Lenovo System x3630 M4, E5-2400 Product Manual
System x3630 M4 (E5-2400)
Product Guide
The System x3630 M4 server offers a cost-effective high-capacity storage solution with exceptional
energy-smart design, leadership virtualization, and powerful systems management. It supports up to two
eight-core Intel Xeon processors and high-density memory designs with twelve DDR3 DIMM slots. This 2U
server consolidates storage and server into one system, offers easy management, and saves floor space
and power consumption, costing less money than traditional enterprise offerings. Designed with
redundancy, flexible subsystems, and a wider range of configuration options, the x3630 M4 also offers an
innovative Feature on Demand (FoD) design for an easier upgrade path.
Suggested use: Collaboration/email applications, light databases, virtualization/cloud, virtual desktops,
web serving, and virtual storage.
The following figure shows the System x3630 M4.
Figure 1. The System x3630 M4
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The System x3630 M4 server is designed to provide exceptional value and flexibility to meet general
business or storage-intensive requirements with up to 56 TB of storage space in a dense 2U form factor
and 80 PLUS Platinum certified power supplies. The flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides two
standard integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and two additional integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with an
optional software FoD upgrade without needing to buy additional hardware. Comprehensive systems
management tools with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to
deploy, integrate, service, and manage.
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Key features
System x advancements in scalability, reliability, and performance can help your business innovate and
thrive. With more flexible configuration options, energy-efficient components, and robust systems
management tools, the x3630 M4 can deliver business value over the long term.
Scalability and performance
The x3630 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
The Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family improves productivity by offering affordable dualsocket system performance with eight-core processors with up to 2.3 GHz core speeds, up to 20
MB of L3 cache, and one QPI interconnect link of up to 8 GTps.
Up to two processors, 16 cores, and 32 threads maximize the concurrent execution of
multithreaded applications.
Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows
processor cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond
processor thermal design power (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 use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) improve floating point performance for compute-intensive
technical and scientific applications.
Up to 384 GB of memory capacity via 12 DIMM slots with 32 GB LRDIMMs.
Up to 1600 MHz memory speeds with two DIMMs per channel running at 1600 MHz to help
maximize system performance.
The server offers up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with convenient Feature on Demand
upgrade process that does not require the purchasing of an additional hardware.
The server offers PCI Express 3.0 I/O expansion capabilities that improve the theoretical maximum
bandwidth by almost 100% (8 GTps per link using 128b/130b encoding) compared to the previous
generation of PCI Express 2.0 (5 GTps per link using 8b/10b encoding).
With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon
processor E5 family. This controller helps to reduce I/O latency and increase overall system
performance.
Up to fourteen 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays provide maximum internal storage density of up to 56
TB in a 2U form factor.
Availability and serviceability
The x3630 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
The server offers Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event
of a non-correctable memory failure to prevent an unplanned outage.
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as
processor, memory, and adapter cards.
The server offers simple-swap or hot-swap drives supporting affordable software RAID and
advanced hardware RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
The server offers up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies and three dual-motor non-hotswap redundant fans to provide cost-efficient availability for applications.
The light path diagnostics panel and optional individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician
to failed (or failing) components. This 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, memory, hard disk
drives, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive
alerts in advance of a possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for
greater uptime.
The 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 speeds up troubleshooting
tasks to reduce service time.
Three-year customer replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, next business day 9x5. Optional
service upgrades available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3630 M4:
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.
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) V1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic
functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
IBM Systems Director offers comprehensive systems management tools that help increase uptime,
reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
Industry-standard AES NI support provides faster and 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.
Energy efficiency
The x3630 M4 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.
80 PLUS Platinum certified power supplies enable greater energy savings while providing flexibility
to meet your business needs.
The Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family offers better performance over the previous
generation, while fitting into the same TDP limits.
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 1.35 V DDR3 RDIMMs consume 19% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs.
Solid state drives (SSDs) consume less power than traditional spinning HDDs.
The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology,
that can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced data center power notification
and management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
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Components and connectors
The following figure shows the front of the server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays.
Figure 2. Front view of the System x3630 M4 with eight drive bays
The following figure shows the front of the server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays.
