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IBM System x3550 M5

IBM Redbooks Product Guide

Designed in a compact, versatile 1U two-socket rack server, the IBM® System x3550 M5 rack server fuels almost any workload from infrastructure to high-performance computing (HPC) to cloud or big data with leadership security, efficiency, and reliability. Integrated with up to two Intel Xeon processors of the E5-2600 v3 product family with faster, energy-efficient TruDDR4 Memory, the x3550 M5 delivers exceptional performance. Storage can include up to 12 drives in an impressive selection of sizes and types. This IBM Redbooks® Product Guide describes the System x3550 M5.

Suggested use

management, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media, web, and HPC.

The following figure shows the System x3550 M5.

Figure 1. The System x3550 M5

: Database, virtualization and cloud computing, infrastructure security, systems

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The x3550 M5 incorporates energy smart features for minimized costs and efficient performance. Dual fan zones support operation in up to 40°C environments. 80 PLUS Titanium power supply units (PSUs) can deliver 96% efficiency at 50% load.

The x3550 M5 has outstanding memory performance that is achieved by supporting two-RDIMM-per-channel configurations at speeds up to 12% faster than the Intel specification, while still maintaining world-class IBM reliability.

System x® servers achieved the highest reliability of any x86 servers (ITIC 2014-2015 Global Server Hardware, Server OS Reliability Survey:

http://public.dhe.ibm.com/common/ssi/ecm/en/xsl03126usen/XSL03126USEN.PDF).

The x3550 M5 integrates leadership security and reliability. System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an exclusive set of System x features and practices, establishes a foolproof security foundation for your workloads. Enterprise-class data protection is provided with optional self-encrypting drives and simple, centralized key management through IBM Security Key Lifecycle Management. Diagnostic tools facilitate reduced downtime and costs.

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Key features

The System x3550 M5 is a cost- and density-balanced 1U, 2-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance and pay-as-you grow flexibility along with new features that improve server management capability. New, innovative, energy-smart design with powerful high-performance processors, a large capacity of high-performing DDR4 memory, and an improved feature set are ideal for business-critical applications and cloud deployments.

Combining balanced performance and flexibility, the x3550 M5 is a great choice for small and medium businesses and 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 reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) and high-efficiency design improve your business environment and help save operational costs.

Scalability and performance

The x3550 M5 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

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Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with up to 18-core processors, up to 45 MB of L3 cache, and up to 9.6 GT/s QPI interconnect links.

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Supports up to two processors, 36 cores, and 72 threads to maximize the concurrent execution of multithreaded applications.

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Intelligent and adaptive system performance with energy efficient Intel Turbo Boost Technology allows CPU cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor TDP.

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Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.

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Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.

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Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0 (AVX 2.0) enable acceleration of enterprise-class workloads, such as databases, enterprise resource planning, and others.

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Up to 2133 MHz memory speeds with two DIMMs per channel running at 2133 MHz to help maximize system performance.

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Up to 1.5 TB of memory capacity with 64 GB Load Reduced DIMMS (LRDIMMs) (support for 64 GB LRDIMMs is planned for a later date).

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12 Gbps serial-attached SCSI (SAS) internal storage connectivity doubles the data transfer rate compared to 6 Gb SAS solutions to maximize performance of storage I/O-intensive applications.

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Flexible and scalable internal storage configurations for up to 24 TB of storage capacity in a dense 1U rack form factor.

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The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of or along with traditional spinning hard disk 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.

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The server has four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and optional 10 Gb Ethernet ports with mezzanine LOM (ML2) adapters.

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The server offers up to four PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 I/O expansion slots in a dense 1U rack form factor.

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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.

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Availability and serviceability

The x3550 M5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

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The server offers memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.

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Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as processors, memory DIMMs, and adapter cards.

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The server offers hot-swap drives supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.

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The server offers redundant hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.

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The new next-gen light path diagnostics LCD display panel simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.

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Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory, disks, fans, and power supplies) operate outside standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.

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SSDs offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.

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Built-in Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failure, to minimize downtime.

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Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.

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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 x3550 M5 and deliver enterprise-class data protection:

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The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and perform remote management.

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An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.

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IBM Systems Director offers comprehensive systems management tools to help increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.

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Two integrated Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) support the enablement of advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.

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System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an exclusive set of System x security features and practices, establishes a foolproof security foundation for workloads by delivering firmware that is securely built, tested, digitally signed, and verified prior to execution.

