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System x3550 M5
Lenovo Press Product Guide
Designed in a compact, versatile 1U two-socket rack server, the 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.
Suggested use
: Database, virtualization and cloud computing, infrastructure security, systems
management, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media, web, and HPC.
The following figure shows the System x3550 M5.
Figure 1. The System x3550 M5
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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 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:
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.
Supports up to two processors, 36 cores, and 72 threads to maximize the concurrent execution of
multithreaded applications.
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.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling
simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating
system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0 (AVX 2.0) enable acceleration of enterprise-class workloads,
such as databases, enterprise resource planning, and others.
Up to 2133 MHz memory speeds with two DIMMs per channel running at 2133 MHz to help maximize
system performance.
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).
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.
Flexible and scalable internal storage configurations for up to 24 TB of storage capacity in a dense 1U
rack form factor.
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.
The server has four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and optional 10 Gb Ethernet ports with
mezzanine LOM (ML2) adapters.
The server offers up to four PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 I/O expansion slots in a dense 1U rack form
factor.
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:
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as
processors, memory DIMMs, and adapter cards.
The server offers hot-swap drives supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater
system uptime.
The server offers redundant hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap redundant fans to provide
availability for business-critical applications.
The new next-gen light path diagnostics LCD display panel simplifies servicing, speeds up problem
resolution, and helps improve system availability.
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.
SSDs offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers
alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failure, to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speed up troubleshooting tasks
to reduce service time.
Three-year customer replaceable unit and 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:
The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and
perform remote management.
An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved
setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
IBM Systems Director offers comprehensive systems management tools to help increase uptime,
reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
Two integrated Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) support the enablement of advanced cryptographic
functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
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.
The server offers enterprise-class data protection with optional self-encrypting drives and simple,
centralized key management through IBM Security Key Lifecycle Management.
There is industry-standard AES NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow
attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance
to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space protected from
all other software running on a system.
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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:
Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
reduce power draw.
Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally
constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
Low-voltage 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs consume up to 20% less energy compared to 1.35 V DDR3
DIMMs.
The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology.
Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow
through the system.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ 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
Machine type 5463
Firmware Lenovo-signed firmware
Form factor 1U Rack.
Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family CPUs with 18 or 16 cores (2.3 GHz
core speeds); or 14, 12, or 10 cores (up to 2.6 GHz core speeds); or 8 cores (up to 3.2 GHz
core speeds); or 6 cores (up to 3.4 GHz core speeds); or 4 cores (up to 3.5 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
With RDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 24x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors
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).
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 21.6 TB with 1.8 TB 2.5" SAS HDDs, or up to 12 TB with 1 TB 2.5" NL SAS/SATA HDDs,
or up to 19.2 TB with 1.6 TB 2.5" SAS 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
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.
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:
Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 or ML2; low profile, half-length (not present if the HDD Rear Kit is
installed)
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)
Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x16 or PCIe 3.0 x8; low profile, half-length
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
2.5" drive bay models), and 1x DB-15 video.
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.
Internal: 1x USB port (for embedded hypervisor).
Cooling Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to eight redundant hot-swap fans (six standard,
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.
Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 550 W, 750 W, or 900 W High Efficiency Platinum AC power
supplies, or 750 W High Efficiency Titanium AC power supplies.
Hot-swap parts Hard drives, power supplies, and fans.
Systems
management
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1)
based on Renesas SH7758, Predictive Failure Analysis, light path diagnostics, Automatic
Server Restart, ToolsCenter, IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, and Intel
Node Manager. Optional Advanced Management Module Advanced Upgrade for remote
presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual media).
Security features Power-on password, administrator's password, two Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs): on the
IMM2 (TPM 1.2) and on the host (TPM 1.2/2.0). Optional lockable front bezel.
Video Matrox G200eR2 with 16 MB memory integrated into the IMM2. Maximum resolution is
1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors.
