IBM System x3550 M4 with the Tower to Rack Conversion Kit Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. -
Page 34: Related Publications And Links
IBM System x 3500 M4 Problem Determination and Service Guide http://ibm.com/support 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 IBM System x DDR3 Memory Configurator http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/ddr3config/ Configuration and Option Guide http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/... - Page 35 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 36 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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