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The server offers enterprise-class data protection with optional self-encrypting drives and simple, centralized key management through IBM Security Key Lifecycle Management.

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There is industry-standard AES NI support for faster, stronger encryption.

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Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.

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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 x3550 M5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:

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Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.

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High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications.

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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 the demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.

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Low-voltage 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs consume up to 20% less energy compared to 1.35 V DDR3 DIMMs.

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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.

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IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ and Intel Node Manager provide advanced data center power notification and management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.

Locations of key components and connectors

The following figure shows the front of the server.

Figure 2. Front view of the System x3550 M5

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The following figure shows the rear of the x3550 M5 server with three PCIe low profile slots.

Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3550 M5

The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.

Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3550 M5

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Standard specifications

The following table lists the standard specifications.

Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)

Components Specification

Form factor 1U Rack.

Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family CPUs with 18 cores (2.3 GHz core

speeds) or up to 12 cores (up to 2.6 GHz core speeds). Two QPI links up to 9.6 GT/s each. Up to 2133 MHz memory speed. Up to 45 MB L3 cache.

Chipset Intel C612.

Memory Up to 24 DIMM sockets (12 DIMMs per processor). RDIMMs and LRDIMMs (Load Reduced

DIMMs) are supported.. Memory types cannot be intermixed. Memory speed up to 2133 MHz.

Memory maximums

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With RDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 24x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors

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With LRDIMMs: Up to 1.5 TB with 24x 64 GB LRDIMMs and two processors (support for 64 GB LRDIMMs is planned for a later date)

Memory protection Error correction code (ECC), Chipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs), memory mirroring, and

memory rank sparing.

Disk drive bays Up to 12x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs, or up to 8x 2.5" Simple Swap SATA HDDs, or up to

4x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs, or up to 4x 3.5" Simple Swap SATA HDDs.

Maximum internal storage

Up to 14.4 TB with 1.2 TB 2.5" SAS HDDs, or up to 12 TB with 1 TB 2.5" NL SAS/SATA HDDs, or up to 11.2 TB with 960 GB 2.5" SATA SSDs, or up to 24 TB with 6 TB 3.5" NL SAS/SATA HDDs. Intermix of SAS/SATA is supported.

Storage controller Onboard 6 Gb SATA: no RAID support

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12 Gb SAS/SATA RAID: RAID 0, 1, 10 with M1215 or M5210. Optional upgrade to RAID 5, 50 is available for M1215. Optional upgrade to RAID 5, 50 is available for M5210 (zero-cache; 1 GB non-backed cache; 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB flash-backed cache). Optional upgrade to RAID 6, 60 is available for M5210 with memory cache upgrades. Optional SSD Caching and Performance Accelerator feature upgrades are available.

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12 Gb SAS/SATA non-RAID: N2215 HBA

Optical drive bays One, optional, for models with 4 or 8 drive bays (models with 10 drive bays do not support an

internal optical drive). Support for DVD-ROM or Multiburner.

Tape drive bays None.

Network interfaces Four integrated RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (BCM5719); optional Mezzanine

LOM (ML2) slot for dual-port 10 GbE cards with SFP+ or RJ-45 connectors or quad-port GbE cards with RJ-45 connectors.

PCI Expansion slots

Up to four slots, depending on the riser cards installed. The slots are as follows:

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Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 or ML2; low profile, half-length (not present if the HDD Rear Kit is installed)

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Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x16 or PCIe 3.0 x8; low profile or full-height, half-length (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot requires the second processor to be installed) (not present if the HDD Rear Kit is installed)

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Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x16 or PCIe 3.0 x8; low profile, half-length

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Slot 4: PCIe 3.0 x8 (dedicated for an internal RAID controller)

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Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)

Components Specification

Ports Front: 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 (8x 2.5" drive bay models) or 2x USB 2.0 (4x 3.5" and 10x

Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to eight redundant hot-swap fans (six standard,

Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 550 W, 750 W, or 900 W High Efficiency Platinum AC power

Hot-swap parts Hard drives, power supplies, and fans.

Systems management

Security features Power-on password, administrator's password, two Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs): on the

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

Operating systems supported

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2.5" drive bay models), and 1x DB-15 video.

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Rear: 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x DB-15 video, 1x RJ-45 systems management, 4x RJ-45 GbE network ports. Optional 1x DB-9 serial port.

