IBM x3690 X5 User Manual
IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement
ZG10-0267, dated August 31, 2010
IBM System x3690 X5 Virtualization Optimized
Systems simplify deployment of high-performing, Intel
Xeon-based systems for your virtualized environment
Table of contents
2 Overview 10 Publications
3 Key prerequisites 11 Technical information
3 Planned availability date 19 Terms and conditions
3 Description 22 Prices
9 Product positioning 24 Announcement countries
10 Product number 25 Corrections
At a glance
These new IBM® Systems x3690 X5 servers incorporate high-performance, 6-core
Xeon® E6540 processors, 8-core Xeon processors in MAX5 models and:
• Up to 32 DIMM slots in 7148 chassis and 32 DIMM slots in the MAX5 chassis,
delivering up to 1 TB of high-speed, lower-power, PC3-10600 ECC double data
rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM system memory at 1067 MHz
• Optional Emulex 10 Gb Ethernet Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter
• Four 5.0 Gb PCIE I/O (two x8, and two x8 low profile), Gen 2 slots
• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller
• Integrated Broadcom 5709 Dual-port 10/100/1000 Megabit Ethernet
• Up to sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap bays for flexible installation of HDDs, supporting
up to 8 TB1 internal data storage
• Standard Integrated Management Module
• Two 675-watt, voltage sensing, rear access, hot-swap power supplies, in
optimized server system and one 675-watt power supply in MAX5, up to six hotswap power supplies (4-server and 2-MAX5) optional,
• Optional Enhanced SATA CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo drive
• Eight USB ports, (two can be used for USB keyboard and mouse), SVGA video
port, one serial port, and two Gb Ethernet ports per chassis
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Three year limited warranty
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Overview
The x3690 X5 server is a new generation of the Enterprise X-Architecture®,
delivering innovation with enhanced reliability and availability features to enable
optimal performance for databases, enterprise applications, and virtualized
environments.
These models of the x3690 X5 servers are powered with 6-core Intel® Xeon EX
processors and are combined with the IBM MAX5 memory expansion for up to 1
terabyte of memory in a powerful two-socket system. In addition, MAX5 is available
as an option for all x3690 X5 systems.
Potential benefits include:
• Increased memory performance
• Greater system uptime with advanced memory RAS features
• Larger virtual machines and/or more virtual machines per system and increased
• Advanced networking capabilities with two Broadcom 5709 1 Gb Ethernet
• Low-power cost-effective memory with Advanced Buffer eXecution chip
• Integrated Management Module (IMM) for enhanced systems management
• Power management savings
• 6-core and 8-core processing performance
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• Up to 64 DIMM slots per system with IBM MAX5 delivering up to 1 TB of high-
• Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) plus RAID 0, 1, 10 to maximize throughput and ease of
• Up to sixteen 2.5-inch SAS HDDs, or twenty-four 1.8-inch SSDs, or a
• High-performance integrated dual 1 Gb Ethernet built-in, high-speed networking
• Emulex 10 Gb Dual-port Ethernet Adapter optional
• Integrated Management Module
• 2U rack-optimized, tool-free chassis that strikes the balance between rack
• Rear access power supplies for easy access
CPU utilization with two sockets and 64 DIMMs with MAX5
adapters standard in all models, Emulex 10 Gb dual-port Ethernet optional
capabilities
Memory ProteXion with ChipkillTM, memory mirroring, memory sparing, Intel SMI
Lane Failover, SMI packet retry, and SMI Clock failover
speed PC3-10600 1067 MHz double data rate 3 (DDR3) memory
installation; RAID 5 optional with software
combination of both; up to 8 TB maximum internal storage; system comes
standard with one HDD backplane that can hold four drives, a second and third
backplane is optional for additional 12 drives
with support for latest technologies
density and ease of maintenance and a 1U MAX5 rack-optimized, tool-free
chassis
Fifth-generation X5 technology features
• New leadership, MAX5 memory expansion and scaling technology, above and
beyond industry standard
• New eXFlash high-IOPS solid-state storage technology for larger, faster
databases
• Advanced fifth-generation Chipkill ECC memory controller to help correct singlebit, 2-bit, 3-bit, and 4-bit memory errors
• Memory ProteXion and memory mirroring support
• High-performance PCIE Gen 2 I/O slots (5 GHz)
• Hot-swap drive bays and redundant fans to replace select components without
powering down the server
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• Two hot-swap, rear access, redundant power supplies with 220 V ac input; one
power supply in MAX5; upgradeable to six hot-swap power supplies (4-server
and 2-MAX5) optional; 7148-2Dx models come standard with six power supplies
• Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) on processors, memory, fans, power supply,
and HDD options to help warn of problems before they occur
• Innovative light path diagnostics and top access design; easy to service and
configure
Warranty: Three years, customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site2 service,
limited warranty3; optional warranty service upgrades available.
