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IBM System x3550 M3
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM® System x3550 M3 builds on the latest Intel Xeon processor technology with extreme
processing power and superior energy-management and cooling features. With twice the performance of
previous generations and a flexible, energy-smart design that integrates low-wattage components, the
x3550 M3 can help you meet demanding workloads at a lower cost per watt.
Suggested uses: customers requiring a highly available, energy-efficient, rack-optimized solution for
physical and virtual intensive commercial environments like eBusiness/eCommerce, collaboration,
virtualization, database, and enterprise resource planning applications.
Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3550 M3.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3550 M3
Did you know?
The x3550 M3 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to eight HDDs or SSDs, and 288
GB of memory. In addition, a built-in altimeter provides more efficient power utilization and lower noise
levels.
Comprehensive systems management tools such as advanced diagnostics, a cable management arm,
and the ability to control resources from a single point make it easy to deploy, integrate, service, and
manage. The server also offers an upgrade to four built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports without consuming an
additional PCI Express slot.
IBM System x3550 M3
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  • Page 1 Figure 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 Did you know? The x3550 M3 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to eight HDDs or SSDs, and 288 GB of memory. In addition, a built-in altimeter provides more efficient power utilization and lower noise levels.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    It will lower your IT risk with the resiliency that comes from having no single point of failure. And like all IBM servers, the x3550 M3 offers you the trust that comes from IBM global reach, service, and support.
  • Page 3 16 times better than standard ECC memory at correcting memory errors. This can help reduce downtime caused by memory errors. The x3550 M3 offers memory mirroring for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory ...
  • Page 4 Energy-efficient components, including low-voltage transistors and voltage regulator modules, and  power supplies that are up to 90% efficient. The x3550 M3 uses hexagonal ventilation holes in the chassis. Hexagonal holes can be grouped  more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system chassis. This ultimately results in reduced operational costs.

  • Page 5: Locations Of Key Components

    Locations of key components Figure 2 shows the front of the server, with key components identified. Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3550 M3 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3550 M3...
  • Page 6 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3550 M3 IBM System x3550 M3...

  • Page 7: Standard Specifications

    RJ-45 systems management, up to 4 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet network ports (2 standard, 2 optional) on rear. One internal USB port for embedded hypervisor. Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ with 6 counter-rotating hot swap fans with N+1 redundancy. Altimeter is to control fan speed based on atmospheric pressure. Power supply Up to 2 redundant hot-swap 460 W AC or 675 W AC or 675 W high efficiency (HE) AC power supplies with 90%+ efficiency.
  • Page 8 Minimum configuration 12.7 kg (28 lb), maximum configuration 15.9 kg (35.1 lb) * Effective October 12, 2012, or until supply is depleted, IBM will discontinue the shipment of IBM Systems Director DVDs with IBM System x servers and IBM BladeCenter chassis. IBM Systems Director Express Edition and IBM Systems Director Standard Edition, which include software subscription and support, continue to be available for IBM System x servers and IBM Blade Centers.

  • Page 9: Standard Models

    † In the processor column: Standard quantity of processors, processor model, core speed, cores, L3 cache, memory speed. (b) The ServeRAID M5015 RAID controller in this model includes a battery. Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server. IBM System x3550 M3...

  • Page 10: Express Models

    Open 2x GbE Multi 2x 460W † In the processor column: Standard quantity of processors, processor model, core speed, cores, L3 cache, memory speed. (b) The ServeRAID M5015 RAID controller in this model includes a battery. IBM System x3550 M3...

  • Page 11: Processor Options

    Processor options Features of the Intel Xeon 5600 processors used in the x3550 M3 include: Intel QuickPath Technology (QPI), a platform architecture that provides high-speed (up to 25.6  GBps), and point-to-point connections both between processors and between processors and the I/O hub.
  • Page 12 Intel Xeon X5680 6C 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache 1333 MHz 130 w (with fan) 81Y6555 A0ZV Intel Xeon X5687 4C 3.60 GHz 12 MB Cache 1333 MHz 130w (with fan) 81Y6556 A0ZW Intel Xeon X5690 6C 3.46 GHz 12 MB Cache 1333 MHz 130w (with fan) IBM System x3550 M3...

  • Page 13: Memory Options

    * Withdrawn from marketing Memory options IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide.
  • Page 14 DIMMs in the same set must be identical in type and size. Memory sparing is only supported in systems with Intel Xeon 5600 series processors installed. The following table lists memory options available for x3550 M3 server. Table 5. Memory options (Part 1)
  • Page 15 16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM 46C7483 1707 16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM * Maximum supported with two processors installed. With one processor installed, halve the number. IBM System x3550 M3...

