The IBM® System x3650 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your business-critical
applications. Its energy-efficient design supports more cores, memory, and data capacity in a scalable 2U
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: database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media,
web, HPC, Microsoft RemoteFX, and cloud applications.
Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3650 M4.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3650 M4
Did you know?
The x3650 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 16 hard-disk drives (HDDs) or
solid-state drives (SSDs) plus optical and tape drives at the same time, with up to six PCIe Gen 3 slots
and up to 768 GB of memory. This flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard embedded
Gigabit Ethernet ports and two optional embedded 10 Gb 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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Key features
The x3650 M4 is an outstanding 2U two-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance
and pay-as-you grow flexibility along with new features that improve server management capability. This
powerful system is designed for your most important business applications and cloud deployments.
Combining balanced performance and flexibility, the x3650 M4 is a great choice for small and medium
businesses up to the large enterprise. It can provide outstanding uptime to keep business-critical
applications and cloud deployments running safely. Ease of use and comprehensive systems
management tools make it easy to deploy. Outstanding RAS and high-efficiency design improve your
business environment and help save operational costs.
Scalability and performance
The x3650 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family
Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with up to 12-core processors, up
to 30 MB of L3 cache, and up to two 8 GT/s QPI interconnect links.
Supports up to two processors, 24 cores, and 48 threads maximize the concurrent execution of
multi-threaded applications.
Supports up to 1866 MHz memory speeds.
Supports up to 768 GB memory with 32 GB LRDIMMs or HCDIMMs.
Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family
Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with up to 8-core processors, up
to 20 MB of L3 cache, and up to two 8 GT/s QPI interconnect links.
Supports up to two processors, 16 cores, and 32 threads maximize the concurrent execution of
multi-threaded applications.
Supports up to 1600 MHz memory speeds.
Supports up to 768 GB memory with 32 GB LRDIMMs or HCDIMMs.
Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows CPU cores
to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor TDP.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multi-threaded applications by enabling
simultaneous multi-threading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating
system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) significantly improve floating-point performance for
compute-intensive technical and scientific applications.
12 Gbps SAS internal storage connectivity doubles the data transfer rate compared to 6 Gb SAS
solutions to maximize performance of storage I/O-intensive applications.
The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning drives (HDDs) can
significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per
second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
Up to 32 1.8-inch SSD bays, or up to 16 2.5-inch bays, or up to 6 3.5-inch bays, together with internal
backup and an optical drive at the same time, provide a flexible and scalable all-in-one platform to
meet your increasing demands.
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The server has four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and two optional 10 Gb Ethernet ports with
mezzanine cards that do not consume PICe slots.
The server offers PCI Express 3.0 I/O expansion capabilities that improve the theoretical maximum
bandwidth by almost 100% (8 GTps per link using 128b/130b encoding) compared to the previous
generation of PCI Express 2.0 (5 GTps per link using 8b/10b encoding).
With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon
processor E5 family. This integration helps to dramatically reduce I/O latency and increase overall
system performance.
Support for NVIDIA Quadro graphics processing units (GPUs) to maximize computing power
Availability and serviceability
The x3650 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
The server offers memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a
non-correctable memory failure.
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as CPU,
memory, and adapter cards.
The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater
system uptime.
The server has up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies and four hot-swap dual-motor redundant
fans (two fan zones with an N+1 fan design) to provide availability for business-critical applications.
The light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed (or
failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve
system availability.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory,
HDDs, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive
alerts in advance of a possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for
greater uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module Version II (IMM2) continuously monitors system parameters,
triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostics, using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot, speed up troubleshooting tasks
to reduce service time.
Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, 9x5 next business day. Optional
service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3650 M4:
The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and
perform remote management.
Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,
configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality,
such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
IBM System x3650 M43
IBM Systems Director offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to increase uptime,
reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow
attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance
to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from
all other software running on a system.
Energy efficiency
The x3650 M4 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs,
increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:
Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
The x3650 M4 is Energy Star 2.0 compliant. Energy Star is the trusted, US government-backed
symbol for energy efficiency, with the goal of helping customers save money and protect the
environment through energy efficient products and practices. For the Power and Performance Data
Sheet, see http://ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/energy-star
Highly efficient 550 W, 750 W, and 900 W AC power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum certification.
Available 750W DC power option.
Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 and E5-2600 v2 product families offer significantly better performance
over the previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
reduce power draw.
Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally
constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3
RDIMMs.
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.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced data center power notification and
management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
IBM System x3650 M44
Locations of key components and connectors
Figure 2 shows the front of the server.
Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3650 M4
Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.
Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3650 M4
IBM System x3650 M45
Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.
Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3650 M4
IBM System x3650 M46
Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)
ComponentsSpecification
Form factor2U Rack.
ProcessorE5-2600 v2: Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family CPUs with 12 cores (up
to 2.7 GHz) or ten cores (up to 3.0 GHz) or eight cores (up to 3.3 GHz) or six cores (up to 3.5
GHz) or four cores (up to 3.5 GHz). Two QPI links up to 8.0 GT/s each. Up to 1866 MHz
memory speed. Up to 30 MB L3 cache.
E5-2600: Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family CPUs with eight cores (up to
2.9 GHz) or six cores (up to 2.9 GHz) or four cores (up to 3.3 GHz). Two QPI links up to 8.0
GT/s each. Up to 1600 MHz memory speed. Up to 20 MB L3 cache.
ChipsetIntel C602J.
MemoryUp to 24 DIMM sockets (12 DIMMs per processor).
E5-2600 v2: RDIMMs, UDIMMs, HyperCloud DIMMs, and LRDIMMs (Load Reduced DIMMs)
are supported, but memory types cannot be intermixed. Memory speed up to 1866 MHz.
E5-2600: RDIMMs, UDIMMs, HyperCloud DIMMs, and LRDIMMs (Load Reduced DIMMs) are
supported, but memory types cannot be intermixed. Memory speed up to 1600 MHz.
Memory
maximums
E5-2600 v2:
With RDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 24x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors
With UDIMMs: Up to 128 GB with 16x 8 GB UDIMMs and two processors
With HyperCloud DIMMs: Up to 768 GB with 24x 32 GB HyperCloud DIMMs and two
processors
With LRDIMMs: Up to 768 GB with 24x 32 GB LRDIMMs and two processors
E5-2600:
With RDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 24x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors
With UDIMMs: Up to 64 GB with 16x 4 GB UDIMMs and two processors
With HyperCloud DIMMs: Up to 768 GB with 24x 32 GB HyperCloud DIMMs and two
processors
With LRDIMMs: Up to 768 GB with 24x 32 GB LRDIMMs and two processors
Memory
ECC, Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing.
protection
Disk drive baysUp to 32 1.8" SSD bays, or 16 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA bays, or up to six 3.5" hot-swap
SAS/SATA bays, or up to eight 2.5" Simple Swap SATA bays, or up to six 3.5" Simple Swap
SATA bays.
Maximum
internal storage
Up to 19.2 TB with 1.2 TB 2.5" SAS HDDs, up to 16 TB with 1 TB 2.5" NL SAS/SATA HDDs, up
to 12.8 TB with 400 GB 1.8" SATA SSDs, up to 25.6 TB with 1.6 TB 2.5" SAS SSDs, or up to 24
TB with 4 TB 3.5" NL SAS/SATA HDDs. Intermix of SAS/SATA is supported.
