IBM Asia Pacific Hardware Announcement
AG12-0014, dated January 10, 2012
IBM System x3620 M3 servers include Intel
Xeon multicore processors with next-generation
microarchitecture
Table of contents
2 Overview 9 Publications
3 Key prerequisites 10 Technical information
3 Planned availability date 16 Terms and conditions
3 Description 19 Pricing
7 Product positioning 19 AP distribution
8 Product number
At a glance
The System x3620 M3 features IntelTM multicore processors in a 2U-high, costoptimized rack server features superior power-optimized performance, leadership
virtualization, and systems management for general business workloads built on
IBM® X-Architecture®.
Power, scalability, control, and serviceability for dynamic web-serving and business
applications deliverable on demand:
• Ultrathin, high-availability, rack-optimized, 2U platform
•
Powerful Intel XeonTM Series multi-core processor with new microarchitecture
design featuring Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) technology with Intel Extended
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
• 8 GB of high-speed DDR3 SDRAM Registered DIMM memory; 12 DIMM slots that
support up to 192 GB
• Support for hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs; up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA
HDD bays
• Two PCI-Express Gen 2 x8 slots (full height, half length ) on first slot and one
PCI-Express Gen 2 x4 buried slot (low profile) on second slot
• Low-wattage, auto-ranging power supply (redundant power supply optional)
• Integrated systems management processor (Integrated Management Module, or
IMM)
• Window Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard preload
• Integrated dual Gb Ethernet standard for network communication
• One 16550A-compatible serial port (rear), four USB ports (two front and two
rear), and one video port
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Overview
Optimized for energy efficiency and performance
Innovative energy-smart design with powerful high-performance processors, a large
capacity of high-performing DDR3 memory, and a balanced feature set ideal for
many general business applications:
• Powerful Intel multicore processors
• Energy-efficient design incorporating low wattage power supplies rated at 92%
• Highly functional chipset optimized for better application computing supporting
• Twelve DIMM slots that enable deployments of up to 192 GB of DDR3 SDRAM
• Standard SATA II HDDs
• Integrated dual Gb Ethernet standard for network communication
• Support for embedded VMware ESXi 4.0 hypervisor activated with optional 2 GB
• Two PCI-Express x8 high-performance Gen 2 and one PCI-Express x4 buried I/O
• Window Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard preload
Manage with efficiency
efficiency (up to 95% with 675W HE PSU), redundant cooling fans, and energyefficient planar components to help lower operational costs
general business workloads
Registered DIMM memory (system includes 8 GB of memory)
USB key
slots
High availability, manageability, and serviceability features help diagnose problems
quickly, even from remote locations:
•
IBM Systems Director Active Energy ManagerTM (AEM) for advanced power
management, including real-time monitoring, trending, and reporting of power
consumption
• Snoop filters to boost processor performance
• Memory mirroring, configurable using Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
(UEFI) setup
• Integrated Management Module (IMM) systems management processor
• Monitoring and control of operating status and key server components
• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant full IMM for
enterprise-class systems management to monitor, maintain, and maximize server
availability, including full remote systems management
• Optional IBM Virtual Media Key to enable the remote presence and blue-screen
capture features
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on select components that helps warn of
problems before they occur
• Fast and easy servicing through innovative light path diagnostics and improved
onboard diagnostics
Ultimate fault tolerant protection
• Redundant fans with calibrated vectored cooling (to keep components cool) and
simplified fan replacement
• Optional hot-swap, redundant power supplies to help reduce downtime
• High-performance hot-swap SAS and SATA HDDs
•
Simple-swap SATA models support Intel SW RAID-0 and -1 using Windows
TM
2008 R2
•
ServerGuide1, IBM Director, and web support
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Three-year, customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site labor2, limited
warranty3; optional warranty service upgrades available
1
The MicrosoftTM Windows Preinstallation Environment software included as part of
ServerGuide software, may be used for boot, diagnostic, setup, restoration, installation,
configuration, test, or disaster recovery purposes only.