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When referring to hard drive or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion
bytes, and TB stands for terabyte, or 1,000 billion bytes. Total user capacity may
vary depending on operating environments.
2
IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem
remotely.
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For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your IBM representative
or reseller. Copies are available upon request. For the latest information on safe and
effective computing, visit
http://www.ibm.com/pc/safecomputing/
Key prerequisites
Refer to the Hardware requirements section for details.
Planned availability date
• September 30, 2010: MAX5 to x3690 X5 cable option (59Y6269)
• October 20, 2010: System x3690 X5 MAX5 models (71483Sx, 71484Sx)
• October 20, 2010: Virtualization Optimized System with embedded vSphere 4.1
(71482Dx)
Description
Related options
• Intel Xeon Processor E6540 6C 2.0 GHz 18MB Cache 105w (60Y0320)
• IBM x3690 X5 16-DIMM Internal Memory Expansion (60Y0323)
• IBM 675W Redundant Power Supply Kit (60Y0327)
• IBM PCIe 2 x8 Adapter Kit (60Y0329)
• IBM PCIe x16 Adapter 3/4 Video (60Y0331)
• IBM High Efficiency 675W Power Supply (60Y0332)
• IBM PCIe x16 Adapter Full Video (60Y0337)
• IBM 4x 2.5-inch HS SAS HDD Backplane (60Y0339)
• IBM x3690 X5 PCI-Express (3x8) Riser Card (60Y0366)
• IBM x3690 8x 1.8-inch HS SAS SSD Backplane (60Y0360)
• IBM 8x 2.5-inch HS SAS HDD Backplane (60Y0381)
• IBM MAX5 Option (59Y6265)
• IBM MAX5 to x3690 X5 Cable Kit (59Y6269)
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• 2.5-inch SATA single bay (60Y0333)
•
ServeRAIDTM Expansion Adapter (60Y0309)
These processors support internal processing speeds of up to 2.26 GHz and external
processing operations to memory at 1067 MHz. These 6-core and 8-core Intel Xeonbased processors contain integrated, full-speed, 18 MB and 24 MB, level 2 cache.
Intel Xeon Processor E6540 - 2.00 GHz 18 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel Six
Core Processor Upgrade (60Y0320) supports internal processing speeds of 2.00
GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 18 MB level 3 cache.
Intel Xeon Processor X7550 - 2.00 GHz 18 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel
Eight Core Processor Upgrade (49Y4302) supports internal processing speeds of
2.00 GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 18 MB level 3 cache.
Intel Xeon Processor X7560 - 2.26 GHz 24 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel
Eight Core Processor Upgrade (49Y4300) supports internal processing speeds of
2.26 GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 24 MB level 3 cache.
Memory options
• 2 GB MAX5 (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
(44T1592)
• 4 GB MAX5 (1x4GB, Dual Rankx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP
RDIMM (44T1599)
• 8 GB MAX5 (1x8GB, Quad Rankx8) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
(46C7482)
• 16 GB (1x16GB, Quad Rankx4) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
(46C7483)
Note: Refer to details on Server Proven Plan for memory supported in x3690 and
memory supported in MAX5.
These high-speed, DDR3 registered DIMMs are synchronized to the processor.
Once addressed, data can be transferred on both edges of the clock signal. This
significantly improves performance of the 1066 MHz front-side bus Xeon processor.