Figure 3. Front view of the System x3630 M4 with twelve drive bays
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The following figure shows the rear of the server without the optional rear HDD cage upgrade.
Figure 4. Rear view of the System x3630 M4 without the rear HDD cage
The following shows the rear of the server with the optional rear HDD cage upgrade.
Figure 5. Rear view of the System x3630 M4 with the rear HDD cage
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The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.
Figure 6. Inside view of the System x3630 M4
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System specifications
The following table lists the system specifications.
Table 1. System specifications
Components Specification
Form factor 2U rack.
Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family processors with eight cores (up to
2.3 GHz), six cores (up to 2.4 GHz) or four cores (up to 2.2 GHz), one QPI link up to 8.0 GTps,
up to 1600 MHz memory speed, up to 20 MB L3 cache; or
one Intel Xeon processor E5-1400 product family processor with four cores up to 2.8 GHz,
10 MB L3 cache, and 1333 MHz memory speed (CTO only); or
one Intel Pentium processor 1400 product family processor with two cores up to 2.8 GHz, 5
MB L3 cache, and 1066 MHz memory speed (CTO only).
Chipset Intel C600 series.
Memory Up to 12 DIMM sockets (six DIMMs per processor). LRDIMMs, RDIMMs, and UDIMMs are
supported, but memory types cannot be intermixed. DIMM speeds are up to 1600 MHz.
Memory
maximums
With LRDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 12x 32 GB RDIMMs and two processors
With RDIMMs: Up to 192 GB with 12x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors
With UDIMMs: Up to 48 GB with 12x 4 GB UDIMMs and two processors
Memory protection ECC, Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing.
Disk drive bays Up to eight 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays, up to eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap
drive bays, or up to fourteen 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays.
Maximum internal
storage
Up to 56 TB with 4 TB 3.5-inch NL SAS/SATA HS HDDs, up to 32 TB with 4 TB 3.5-inch
SATA SS HDDs, or up to 11.2 TB with 800 GB 3.5-inch SATA HS SSDs. An intermix of
SAS/SATA is supported.
RAID support RAID 0 and 1 with C105. RAID 0, 1, and 10 with M1115 or M5110. Upgrades to RAID 5 and
50 are available for M1115. Upgrades to RAID 5 and 50 are available for M5110 (zero-cache;
512 MB battery-backed cache; 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache). Upgrade to RAID 6 or
60 is available for M5110 with caches.
Optical drive bays One, for models with up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays. Support for optional DVD-ROM or
multiburner.
Tape drive bays Optional, for models with up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays. Tape Enablement Kit is required to
support the internal tape drive. Support for optional DDS5 or DDS6 USB tape drives is
available.
Network interfaces Up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports (two ports enabled, and an
additional two ports require the optional software FoD upgrade to enable them).
Ports Two USB 2.0 and one DB-15 video (not available on storage-rich models) port on the front.
Four USB 2.0, one DB-15 video, one DB-9 serial, and four RJ-45 GbE network ports on the
rear. Two internal USB ports (one for embedded hypervisor, one for internal USB tape drive).
Cooling Calibrated Vectored Cooling with three redundant non-hot-swap fans; each fan has two
motors.
Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 550 W HE AC, 750 W HE AC, or 900 W HE AC power supplies
(all AC power supplies are 80 PLUS Platinum certified), or up to two redundant hot-swap 750
W HE DC power supplies.
Hot-swap parts Hard drives (hot-swap models), power supplies.
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I/O expansion slots Up to five slots in models with up to 12 drive bays, depending on the riser cards installed.