Note: The Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software contains a security
feature that will cause an end-user customer's system to reboot without prior notification
to the end-user customer after 24 hours of continuous use of the Microsoft Windows
Preinstallation Environment. During routine usage of ServerGuide, which does not usually
require usage of the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software for such an
extended time period, this condition should not occur.
2
You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent.
3
For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your IBM representative or
reseller. Copies are available upon request.
Key prerequisites
• Monitor
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
Note: PS/2 style keyboard and mouse are not supported.
Planned availability date
January 20, 2012
Description
System x3620 M3-related options
The System x3620 M3 servers feature an Intel Xeon multicore processor that
supports internal processing speeds of up to 2.40 GHz. They contain integrated, fullspeed 12 MB ECC L3 cache.
High-performance server subsystems
These servers are high-throughput network servers with excellent scalability when
adding memory and a second processor.
Two Intel Xeon connectors are standard on the system board to support installation
of a second processor. High-speed DDR3 SDRAM Registered DIMM memory is
optimized for 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, or 1333 MHz processor-to-memory subsystem
performance.
Additional features
• Powerful Intel multicore processor support
• System board containing twelve DIMM connectors, supporting 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB,
8 GB, or 16 GB (optional) DDR3 SDRAM Registered DIMM memory, with:
– Support for up to 192 GB of system memory
– Support for Chipkill memory
– Support two DIMMs Per Channel (2DPC) 1333 MHz for Intel Xeon E5600 and
X5600 Series processors
• SATA controller
• SATA drive support that employs high-speed (up to 3.0 Gbps) dual differential
pairs to communicate with simple-swap SATA HDDs
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• Intel 82575 Dual Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controllers speeding network
communications to LAN clients
• Window Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard preload
The System x3620 M3 subsystems are tuned to provide solid system throughput
from processor, to memory, to bus, to disk-intensive I/O. These features combined
with multicore capability make this server an excellent choice for:
• Database
•
LinuxTM clusters
• File and print
• Virtualization
• Online gaming
• Video and photo sharing
• Web searching
• Blogging and messaging
• Video recording
• Mail server (Notes and Exchange)
High-availability and serviceability features
The System x3620 M3 server subsystem delivers excellent reliability and
serviceability features:
• Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD bays
• Redundant cooling fans
• Optional hot-swap, redundant power supplies
• ECC DIMMs combined with an integrated ECC memory controller correcting many
soft and hard single-bit memory errors, while minimizing disruption of service to
LAN clients
• Chipkill memory to detect and correct many multibit memory errors, helping
keep the server up and running, while taking the inoperative memory offline
• ECC to improve data integrity and help reduce downtime
• PFA on memory and HDD options to help alert the system administrator of an
imminent component failure
• Intel 82575 Gigabit Ethernet controllers that support:
– Failover
– PXE 2.0 Boot Agent
– IPMI 2.0
– Wake on LAN
• Worldwide, voltage-sensing low-wattage power supply
• Up to four sets of counter-rotating fans that provide excellent cooling for added
reliability:
– Each power supply comes with its own internal cooling fans
– Redundant fans cool processor, memory, and HDD bays
– Fan speed controls are incorporated to reduce noise, while reducing system
temperatures
• Integrated systems management processor for diagnostic, reset, POST, and
auto recovery functions; monitoring temperature, voltage, and fan speed; alerts
generated when thresholds are exceeded (refer to the Limitations section for
restrictions)
• Information LED panel giving visual indications of system well-being
• Light path diagnostics and onboard diagnostics providing an error log that can
help find a failing component, helping reduce downtime and service costs
• Easy access to system board, adapter cards, processor, and memory
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• CPU failure recovery in dual-socket configurations:
– Forces failed processor offline
– Reboots server automatically
– Generates alerts
– Continues operations with the working processor
Expandability and growth
The System x3620 M3 server contains high levels of function and storage capacity
for a 2U, 19-inch rack-drawer package. It supports customer installation of
adapters, processors, memory, and HDD options. Functions such as SVGA video,
SAS, and Gigabit Ethernet controller are integrated on the system board. Features
include:
• Rack-optimized design for 19-inch-wide, industry-standard rack cabinets
supported in the NetBAY42 and NetBAY25
• Twelve DIMM connectors capable of support for up to 192 GB of system memory
• Eight 3.5-inch slim-high, hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD bays
• Optional optical drive
Systems management
IMM: The System x3620 M3 includes an IMM that provides industry-standard
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant systems
management. The IMM comes standard, and shares one of the two onboard
Ethernet ports for access. The IMM can be accessed via software that is compatible
with IPMI 2.0 (for example, xCAT).