  • Page 16: Internal Disk Storage Options

    The following figure shows these. Figure 5. Internal disk storage options Standard models of x3550 M3 ship with four SAS/SATA 2.5" SFF hot-swap hard drive bays. The following table shows the option available for x3550 M3 server to add four additional hot-swap drive bays.
  • Page 17 The following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of x3550 M3 server. Table 7. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 1) Part Feature Description Maximum number code supported Hot-Swap 15K SAS HDDs 81Y9670 A283 IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD...
  • Page 18 IBM 100GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 43W7718 A2FN IBM 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS SSD 49Y5839 A3AS IBM 64GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 49Y5844 A3AU IBM 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 90Y8643 A2U3 IBM 256GB SATA 2.5"...
  • Page 19 RAID controller. The RAID controllers listed in the previous table occupy a dedicated PCI-E slot on x3550 M3 and do not consume regular PCI-E slots. Only one RAID controller can be used with the server to support internal HDDs.
  • Page 20 Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB  Compliant with Disk Data Format (DDF) configuration on disk (COD)  S.M.A.R.T. 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 x3550 M3...

  • Page 21: Internal Backup Units

    IBM System x3550 M3 R2 ODD Kit The x3550 M3 server requires the Optical Drive Kit (ODD Kit), 59Y3952, to be installed to support the optical drive. If the ODD Kit is used, then the maximum number of HDD bays is limited to four.

  • Page 22: I/O Expansion Options

    The server has an additional PCI Express slot dedicated to the RAID controller. Network adapters x3550 M3 supports up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Two ports are standard, and two ports can be added by installing an optional Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet Daughter card. This card uses a dedicated connector on the motherboard and does not consume a PCI expansion slot.
  • Page 23 Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter for IBM System x 95Y3750 A2MY Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-port QSFP QDR IB Adapter for IBM System x 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 IBM System x3550 M3...

  • Page 24: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    IBM 3 Gb SAS HBA v2 * Note: Converged Network Adapters require SFP+ optical transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately. 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 x3550 M3...

  • Page 25: Pcie Ssd Adapters

    Description Maximum number code supported 46M0877 0096 IBM 160GB High IOPS SS Class SSD PCIe Adapter 46M0898 1649 IBM 320GB High IOPS MS Class SSD PCIe Adapter 46M0878 0097 IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class SSD PCIe Adapter Power supplies The server supports up to two redundant power supplies, providing N+N redundancy.

  • Page 26: Integrated Virtualization

    IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads 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

    SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T  VMware ESX 4.0  VMware ESX 4.1  VMware ESXi 4.0  VMware ESXi 4.1  VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)  VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)  IBM System x3550 M3...

  • Page 28: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    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 Physical and electrical specifications Dimensions: Height: 43 mm (1.7 in)  Width: 440 mm (17.3 in)  Depth: 711 mm (28.0 in) ...

  • Page 29: Warranty Options

    Warranty options The IBM System x3550 M3 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the following warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePacs. 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

    Description Maximum quantity supported per one M5025 172701X IBM System Storage® EXP3000 18 (9 per port) 174712X IBM System Storage EXP2512 Express 18 (9 per port) 174724X IBM System Storage EXP2524 Express 9 (9 per port) IBM System x3550 M3...
  • Page 31 Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention  Supports connectivity to the EXP3000, EXP2512, and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures  For more information about the M5025, see the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x Product Guide: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open IBM System x3550 M3...
  • Page 32 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 6Gbps SAS 3.5"...

  • Page 33: External Disk Storage Systems

    External disk storage systems The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M3 and can be ordered through System x sales channel. The server may support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table.

  • Page 34: 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 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 x3550 M3...

  • Page 37: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    53956AX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V) 53956KX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (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 x3550 M3...

  • 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 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 x3550 M3...

  • Page 40: Racks 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 x3550 M3...

  • Page 41: Rack Options

    IBM Serial Conversion Option (SCO) 46M5383 IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) 39M2895 IBM USB Conversion Option (UCO) 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 x3550 M3...
  • 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

     http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3550m3/index.html Installation and User's Guide - IBM System x3550 M3 (Type 4254, 7944)  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083597 Problem Determination and Service Guide - IBM System x3550 M3 (Type 4254, 7944)  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083598 ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3550 M3 ...
  • 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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