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IBM System x3500 M3
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM System x3500 M3 delivers performance and reliability for demanding distributed environments
that rely on 24x7 availability and uptime of mission-critical applications. With dual-socket computing
power and support for up to 6-core processor performance at lower per-core power consumption, the
x3500 M3 offers leading-edge capacity, maximum high-speed I/O scalability, and reliability.
Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3500 M3.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3500 M3
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Models of the x3500 M3 offer impressive scalability, including dual-processor support, up to 192 GB of
memory, and the capability to expand internal storage up to 12 TB with 24 high-performance 2.5-inch
hot-swap SAS HDDs. Comprehensive systems management tools, Predictive Failure analysis, and the
ability to control resources from a single point make it easy to deploy, integrate, service, and manage.
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- Page 1 IBM System x3500 M3 IBM Redbooks Product Guide The IBM System x3500 M3 delivers performance and reliability for demanding distributed environments that rely on 24x7 availability and uptime of mission-critical applications. With dual-socket computing power and support for up to 6-core processor performance at lower per-core power consumption, the x3500 M3 offers leading-edge capacity, maximum high-speed I/O scalability, and reliability.
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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 x3500 M3 offers you the trust that comes from IBM global reach, service, and support. - Page 3 IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. IBM Systems Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager, IBM Service and Support Manager, and others. IBM Systems Director also offers extended systems management tools for additional server management and increased availability.
- Page 4 Energy efficiency The System x3500 M3 has an energy-efficient design with features including the following: Low-voltage processors draw less energy and produce less waste heat than high-voltage processors, thus helping to reduce data center energy costs. Available 4-core Xeon 5600 series processors use only 40 W and 6-core processors consume as little as 60 W.
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Page 5: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors
Locations of key components and connectors Figures 2 and 3 show the front and rear of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3500 M3 Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3500 M3 IBM System x3500 M3... - Page 6 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3500 M3 IBM System x3500 M3...
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Page 7: Standard Specifications
Two USB 2.0 on front. Four USB 2.0, one DB-15 video, one DB-9 serial, one RJ-45 systems management, two RJ-45 network ports on rear. One internal USB port for embedded hypervisor. One internal USB port for internal USB tape drive. IBM System x3500 M3... - Page 8 Minimum configuration: 27.4 kg (60.4 lb), Maximum configuration: 38.9 kg (85.6 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.
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Page 9: Standard Models
* Withdrawn from marketing ** In the processor column: Standard quantity of processors, processor model, core speed, cores, L3 cache, memory speed Refer to the Standard specifications section for information about standard features of the server. IBM System x3500 M3... -
Page 10: Express Models
8x 2.5" 1x 146 GB 2x GbE 1x 920W 4C 12 MB 1066 MHz 24 max 10K RPM * Withdrawn from marketing (a) The RAID controller in this model includes the ServeARID M5000 Advance Feature Key, 46M0832. IBM System x3500 M3... -
Page 11: Processor Options
Intel Xeon Processor E5504 4C 2.00 GHz 4 MB Cache 800 MHz 80 w 49Y6867 4427 Intel Xeon Processor E5506 4C 2.13 GHz 4 MB Cache 800 MHz 80 w 46D1354 4424 Intel Xeon Processor E5540 4C 2.53 GHz 8 MB Cache 1066 MHz 80 w IBM System x3500 M3... -
Page 12: Memory Options
IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide. The IBM System x3500 M3 supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to eight DIMMs when one processor is installed and up to 16 DIMMs when two processors are installed. However, the maximum... - Page 13 8 GB (1x 8 GB, 2Rx4, 1.5 V) PC3-10600 16 (8) CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1400 8939 16 GB (1x 16 GB, 4Rx4, 1.35 V) PC3L-8500 12 (6) CL7 ECC DDR3 1066 MHz LP RDIMM IBM System x3500 M3...