Memory Expansion Card (60Y0323) allows you to upgrade your machine with
up to 32 memory expansion DIMMs. System memory can be expanded to 1024 GB
by adding 16 GB PC3-10600 CL4 ECC DDR3 SDRAM RDIMM in each of the 64 DIMM
sockets.
Memory ProteXion:
• Utilizes unused bits in each memory DIMM (hot-spare bits)
• Doubles the amount of Chipkill memory sustainable per server
• Is included at no additional cost, requires no additional hardware, and works
independently of operating system
• Is similar to the "hot-spare" of a DASD array
Memory mirroring:
• Propels Intel-based servers towards continuous operations
• Dramatically helps to increase uptime and allow scheduled maintenance
• Helps provide capability and reliability approaching a mainframe
• Is operating system independent; does not require drivers or operating system
support
Chipkill memory:
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• Offers integrated XA-64e chipsets for using off-the-shelf DIMMs
• Provides better memory reliability to support in-memory databases
• Increases availability by detecting and helping to correct single-bit, 2-bit, 3-bit,
and 4-bit memory errors
IBM Director CD with 20 agent license proofs of entitlement includes support for
the IBM System x3690 X5 server.
IBM System x3690 X5 server description
High-performance server subsystems
The new x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers are high-throughput,
scalable SMP-capable, 6-core Xeon-based servers. They deliver excellent scalability
for adding memory, adapter cards, or multiple processors.
Models powered with 6-core and 8-core Intel Xeon processors that use 64-byte
cache lines. EMT64T architecture supports 64-bit extensions. Two connectors for
Xeon MP processors are standard on the system board. High-speed PC3-10600 ECC
SDRAM provides excellent processor-to-memory subsystem performance.
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 system architecture is fine tuned and
engineered to optimize the powerful Xeon processors. This architecture consists of
the following components:
• Two 6-core Xeon processors; MAX5 one 8-core Xeon processor
• System memory cards with Intel Scalable Memory Buffers
• Intel 7500 host-bridge I/O controllers
These Xeon processors use Intel QuickPath Interconnect buses for external
operations. Each processor supports four independent buses to the memory, for a
total of 16 GB/s of potential memory bandwidth per CPU.
High-availability and serviceability features
Many enterprise on demand environments run around the clock to supply
information around the globe. These environments require ruggedly dependable
servers designed with features that can tolerate a component failure without total
shutdown. x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers pack numerous faulttolerant and high-availability features into a high-density, rack-optimized package
that helps significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network
computing operations.
Features include:
• Four 5.0 Gb PCIE I/O (two x8 low profile, two x8 standard) sockets
• Up to 16 Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) HDD bays
• ECC DIMMs combined with an integrated advanced ECC memory controller with
fourth-generation Chipkill support to correct many single-bit, 2-bit, 3-bit, and 4bit memory errors to minimize disruption of service to LAN clients
• Memory ProteXion and memory mirroring
• Memory hardware scrubbing to correct many soft memory errors automatically
without software intervention downtime
• PFA on HDD options, memory, processors, power supply, and fans, in conjunction
with IBM Director, to help alert the system administrator of an imminent
component failure
• Up to six 675-watt power supplies (4-server and 2-MAX5) can be installed
to support typical configuration redundancy or full configurations requiring
redundancy when operating with 240 V ac
• Hot-swap, multispeed fans to provide cooling redundancy and enable individual
fan replacement without powering down the server, plus one fan in each of the
hot-swap power supplies
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• Standard IMM enabling diagnostic, reset, POST, and auto recovery functions from
remote locations and monitoring of temperature, voltage, and fan speed; alerts
generated when thresholds are exceeded without utilizing an I/O slot
• Information LED panel, diagnostics LED panel, and component LEDs for visual
indications of system well-being
• Light path diagnostics for an outside view of the potential problem without
removing the cover, to help reduce downtime and service costs
• Easy top access to system board, adapter cards, and memory
• CPU failure recovery in SMP configurations, allowing a failed processor to be
forced offline, the server rebooted, an alert generated, and operation continued
with the working processor
The servers include:
• Up to 2-socket (12-core) SMP operations with powerful 6-core Xeon processors
• Up to 16 GB high-speed PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory standard, supporting up
to 1024 GB of system memory per system
• Up to six universal, voltage-sensing 675-watt, hot-swap power supplies with auto
restart
• Sixteen hot-swap drive bays, supporting up to 8 TB of internal data storage
(using sixteen 500 GB SAS Hot-Swap HDDs)
• 8 terabytes of external data storage supporting optional storage units,
ServeRAID SCSI controllers, and Fibre Channel controllers and storage units
Configurations
XpandOnDemand scalability
• Modular building-block scalability delivers the flexibility to scale to meet your
business needs, allowing you to configure your system to optimize for your
application needs.