RAID support6 Gb SAS/SATA: RAID 0, 1, 10 with integrated M5110e or optional M5110; optional upgrades to
RAID 5, 50 are available (zero-cache; 512 MB battery-backed cache; 512 MB or 1 GB
flash-backed cache). Optional upgrade to RAID 6, 60 is available for M5110e or M5110 with 512
MB or 1 GB cache upgrades.
12 Gb SAS/SATA: RAID 0, 1, 10 with optional M5210; optional upgrades to RAID 5, 50 are
available (zero-cache; 1 GB non-backed cache; 1 GB or 2 GB flash-backed cache). Optional
upgrade to RAID 6, 60 is available for M5210 with 1 GB or 2 GB cache upgrades.
IBM System x3650 M47
Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)
ComponentsSpecification
Optical drive
One bay for optional DVD-ROM or Multiburner drive.
bays
Tape drive bays Optional Tape Enablement Kit is available to support one DDS5, DDS6, or RDX internal USB
tape drive.
Network
interfaces
Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (RJ-45); two embedded 10 Gb Ethernet
ports (10GBASE-T RJ-45 or 10GBASE-SR SFP+ based) on optional 10 Gb Ethernet mezzanine
card (does not consume PCIe slot).
PCI Expansion
slots
Up to six slots depending on the riser cards installed. The slots are as follows:
Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x8; full-height, full-length
Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x8; full-height, half-length
Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x8; full-height, half-length
Slot 4: Optional, requires second processor and second riser card
Slot 5: Optional, requires second processor and second riser card
Slot 6: Optional, requires second processor and second riser card
Optional riser cards available with PCIe x8 or PCIe x16 or PCI-X slots.
PortsTwo USB 2.0 and one DB-15 video on front. Four USB 2.0, one DB-15 video, one DB-9 serial,
one RJ-45 systems management, four RJ-45 GbE network ports, two optional RJ-45 or SFP+
10 GbE network ports on rear. Two internal USB ports (for embedded hypervisor and internal
tape drive).
CoolingIBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ with up to four redundant hot swap fans (three standard,
additional fan with second processor or with the x3650 M4 Thermal Solution Kit); two fan zones
with N+1 fan design; each fan has two motors.
Power supplyUp to two redundant hot-swap 550 W AC or 750 W AC or 900 W AC power supplies (all 80
PLUS Platinum certification), or -48V 750 W DC power supply options.
VideoMatrox G200eR2 with 16 MB memory integrated into the IMM2. Maximum resolution is
1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors.
Hot-swap partsHard drives, power supplies, and fans.
Systems
management
UEFI, IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), Predictive Failure Analysis, Light Path
Diagnostics, Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, IBM
ServerGuide. Optional IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade software
feature for remote presence.
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2 and 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and
6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and 11, VMware ESX 4.1 and VMware ESXi 4.1 embedded
hypervisor (not supported with E5-2600 v2 models), VMware vSphere 5 (ESXi) and vSphere 5.1
(ESXi).
Limited
warranty
Service and
support
Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty with 9x5 next business day
(NBD).
Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs®: Four-hour or two-hour
response time, eight-hour fix time, one-year or two-year warranty extension, remote technical
support for IBM hardware and some IBM and third-party applications.
DimensionsHeight: 86 mm (3.4 in), width: 445 mm (17.5 in), depth: 746 mm (29.4 in)
WeightMinimum configuration: 25 kg (55 lb), maximum: 30 kg (65 lb)
IBM System x3650 M48
The x3650 M4 servers are shipped with the following items:
Statement of Limited Warranty
Important Notices
Rack Installation Instructions
Documentation CD that contains the
IBM Systems Director Flyer
IBM System x® Gen-III Slides Kit
IBM System x Gen-III Cable Management Arm (CMA)
2.8 m (9.18 in) C13-C14 power cord (one for models with one power supply, and two for models with
* x in the Machine Type Model (MTM) represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA MTM is
7915-A3G, and the US MTM is 7915-A3U). Ask an IBM representative for specifics.
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
§ For models A3x and B3x, the standard DIMM is rated at 1600 MHz, but operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the
processor memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory
options".
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, power consumption
* Model GSx includes preinstalled SAP Discovery System V5 -- see below. Also includes IBM Blank USB Memory
Key for VMWare ESXi Downloads, part number 41Y8298
Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
IBM System x3650 M411
Workload optimized model - SAP Discovery system
Model GSx comes preinstalled with SAP Discovery system V5. The SAP Discovery system is a fully
configured and preintegrated service-oriented architecture (SOA) platform enabler for SAP development
environments. The IBM Systems solution with SAP Discovery system provides a robust IBM System x
hardware platform for evaluating SAP software. The x3650 M4 model is pre-installed with a wide range of
SAP software and development tools, the solution offers a fast, easy and cost-effective way to explore,
evaluate and train on SAP products including SAP HANA, before deploying new software in your
infrastructure.
Learn more at http://ibm.com/systems/x/solutions/sap/discoverysystem
Note: The model that includes the preinstalled copy of SAP software does not include a license to use
such SAP software. Please contact your SAP representative to obtain the appropriate license rights to
use the SAP software.
* MTM = Machine Type Model
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
(f) The ServeRAID M5110e RAID controller in this model includes flash-backed cache.
§ For model EFU, the standard DIMM is rated at 1600 MHz, but operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the processor
memory speed. For models ELC, EOC, ERC, and ESC, the standard DIMM is rated at 1866 MHz, but operates at up
to 1333 MHz to match the processor memory speed. For models ETC and EUC, the standard DIMM is rated at 1866
MHz, but operates at up to 1600 MHz to match the processor memory speed. Conversely, for model EWC, the
processor memory speed is rated at 1866 MHz, but operates at up to 1600 MHz to match the rated speed of the
installed DIMM. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7915-E1G 1x Xeon E5-2603 4C 1.8GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
7915-E2G 1x Xeon E5-2620 6C 2.0GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
7915-E3G 1x Xeon E5-2620 6C 2.0GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
7915-E4G 1x Xeon E5-2630 6C 2.3GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
7915-E5G 2x Xeon E5-2650 8C 2.0GHz
20MB 1600MHz 95W
7915-K1G 1x Xeon E5-2609 4C 2.4GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
7915-K4G 1x Xeon E5-2630 6C 2.3GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
7915-K5G 1x Xeon E5-2650 8C 2.0GHz
20MB 1600MHz 95W
Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
7915-K2G 1x Xeon E5-2603 4C 1.8GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4 GB M5110e8x 2.5"
1x 8 GB M5110e8x 2.5"
1x 8 GB M5110e8x 2.5"
1x 8 GB M5110e
2x 8 GB M5110e
1x 4 GB M5110e6x 3.5"
1x 8 GB M5110e
2x 8 GB M5110e
1x 4 GB M5110e
controller
512MB Flash
512MB Flash
512MB Flash
512MB Flash
512MB Battery
Disk
bays
HS / 16
HS / 16
HS / 16
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
HS/ 6
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
DisksGbESlots Optical Power
Optional43 / 6Multi-
2 x 300GB 2.5"
10k HS SAS
Optional43 / 6Multi-
2 x 300GB 2.5"
10k HS SAS
3 x 300GB 2.5"
10k HS SAS
Optional43 / 6Multi-
Optional43 / 6Multi-
Optional43 / 6Multi-
Optional43 / 6Multi-
43 / 6Multi-
43 / 6Multi-
46 / 6Multi-
burner
burner
burner
burner
burner
burner
burner
burner
burner
1x 550 W
2x 550 W
1x 550 W
1x 750 W
2x 750 W
1x 550 W
2x 750 W
2x 750 W
1x 550 W
7915-K3G 1x Xeon E5-2620 6C 2.0GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
7915-K4G 1x Xeon E5-2630 6C 2.3GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
7915-K5G 1x Xeon E5-2650 8C 2.0GHz
20MB 1600MHz 95W
1x 8 GB M5110e
512MB Flash
1x 8 GB M5110e
512MB Flash
2x 8 GB M5110e
512MB Flash
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
8x 2.5"
HS / 16
Optional43 / 6Multi-
burner
Optional43 / 6Multi-
burner
Optional43 / 6Multi-
burner
1x 550 W
2x 750 W
2x 750 W
IBM System x3650 M417
Processor options
The x3650 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two
processors. This table shows which server models have each processor standard. If there is no
corresponding
Second processor options include an additional cooling fan.
