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IBM System x3850 X5
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The x3850 X5 server is the fifth generation of the Enterprise X-Architecture, delivering innovation with
enhanced reliability and availability features to enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise
applications, and virtualized environments. Environments that run around the clock to supply information
world-wide require dependable servers with features that can tolerate a component failure without total
shutdown.
The x3850 X5 server packs numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density,
rack-optimized package that helps to significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network
computing operations. A single x3850 X5 supports up to four of the new Intel Xeon E7 high-performance
10-core processors and up to 3 TB of memory. Two x3850 X5 servers can be connected together to form
a single-system image with up to eight processors and up to 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is
ideal for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the IBM® System x3850 X5.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3850 X5
Did you know
The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads. The x3850 X5
currently holds the #1 scores in five industry-standard benchmarks. This includes a four-socket TPC-C
(database benchmark) result of over 2.3 million transactions per minute (27% better than the closest HP
result) and world record TPC-H (business intelligence) price performance result.
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  • Page 1 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is ideal for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the IBM® System x3850 X5. Figure 1. The IBM System x3850 X5 Did you know The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    IBM began with in 1997: to offer systems that are expandable, offer “big iron” reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, with extremely competitive price/performance on an Intel Xeon processor-based system.
  • Page 3 Redundant Bit Steering (RBS) (also known as Double Device Data Correction or DDDC) is also supported . The combination of IBM Chipkill and RBS provides very robust memory protection that sustains to two sequential memory DRAM chip failures without affecting overall system performance.
  • Page 4 Solid state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch  HDDs. The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which is 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: Locations Of Key Components

    Locations of key components Figure 2 shows the front of the server with the front bezel removed. Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3850 X5 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3850 X5...
  • Page 6 512 GB of memory capacity for applications that can benefit from the extra RAM. Figure 5 shows the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit. Figure 5. Inside view of the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit for the IBM System x3850 X5 IBM System x3850 X5...

  • Page 7: Standard Specifications

    Internal: One USB 2.0 port for Embedded Hypervisor Systems management Alert on LAN 2, Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems Director, IBM ServerGuide, Integrated Management Module (IMM), light path diagnostics (independently powered), Predictive Failure Analysis on hard disk drives, processors, VRMs, fans and memory, Wake on LAN, Dynamic System Analysis, QPI Faildown.

  • Page 8: Standard Models

    * The number in brackets is the number of memory cards standard in each model. Up to eight cards are supported. Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs. IBM System x3850 X5...
  • Page 9 Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs. † The H models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter (with two IBM 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers), one Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II (with two IBM 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers), and one Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for a total of four 10Gb ports and six 1Gb ports.
  • Page 10 SAP HANA software. Models HDx and HEx are specifically designed for SAP Business Suite, powered by SAP HANA (OLTP) workloads. Models HAx, HBx, HDx include a preload comprising SLES for SAP, IBM GPFS, and the SAP HANA software stack.

  • Page 11: Qpi Wrap Card

     MAX5 The IBM MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U device and has 32 DDR3 DIMM sockets, two 675-watt power supplies, and five 40 mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It provides added memory and multinode scaling support for the x3850 X5 server. Some models include the MAX5 standard, as listed in the Standard Models and Workload-optimized models sections.
  • Page 12 IBM MAX5 to x3850 X5 Cable Kit (quantity of four cables) Used to connect one server to one MAX5 46M0072 5103 IBM x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 QPI Scalability Kit (Quantity 4 cables) Used to connect two servers together without MAX5 units 59Y6271 4198...

  • Page 13: Processor Options

    The E7-8000 processors support native QPI scaling to two nodes without the need for a MAX5 memory expansion unit. All Intel Xeon E7 processors support two-node scaling with MAX5. Two-node scaling with MAX5 is supported with IBM MAX5 V2 for System x (88Y6529) or IBM MAX5 for System x (59Y6265).

  • Page 14: Memory Options

    IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide. The IBM System x3850 X5 supports DDR3 memory. Memory is installed in memory cards. The server supports eight memory cards, and each card holds eight DIMMs. Two memory cards are connected to each processor.
  • Page 15 16GB MAX5 1x16G QuadRankx4 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM The following memory protection technologies are supported:  ChipKill  Memory Mirroring  Memory Sparing  Redundant Bit Steering (MAX5, or servers with E7 processors only, x4 DIMMs only)  IBM System x3850 X5...

