IBM System x3500 M4, X3500 M4 Product Manual

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IBM System x3500 M4

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The IBM® System x3500 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your business-critical applications. Its energy-efficient design supports more cores, memory, and data capacity in a scalable Tower or 5U Rack 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: infrastructure applications, collaboration/email, web, and virtualized desktops in a workgroup or distributed environments.

Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3500 M4.

Figure 1. The IBM System x3500 M4

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The x3500 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 32 HDDs, with up to eight PCIe 3.0 slots and up to 768 GB of memory. The Onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard integrated Gigabit 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

A high-performance dual-socket tower server, the IBM System x3500 M4, can deliver the scalability, reliable performance, and optimized efficiency for your business-critical applications. Start with the basics and upgrade as your business changes without jeopardizing existing investments. Virtualizing the PC infrastructure into one server can provide access to a powerful server with abundant storage space, while significantly reducing IT costs.

Scalability and performance

The x3500 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

The Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family improves productivity by offering superior system performance with 8-core processors and up to 2.9 GHz core speeds, up to 20 MB of L3 cache, and two QPI interconnect links of up to 8 GT/s.

Up to two processors, 16 cores, and 32 threads maximize the concurrent execution of multi-threaded applications.

Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows CPU cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporary 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 (AVT) significantly improve floating point performance for compute-intensive technical and scientific applications compared to Intel Xeon 5600 series processors.

Twenty-four Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) of 1333 MHz DDR3 ECC memory provide speed, high availability, and a memory capacity of up to 768 GB.

The theoretical maximum memory bandwidth of the Intel Xeon processor E5 family is 51.6 GBps, which is 60% more than in the previous generation of Intel Xeon processors.

Up to 32 drive bays together with internal backup and optical drive at the same time provide a flexible and scalable all-in-one platform to meet increasing demands.

The server has four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports that double the network throughput compared with the previous generation of IBM System x® servers.

The server offers PCI Express 3.0 I/O expansion capabilities that improve the theoretical maximum bandwidth by 60% (8 GT/s per link) compared with the previous generation of PCI Express 2.0.

With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon processor E5 family. This helps to dramatically reduce I/O latency and increase overall system performance.

Availability and serviceability

The x3500 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.

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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 up to six simple swap N+N redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.

The power source independent light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing) components. This simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution and helps improve system availability.

The Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (for example, processors, memory, hard disk drives) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates pro-active alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing 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 speeds up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.

Three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5. Optional service upgrades available.

Manageability and security

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3500 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 AES NI support for faster, stronger encryption.

IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to increase up-time, 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 supporting 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 x3500 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.

High-efficient 750 W and 900 W power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum certification.

The Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family offers 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.

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Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.

Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy than 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs.

The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, 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.

Locations of key components and connectors

Figure 2 shows the front of the server.

Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3500 M4

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Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.

Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3500 M4

Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.

Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3500 M4

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Standard specifications

The following table lists the standard specifications.

Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)

Components Specification

Form factor Tower or 5U Rack.

Processor 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 quad-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.

Chipset Intel C602J.

Memory Up to 24 DDR3 DIMM sockets (12 DIMMs per processor). RDIMMs, UDIMMs, and LRDIMMs are

supported, but memory types cannot be intermixed.

Memory maximums

With LRDIMMs: Up to 768 GB with 24x 32 GB LRDIMMs and two processors. With RDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 24x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors. With UDIMMs: Up to 32 GB with 16x 2 GB UDIMMs and two processors.

Memory

ECC, memory mirroring, and memory sparing.

protection

Disk drive bays Up to thirty-two 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs, or up to eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs,

or up to eight 3.5" Simple Swap SATA HDDs.

Maximum internal storage

28.8 TB with 900 GB 2.5" SAS HDDs, or 32 TB with 1 TB 2.5" SATA HDDs, or 24 TB with 3 TB

3.5" SATA HDDs. Intermix of SAS/SATA is supported.

RAID support RAID 0, 1, 10 with M1115 or ServeRAID M5110. Optional upgrade to RAID 5, 50 available for

M1115. Optional upgrades to RAID 5, 50 are available for M5110 (zero-cache, 512 MB battery-backed cache, 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache). Optional upgrade to RAID 6, 60 available for M5110.

Optical drive

Two half-height 5.25" bays for optical or tape drives. Supports DVD-ROM or Multiburner.

bays

Tape drive bays Two half-height 5.25" bays for optical or tape drives. Support for one RDX or DDS internal USB

tape drive. Supports up to two LTO internal SAS tape drives.