* The first feature code is for the first processor; the second feature code is for the second processor
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.
The IBM System x3650 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:
Server supports UDIMMs, RDIMMs, HyperCloud DIMMs (also known as HCDIMMs), and LRDIMMs.
Mixing different types of memory (UDIMMs, RDIMMs, HyperCloud DIMMs, and LRDIMMs) is not
supported.
16 GB HyperCloud DIMMs and 32 GB HyperCloud DIMMs cannot be mixed.
IBM System x3650 M419
Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs is supported; in such a case, all DIMMs operate at 1.5 V.
Maximum number of ranks per one channel is eight (with the exception of Load Reduced DIMMs and
HyperCloud DIMMs where more than eight ranks are supported, because one quad-rank LRDIMM or
HCDIMM provides the reduced electrical load on a memory bus).
The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in the server depends on the number of CPUs,
DIMM type, rank, and operating voltage, as shown in the "Max. qty supported" row in Table 5.
All DIMMs in the server operate at the same speed, which is determined as the lowest value of:
Memory speed that is supported by the specific CPU.
Lowest of maximum operating speeds for selected memory configuration that depends on rated
speed, operating voltage, and quantity of DIMMs per channel, as shown under "Maximum
operating speed" section in the table.
The following table (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4) shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Tables cells
highlighted with a gray background indicate when the combination of DIMM voltage and the number of
DIMMs per channel still allows the DIMMs to operate at a rated speed.
Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 1: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family - RDIMMs)
DIMM
specification
RankSingle rankDual rank
Part numbers00D5024 (4 GB)
00D5036 (8 GB)
Rated speed1600 MHz1866 MHz1600 MHz1866 MHz
Rated voltage1.35 V1.5 V1.35 V1.5 V
Operating voltage1.35 V1.5 V1.5 V1.35 V1.5 V1.5 V
Max qty supported*242424242424
Max DIMM capacity8 GB8 GB8 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB
Max memory capacity192 GB192 GB192 GB384 GB384 GB384 GB
Max. memory at rated speedNone128 GB64 GBNone256 GB256 GB
Maximum operating speed
1 DIMM per channel1333 MHz1600 MHz1866 MHz1333 MHz1600 MHz1866 MHz
2 DIMMs per channel1333 MHz1600 MHz1600 MHz1333 MHz1600 MHz1866 MHz
3 DIMMs per channel800 MHz1066 MHz1066 MHz800 MHz1066 MHz1066 MHz
00D5020 (4 GB)
00D5032 (8 GB)
RDIMM
46W0672 (16 GB)
00D5044 (8 GB)
00D5048 (16 GB)
* The maximum quantity that is supported is shown for two processors installed.
IBM System x3650 M420
Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family - UDIMMs,
LRDIMMs, and HyperCloud DIMMs)
DIMM specificationUDIMMLRDIMMHyperCloud DIMM
RankDual rankQuad rankDual rank
Part number00D5016 (8 GB)46W0761 (32 GB)46W0767 (32 GB)
1 DIMM per channel1333 MHz 1333 MHz1066 MHz1333 MHz1333
2 DIMMs per channel 1066 MHz 1333 MHz1066 MHz1333 MHz1333
3 DIMMs per channelNo
64 GB64 GB768 GB384 GB768 GB768 GB768 GB768 GB
32 GB64 GB768 GB384 GB512 GB768 GB256 GB512 GB
support
No
support
GB)
1066 MHz1333 MHz1066
00D4964 (16
GB)
46W0767 (32 GB)90Y3105 (32 GB)
MHz
MHz
MHz
1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1066
MHz
1066
MHz
1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1066
MHz
* Maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed. When one processor is installed, the
maximum quantity supported is a half of the quantity that is shown.
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
ECC
Chipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)
Memory mirroring
Memory rank sparing
If memory mirroring is used, DIMMs must be installed in pairs (minimum of one pair per each CPU), and
both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size.
If memory rank sparing is used, then a minimum of one quad-rank DIMM or two single-rank or dual-rank
DIMMs must be installed per populated channel (the DIMMs do not need being identical). In rank sparing
mode, one rank of a DIMM in each populated channel is reserved as spare memory. The size of a rank
varies depending on the DIMMs installed.
IBM System x3650 M422
The following table lists the memory options that are available for x3650 M4 server.
8x 2.5-inch simple swap drive bays (only available in CTO)
6.
32x 1.8-inch SSD drive bays (only available in CTO)
7.
6x 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard drive bays (only available in CTO)
The following figure shows the first three of these configurations.
Figure 5. Internal drive configurations (3 of 6 configurations shown)
IBM System x3650 M425
Backplanes and enablement kits
All standard models, except models C4x and C5x, ship with eight 2.5-inch Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap
hard drive bays. Models C4x and C5x ship with six 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard drive bays.
The following table shows the internal storage expansion options that are available for x3650 M4 server.
For models with 8x 6 Gb 2.5-inch hot-swap bays, adds 12 Gb support for
the existing drive bays (requires one 12 Gb controller) or adds 8 more 12
Gb bays for a total of 16x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (requires one 12
Gb drive controller; 8x 6 Gb drive bays are connected to the integrated
M5110e, and 8x 12 Gb drive bays are connected to the 12 Gb drive
controller).
Does not include a SAS expander. (Eight 6 Gb bays are connected to the
integrated M5110e.)
Includes SAS, power and signal internal cables.
Requires either one M5210 or one N2215. (Eight 12 Gb bays are
connected to the M5210 or N2215.)
supported
1
1
1
* These configurations are only available via CTO and special bid.
IBM System x3650 M427
Use the following table to determine what backplane kits you need.