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Internal: 1x USB port (for embedded hypervisor).

additional two with the second processor or with the x3550 M5 Thermal Solution Kit); dual fan zones with N+1 fan redundancy; each fan has two motors.

supplies, or 750 W High Efficiency Titanium AC power supplies.

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1) based on Renesas SH7758, Predictive Failure Analysis, light path diagnostics, Automatic Server Restart, IBM ToolsCenter, IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, and Intel Node Manager. Optional IBM Advanced Management Module Advanced Upgrade for remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual media).

IMM2 (TPM 1.2) and on the host (TPM 1.2/2.0). Optional lockable front bezel.

1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors.

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, and 2008 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.1 and 5.5.

Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5/Next Business Day

(NBD).

Service and support

Dimensions Height: 43 mm (1.7 in), width: 429 mm (16.9 in), depth: 734 mm (28.9 in)

Weight Minimum configuration: 13.8 kg (30.5 lb), maximum: 19.3 kg (42.7 lb)

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

The x3550 M5 servers are shipped with the following items:

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Statement of Limited Warranty

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Important Notices

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Rack Installation Instructions

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Documentation CD containing

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IBM System x3550 M5 Slide Kit G4

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2.8 m C13-C14 power cord (one for models with one power supply and two for models with two power

Installation and User's Guide

supplies)

Note: Cable Management Arm (CMA) is not included. See the "Rack options" section for ordering information.

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Standard models

The following table lists the standard models of the x3550 M5.

Table 2. Standard models

MTM* Intel Xeon processor†

(2 maximum)

Models announced September 2014

5463-A2x 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-B2x 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-C2x 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-C4x 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-D2x 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz

20MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-H2x 1x E5-2630L v3 8C 1.8GHz

20MB 1866MHz 55W

5463-F2x 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz

20MB 1866MHz 90W

5463-G2x 1x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz

25MB 2133MHz 105W

5463-62x 1x E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz

30MB 2133MHz 120W

Memory (RDIMMs)

1x 8GB 2133MHz§

1x 16GB 2133MHz§

1x 16GB 2133MHz

RAID Drive

M1215 4x 2.5"

M1215 4x 3.5"

M1215 4x 2.5"

M1215 4x 3.5"

M5210 1GB Flash

M5210 2GB Flash

bays

SS / 8

SS / 4

HS / 8

HS / 4

4x 2.5" HS / 8

10x 2.5" HS / 12

4x 2.5" HS / 8

Drives Onboard

Open bay

NIC

4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W

4x GbE 2 / 4 None 1x 550 W

4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W

I/O slots (std / max)

Optical drive

Power supply (std / max)

HS / 2

5463-J2x 1x E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz

30MB 2133MHz 120W

5463-L2x 1x E5-2690 v3 12C 2.6GHz

30MB 2133MHz 135W

5463-M2x 1x E5-2699 v3 18C 2.3GHz

45MB 2133MHz 145W

1x 16GB 2133MHz

M5210 2GB Flash

M5210 4x 2.5"

4x 2.5" HS / 8

HS / 8

Open bay

4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W

HS / 2

4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W

HS / 2

4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 900 W

HS / 2

* x in the Machine Type Model (MTM) represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA MTM is 5463-A2G, and the US MTM is 5463-A2U). Ask an IBM representative for specifics. † Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, and thermal design power (TDP).

§ For these models, the standard DIMM is rated at 2133 MHz, but operates at a lower speed to match the processor memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".

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

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Express models

The following table lists the express models of the x3550 M5.

Table 3. Express models (Part 1: United States, Canada, Latin America)

MTM Intel Xeon processor†

(2 maximum)

United States, Canada

5463-EAU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-EBU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-EEU 2x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-ECU 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz

20MB 1866MHz 90W

5463-EDU 1x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz

25MB 2133MHz 105W

5463-EFU 2x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz

25MB 2133MHz 105W

Latin America

5463-EMU1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-ENU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

Memory (RDIMMs)

1x 8GB 2133MHz§

1x 16GB 2133MHz§

2x 16GB 2133MHz§

1x 16GB 2133MHz§

1x 16GB 2133MHz

4x 16GB 2133MHz

1x 8GB 2133MHz§

RAID Drive

M1215 4x 2.5"

M5210 4x 2.5"