Features and benefits:
• Monitoring:
– System voltages
– Battery voltage
– System temperatures
• Fan speed control
• Fan tachometer monitor
• Good power signal monitor
• System ID and planar version detection
• System power and reset control
• NMI detection (system interrupts)
• SMI detection and generation (system interrupts)
• Serial port text console redirection
• System LED control (power, HDD, activity, alerts, and heartbeat)
• An embedded web server enables remote control from any standard web
browser; no additional software is required on the remote administrator's
workstation
• The ability for administrators to use the command-line interface (CLI) from a
Telnet session to perform some of the functions that can be performed from the
web server
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Built-in LAN and serial connectivity that supports virtually any network
infrastructure
• Multiple alerting functions that warn systems administrators of potential
problems through email, IPMI PETs, and SNMP
In addition, you can purchase an optional IBM Virtual Media Key to enable the
remote presence and blue-screen capture features. You can add this key to the
server through a connector on the planar. This key enables easy console redirection
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with text and graphics, keyboard, and mouse support (operating system must
support USB) over the system management LAN connections.
With video compression now built into the adapter hardware, the adapter allows the
greater screen sizes and refresh rates that are usually offered in the marketplace.
This feature helps enable the user to display server activities from power-on to full
operation remotely with remote user interaction at virtually any time.
IBM Director
The System x3620 M3 server also features IBM Director, a powerful, highly
integrated, systems-management software solution built on industry standards and
designed for ease of use. Exploit your existing enterprise or workgroup-management
environments, and use rich security to access and manage physically dispersed
IT assets more efficiently over the Internet. It can help reduce costs through
potentially:
• Reduced downtime
• Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users
• Reduced service and support costs
IT administrators can view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail,
and monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as processors,
HDDs, and memory.
IBM Director includes a portfolio of integrated server tools that work with the
systems management monitoring functions. Typical functions and monitoring
capabilities can include:
• PFA-enabled critical hardware components
• Temperature
• Voltage
• Fan speed
• Light path diagnostics
IT administrators have comprehensive, virtual on-site control of System x® servers
with the ability to remotely:
• Access the server, often regardless of its status
• Inventory and display detailed system and component information
• View server bootup during POST
• Browse and delete logs of events and errors
• Reset or power cycle the server
• Monitor and set thresholds on server health, including:
– Operating system load
– POST timeout
– Voltage
– Temperature
• Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
– Memory
– HDDs
• Define automated actions, such as:
– Send an email or page to an administrator
– Execute a command or program
– Deliver an error message to the IBM Director console
• Flash BIOS
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• Monitor and graph the use of server resources, such as:
– Memory
– Processor
– HDDs
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime
IBM Director Agent integrates into leading workgroup and enterprise systems
management environments via upward integration modules (available from IBM and
third parties). Advanced management capabilities built into System x servers are
available through:
• Tivoli® Enterprise and Tivoli NetView®
• Computer Associates Unicenter TNG
• HP OpenView
• Microsoft SMS
• BMC Patrol
• NetIQ
World-class support tools and programs
The System x3620 M3 server includes a number of tools and programs designed
to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs help you
purchase servers, get them running, and keep them running over the long haul.
IBM can help your company maintain ownership of technology leadership network
servers.
• IBM customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site, three-year limited warranty
with next-business-day (NBD) service (same-business-day service optionally
available) helps protect your investment if a problem occurs. This service also
includes replacement of parts identified through PFA.
• The ServerProven® program lets you confidently configure your server with
various devices and operating systems. This program provides compatibility
information from actual testing of the System x3620 M3 server with various
adapters and devices.
• The web-based ServerGuide includes online publications, in addition to utilities
and drivers that enable assisted loading of popular network operating systems.