Table 8. Drive combinations
Drive combinationConfigure these kitsControllers
needed
Hot-swap drives - 6 Gb
6x 3.5-inch hot-swap
drives
8x 2.5-inch hot-swap
drives
16x 2.5-inch hot-swap
drives with a SAS
expander
16x 2.5-inch hot-swap
drives without a SAS
expander
8x 2.5-inch drives +
16x 1.8-inch drives
16x 1.8-inch drives
(CTO only)
32x 1.8-inch drives
(CTO only)
Hot-swap drives - 12 Gb
x3650 M4 3.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit, feature A1JV (standard in
model C4x, or CTO)
x3650 M4 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit, feature A1JX (standard in
all models except C4x)
x3650 M4 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit, feature A1JX (standard in
all models except C4x and C5x)
x3650 M4 Plus 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit with Expander, part
69Y5319, feature A1JY
x3650 M4 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit, feature A1JX (standard in
all models except C4x and C5x)
x3650 M4 Plus 8 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Option Kit, part 00D9490,
feature A39W
x3650 M4 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit, feature A1JX (standard in
all models except C4x and C5x)
x3650 M4 8 2.5" Plus 16 1.8" SSD Assembly Option Kit, part
00D9493, feature A39Z
90Y5046A2BBx3650 M4 Remote Supercap and Battery Tray**1-
81Y4484A1J3ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5
81Y4487A1J4ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Flash/RAID 5
81Y4559A1WYServeRAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5
Feature on Demand upgrades for the M5110 and M5110e
Feature
code
DescriptionMaximum
supported
1-
Upgrade
1D2x, F2x, 52x, 62x,
Upgrade
1G2x, H2x, J2x, L2x,
Upgrade
Standard models
where used
D3x, F3x
GSx, 53x, 73x, 83x,
G3x, H3x, J3x, L3x
81Y4544A1X2ServeRAID M5100 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5
Upgrade
90Y4318A2MDServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Caching Enabler1-
90Y4273A2MCServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Performance Key1-
81Y4546A1X3ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade1†-
* The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit (81Y4508) is only supported with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB
Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade (81Y4484).
† The ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade (81Y4546) requires 512 MB or 1 GB cache upgrades.
** Cannot be installed if an internal tape drive is installed
1-
IBM System x3650 M429
Table 9. RAID controllers and HBAs for internal storage (Part 2: 12 Gbps SAS)
Part
number
Feature
code
DescriptionMaximum
supported
12 Gb RAID controllers and internal SAS HBAs
46C9110A3YZServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller1-
47C8675A3YYN2215 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x1-
Hardware upgrades for the M5210
47C8656A3Z0ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Cache/RAID 5
1-
Upgrade
47C8660A3Z1ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5
1-
Upgrade
47C8664A3Z2ServeRAID M5200 Series 2GB Flash/RAID 5
1-
Upgrade
47C8668A3Z3ServeRAID M5200 Series 4GB Flash/RAID 5
1-
Upgrade
Feature on Demand upgrades for the M5210
47C8708A3Z6ServeRAID M5200 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5
1-
Upgrade
47C8706A3Z5ServeRAID M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade1*-
47C8710A3Z7ServeRAID M5200 Series Performance
1*-
Accelerator
Standard models
where used
47C8712A3Z8ServeRAID M5200 Series SSD Caching Enabler1*-
* Requires cache memory upgrade (47C8656, 47C8660, or 47C8664).
The integrated ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade
Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache
Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
PCIe x8 Gen 3 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller
The ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
Supports connections to SAS/SATA drives and SAS Expanders
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade
Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache
Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller
IBM System x3650 M430
The ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Two x4 HD mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8643)
Supports connections to SAS/SATA drives and SAS Expanders
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5200 Series RAID 5 upgrades
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade
Supports 1 GB non-backed cache or 1 GB or 2 GB flash-backed cache
Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port
PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS3108 12 Gbps ROC controller
The IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA has the following specifications:
Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs
Optimized for SSD performance
No RAID support
Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps controller
The IBM N2115 SAS/SATA HBA has the following specifications:
Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs
Optimized for SSD performance
No RAID support
Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2308 6 Gbps controller
The IBM N2215 SAS/SATA HBA has the following specifications:
Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Two x4 HD mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8643)
Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs
Optimized for SSD performance
No RAID support
Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port
PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS3008 12 Gbps controller
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the RAID adapters category:
41Y8341A4FQS3700 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD16
41Y8336A4FNS3700 400GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD16
41Y8331A4FLS3700 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD16
49Y6195A4GHIBM 1.6TB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD16
49Y6139A3F0IBM 800GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD16
49Y6134A3EYIBM 400GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD16
49Y6129A3EWIBM 200GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD16
43W7718A2FNIBM 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS SSD16
IBM System x3650 M432
Table 10. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2)
Part numberFeature
code
DescriptionMaximum
supported
2.5" solid-state drives (SSDs) - hot-swap - Enterprise Value
00FN268A5U4S3500 1.6TB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD for IBM System x 16
00AJ015A4KQS3500 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ010A4KPS3500 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ005A4KNS3500 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ000A4KMS3500 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
90Y8648A2U4IBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
90Y8643A2U3IBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
49Y5844A3AUIBM 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
49Y5839A3ASIBM 64GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ355A56ZIBM 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ360A570IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ365A571IBM 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ370A572IBM 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD16
2.5" SSDs - hot-swap - Entry
00FN298AS0DIBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD16
00FN327AS0EIBM 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD16
00FN332AS0FIBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD16
2.5" solid-state drives (SSDs) - simple-swap
00FN273A5U5S3500 1.6TB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD for IBM System x 16
00AJ035A4KUS3500 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ030A4KTS3500 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ025A4KSS3500 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ020A4KRS3500 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
43W77425419IBM 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS SSD16
90Y8668A2UBIBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
90Y8663A2UCIBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ375A573IBM 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ380A574IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ385A575IBM 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
00AJ390A576IBM 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD16
IBM System x3650 M433
Table 10. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 3)
Part numberFeature
code
DescriptionMaximum
supported
2.5" NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs
81Y9690A1P3IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD16
81Y9730A1AVIBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD16
90Y8953A2XEIBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD16
81Y9726A1NZIBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD16
42D07525407IBM 500GB 7200 NL SATA 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD16
81Y9722A1NXIBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD16
2.5" 15K SAS Hot-Swap HDDs
00AJ300A4VBIBM 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G2HS HDD16
81Y9670A283IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD16
90Y8926A2XBIBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD16
2.5" 10K SAS Hot-Swap HDDs
00AD075A48SIBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS HDD16
81Y9650A282IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD16
90Y8872A2XDIBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD16
90Y8877A2XCIBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD16
00NA441ASCDIBM 1.8TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G2HS 512e HDD16
2.5" 10K and 15K SAS Hot-Swap Self-encrypting drives (SEDs)
90Y8944A2ZKIBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED16
00AD085A48TIBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS SED16
81Y9662A3EGIBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED16
90Y8908A3EFIBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED16
90Y8913A2XFIBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED16
00NA476ASCFIBM 1.8TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS 512e SED16
2.5" SAS-SSD Hybrid Drive
00AD102A4G7IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS Hybrid16
IBM System x3650 M434
Table 10. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 4)
Part numberFeature
DescriptionMaximum
code
3.5" NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs
00ML203AS76IBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
00ML208AS77IBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
00ML213AS78IBM 6TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
90Y8577A2R2IBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD6
90Y8572A2U0IBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD6
90Y8567A26MIBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD6
3.5" NL SATA Hot-swap HDDs
00FN113A5VDIBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
00FN128A5VFIBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
00FN143A5VHIBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
00FN158A5VKIBM 5TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
00FN173A5VMIBM 6TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS 512e HDD6
49Y6002A3W9IBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD6
supported
81Y9798A22SIBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD6
81Y9794A22TIBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD6
81Y9790A22PIBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD6
81Y9786A22YIBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD6
3.5" NL SATA Simple-swap HDDs*
00FN118*A5VEIBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS 512e HDD6
00FN133*A5VGIBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS 512e HDD6
00FN148*A5VJIBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS 512e HDD6
00FN163*A5VLIBM 5TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS 512e HDD6
00FN178*A5VNIBM 6TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS 512e HDD6
49Y6012*A3WAIBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD6
81Y9814*A22VIBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD6
81Y9810*A22WIBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD6
81Y9806*A22XIBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD6
81Y9802*A22UIBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD6
IBM System x3650 M435
Table 10. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 5)
Part numberFeature
code
DescriptionMaximum
supported
3.5" SAS Hot-Swap HDDs
49Y6102A3DXIBM 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD6
49Y6097A3DWIBM 450GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD6
49Y6092A3DVIBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD6
3.5" NL SAS SEDs
00ML218AS79IBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED6
00ML223AS7AIBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED6
00ML228AS7BIBM 6TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED6
* Simple swap drives are for use in a configuration that is only available via special bid or the Configure To Order
(CTO) process.
