Product Positioning - IBM System x3650 M2 At-A-Glance Manual

• Monitor and graph the utilization of server resources, such as:
– Memory
– Processor
– HDDs
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime
• Monitor, manage, and configure RAID subsystems without taking them off line
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
ACPI is an open industry specification that defines a flexible and extensible hardware
interface for the system board. Software designers use this specification to integrate
power management features throughout a computer system, including hardware,
the operating system, and application software. This integration enables Windows to
determine which applications are active, and handle all of the power management
resources for computer subsystems and peripherals.
World-class support tools and programs
The System x3650 M2 server tools and programs can make ownership a positive
experience. From the start, IBM programs help you purchase servers, get them
running, and keep them running. IBM can help your company maintain ownership of
technology leadership network servers.
• Three years, CRU and On-site Service, limited warranty; optional warranty service
upgrades available.
• The ServerProven® program lets you confidently configure your server with
various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides
compatibility information from actual testing of the System x3650 server with
various adapters and devices.
• Electronic support on the Web offers additional support in an easy-to-use format.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Product positioning

The new System x3650 M2 server is a part of the System x rack-optimized server
line. These two-socket servers deliver Intel Xeon dual- and quad-core power and
excellent server function in an ultra-thin, rack-optimized, 2U footprint.
Optimized for speed
The new System x3650 M2 server offers new levels of fast Intel Xeon dual-
and quad-core processors with up to 6.4 GT/s and lower power for datacenter
environments and collaboration applications. This server is uniquely optimized for
better application computing with a highly functional chipset and sixteen DIMM slots
for a maximum of 128 GB of fully buffered DDR3 SDRAM Registered DIMM memory.
Innovation comes standard
• Boost application efficiency with snoop filters that free up cache and improve
processor performance.
• Supercharged TOE optimizes system performance by offloading protocol
processing.
• A drop-down light path diagnostics panel improves in-rack manageability and
allows easy problem identification.
Ultimate fault tolerant protection
• Memory mirroring feature enable you to increase memory reliability.
• SAS controller with RAID 0, 1, and 1E on hot-swap SAS models helps safeguard
your data at no additional cost.
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