• Electronic support on the web provides additional support in an easy-to-use
format.
Note: IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products
and services that are ServerProven, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products
are offered and warranted solely by third parties.
Standard System x3620 M3 configurations
HDD
Model Processor Memory GT/s Interface HDD Other
7376-46x 2.40 GHz 8 GB 5.86 H/S SATA II 1x500 GB H/S Note (4)
Cache: 12 MB 3.5-inch Note (5)
4
SATA Multiburner drive
5
Window Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard preload
Product positioning
System x3620 M3 is a 2U, dual-socket rack server for single or multiple general
business application hosting built on innovative IBM X-Architecture using Intel Quick
Path Interconnect (QPI) technology. Featuring power-optimized, high-performance
Intel Xeon multicore processors, and an energy-efficient design with balanced
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functionality, the System x3620 M3 can help reduce cost, improve service, and allow
you to manage risk easily and simply.
The System x3620 M3 is suitable for mid-market and SMB rack clients looking to
optimize their IT budgets, and is designed for single or multiple general business
application hosting and virtualized, nonblade environments.
Optimized for speed
The new System x3620 M3 server models offer new levels of fast Intel Xeon
multicore processors with up to 6.4 GT/s and lower power for datacenter
environments and collaboration applications. This server is uniquely optimized for
better application computing with a highly functional chipset and twelve DIMM slots
for a maximum of 192 GB of fully buffered DDR3 SDRAM Registered DIMM memory.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology is one of the many exciting new features that Intel
has built into the latest-generation Intel microarchitecture. It automatically allows
processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if they are operating
below power, current, and temperature specification limits.
Innovation comes standard
• Boost application efficiency with snoop filters that free up cache and improve
processor performance
• A basic light path improves in-rack manageability and allows easy problem
identification
Ultimate fault tolerant protection
• Memory mirroring feature enables you to increase memory reliability
• Simple-swap SATA models support Intel SW RAID-0 and RAID-1 using Windows
2008 R2
Target applications
• Database
• Email collaboration
• Online gaming
• Video and photo sharing
• Web searching
• Blogging and messaging
• Video recording
• Mail server (Notes and Exchange)
• File and print
• Virtualization
• Linux clustering
• Scientific and technical computing
Product number
GAV Models
Description Machine Models Part number
IBM System x3620 M3 7376 46V 737646V
7376 46A 737646A
7376 46B 737646B
7376 46E 737646E
7376 46J 737646J
7376 46K 737646K
7376 46M 737646M
7376 46R 737646R
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xxA = Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei,
Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia
xxB = Hong Kong
xxE = Japan
xxJ = Japan
xxM = Australia, New Zealand
xxK = Korea
xxR = Korea
xxV = Taiwan
MTM Models
Description Machine Models Part number
IBM System x3620 M3 7376 46C 737646C
7376 46N 737646N
xxC = Peoples Republic of China xxN = Peoples Republic of China
Publications
The following CD-ROMs are shipped with the System x3620 M3 server:
• System x3620 M3 Installation and User's Guide contains an introduction to
the computer, installation and setup, installing options, reference information,
and problem determination. The installation guide has easy-to-use text and
illustrations to enable you to quickly set up your System x3620 M3 server.
• Documentation/User's Guide CD contains translated versions of the product
user's guide.
• ServerGuide contains online publications and drivers to support the System
x3620 M3 server. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities to help you
install the system using CDs of several popular network operating systems.
• IBM Director systems management software is included.
Note: Software versions, features, and functions shipped with these systems may
change as new releases become available or may be discontinued at any time.
The System x3620 M3 Installation Guide and Problem Determination and Service
Guide (PDSG), in U.S. English versions, are available from
Under Product Support, select System x, and under Popular links, select Publications
lookup. Select the Product family and click on continue.
System x3620 M3 Installation Guide
Services
Global Technology Services
IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications,
and other technology management.
These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT
infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your highspeed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an
array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many
non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.
For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit
http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/
http://www.ibm.com/services/
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For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your
IBM representative or visit
http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity
For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit
http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html
Select your country, and then select the product as the category.