IBM System x3650 M436
Internal backup units
The server supports the internal tape drive options listed in the following table. The x3650 M4 Tape
Enablement Kit (69Y5320) is required to support these tapes internally.
Table 11. Internal tape drives
Part
number
00D2786A2VEIBM RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge1
00D2787A2VFIBM RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge1
00D2788A2VGIBM RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge1
36251TYNoneIBM RDX USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge1
362532YNoneIBM RDX USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge1
362550YNoneIBM RDX USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge1
Feature
code
DescriptionMaximum
supported
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category:
The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table.
Table 12. Optical drives
Part numberFeature
code
DescriptionMaximum
supported
Standard models
where used
46M09014161IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM1-
46M09024163UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner1-
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
DVD-R DL 4X
DVD+R 6X
DVD+R DL 4X
DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 4X
DVD+RW 4X
DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 4X
IBM System x3650 M437
IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (46M0902) supports the same media and speeds for reading
as DVD-ROM (46M0901). This drive also supports the following media and speeds for writing:
CD-R 24X
CD-RW 4X
High Speed CD-RW 10X
Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X
Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 16X
DVD-R 8X
DVD-R DL 6X
DVD+R 8X
DVD+R DL 6X
DVD-RW 6X
DVD+RW 8X
DVD-RAM 5X
I/O expansion options
The server supports up to six PCIe slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the
system planar (one riser socket supports installation of one riser card). Riser 1 supplies slots 1, 2, and 3.
Riser 2 supplies slots 4, 5, and 6. Standard models have Riser card 1 installed with three PCIe 3.0 x8
slots. To enable slots 4 - 6, install a second processor and a second riser card.
The following table lists the PCI riser card options available.
* For CTO orders, the first feature code is for the first riser slot and the second feature code is for the second riser
slot.
DescriptionMaximum
supported
2
(one included in standard models in Riser socket 1)
The locations of the PCIe slots are shown in the following figure.
Figure 6. Slot dimensions
IBM System x3650 M438
The specific slots that are available depend on the riser cards installed in Riser socket 1 and Riser socket
2, as shown in the following table. Standard models have 69Y5321 installed in Riser socket 1.
Tip: All slots support full-height adapters. Slots 1, 4, and 5 support full-length adapters, whereas slots 2,
3, and 6 (when present) support half-length adapters.
Note: Slots 4, 5, and 6 require a second processor to be installed.
The x3650 M4 Thermal Solution Kit, 46W8422 contains an 80 mm fan which provides the fourth system
fan needed for the QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA for IBM System x when only one
processor is installed. The Thermal Solution Kit is not needed if two processors are installed, since the
second processor includes this fan.
Table 15. Thermal Solution Kit
Part numberFeature
code
46W8422A499*x3650 M4 Thermal Solution Kit1
DescriptionMaximum
supported
* For CTO orders, feature code A3ZE, IBM System x3650 M4 Fan Assembling Kit will be substituted
IBM System x3650 M439
Network adapters
x3650 M4 supports four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Optionally, two 10 Gb Ethernet ports can be
added by installing one of the dual-port 10 Gb Ethernet mezzanine cards listed in the following table.
These cards use a dedicated connector on the motherboard and do not consume a PCI expansion slot.
Integrated NICs have the following features:
Intel I350AM4 chip
Four GbE ports
TCP Offload Engine (TOE) support
Wake on LAN support
IPv6 support
802.1Q VLAN tagging support
NIC Teaming (load balancing and failover)
The following table lists additional supported network adapters.
Table 16. Network adapters (Part 1)
Part numberFeature
code
40 Gb Ethernet
00D9550A3PNMellanox ConnectX-3 40GbE / FDR IB VPI Adapter for IBM System x6
10 Gb Ethernet (Mezzanine Card - does not consume a PCI expansion slot)
90Y6454*A22HQLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA for IBM System x1*
90Y5179A2TFQLogic Embedded VFA FCoE/iSCSI License for IBM System x (FoD)
90Y6456**A22JEmulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA III for IBM System x1
00Y7730***A4MCEmulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA IIIr for IBM System x1
90Y5178A2TEEmulex Embedded VFA III FCoE/iSCSI License for IBM System x
49Y7980A3JSIntel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x1
49Y7990A3JTIntel X540 Dual Port 10GBase-T Embedded Adapter1
DescriptionMaximum
supported#
1
(Features on Demand Upgrade for 90Y6454)
1
(Features on Demand Upgrade for 90Y6456 or 00Y7730)
IBM System x3650 M440
Table 16. Network adapters (Part 2)
Part numberFeature
DescriptionMaximum
code
10 Gb Ethernet
49Y7910A18YBroadcom NetXtreme II Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x6
42C1820 1637Brocade 10 Gb Dual-port CNA for IBM System x6
95Y3762**A2U1Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA III for IBM System x6
00D8540***A4XHEmulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA IIIr for IBM System x6
95Y3760A2U2Emulex VFA III FCoE/iSCSI License for IBM System x
(FoD license for 95Y3762 or 95Y3760 -- one for each adapter)
00JY820A5UTEmulex VFA5 2x10 GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter for IBM System x6
00JY830A5UUEmulex VFA5 2x10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW for IBM
System x
NoneAS3MEmulex VFA5 2x10 GbE SFP+ Integrated Adapter for IBM System x1
00JY824A5UVEmulex VFA5 FCoE/iSCSI SW for PCIe Adapter for IBM System x (FoD)
(FoD upgrade for 00JY820 or feature code AS3M)
00D9501A3A2IBM LLM-SM Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x6
49Y7960A2ECIntel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x6
49Y7970A2EDIntel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x6
supported#
6
6
6
81Y9990**A1M4Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual Port 10GbE Adapter for IBM System x6
00W0053A2ZQMellanox ConnectX-3 EN Dual-port SFP+ 10GbE Adapter6
00D9690A3PMMellanox ConnectX-3 10GbE Adapter for IBM System x6
90Y4600A3MRQLogic 8200 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA for IBM System x6
00Y5624A3MTQLogic 8200 VFA FCoE/iSCSI License for IBM System x (FoD)
(FoD license for 90Y4600 -- one for each adapter)
42C1800 5751QLogic 10 Gb Dual Port CNA for IBM System x6
47C9952A47HSolarflare SFN5162F MR Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter6
47C9960A47JSolarflare SFN6122F LL Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter6
90Y9370A2V4Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x6
90Y9352A2V3Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x6
49Y42305767Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 for IBM System x6
49Y42405768Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for IBM System x6
00AG500A56KIntel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter for IBM System x6
00AG510A56LIntel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x6
00AG520A56MIntel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for IBM System x6
42C17802995NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Ethernet Adapter6
49Y42205766NetXtreme II 1000 Express Quad Port Ethernet Adapter6
42C17502975PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter6
InfiniBand (Mezzanine Card - does not consume a PCI expansion slot)
00D4143A36RIBM Dual Port FDR Embedded Adapter1
InfiniBand
supported#
00D9550A3PNMellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter for IBM System x6
* The QLogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA requires the x3650 M4 Thermal Solution Kit, 46W8422 or the
second processor (with additional system fan).