Operating
systems
supported
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
Optional service upgrades are available through the ServicePac®: 4-hour or 2-hour response
time, 8 hours fix time, one-year or two-year warranty extension, remote technical support for
System x hardware and selected System x and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware)
software.
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)
The x3550 M5 servers are shipped with the following items:
Statement of Limited Warranty
Important Notices
Rack Installation Instructions
Documentation CD containing
Installation and User's Guide
System x3550 M5 Slide Kit G4
2.8 m C13-C14 power cord (one for models with one power supply and two for models with two power
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)
Memory
(RDIMMs)
RAID Drive
bays
Drives Onboard
NIC
I/O
slots
(std /
max)
Optical
drive
Power
supply
(std /
max)
Models announced September 2014
5463-A2x 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 2.5"
SS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-B2x 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 3.5"
SS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-C2x 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-C4x 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-D2x 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-H2x 1x E5-2630L v3 8C 1.8GHz
20MB 1866MHz 55W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-F2x 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-G2x 1x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210
1GB Flash
10x 2.5"
HS / 12
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 None 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-62x 1x E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210
2GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-J2x 1x E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210
2GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-L2x 1x E5-2690 v3 12C 2.6GHz
30MB 2133MHz 135W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-M2x 1x E5-2699 v3 18C 2.3GHz
45MB 2133MHz 145W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
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 a Lenovo 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 and TopSeller models
The following table lists the Express and TopSeller models of the x3550 M5.
Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 1)
MTM Intel Xeon processor†
(2 maximum)
Memory
(RDIMMs)
RAID Drive
bays
Drives Onboard
NIC
I/O
slots
(std /
max)
Optical
drive
Power
supply
(std /
max)
TopSeller - United States, Canada
5463-NAU 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-NBU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-NCU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-NDU 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-NMU 2x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
2x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 2x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-NJU 1x E5-2643 v3 6C 3.4GHz
20MB 2133MHz 135W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 900 W
HS / 2
5463-NEU 1x E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-NNU 2x E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
4x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 2x 900 W
HS / 2
5463-NFU 1x E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 900 W
HS / 2
5463-NHU 1x E5-2690 v3 12C 2.6GHz
30MB 2133MHz 135W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 900 W
HS / 2
5463-NPU 2x E5-2690 v3 12C 2.6GHz
30MB 2133MHz 135W
4x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 2x 900 W
HS / 2
5463-NKU 1x E5-2697 v3 14C 2.6GHz
35MB 2133MHz 145W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 900 W
HS / 2
TopSeller - Europe, Middle East and Africa
5463-NDG 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-NEG 1x E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-NKG 1x E5-2697 v3 14C 2.6GHz
35MB 2133MHz 145W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 900 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 and TopSeller models (Part 2)
MTM Intel Xeon processor†
(2 maximum)
Memory
(RDIMMs)
RAID Drive
bays
Drives Onboard
NIC
I/O
slots
(std /
max)
Optical
drive
Power
supply
(std /
max)
Express - United States, Canada
5463-EAU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EBU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EEU 2x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
2x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210
2GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-ECU 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EDU 1x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
1x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-EFU 2x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
4x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210
4GB Flash
8x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 550 W
HS / 2
Express - Latin America
5463-EMU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 3.5"
SS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-ENU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
2x
300GB
10K
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-ERU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 2.5"
SS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-ESU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
SS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EOU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 3.5"
SS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EPU 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
2x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EQU 2x E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
2x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210
2GB Flash
8x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
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 and TopSeller models (Part 3)
MTM Intel Xeon processor†
(2 maximum)
Memory
(RDIMMs)
RAID Drive
bays
Drives Onboard
NIC
I/O
slots
(std /
max)
Optical
drive
Power
supply
(std /
max)
Express - Asia Pacific (Australia and New Zealand only)
5463-EGM 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 3.5"
SS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EHM 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
2x
300GB
10K
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EIM 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
2x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 3.5"
SS / 4
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-EJM 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
2x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
2x
300GB
10K
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-EKM 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
2x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 750 W
HS / 2
5463-ELM 2x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
2x 16GB
2133MHz
M5210 8x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 750 W
HS / 2
Express - Japan
5463-E5J 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-E6J 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-E7J 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 4 / 4 Optional 1x 550 W
HS / 2
Express - Europe, Middle East and Africa
5463-E1G 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M1215 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-E2G 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
8x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
1x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-E3G 1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 8GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
2x 550 W
HS / 2
5463-E4G 1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
1x 16GB
2133MHz§
M5210
1GB Flash
8x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
4x GbE 2 / 4 Multi
burner
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
where used
model for a particular processor, this processor is only available through
Configure-to-order (CTO). The processor part numbers include a CPU, a heatsink, and two system fans.