Technical information
Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
7376-46x
Processor Xeon E5620
Cores 4
Internal speed 2.40 GHz
External speed 5.86 GT/s
Number standard 1
Maximum 2
Cache 12 MB
Memory(SDRAM) 8 GB ECC
(8 Gb 2Rx4, 1.35V ChipKill)
DIMMs 1 x 8 GB
DIMM sockets 12
Address capability 192 GB
Video SVGA
Memory 16 MB
HDD controller SAS/SATA
Channels 8
Connector internal 2
Connector external 0
ServeRAID M5015 + battery
HDD 1 x 500 GB H/S SATA
Total drive bays 8
5.25-in slim 0
3.5-in slim 8
2.5-in slim 0
Hot-swap 8
Internal capacity 16 TB(6)
Bays available 7
5.25-in slim 0
3.5-in slim 7
2.5-in slim 0
Hot-swap 7
Total slots 3(7)
x8 PCI-E slot 2
x4 PCI-E slot 1
Slots available 2
Management proc. Standard
Ethernet controller 2 x 1 GB
Optical (SATA) Multiburner
Diskette drive 0
Power supply 460 W
Number standard 1
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Optional
Auto restart Yes
Preload Window Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard
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Capacities are based on installation of 3.5-inch 2 TB HDDs. For the latest information on
supported HDD options, visit
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
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Two PCI-Express Gen 2 x8 slots (full height, half length) on first slot and one PCI-Express
Gen 2 x4 buried slot (low profile) on second slot
Video subsystem
• SVGA compatible video controller (Matrox G200eV)
• Integrated on Integrated Management Module (IMM)
• Integrated on planar and connected to the PCI bus
• One analog video port
• Avocent Digital Video Compression (with Virtual Media Key option)
• DDR2-250MHz SDRAM video memory controller (video memory is not
expandable)
Supported video mode capabilities for the SVGA PCI controller with a 200 MHz
memory clock:
Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 (32- and 64-bit) and
Linux (all distributions)
Refresh
Resolution Colors Rate (Hz)
640 x 480 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 85
640 x 480 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, 85
640 x 480 x 32 16M 60, 72, 75, 85
800 x 600 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 85
800 x 600 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, 85
800 x 600 x 32 16M 60, 72, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 16 64K 60, 70, 75, 85
1024 x 768 x 32 16M 60, 70, 75, 85
1280 x 1024 x 8 256 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 x 16 64K 60, 70, 75
Note: Some modes are not supported by all monitors.
Dimensions
• Width:
– With top cover: 447 mm (17.598 in)
– With front bezel: 487.995 mm (19.212 in)
• Depth:
– EIA Flange to rear: 719.39 mm (28.32 in)
– Overall: 749.39 mm (29.5 in)
• Height: 86.5 mm (3.406 in)
Weight
• Minimum configuration 16.30 kg (35.94 lb)
• Maximum configuration 22.45 kg (49.50 lb)
Electrical
• 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 7.8 A
• 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 3.8 A
• Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
– Minimum configuration: 0.12 kVA
– Maximum configuration: 0.78 kVA
• Btu output:
– Minimum configuration: 307 Btu/hr (90 watts)
– Maximum configuration: 2662 Btu/hr (780 watts)
• Acoustical noise level emission level: Sound power levels
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– 6.1 bels (idling)
– 6.1 bels (operating)
Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power
level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements made in
accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
System x3620 M3 servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are
tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.