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Page 14: Internal Disk Storage Options
12 (6) CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 MHz LP UDIMM Internal disk storage options IBM System x3500 M3 server supports the following internal storage configurations: Four 3.5" simple-swap or four 3.5" hot-swap SATA hard drive bays (only available in CTO) ... - Page 15 As shown in Figure 5, each configuration supports an optical drive. Configurations 1, 2, and 4 also have space for one or two tape drives. In configuration 5, for configure-to-order (CTO) configurations, you can add a tape drive instead of an optical drive if so desired. IBM System x3500 M3...
- Page 16 Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key 6 Gbps throughput per port Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface Configurable stripe size up to 64 KB IBM System x3500 M3...
- Page 17 512 MB of onboard cache Standard Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention 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 x3500 M3...
- Page 18 3.5" Simple-Swap SATA and NL SATA HDDs 39M4514 5288 500GB 7200 RPM 3.5" Simple-Swap SATA II 81Y9778 A280 IBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" SS HDD 42D0787 5416 IBM 2TB 7200 NL SATA 3.5" SS HDD 3.5" Hot-Swap SAS HDDs 44W2234 5311 IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5"...
- Page 19 5412 IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS SED 2.5" Hot-Swap NL SAS 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 42D0707 5409 IBM 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5"...
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Page 20: Internal Backup Units
IBM RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge 00D2788 A2VG IBM RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape IBM System x3500 M3... -
Page 21: Optical Drives
81Y6404 4155 Half-High SATA Multiburner 46M0901** 4161 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM 46M0902** 4163 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multiburner * This option is only available via CTO or is already installed in standard models. ** These UltraSlim optical drives are only supported in Configuration 2 as listed in Figure 5. - Page 22 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 CD-RW 24X DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X DVD-ROM (dual layer) 8X DVD-R (4.7 GB) 6X ...
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Page 23: I/O Expansion Options
Slot 8: PCI-X 64 bit/133 MHz, full height, full length Note: The PCI Express extender card or the PCI-X extender card can be installed, but not both. Figure 6 shows the location of the adapter slots. Figure 6. Adapter slots in the x3500 M3 IBM System x3500 M3... -
Page 24: Network Adapters
Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 for IBM System x 49Y4240 5768 Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 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 x3500 M3... -
Page 25: Storage Host Bus Adapters
QLogic iSCSI Dual-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x 46M0907 5982 IBM 6 Gb SAS HBA Controller 46M0912 3876 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA 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 x3500 M3... -
Page 26: Pcie Ssd Adapters
IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4 41Y8287 3033 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 41Y8296 A1NP IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 41Y8300 A2VC IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 41Y8307 A383 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1... -
Page 27: Remote Management
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 28: 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 x3500 M3... -
Page 29: Physical And Electrical Specifications
Maximum configuration: 1.10 kVA Btu output Ship configuration: 2013 Btu/hr (590 watts) Full configuration: 3610 Btu/hr (1056 watts) Acoustical noise emission levels 5.5 bels (idling) 6.0 bels (operating) IBM System x3500 M3... -
Page 30: Warranty Options
Warranty options The IBM System x3500 M3 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 31: Regulatory Compliance
Maximum quantity supported number 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 x3500 M3... - Page 32 IBM 2 TB 7200 Dual Port SATA 3.5'' Hot-Swap HDD EXP3000 Hot-Swap SAS 3.5" hard drives 44W2234 IBM 300 GB 15 K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" Hot-Swap HDD 44W2239 IBM 450 GB 15 K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" Hot-Swap HDD 44W2244 IBM 600 GB 15 K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5"...
- Page 33 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 Product Guide: 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.
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Page 34: External Disk Storage Systems
The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server 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 35: 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 36 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.
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Page 37: 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 x3500 M3... -
Page 38: 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 x3500 M3... -
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 x3500 M3...
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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 x3500 M3... -
Page 42: 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 x3500 M3... - Page 43 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.
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Page 44: Related Publications And Links
IBM System x3500 M3 product page http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/tower/x3500m3/ Installation and User's Guide - IBM System x3500 M3 (7380) http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083568 Problem Determination and Service Guide - IBM System x3500 M3 (7380) http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083570 ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3500 M3 http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7380.html Product Guides for IBM System x servers and options ... - 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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