Systems management
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers feature IBM Director, a powerful,
highly integrated, systems-management software solution built on industry
standards and designed for ease of use.
With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:
• View the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail
• Monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
• Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM, Intel-based
servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of
platforms
IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It
has the following key features:
• Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.
• Support for multiple operating systems, including certain versions of Microsoft®
Windows® 2003 Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux®, SUSE Linux,
and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM
Director, visit
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/index.jsp?topic=/
diricinfo_5.20/fqm0_r_supported_operating_systems.html
The list is updated periodically.
• Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
mobile computers. (Not all IBM Director features are supported on non-IBM
servers.)
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• Support for systems-management industry standards.
• Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management
environments.
• Ease of use, training, and setup.
IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced servers
that are designed to help reduce the total cost of managing and supporting
networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you may achieve reductions in
ownership costs through the following potential benefits:
• Reduced downtime
• Increased productivity of IT personnel and users
• Reduced service and support costs
For more information about IBM Director, refer to the CD that comes with the server
or the IBM Director documentation on the CD, or visit
http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/resources/
IBM Director includes IBM Director Extensions, a portfolio of server tools
that integrates into the IBM Director interface and works with the Integrated
Management Module, or other systems-management monitoring functions contained
in IBM System x® servers. Typical functions and monitoring capabilities can include:
• Predictable Failure Analysis is enabled for critical hardware components (PFA)
• Temperature
• Voltage
• Fan speed
• Light path diagnostics
The IT administrator gains comprehensive, virtual on-site control of IBM System X5
servers through the ability to remotely:
• Access the server, in many cases 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
• Run diagnostics, SCSI, and RAID setup during POST
• Monitor thresholds on server health including:
– Operating system load
– POST time-out
– Voltage
– Temperature
• Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
– Processors
– Memory
– Fans
– Power supplies
– HDDs
• Define automated actions such as:
– Send an e-mail or page to an administrator
– Execute a command or program
– Pop up an error message to the IBM Director console
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• Flash BIOS
• Monitor and graph the utilization of server resources such as:
– Memory
– Processor
– HDDs
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime
Active Energy Manager tools and programs
The IBM Active Energy Manager tool is available on the System x3690 X5 server.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy ManagerTM V3.1 is the next generation product
of IBM PowerExecutiveTM, which was previously available from IBM for x86 systems
only. IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager now supports multiple IBM
platforms and provides new capabilities that build upon the functions previously
available with IBM PowerExecutive V2.1. Enhancements to existing function include:
• Cross-system monitoring and management support
• Dynamic Polling Rate
• Discovery and monitoring of intelligent PDUs
The Active Energy Manager V3.1 offering has both no-charge (free) monitoring
functions and optional chargeable (fee-based) management functions.
No-charge monitor functions
• Power trending monitoring
• Thermal trending support
• iPDU Support
Priced Management functions
• Power capping to control system function
• Power savings mode when system not in use
For more information refer to
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/management/director/extensions/
actengmrg.html
World-class support tools and programs
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers include 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. 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 service (same-business-day service optionally available)
protects your investment if a problem occurs. This service also includes
replacement of parts identified through PFA.
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The ServerProven4 program lets you confidently configure your server with
various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides
compatibility information from actual testing of the x3690 X5 Virtualized System
and MAX5 server with various adapters and devices.
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The ServerGuide5 CD library includes online publications and utilities and drivers
that help you load popular network operating systems.
• Electronic support on the Web offers additional support in an easy-to-use format.
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and services that are ServerProven®, including but not implied warranties and of
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