# Maximum quantity is achieved with two processors installed. With one processor, the maximum quantity is half of
the listed value (this does not apply to mezzanine cards).
** Supported in E5-2600 processor-based models only.
*** Supported in E5-2600 v2 processor-based models only.
IBM System x3650 M442
Storage host bus adapters
The following table lists storage HBAs supported by x3650 M4 server. The maximum quantity listed is for
configurations with two processors installed. If one processor is installed, the maximum quantity
supported is half of the listed value.
Table 17. Storage adapters
Part numberFeature
code
Fibre Channel - 16 Gb
81Y1655A2W5Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x6
81Y1662A2W6Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x6
81Y1668A2XUBrocade 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x6
81Y1675A2XVBrocade 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x6
00Y3337A3KWQLogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x6
00Y3341A3KXQLogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x6
Fibre Channel - 8 Gb
42D04853580Emulex 8 Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x6
42D04943581Emulex 8 Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x6
42D05013578QLogic 8 Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x6
42D05103579QLogic 8 Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x6
46M60493589Brocade 8 Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x6
46M60503591Brocade 8 Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x6
DescriptionMaximum
supported
Fibre Channel - 4 Gb*
42C20691698Emulex 4 Gbps FC Single-Port PCI-e HBA for IBM System x6
42C20711699Emulex 4 Gbps FC Dual-Port PCI-e HBA for IBM System x6
59Y19873885Brocade 4 Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x6
59Y19933886Brocade 4 Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x6
39R65273568QLogic 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCIe HBA for System x6
39R65253567QLogic 4Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for System x6
SAS
46M09075982IBM 6 Gb SAS HBA Controller6
46C9010A3MVN2125 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x6
00AE912A5M0N2225 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x3
00AE916A5M1N2226 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x3
* Not supported in E5-2600 v2 processor-based models.
IBM System x3650 M443
PCIe SSD adapters
The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.
The server supports GPUs provided the appropriate riser card is installed (one or two riser cards
depending on the number of GPUs). For the NVIDIA Quadro K600, riser card 69Y5322 is used. For all
other GPUs, riser card 90Y5085 is used. The server provides up to 225W of external power to each GPU.
The following table lists the supported GPUs.
Table 19. GPU adapters
Part numberFeature
code
94Y59574798NVIDIA Quadro 4000YesNo2
None*A26QNVIDIA Quadro 6000YesNo2
None*A3WHNVIDIA Quadro K600YesYes4
None*A3WJNVIDIA Quadro K2000YesYes2
None*A3YUNVIDIA Quadro K4000YesYes2
None*A3YWNVIDIA Quadro K5000YesYes2
00FP672A3YVNVIDIA Quadro K6000YesYes2
None*A471NVIDIA Tesla K20 (Actively Cooled)NoYes1
00FP676A5FGNVIDIA Tesla K40cNoYes1
None*A470NVIDIA Grid K2 (Actively Cooled)YesYes2
* Available only via CTO or special bid.
DescriptionSupported
with
E5-2600
Supported
with
E5-2600 v2
The following configuration rules apply when selecting GPU adapters:
General requirements for all GPUs
Use the configurator tools to ensure the necessary cables, riser cards, air baffles, and other
prerequisites are selected
When 2 GPUs are selected (2, 3 or 4 GPUs in the case of the Quadro K600), the second
processor is required and will require a special heatsink
GPUs cannot be mixed
Further restrictions apply depending on the power supplies installed as described in the Power
supplies section.
Maximum
supported
Quadro 4000 requirements:
For models with E5-2600 processors. Models with E5-2600 v2 not supported.
Maximum 16x 32 GB LRDIMM and 32GB HyperCloud DIMM can be selected.
Maximum 512 GB system memory
Only drive backplanes 8x 2.5" HS HDD Kit (feature A1JX) or Plus 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit
with Expander (feature A1JY) can be selected
Quadro 6000 requirements:
For models with E5-2600 processors. Models with E5-2600 v2 not supported.
Maximum 16x 32GB LRDIMM and 32GB HyperCloud DIMM can be selected.
Maximum 512GB system memory
Only drive backplanes 8x 2.5" HS HDD Kit (feature A1JX) or Plus 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit
with Expander (feature A1JY) can be selected
IBM System x3650 M445
NVIDIA Quadro K600 requirements:
Maximum 128 GB system memory
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 requirements:
No additional requirement
NVIDIA Quadro K4000, K5000, K6000 requirements:
Only drive backplanes 8x 2.5" HS HDD Kit (feature A1JX) or Plus 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit
with Expander (feature A1JY) can be selected
NVIDIA Tesla K20, K40c requirements:
For models with E5-2600 v2 processors. Models with E5-2600 not supported.
Second processor required
NVIDIA Grid K2 requirements:
Second processor required
When 2 GPUs selected, only drive backplanes 8x 2.5" HS HDD Kit (feature A1JX) or Plus 8x 2.5"
HS HDD Assembly Kit with Expander (feature A1JY) can be selected
IBM System x3650 M446
Power supplies
The server supports up to two redundant power supplies. Standard models come with one or two power
supplies (model dependent). The following table lists the power supplies.
Table 20. Power supplies
Part numberFeature
code
94Y6668A1H6IBM System x 550W High Efficiency
94Y6669A1H5IBM System x 750W High Efficiency
94Y7631A39NIBM System x 750W High Efficiency
94Y6667A2EBIBM System x 900W High Efficiency
DescriptionMaximum
supported
2A2x, B2x, C2x, C4x, 52x,
Platinum AC Power Supply
2D2x, F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x,
Platinum AC Power Supply
2-
-48 V DC Power Supply
2L2x, 32x, M2x, 23x, 33x,
Platinum AC Power Supply
Standard models
where used
53x, A3x, B3x, C3x, C5x,
D3x, F3x
62x, GSx, G3x, H3x, J3x
43x, 73x, 83x, L3x, M3x
An AC power supply ships standard with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord.
General power supply rules are as follows:
Minimum of 1 and maximum of 2 power supplies per system
If 2 installed, power supplies must be identical
550W power supply restrictions
GPUs not supported
135W processors not supported; 130W processors supported with restrictions as listed below.