Table 4. Processor options
Part
number
Feature
codes*
Description
Standard
models
where
used
00KA070 A5BF / A5BV Intel Xeon Processor E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 85W A2x
00MU566 ASL6 / ASLF Intel Xeon Processor E5-2608L v3 6C 2.0GHz 15MB Cache 1866MHz 52W -
00KA071 A5BG / A5BW Intel Xeon Processor E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB Cache 1600MHz 85W B2x
00MU567 ASL7 / ASLG Intel Xeon Processor E5-2618L v3 8C 2.3GHz 20MB Cache 1866MHz 75W -
00KA067 A5BC / A5BS Intel Xeon Processor E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz 15MB Cache 1866MHz 85W C2x, C4x
00MU407 ASCT / ASD4 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2623 v3 4C 3.0GHz 10MB Cache 1866MHz 105W -
00MU568 ASL8 / ASLH Intel Xeon Processor E5-2628L v3 10C 2.0GHz 25MB Cache 1866MHz 75W -
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
00MU408 ASCU / ASD5 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2637 v3 4C 3.5GHz 15MB Cache 2133MHz 135W -
00KA069 A5BE / A5BU Intel Xeon Processor E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz 20MB Cache 1866MHz 90W F2x
00MU409 ASCV / ASD6 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2643 v3 6C 3.4GHz 20MB Cache 2133MHz 135W -
00MU569 ASL9 / ASLJ Intel Xeon Processor E5-2648L v3 12C 1.8GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 75W -
00KA072 A5BH / A5BX Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz 25MB Cache 2133MHz 105W G2x
00MU406 ASCS / ASD3 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650L v3 12C 1.8GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 65W -
00MU570 ASLA / ASLK Intel Xeon Processor E5-2658 v3 12C 2.2GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 105W -
00MU400 ASCL / ASCX Intel Xeon Processor E5-2660 v3 10C 2.6GHz 25MB Cache 2133MHz 105W -
00MU410 ASCW / ASD7 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2667 v3 8C 3.2GHz 20MB Cache 2133MHz 135W -
00KA074 A5BK / A5BZ Intel Xeon Processor E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 120W 62x
00KA075 A5BL / A5C0 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 120W J2x
00MU401 ASCM / ASCY Intel Xeon Processor E5-2683 v3 14C 2.0GHz 35MB Cache 2133MHz 120W -
00MU402 ASCN / ASCZ Intel Xeon Processor E5-2685 v3 12C 2.6GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 120W -
00KA076 A5BM / A5C1 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2690 v3 12C 2.6GHz 30MB Cache 2133MHz 135W L2x
00MU403 ASCP / ASD0 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2695 v3 14C 2.3GHz 35MB Cache 2133MHz 120W -
00MU404 ASCQ / ASD1 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2697 v3 14C 2.6GHz 35MB Cache 2133MHz 145W -
00MU405 ASCR / ASD2 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2698 v3 16C 2.3GHz 40MB Cache 2133MHz 135W -
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
System x3550 M5 supports TruDDR4 Memory. 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 System x server to maximize performance and reliability.