Network interfaces

PCI Expansion slots

Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (RJ-45) based on Intel I350AM4 Quad Port GbE LAN Controller chip.

Up to eight slots with two processors and six slots when one CPU is installed. All slots are PCIe

3.0 slots except Slot 1, which is a Gen 2 slot:

Slot 1: PCIe x8 (x4 wired); full-height, half-length (supports optional PCI-X 64 bit/133 MHz interposer card)

Slot 2: PCIe x8; full-height, half-length

Slot 3: PCIe x8; full-height, full-length

Slot 4: PCIe x8 (x4 wired); full-height, full-length

Slot 5: PCIe x16; full-height, full-length

Slot 6: PCIe x8 (x4 wired); full-height, full-length

Slot 7: PCIe x16; full-height, full-length (requires second processor)

Slot 8: PCIe x16; full-height, full-length (requires second processor)

Ports Two USB 2.0s on front. Four USB 2.0s, one DB-15 video, one DB-9 serial, one RJ-45 systems

management, four RJ-45 GbE network ports on rear. Two internal USB ports (for embedded hypervisor and internal tape drive).

Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to six simple swap fans (two fans shipped standard on

single processor models and three fans shipped on dual processor models) with optional N+N redundancy available .

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Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)

Components Specification

Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 750 W ac or 900 W ac power supplies (80 PLUS Platinum

certification).

Hot-swap parts Hard drives, power supplies.

Systems management

Security features

Video Matrox G200eR2 with 16 MB memory integrated into the IMM2. Maximum resolution is

Operating systems supported

Limited warranty 3-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5/NBD.

Service and support

Dimensions Width: 218 mm (8.6 in), depth: 750 mm (29.5 in), height: 440 mm (17.3 in).

Weight Minimum configuration: 25.0 kg (55.1 lb), maximum: 39.8 kg (87.7lb).

UEFI, IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), Predictive Failure Analysis, Light Path Diagnostics, Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager, IBM ServerGuide. Optional IMM Advanced Upgrade via Feature on Demand (FoD) for remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual media).

Power-on password, administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors.

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and 11, VMware vSphere 5.

Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs®: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 8-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software.

The x3500 M4 servers are shipped with the following items:

Statement of Limited Warranty

Important Notices

Registration flyer

Documentation CD that contains the

IBM Systems Director 6.3 Base for x86 DVD-ROM

One 2.8 m C13 line cord (country-specific)

Installation and User's Guide

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Standard models

The following table lists the standard models.

Table 2. Standard models

Model Intel Xeon processors†

(2 maximum)

Models announced March 2012

7383-A2x 1x E5-2603 4C 1.8GHz

10MB 1066MHz 80W

7383-B2x 1x E5-2609 4C 2.4GHz

10MB 1066MHz 80W

7383-C2x 1x E5-2620 6C 2.0GHz

15MB 1333MHz 95W

7383-C4x 1x E5-2620 6C 2.0GHz

15MB 1333MHz 95W

7383-D2x 1x E5-2630 6C 2.3GHz

15MB 1333MHz 95W

7383-F2x 1x E5-2640 6C 2.5GHz

15MB 1333MHz 95W

7383-G2x 1x E5-2650 8C 2.0GHz

20MB 1600MHz 95W

7383-H2x 1x E5-2670 8C 2.6GHz

20MB 1600MHz 115W

7383-J2x 1x E5-2680 8C 2.7GHz

20MB 1600MHz 130W

Memory RAID Disk

1x 4 GB M1115 8x 2.5" HS / 32 Open 4 DVD-ROM 1x 750W

1x 8 GB M1115 8x 2.5" HS / 32 Open 4 DVD-ROM 1x 750W

1x 8 GB M1115 8x 3.5" HS / 8 Open 4 DVD-ROM 1x 750W

1x 8 GB M1115 8x 2.5" HS / 32 Open 4 DVD-ROM 1x 750W

1x 8 GB M5110

512MB (f)

1x 8 GB M5110

1GB (f)

1x 8 GB M5110

1GB (f)

1x 8 GB M5110

1GB (f)

bays

8x 2.5" HS / 32 Open 4 DVD-ROM 1x 750W

8x 2.5" HS / 32 Open 4 DVD-ROM 1x 900W

Disks GbE DVD Power

† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, power consumption. (f) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes flash-backed cache. The cache size is 512 MB or 1 GB, as indicated.

Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.

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Processor options

The x3500 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 CTO.