With 1 power supply installed and 2 processors 115W or lower:
Maximum 8 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 3 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards)
Maximum 16 drives
With 1 power supply installed and 1 processors 130W or lower:
Maximum 12 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 3 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards)
Maximum 16 drives
With 2 power supplies installed and 2 processors 115W or lower:
Maximum 16 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 3 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards)
Maximum 16 drives
IBM System x3650 M447
With 2 power supplies installed and 1 processor 130W or lower:
Maximum 12 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 4 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards) (if 4 adapters to be installed, one must be
a mezzanine card)
Maximum 16 drives
750W power supply restrictions
With 1 power supply installed and no GPU adapter is selected:
Maximum 24 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 4 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards) (if 4 adapters to be installed, one must be
a mezzanine card)
With 1 power supply installed and GPU adapters are selected:
Maximum 1 Quadro 4000, 6000 or K5000; or
Any quantity of Quadro 2000, K2000, 600
All other GPUs not supported
Processors up to 115W supported
Maximum 16 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 2 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards, excluding GPUs)
Maximum 8 drives
2 Quadro 4000 adapters supported with 2 power supply installed; 2 Quadro 6000 or K5000 adapters
not supported.
900W power supply restrictions:
With 1 power supply installed and no GPU adapter is selected, there is no restriction on drives,
memory, processors or adapters
With 1 power supply installed and certain GPU adapters are selected:
Maximum 1 Quadro 4000, 6000 or K5000; or
Any quantity of Quadro 2000, K2000, 600
Maximum 24 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 2 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards, excluding GPUs)
With 1 power supply installed and certain GPU adapters are selected:
Maximum 1 Tesla K20, Quadro K6000, Grid K2
Maximum 16 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 12 drives
Maximum 2 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards, excluding GPUs)
With 1 power supply installed and Tesla K40c is selected:
Maximum 16 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 10 drives
Maximum 2 PCIe adapters (including mezzanine cards, excluding GPUs)
With 2 power supplies installed and Tesla K40c is selected:
Maximum 10 drives
No restriction on memory and PCIe adapters
IBM System x3650 M448
With 2 power supplies installed and 2 Tesla K20 are selected:
Maximum 12 DIMMs
No Quad rank RDIMMs, LRDIMM or HCDIMM
Maximum 12 drives
Maximum 1 PCIe adapter (including mezzanine cards, excluding GPUs)
2 Quadro 4000, 6000, K5000 adapters supported with 2 power supply installed
Integrated virtualization
The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket
inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options.
Table 21. Virtualization options
Part numberFeature
code
41Y8298A2G0IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads1
41Y8300A2VCIBM USB Memory Key for VMware vSphere 5.01
41Y8307A383IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 11
41Y8311A2R3IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.11
41Y8382A4WZIBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 11
41Y8385A584IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.51
DescriptionMaximum
supported
Systems 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. Optionally, the IMM2 also provides a virtual
presence capability for remote server management capabilities.
The IMM provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3
Common Information Model (CIM)
Web browser
The optional IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is required to enable the remote
presence and blue-screen capture features. The remote presence feature provides the following
functions:
Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per
pixel colors, regardless of the system state
Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping
ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
IBM System x3650 M449
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server
when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the
blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. The following table lists the
remote management option.
All standard models ship with a pop-out light path diagnostics panel on the front of the server (See Figure
2). Configure-to-order (CTO) customers may elect to deselect this feature and instead have a basic light
path diagnostics panel on the front of the server. The following table shows the two light path diagnostics
features
Table 23. Light path diagnostics options
Part numberFeature codeDescriptionMaximum
supported
None*A1LFIBM System x Lightpath Kit1-
00Y7676A2U6IBM System x Advanced Lightpath Kit1All models
* CTO only
Models
where used
IBM System x3650 M450
Supported operating systems
The server supports the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x86 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x86 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x86 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x86 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition*
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition*
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
Solaris 10 Operating System*
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
VMware ESX 4.1*
VMware ESXi 4.1*
VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)
VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)
VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)
* Not supported with E5-2600 v2 processor-based server models.
See the IBM ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service
levels supported and any other prerequisites:
Server on: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F); altitude: 0 to 950 m (3,117 ft); decrease the maximum
system temperature by 1 °C for every 175-m increase in altitude.
Server off: 5 °C to 45 °C (41 °F to 113 °F)
Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft), 5 °C to 28 °C (41 °F to 82 °F)
Shipment: -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity:
Server on: 8% to 85%, maximum dew point 24 °C, maximum rate of change 5 °C/hr
Server off: 8% to 85%, maximum dew point 27 °C
Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 36 °C to 40 °C (96.8 °F to 104 °F), with relaxed support:
Supports cloud like workload with no performance degradation acceptable (Turbo-Off).
Under no circumstance can any combination of worst case workload and configuration result in
system shutdown or design exposure at 40 °C.
The worst-case workload (like Linpack, Turbo-On) might have performance degradation.
Electrical:
Models with 900 W power supplies:
100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 10 A
200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 5 A
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
Minimum configuration: 0.15 kVA
Maximum configuration: 1.02 kVA
Models with 750 W ac power supplies:
100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 8.9 A
200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 4.5 A
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
Minimum configuration: 0.15 kVA
Maximum configuration: 0.9 kVA
Models with 550 W power supplies:
100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 6.5 A
200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 3.3 A
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
Minimum configuration: 0.16 kVA
Maximum configuration: 0.66 kVA
IBM System x3650 M452
BTU output:
Minimum configuration: 525 Btu/hr (123 watts)
Maximum configuration: 3480 Btu/hr (1020 watts)
Noise level:
6.6 bels (operating)
6.4 bels (idle)
Warranty options
The IBM System x3650 M4 has a three-year on-site 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.
IBM ServicePac offerings are country-specific, that is, each country might have its own service types,
service levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePacs might be
available in a particular country. For more information about the IBM ServicePac offerings that are
available in your country, visit the IBM ServicePac Product Selector:
The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.
Table 24. Warranty service definitions
TermDescription
IBM on-site
repair (IOR)
24x7x2 hourA service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within two hours after
24x7x4 hourA service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four hours after
9x5x4 hourA service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four business hours
9x5 next
business day
A service technician will come to the server's location for equipment repair.
remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day,
including IBM holidays.
remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day,
including IBM holidays.
after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays. If after 1:00
p.m., it is determined that on-site service is required, the customer can expect the service
technician to arrive the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service requests, a
service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day.
A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location on the business day after we
receive your call, following remote problem determination. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays.
IBM System x3650 M453
In general, the types of IBM ServicePacs are as follows:
Warranty and maintenance service upgrades:
One, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
On-site repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours
One or two years of warranty extension
Remote technical support services:
One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5/next business day for all severities
Installation and start-up support for System x servers
Remote technical support for System x servers
Software support - Support Line:
Microsoft or Linux software
VMware
IBM Director
Regulatory compliance
The server conforms to the following regulations:
Energy Star 2.0
FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A
UL/IEC 60950-1
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
NOM-019
Argentina IEC60950-1
Japan VCCI, Class A
Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A
IEC 60950-1(CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
China CCC (GB4943), GB9254 Class A, GB17625.1
Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A; CNS14336-1
Korea KN22, Class A; KN24
Russia/GOST ME01, IEC-60950-1, GOST R 51318.22, GOST R 51318.24, GOST R 51317.3.2,
GOST R 51317.3.3
IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)
CISPR 22, Class A
TUV-GS (EN60950-1 /IEC60950-1,EK1-ITB2000)
RoHS compliance (Directive 2002/95/EC)
IBM System x3650 M454
External disk storage expansion
The x3650 M4 supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures, such as the EXP2500
series, by using the ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller. The x3650 M4 can also be attached to
supported external storage systems, such as the IBM System Storage® DS3500 series, using a
supported HBA.