M5210 2GB Flash

M5210 4x 2.5"

M5210 4GB Flash

M1215 4x 3.5"

M5210 1GB Flash

bays

HS / 8

4x 2.5" HS / 8

HS / 8

8x 2.5" HS / 8

SS / 4

4x 2.5" HS / 8

Drives Onboard

Open bay

2x 300GB 10K

NIC

4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi

4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi

I/O slots (std / max)

Optical drive

burner

Power supply (std / max)

1x 550 W HS / 2

2x 550 W HS / 2

1x 550 W HS / 2

1x 750 W HS / 2

2x 550 W HS / 2

1x 550 W HS / 2

2x 550 W HS / 2

5463-ERU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-ESU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-EOU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-EPU 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz

20MB 1866MHz 90W

5463-EQU 2x E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz

30MB 2133MHz 120W

1x 8GB 2133MHz§

2x 16GB 2133MHz§

2x 16GB 2133MHz

M1215 4x 2.5"

M5210 1GB Flash

M5210 2GB Flash

SS / 8

4x 2.5" SS / 8

4x 3.5" SS / 4

4x 2.5" HS / 8

8x 2.5" HS / 8

Open bay

4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi

burner

4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi

burner

4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi

burner

4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi

burner

4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi

burner

1x 550 W HS / 2

2x 550 W HS / 2

2x 750 W HS / 2

† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.

§ For these models, the standard DIMM is rated at 2133 MHz, but operates at a lower speed to match the processor memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".

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Table 3. Express models (Part 2: Asia Pacific, Japan, Europe, Middle East and Africa)

MTM Intel Xeon processor†

(2 maximum)

Asia Pacific (Australia and New Zealand only)

5463-EGM1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-EHM1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-EIM 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-EJM 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-EKM 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz

20MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-ELM 2x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz

25MB 2133MHz 105W

Japan

5463-E5J 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-E6J 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

Memory (RDIMMs)

1x 8GB 2133MHz§

2x 8GB 2133MHz§

2x 16GB 2133MHz

1x 8GB 2133MHz§

RAID Drive

M1215 4x 3.5"

M5210 1GB Flash

M1215 4x 3.5"

M5210 1GB Flash

M5210 8x 2.5"

M5210 1GB Flash

bays

SS / 4

4x 2.5" HS / 8

SS / 4

4x 2.5" HS / 8

HS / 8

4x 2.5" HS / 8

Drives Onboard

Open bay

2x 300GB 10K

Open bay

2x 300GB 10K

Open bay

NIC

4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi

4x GbE 4 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W

I/O slots (std / max)

Optical drive

burner

Power supply (std / max)

1x 550 W HS / 2

1x 750 W HS / 2

2x 750 W HS / 2

HS / 2

5463-E7J 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

Europe, Middle East and Africa

5463-E1G 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz

15MB 1600MHz 85W

5463-E2G 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz

15MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-E3G 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz

20MB 1866MHz 85W

5463-E4G 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz

20MB 1866MHz 90W

1x 8GB 2133MHz§

1x 16GB 2133MHz§

M5210 1GB Flash

M1215 4x 2.5"

M5210 1GB Flash

4x 2.5" HS / 8

HS / 8

8x 2.5" HS / 8

4x 2.5" HS / 8

8x 2.5" HS / 8

Open bay

4x GbE 4 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W

4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi

burner

4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi

burner

4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi

burner

4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi

burner

HS / 2

1x 550 W HS / 2

2x 550 W HS / 2

1x 550 W HS / 2

† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.

§ For these models, the standard DIMM is rated at 2133 MHz, but operates at a lower speed to match the processor memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".

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

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Processor options

The x3550 M5 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 Configure-to-order (CTO). The processor part numbers include a CPU, a heatsink, and two system fans.