Standards
These systems support or comply with the following standards:
• Multi Processor Specification (MPS) 1.4
• Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification 2.3
• Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) 9241, Part 3
Equipment approvals and safety
• Japan VCCI, Class A
• Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009, Class A
• IEC-60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
• Taiwan BSMI CNS 13438, Class A); CNS 14336
• China CCC (China GB 4943-2001, GB 9254-2008 Class A, GB 17625.1:2003)
• Korea KN22, Class A; KN24
Operating environment
Air temperature:
• Server on:
– 10° C to 35° C (50° F to 95° F); altitude: 0 to 915 m (3,000 ft)
– 10° C to 32° C (50° F to 90° F); altitude: 915 to 2134 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft)
– 10° C to 28° C (50° F to 83° F); altitude: 2134 to 3050 m (7,000 to 10,000 ft)
• Server off: 5° C to 45° C (41° F to 113° F)
• Shipment: -40° C to +60° C (-40° F to 140° F)
Humidity:
• Server on: 20% to 80%, Max Dew Point 21° C, Max rate of change 5° C/hr
• Server off: 8% to 80%, Max Dew Point 27° C
• Shipment: 5% to 100%
Japan energy saving standard
Energy value tables - X3620 M3
Energy
Machine Category Power (Watts) CTP Consumption Input (Hz)
Type/Model 2005/2007 Consumption MTOPS Efficiency Frequency
737646x F/C 219 153486 0.001427 60
Hardware requirements
For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible:
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• HDD
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• Display
Unattended or remote installation may be performed without requiring some or
all of these components. Review your unattended software installation program
information for specific hardware configuration requirements.
For service, the server requires a compatible:
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• HDD
• Display
When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your
server either directly or indirectly via a console.
Software requirements
The following software products have been tested by IBM and software publishers in
the latest available versions, and where appropriate, are or will soon be certified by
the publisher to be compatible with the System x3620 M3.
Operating systems
• Microsoft
– Windows Server 2008 R2 (Std, Ent, DC, Web)
– Windows Server 2008 (Std, Ent, DC, Web) 64-bit
– Windows Small Business Server 2008 (Std, Prem)
– Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (Std, Prem)
– Windows Server 2003 R2 (Std, Ent, DC) 64-bit
– Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (Std, Prem)
• Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 - 32 bit
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 - 64 bit (including KVM)
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
– SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
– SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
– SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86
– SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
– SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
– VMware ESX 4.1
– VMware ESXi 4.1
– VMware ESX 4.0
– VMware ESXi 4.0
Note: For information on additional support, certification, version information, or
network operating systems, visit
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
Compatibility
The System x3620 M3 server contains licensed system programs that include
set configuration, set features, and test programs. System UEFI is loaded from a
"flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces
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designed to support the standard features of the System x3620 M3 server and to
maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
For detailed information about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and
network operating systems supported with xSeries® servers, visit
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
Contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales
Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for xSeries
servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are
announced that support these servers.
Limitations
• The System x3620 M3 server contains a single, configurable serial port. It can
be configured to be operating-system-controlled, service-processor-controlled,
or shared between the two. You can set the configuration by altering the BIOS.
The default configuration from the factory is in the shared position. In the shared
position, the service processor controls the port until the operating system
is running, then the operating system takes control. The service processor
can regain control of the port for user-configured dial-out situations or if the
operating system is not available, but operating system control cannot be
reestablished without resetting the server.
• System x3620 M3 servers can address a maximum of 192 GB of system memory.
All supported system memory is addressable through direct memory access. The
System x3620 M3 server supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB DDR3
SDRAM Registered DIMM memory. All supported DIMMs can coexist in the same
system. Refer to the Planning information section for supported memory options.
• To ensure proper air flow for cooling, the System x3620 M3 server requires
a rack with a perforated door, such as the NetBAY42 SR or NetBAY25 SR. An
alternative is to remove the front door of rack cabinets where the door panel is of
solid construction.
• Microprocessor upgrades must be of the same Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) link
speed, Integrated Memory Controller frequency, core frequency, power segment,
internal cache size and type. Mixing processors of different stepping levels but
same model (as per CPUID instruction) is supported. Mixing microprocessors of
different QPI, core speed, cache size, core quantity and power segment is not
supported.
• Use the version of ServerGuide that is shipped with the system, or a later
version, to load software and drivers. Earlier versions of ServerGuide may not be
compatible with the server.
Refer to the Software requirements section for operating system limitations.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
System x3620 M3 and related options
The System x3620 M3 server and related options are designated as customer setup.
Customer setup instructions are shipped with system and options.
Configuration information
Bay configuration
The System x3620 M3 server supports up to eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs.
7376-46x model contains one 500 GB H/S SATA Drive. All other models are open
bay for flexibility of configuration.