Table 3. Processor options

Part number Description Standard models

Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family

90Y5942 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2603 4C 1.8GHz 10MB 80W Upgrade Kit A2x

90Y5944 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2609 4C 2.4GHz 10MB 80W Upgrade Kit B2x

90Y5945 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2620 6C 2.0GHz 15MB 95W Upgrade Kit C2x, C4x

90Y5946 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2630 6C 2.3GHz 15MB 95W Upgrade Kit D2x

90Y5953 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2630L 6C 2.0GHz 15MB 60W Upgrade Kit -

94Y7342 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2637 2C 3.0GHz 5MB 80W Upgrade Kit -

90Y5947 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2640 6C 2.5GHz 15MB 95W Upgrade Kit F2x

94Y7341 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2643 4C 3.3GHz 10MB 130W Upgrade Kit -

where-used

model for a particular processor, then this processor is only available through

where used

90Y5948 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650 8C 2.0GHz 20MB 95W Upgrade Kit G2x

90Y5954 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650L 8C 1.8GHz 20MB 70W Upgrade Kit -

90Y5949 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2660 8C 2.2GHz 20MB 95W Upgrade Kit -

94Y7442 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2665 8C 2.4GHz 20MB 115W Upgrade Kit -

90Y5951 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2667 6C 2.9GHz 15MB 130W Upgrade Kit -

90Y5955 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2670 8C 2.6GHz 20MB 115W Upgrade Kit H2x

90Y5950 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680 8C 2.7GHz 20MB 130W Upgrade Kit J2x

94Y7343 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 8C 2.9GHz 20MB 135W Upgrade Kit -

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Memory options

The IBM System x3500 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:

The server supports UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs.

Mixing different types of memory (UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs) is not supported.

Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs in the same server is supported. In such a case all DIMMs operate at

1.5 V.

The maximum number of ranks per channel is eight (with the exception of Load Reduced DIMMs, where more than eight ranks are supported because one quad-rank LRDIMM provides the same electrical load on a memory bus as a single-rank RDIMM).

The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in a server depends on the number of CPUs, DIMM type, rank, and operating voltage, as shown in the "Max. qty supported" row in Table 4.

All DIMMs in the server operate at the same speed, which is determined as the lowest value of:

Memory speed supported by specific CPU

Lowest maximum operating speed for the selected memory configuration that depends on rated speed, operating voltage, and quantity of DIMMs per channel, as shown in the "Max. operating speed" section in Table 4

Table 4. Maximum memory speeds

DIMM type

DIMM specification

Rank Dual rank Single rank Dual rank Quad rank Quad rank

Rated speed 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1066 MHz 1333 MHz

Rated voltage 1.35 V 1.35 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.35 V

Operating voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V

Max. qty supported*

Max. DIMM capacity

Max. memory capacity

Max. operating speed

1 DIMM per channel

2 DIMMs per channel

3 DIMMs per channel

UDIMM RDIMM LRDIMM

16 16 16 24 16 24 24 16 16 24 24

2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 16 GB 16 GB 4 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB

32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 96 GB 256GB 384GB 96GB 256GB 256GB 768GB 768GB

____

1333 MHz

1066 MHz

NS** NS** NS** 1066

____

1333 MHz

____

1333 MHz

____

1333 MHz

MHz

_____

1333 MHz

NS** 1066

_____

1333 MHz

MHz

_____

1600 MHz

1066 MHz

_____

800 MHz

NS** NS** 1066

_____

1066 MHz

800 MHz

_____

1333 MHz

1066 MHz

MHz

_____

1333 MHz

1066 MHz

* The maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed. When one processor installed the maximum quantity supported is a half of that shown. ** NS = Not supported.

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The following memory protection technologies are supported:

ECC

Memory mirroring

Memory sparing

If memory mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (minimum of one pair per CPU), and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size. If memory sparing is used, then DIMMs must be installed in sets of three, and all DIMMs in the same set must be identical in type and size.

The following table lists memory options available for the x3500 M4 server.

Table 5. Memory options

Part number

UDIMMs

49Y1403 2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 ECC DDR3

RDIMMs

49Y1405 2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC

49Y1406 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC

49Y1407 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC

90Y3178 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3

49Y1397 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC 1333

49Y1400 16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC

49Y1563 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC

Description Maximum quantity

1333MHz LP UDIMM

DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM

1600MHz LP RDIMM

MHz LP RDIMM

DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM

DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM

Standard models

supported

16 (8 per CPU) -

24 (12 per CPU) -

24 (12 per CPU) A2x, B2x

24 (12 per CPU) -

24 (12 per CPU) C2x, C4x, D2x,

16 (8 per CPU) -

24 (12 per CPU) -

where used

F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x

LRDIMMs

90Y3105 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC

DDR3 1333MHz LP LRDIMM

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