Table 4. Processor options

Part number

00KA070 A5BF / A5BV Intel Xeon Processor E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 85W A2x

00KA071 A5BG / A5BW Intel Xeon Processor E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 85W B2x

00KA067 A5BC / A5BS Intel Xeon Processor E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz 15MB Cache 1866MHz 85W C2x, C4x

00KA068 A5BD / A5BT Intel Xeon Processor E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz 20MB Cache 1866MHz 85W D2x

00KA077 A5BN / A5C2 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2630L v3 8C 1.8GHz 20MB Cache 1866MHz 55W H2x

00KA069 A5BE / A5BU Intel Xeon Processor E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz 20MB Cache 1866MHz 90W F2x

00KA072 A5BH / A5BX Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz 25MB Cache 2133MHz 105W G2x

00KA074 A5BK / A5BZ Intel Xeon Processor E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 120W 62x

where used

Feature codes*

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

Description

Standard models where used

00KA075 A5BL / A5C0 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 120W J2x

00KA076 A5BM / A5C1 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 v3 12C 2.6GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 135W L2x

00KF584 ARZ8 / ARZ9 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699 v3 18C 2.3GHz 45MB Cache 2133MHz 145W M2x

* The first feature code is for the first processor; the second feature code is for the second processor.

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Memory options

The IBM System x3550 M5 supports IBM TruDDR4 Memory. IBM TruDDR Memory uses the highest-quality components sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets our strict requirements is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned on every IBM System x server to maximize performance and reliability. IBM TruDDR4 Memory will have a unique signature programmed into the DIMM, which will enable IBM System x servers to verify whether the memory installed is qualified/supported by IBM. Because the IBM TruDDR4 Memory is authenticated, certain extended memory performance features can be enabled to extend performance over industry standards. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide.

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:

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The server supports RDIMMs and LRDIMMs.

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

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The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in the server depends on the number of processors.

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

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Memory speed that is supported by the specific processor.

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Lowest of maximum operating speeds for selected memory configuration that depends on quantity of DIMMs per channel, as shown under "Maximum operating speed" in Table 5.

The following memory protection technologies are supported:

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ECC

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Chipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)

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Memory mirroring

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Memory rank sparing

Chipkill works only in independent channel mode (the default is operational mode) and supports only x4-based memory DIMMs.

If memory mirroring is used, DIMMs must be installed in pairs (a minimum of one pair per each processor), and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size.

If memory rank sparing is used, a minimum of one quad-rank LRDIMM or two single-rank or dual-rank RDIMMs must be installed per populated channel (the DIMMs do not need to be 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.

Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing modes are mutually exclusive. Only one operational memory mode can be enabled on a server, and it is a system-wide setting.

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The following table shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Table cells highlighted with a gray background indicate when the number of DIMMs per channel still allows the DIMMs to operate at a rated speed.

Table 5. Maximum memory speeds

DIMM specification RDIMM LRDIMM

Rank Single rank Dual rank Quad rank

Part numbers 46W0784 (4 GB)

46W0788 (8 GB)

Rated speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz

Rated voltage 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V

Maximum quantity supported** 24 24 24 24

Maximum DIMM capacity 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB 64 GB

Maximum memory capacity 192 GB 192 GB 384 GB 1.5 TB

Maximum memory at rated speed

Maximum operating speed

1 DIMM per channel 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz

2 DIMMs per channel 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz

3 DIMMs per channel 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 1866 MHz 1866 MHz

* Support for 64 GB LRDIMMs is planned for a later date. ** The maximum quantity that is supported is shown for two processors installed.

128 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB

46W0792 (8 GB) 46W0796 (16 GB) 46W0800 (32 GB)

95Y4812 (64 GB)*

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The following table lists memory options available for the x3550 M5 server.

Table 6. Memory options

Part number

RDIMMs - 2133 MHz

46W0784 A5B6 4GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx8, 1.2V)

46W0788 A5B5 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx4, 1.2V)

46W0792 A5B8 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx8, 1.2V)

46W0796 A5B7 16GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx4, 1.2V)

LRDIMMs - 2133 MHz

46W0800 A5B9 32GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4, 1.2V)

95Y4812 A5UK 64GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4,1.2V)

* Support for 64 GB LRDIMMs is planned for a later date.

Feature code

Description Maximum

PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM

PC417000 CL15 2133MHz LP LRDIMM

PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP LRDIMM

supported

24 (12 per CPU)

Standard models where used

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A2x, B2x

62x, C2x, C4x, D2x, F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x, L2x, M2x

-

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Internal storage

The System x3550 M5 server supports the following internal drive bay configurations:

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4x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays

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10x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 12x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays (10x front drive bays and 2x rear drive bays)

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4x 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bays

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4x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models

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4x 3.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models

The following figure shows some of these configurations.

Figure 5. Internal drive configurations

Optical drive support: Four- and eight-drive bay models of the x3550 M5 support an optional internal optical drive.

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