System x3620 M3 hot-swap models contain a DASD backplane supporting up to
eight hot-swap, SAS compliant drive bays.
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Cabling - Standard RAID configurations
Additional cabling alternatives
Rack installations
System x3620 M3 2U rack-drawer models are designed to be installed in a 19inch rack cabinet designed for 711.1 mm (28 in) deep devices, such as the
NetBAY42U ER and NetBAY42U SR. Installation into some of the older Netfinity®
racks (9306900, 9306910, 9306200) will require a rack extension kit for proper
cable bend radius and cooling.
If a System x3620 M3 server is mounted in a non-IBM rack, the rack must satisfy
the following specifications:
• The rack must meet EIA-310-D standards for mounting flanges and hole
locations.
• The front to rear distance of the mounting flanges must be 635 - 788 mm (25 31 in).
• The thickness of the mounting flanges must be 1.9 - 3.3 mm (0.08 and 0.13 in).
• The mounting flanges must have either 7.1 mm (0.28 in) diameter holes or 9.6
mm (0.38 in) square holes on the standard EIA hole spacing.
• The rack must have a minimum depth of 50 mm (1.97 in) between the front
mounting flange and inside of the front door for appropriate cooling.
• The rack must have a minimum depth of 166 mm (6.53 in) between the rear
mounting flange and inside of the rear door to install the server and provide
cable management space.
• The minimum side-to-side clearance in the rack between the front and rear
mounting flanges must be 467 mm (18.2 in) to accommodate the width of the
server and the slide mounting brackets.
• The minimum side-to-side clearance in the rack between each door and the
mounting flanges must be 484 mm (19.1 in) to accommodate the slide mounting
brackets.
• The rack must include perforated front and rear doors and must not prevent the
flow of cool air into or out of the rack.
• The weight-handling capacity of the rack must be able to support the maximum
rack configuration, including all servers, external cables, power distribution units,
and so on.
• The rack must provide proper stabilization so that the rack does not become
unstable when servers are pulled out for service.
Processor options
The System x3620 M3 server is an Intel Xeon processor system that supports
internal processing speeds of up to 3.20 GHz and processing operations to memory
up to 1333 MHz. It contains an integrated, full-speed 12 MB advanced transfer
L2 cache. This dual-socket system supports a second processor with the same
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link speed, Integrated Memory Controller frequency,
core frequency, power segment, internal cache size and type of processor as the
first.
Power considerations
The System x3620 M3 server includes a standard 460-watt power supply. This
power supply is capable of providing sufficient power to run the server fully
configured with supported devices.
Cable orders
The dual 10/100/1000 Mbps, full-duplex, Ethernet PCI controllers, standard with the
System x3620 M3 server, are connected directly to independent RJ-45 connectors.
The RJ-45 connectors provide a 10/100/1000 Base-T interface (either at half- or
full-duplex) for connecting twisted-pair cable to the Ethernet network. Cabling
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is not included with the server. To connect the Ethernet controller to a repeater
or switch, use a UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100 Mbps, or
higher, Category 5e, or better, cabling must be used.
There are no additional cabling requirements, other than for system power,
keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections.
Installability
The System x3620 M3 server requires about 30 minutes for installation. Installation
includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. Additional time is
required to install an operating system, additional adapters, or features.
Packaging
One box
• System unit carton: System unit
• Country kit carton
– System x3620 M3 Installation Guide
– Rack Installation Guide
– ServerRAID Support Package
The System x3620 M3 server is shipped in a single package. The country kit carton
is contained inside the top portion of the system unit carton.
Supplies
None
Security, auditability, and control
Security and auditability features include:
• Power-on and privileged-access password functions provide controls of who has
access to the data and server setup program on the server.
• A set unattended boot mode allows the system keyboard to be locked to all
entries except the password and at the same time allows other computers on the
network to access the system disk drive.
• A selectable boot sequence can be used to prevent unauthorized installation of
software or removal of data from the diskette drive.
These servers are intended to be installed and secured in a rack. It is a customer's
responsibility to ensure that the server and rack installation are secure to prevent
sensitive data from being removed.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security
features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems
and communications facilities.