  • Page 16: Internal Storage

    Supports eight 1.8" drives (includes two SAS cables) 59Y6135 3873 IBM 2.5" Hot Swap SAS Hard Disk Drive Backplane Supports four 2.5-inch drives (includes one SAS cable) Internal drive options The following table lists the hard drive options available for internal storage.
  • Page 17 2.5-inch 10K SAS hot-swap SEDs 00AD085 A48T IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS SED 81Y9662 A3EG IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 90Y8908 A3EF IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 44W2264 5413 IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS SED...
  • Page 18 A4G7 IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS Hybrid 2.5-inch NL SAS hot-swap HDDs 81Y9690 A1P3 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 42D0707 5409 IBM 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 81Y9726 A1NZ IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5"...

  • Page 19: Controllers For Internal Storage

    IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA 46C8988 A3MW N2115 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x † Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key. The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications: Two Mini-SAS internal connectors ...

  • Page 20: Internal Tape Drives

    Performance optimized for SSDs  Stripe size of up to 1 MB  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 Internal tape drives The server does not support an internal tape drive option.

  • Page 21: Optical Drives

    46M0901 4161 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM 46M0902 4163 UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner 7143-HAx, HBx IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading: CD-ROM 24X  CD-DA (DAE) 20X  CD-R 24X ...

  • Page 22: I/O Expansion Options

    X5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709C controller. Most models also have an Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x (feature A148) installed as standard in slot 7. See Table 2 for specifics. This adapter is functionally identical to the Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x, 49Y7950.
  • Page 23 A3PN Mellanox ConnectX-3 40GbE / FDR IB VPI Adapter for IBM System x * The Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x is either included in standard models or available via CTO only For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Ethernet and IB adapters category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters...

  • Page 24: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    QLogic 4Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for System x 46M0907 5982 IBM 6Gb SAS HBA 46C9010 A3MV N2125 SAS/SATA 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 x3850 X5...

  • Page 25: Pcie Ssd Adapters

    * These modular adapters are not available via CTO or Special build. The adapter cannot be shipped installed and instead must be shipped in its option box and configured at the final installation location. For more information, see https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-IOMA For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Internal Storage category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage Power supplies The server supports up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies, providing N+N redundancy.

  • Page 26: Integrated Virtualization

    IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 Remote management The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM), 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 IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem.

  • Page 27: Supported Operating Systems

    VMware ESXi 4.1  VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)  VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)  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 IBM System x3850 X5...

  • Page 28: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296. IBM System x3850 X5...

  • Page 29: Warranty Options

    Warranty options The IBM System x3850 X5 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 30: Regulatory Compliance

    FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A  Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A  IEC/UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition  CAN/CSA - C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Edition  NOM-019 (This server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.)  IBM System x3850 X5...

  • Page 31: External Disk Storage Expansion

    EXP3000 Hot-Swap SATA 3.5" Hard Drives 43W7630 1000 GB Dual Port Hot Swap SATA 49Y1940 IBM 2 TB 7200 Dual Port SATA 3.5'' HS HDD EXP3000 Hot-Swap SAS 3.5" Hard Drives 44W2234 IBM 300 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" Hot-Swap HDD 44W2239 IBM 450 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5"...
  • Page 32  Supports connectivity to the EXP3000, EXP2512, and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures  For more information, see the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x at-a-glance guide, TIPS0739, at: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open The external SAS cables listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures and M5025 RAID controllers.

  • Page 33: External Disk Storage Systems

    The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be ordered through System x sales channel. The server may support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information, http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic...

  • Page 34: External Backup Units

    IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drive 44E8895 IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 SAS Tape Drive 49Y9898 IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 Internal SAS Tape Drive 00D8924 IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive IBM System x3850 X5...
  • Page 35 LTO Ultrium 3 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled * Note: The external tape drives listed can be ordered through System x sales channel. Server may support other IBM tape drives that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information.

  • Page 36: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches

    IBM System Networking - 40 Gb top-of-rack switches 8036ARX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316R 8036AFX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316F For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Top-of-rack switches category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor IBM System x3850 X5...

  • Page 37: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230 V) 53959KX IBM 11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V/230 V) 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 x3850 X5...

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 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 x3850 X5...

  • Page 40: Rack Cabinets

    IBM 42U S2 standard Rack 99564RX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack Cabinet 99564XX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Expansion Rack Cabinet 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 x3850 X5...

  • Page 41: Rack Options

    IBM Long KVM Conversion Option (4 Pack Long KCO) 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 x3850 X5...
  • Page 42 IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution 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 43: Related Publications And Links

    IBM System x3850 X5 product page  http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/enterprise/x3850x5/ IBM System x 3850 X5 Installation and User's Guide  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085479 IBM System x 3850 X5 Problem Determination and Service Guide  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5084848 ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3850 X5  http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7145.html At-a-glance guides for IBM System x servers and options ...
  • Page 44 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 45 Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. These and other IBM trademarked terms are US registered or common law trademarks owned by IBM at the time this information was published. Such trademarks may also be registered or common law trademarks in other countries. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the Web at http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml...

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