TruDDR4 Memory will have a unique signature programmed into the DIMM, which will enable System x
servers to verify whether the memory installed is qualified/supported. Because TruDDR4 Memory is
authenticated, certain extended memory performance features can be enabled to extend performance
over industry standards. From a service and support standpoint, System x memory automatically
assumes the system's warranty, and service and support provided 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:
The server supports RDIMMs and LRDIMMs.
Mixing different types of memory (RDIMMs and LRDIMMs) is not supported.
The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in the server depends on the number of
processors.
All DIMMs in the server operate at the same speed, which is determined as the lowest value of the
following speeds:
Memory speed that is supported by the specific processor.
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:
ECC
Chipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)
Chipkill works only in independent channel mode (the default is operational mode) and supports only
x4-based memory DIMMs.
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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)
46W0792 (8 GB) 46W0796 (16 GB) 46W0800 (32 GB)
95Y4812 (64 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
128 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB
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.
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The following table lists memory options available for the x3550 M5 server.
Table 6. Memory options
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Standard models where
used
RDIMMs - 2133 MHz
46W0784 A5B6 4GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx8, 1.2V)
PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per
CPU)
-
46W0788 A5B5 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx4, 1.2V)
PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per
CPU)
-
46W0792 A5B8 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx8, 1.2V)
PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per
CPU)
A2x, B2x
46W0796 A5B7 16GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx4, 1.2V)
PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per
CPU)
62x, C2x, C4x, D2x, F2x,
G2x, H2x, J2x, L2x, M2x
LRDIMMs - 2133 MHz
46W0800 A5B9 32GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4, 1.2V)
PC417000 CL15 2133MHz LP LRDIMM
24 (12 per
CPU)
-
95Y4812 A5UK 64GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4,1.2V)
PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP LRDIMM
24 (12 per
CPU)
-
* Support for 64 GB LRDIMMs is planned for a later date.
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Internal storage
The System x3550 M5 server supports the following internal drive bay configurations:
4x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.5-inch
1.
SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays
10x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 12x 2.5-inch
2.
SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays (10x front drive bays and 2x rear drive bays)
4x 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.5-inch SATA
3.
Simple Swap drive bays
4x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models
4.
4x 3.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models
5.
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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The following table shows the internal storage options available for the x3550 M5 server.
Table 7. Internal storage options
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Standard models
where used
Base drive kits
None* A59W System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" HS HDD Kit 1 62x, C2x, D2x,
F2x, H2x, J2x,
L2x, M2x
None* A5A4 System x3550 M5 4x 3.5" HS HDD Kit 1 C4x
None* A5A0 System x3550 M5 10x 2.5" HS HDD Kit 1 G2x
None** A59Y System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit, Non-Raid 1 -
None** A5A5 System x3550 M5 4x 3.5" SS HDD Kit, Non-Raid 1 -
None* A5A6 System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit, HW RAID 1 A2x
None* A5A8 System x3550 M5 4x 3.5" SS HDD Kit, HW RAID 1 B2x
Upgrade drive kits (require the base drive kit)
00KA058 A5A2 System x3550 M5 2x 2.5" HS HDD Rear Kit 1 -
00KA055 A59X System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" HS HDD Kit PLUS 1 -
00KA056 A59Z System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit PLUS, Non-Raid 1 -
00KA060 A5A7 System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit PLUS, HW RAID 1 -
* Available in standard or CTO models.
** Available in CTO models only.
Base drive kits are always factory installed in either standard or custom (CTO) models. Upgrade drive kits
can be factory installed or can be installed as a field upgrade for supported standard or custom models.
HDD Rear Kit: The HDD Rear Kit (00KA058) is installed in place of the PCIe slots 1 and 2 (see the "I/O
expansion options" section), and it includes a special riser that provides PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 3. No other riser
cards can be used when the HDD Rear Kit is installed. 145 W processors cannot be used when the HDD
Rear Kit is installed. The HDD Rear Kit is connected to the SAS expander on the 10-drive backplane.
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