Terms and conditions
To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or
IBM.
Warranty period
• Three years
• Optional features - One year
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An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is
subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM
part or feature which replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the
remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or
feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature
is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified
otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part
or feature is the same as the machine it is installed.
The following have been designated as consumables or supply items and are,
therefore, not covered by this warranty:
• Battery (RAID)
Warranty service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service, depending on the type of
warranty service specified below for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your
problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. Certain
machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote
problem determination, and resolution with IBM. You must follow the problem
determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem
determination, if IBM determines On-site Service is required, scheduling of service
will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy,
and availability of parts. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not
guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all
worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service
area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and
location-specific information.
The type of service is Customer Replaceable Unit (for example, keyboard, mouse,
speaker, memory, or hard disk drive) Service and On-site Service.
Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service
IBM provides a replacement CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and
replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from
IBM at any time on your request. A CRU is designated as being either a Tier 1
(mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs, as specified
in this announcement, is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your
request, you will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU
yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of
warranty service designated for your Machine.
Based upon availability, a CRU will be shipped for next business day (NBD) delivery.
IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective
CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a
container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may be charged for the
replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your
receipt of the replacement.
The following parts or features have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:
• Blank filler
• Cable-management arm
• Hot-swap hard disk drive
• Hot-swap power supply
• Lift handle kit
• Power cord
• Service label
• System label
• Top cover
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On-site Service
At IBM's discretion you will receive CRU service or IBM or your reseller will repair
the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. If required, On-site
Repair is provided, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays,
NBD response. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and
reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for
the purpose. On-site Service is not available in all countries, and some countries
have kilometer or mileage limitations from an IBM service center. In those locations
where On-site Service is not available, the normal in-country service delivery is
used.
International Warranty Service
International Warranty Service (IWS) is available in selected countries or regions.
The warranty service type and the service level provided in the servicing country
may be different from that provided in the country in which the machine was
purchased.
Under IWS, warranty service will be provided with the prevailing warranty service
type and service level available for the IWS-eligible machine type in the servicing
country, and the warranty period observed will be that of the country in which the
machine was purchased.
To determine the eligibility of your machine and to view a list of countries where
service is available, visit
http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/wlup
For more information on IWS, refer to Services Announcement AA01-3100, dated
September 28, 2001.
Licensing
Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of
the License Agreements that are shipped with the system.
Warranty service upgrades
IBM hourly service rate classification
One
Field-installable features
Yes
Model conversions
No
Machine installation
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the
instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply
No
Licensed machine code
IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for
which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License
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Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with
its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the
customer. You can obtain the agreement by contacting your IBM representative or
visiting
IBM may release changes to the Machine Code. IBM plans to make the Machine
Code changes available for download from the IBM System x technical support Web
site:
If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved
through your application of downloadable Machine Code, you are responsible for
downloading and installing these designated Machine Code changes as IBM specifies.
If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable Machine Code
changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Educational allowance
None
Pricing
http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/machine_warranties/
machine_code.html
http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/
For all local charges, contact your IBM representative.
AP distribution
Country/region Announced Date
AP IOT
ASEAN* Yes January 10, 2012
India/South Asia** Yes January 10, 2012
Australia Yes January 10, 2012
People's Republic of China Yes January 10, 2012
Hong Kong S.A.R of the PRC Yes January 10, 2012
Macao S.A.R of the PRC Yes January 10, 2012
Taiwan Yes January 10, 2012
Korea Yes January 10, 2012
New Zealand Yes January 10, 2012
Japan IOT
Japan Yes January 11, 2012
* Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic
Republic, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
**Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan
Trademarks
Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager is a trademark of IBM Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both.
IBM, X-Architecture, System x, Tivoli, NetView, ServerProven, xSeries and Netfinity
are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries,
or both.
Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States,
other countries, or both.
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Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other
countries, or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
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IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country
can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions,
and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this
announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for
your information only. Reference to other products in this announcement does not
necessarily imply those products are announced, or intend to be announced, in your
country. Additional terms of use are located at:
http://www.ibm.com/legal/us/en/
For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM
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