Table 25. RAID controllers and options for external disk storage expansion
47C8706A3Z5ServeRAID M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade for IBM
47C8710A3Z7ServeRAID M5200 Series Performance Accelerator for
47C8712A3Z8ServeRAID M5200 Series SSD Caching Enabler for
Hardware upgrades for the M5120
81Y4508A22EServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit1*-
90Y5046A2BBx3650 M4 Remote Supercap and Battery Tray**1-
81Y4484A1J3ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5
81Y4487A1J4ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Flash/RAID 5
81Y4559A1WYServeRAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade 1-
DescriptionMaximum
supported
1
Systems-FoD
1
IBM Systems-FoD
1
IBM Systems-FoD
1-
Upgrade
1-
Upgrade
Standard models
where used
47C8670A4G6ServeRAID M5100 Series 2GB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade 1-
Feature on Demand upgrades for the M5120
81Y4544A1X2ServeRAID M5100 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5
Upgrade
90Y4318A2MDServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Caching Enabler1-
90Y4273A2MCServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Performance Key1-
81Y4546A1X3ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade1†-
* The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit (81Y4508) is only supported with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB
Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade (81Y4484).
† The ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade (81Y4546) requires 512 MB or 1 GB cache upgrades.
** Cannot be installed if an internal tape drive is installed
IBM System x3650 M455
1-
The ServeRAID M5225 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight external 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Supports 12, 6, and 3 Gbps SAS and 6 and 3 Gbps SATA data transfer rates
Two external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8644)
Supports 2 GB flash-backed cache (standard)
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 (standard)
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade
Supports optional M5200 Series Performance Accelerator and SSD Caching upgrades
PCIe x8 Gen 3 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS3108 12 Gbps ROC controller
Supports connectivity to the EXP2512 and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures
The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight external 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Two external x4 mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8088)
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade
Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache
6 Gbps throughput per port
PCIe x8 Gen 3 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller
Supports connectivity to the EXP2512 and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures
For more information, see the IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The controllers support connectivity to the IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures listed in
the following table. Up to nine expansion enclosures can be daisy-chained per one controller external
port. For better performance, distribute expansion enclosures evenly across both controller ports.
Table 26. IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures
Part numberDescriptionMaximum quantity supported per
one controller
174712XIBM System Storage EXP2512 Express18
174724XIBM System Storage EXP2524 Express9
IBM System x3650 M456
The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion
enclosures and the controller.
Table 27. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures
Part numberDescriptionMaximum quantity supported per
one enclosure
ServeRAID M5120 - Server to Expansion enclosure connectivity (Mini-SAS x4 to Mini-SAS x4)
39R6531IBM 3 m SAS Cable1
39R6529IBM 1 m SAS Cable1
ServeRAID M5225 - Server to Expansion enclosure connectivity (Mini-SAS HD x4 to Mini-SAS x4)
00Y24590.6m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS)1
00Y24611.5m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS)1
00Y24633m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS)1
90Y7682External Expansion Cable - 6M SAS Cable - HD SAS to
Mini SAS
Expansion enclosure to Expansion enclosure connectivity (Mini-SAS x4 to Mini-SAS x4)
39R6529IBM 1 m SAS Cable1
39R6531IBM 3 m SAS Cable1
1
The following table lists the drives supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures.
Table 28. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures
Part numberDescriptionMaximum quantity supported per
one enclosure
3.5" NL SAS HS HDDs
49Y19031TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD12
49Y19022TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD12
90Y87203TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD12
46W09754TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD12
3.5" SAS HS HDDs
49Y1899300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.5" HDD12
49Y1900450GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.5" HDD12
49Y1901600GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.5" HDD12
IBM System x3650 M457
The following table lists the hard disk drives supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures.
Table 29. Drive options for EXP2524 external expansion enclosures
Part numberDescriptionMaximum quantity supported per
one enclosure
2.5" NL SAS HS HDDs
49Y1898500GB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2.5" HDD24
81Y99521TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2.5" HDD24
2.5" SAS HS HDDs
49Y1896146GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD24
81Y9944300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD24
00W1595600GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD24
46W0970900GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD24
46W09801.2TB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD24
2.5" SAS HS SSDs
49Y6072200GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD24
49Y6077400GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD24
External disk storage systems
The following tabel lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3650 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.
Table 30. External disk storage systems
Part numberDescription
1746A2D IBM System Storage DS3512 Express Dual Controller Storage System
1746A2S IBM System Storage DS3512 Express Single Controller Storage System
1746A4D IBM System Storage DS3524 Express Dual Controller Storage System
1746A4S IBM System Storage DS3524 Express Single Controller Storage System
181494HIBM System Storage DS3950 Model 94
181498HIBM System Storage DS3950 Model 98
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the System Storage category:
The server supports the external backup attachment options that are listed in the following table.
Table 31. External backup options (Part 1)
Part numberDescription
External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives
87651UX1U Tape Drive Enclosure
8767HHXHalf High Tape Drive Enclosure
87651NX1U Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord)
8767HNXHalf High Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord)
Tape enclosure adapters (with cables)
44E8869USB Enclosure Adapter Kit
40K2599SAS 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
46C5388 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - Internal USB 500 GB Bundle
46C5399IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive
39M5636 IBM DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive
43W8478IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drive
44E8895IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 SAS Tape Drive
49Y9898IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 Internal SAS Tape Drive
00D8924IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive
IBM System x3650 M459
Table 31. External backup options (Part 2)
Part numberDescription
External backup units*
362516XIBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - External USB 160 GB Bundle
362532XIBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - External USB 320 GB Bundle
362550XIBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - External USB 500 GB Bundle
3628L3XIBM Half High LTO Gen 3 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord)
3628L4XIBM Half High LTO Gen 4 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord)
3628L5X IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord)
3628N3XIBM Half High LTO Gen 3 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord)
3628N4XIBM Half High LTO Gen 4 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord)
3628N5XIBM Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord)
3580S3VSystem Storage TS2230 Tape Drive Express Model H3V
3580S4VSystem Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Express Model H4V
3580S5ESystem Storage TS2250 Tape Drive Express Model H5S
3580S5XSystem Storage TS2350 Tape Drive Express Model S53
3572S4RTS2900 Tape Library with LTO4 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit
3572S5RTS2900 Tape Library with LTO5 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit
35732ULTS3100 Tape Library Model L2U Driveless
35734ULTS3200 Tape Library Model L4U Driveless
46X2682†LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Drive
46X2683†LTO Ultrium 5 SAS Drive Sled
46X2684†LTO Ultrium 5 Half High Fibre Drive Sled
46X2685†LTO Ultrium 5 Half High SAS Drive Sled
46X6912†LTO Ultrium 4 Half High Fibre Channel Drive Sled
46X7117†LTO Ultrium 4 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled
46X7122†LTO Ultrium 3 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled
* Note: The external tape drives listed can be ordered through 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.
† Note: These part numbers are the tape drives options for 35732UL and 35734UL.
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