The slots are as follows:
Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired), optional PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired); full-height, fulllength
Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired); full-height, half-length (not present if optional x16wired slot 1 riser is used)
Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired), optional PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired); low-profile, halflength (the second processor is required to use this slot)
Slot 4: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired); low-profile, half-length (not present if optional x16wired slot 3 riser is used, the second processor is required to use this slot)
Slot 5: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4-wired); dedicated slot for ServeRAID adapter; standard on
hardware RAID models, optional on software RAID models
Up to three slots in models with 14 drive bays, depending on the riser cards installed. The
slots are as follows:
Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8-wired), optional PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired); full-height, halflength
Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8-wired); low-profile, half-length (not present if an optional x16wired slot 1 riser is used)
Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4-wired), optional PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8-wired); dedicated slot for
ServeRAID adapter (x8-wired slot requires the second processor, x4-wired slot does
not require the second processor)
Systems
management
UEFI, Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), Predictive Failure Analysis, light path
diagnostics (basic standard, advanced optional), Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems
Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager, and ServerGuide. Optional IMM
Advanced FoD Upgrade for remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, and virtual
media).
Security features Power-on password, administrator's password, and Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
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, 2008 R2 and 2008 (x64), Red Hat Enterprise Linux
5 and 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and 11, VMware ESX 4.1 and VMware ESXi 4.1
embedded hypervisor, and VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.0, 5.1, and 5.5.
Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty with 9x5/NBD.
Service and
support
Optional service upgrades (country-specific) are available through Lenovo Services offerings:
4-hour or 2-hour response time, 8 hours fix time, one-year or two-year warranty extension,
remote technical support for Lenovo hardware and selected third-party (Microsoft, Linux,
VMware) software.
Dimensions Height: 86 mm (3.4 in.), width: 447 mm (17.6 in.), depth: 749 mm (29.5 in.)
Weight Minimum configuration: 16.4 kg (36.2 lb), maximum: 28.2 kg (62.2 lb)
Components Specification
The x3630 M4 servers are shipped with the following items:
Registration flyer
Statement of Limited Warranty
Important Notices
Rack Installation Instructions
Documentation CD containing Installation and User's Guide
Rail kit (static rails, non-sliding; no cable management arm included)
One 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 rack power cable
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Standard models
The following table lists the standard models.
Table 2. Standard models
Model
number*
Intel Xeon processor†
(2 maximum)
Memory RAID Drive
bays
Drives Onboard
NIC
(std/max)
I/O
slots
(std/
max)
Optical
drive
Power
(std/
max)
Models announced May 2012
7158A2x 1x E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
C105 4x 3.5"
SS / 4
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 2 / 5 Optional 1x 550W
HS / 2
7158A4x 1x E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
C105 8x 3.5"
SS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 2 / 5 Optional 1x 550W
HS / 2
7158B2x 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
C105 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 2 / 5 Optional 1x 550W
HS / 2
7158B4x 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
M1115 12x 3.5"
HS / 14
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
7158C2x 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 4GB
1333MHz
M1115 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Optional 1x 550W
HS / 2
7158C4x‡ 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB
8x 3.5"
HS / 8
1x 500GB
7.2K
SATA
2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158C6x‡ 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
1x 500GB
7.2K
SATA
2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
7158D2x 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 4GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
7158F2x 1x E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 4GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB(f)
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
7158F4x 1x E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 4GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB(f)
8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Optional 1x 550W
HS / 2
7158G2x 1x E5-2450 8C 2.1GHz
20MB 1600MHz 95W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
M5110
1GB (f)
8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Optional 1x 550W
HS / 2
7158H2x 1x E5-2470 8C 2.3GHz
20MB 1600MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz§
M5110
1GB (f)
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
7158J2x 1x E5-2450L 8C
1.8GHz
20MB 1600MHz 70W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
M5110
1GB (f)
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
* x in the Model number represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA model number is 7158A1G, and the US
model number is 7158A1U). Ask your local Lenovo representative for specifics.
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
§ For models A2x, A4x, B2x, and B4x, the standard DIMM is rated at 1333 MHz, but operates at up to 1066 MHz to match the
processor memory speed. Conversely, for models G2x, H2x, and J2x, the processor memory speed is rated at 1600 MHz, but
operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the rated speed of the installed DIMM. Actual memory speed maximums depend on
several factors, as described in "Memory options".
‡ Models C4x and C6x include Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard preload.
(f) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes flash-backed cache.
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Express models
The following table lists the express models.
Table 3. Express models
Model
number
Intel Xeon processor†
(2 maximum)
Memory RAID Drive
bays
Drives Onboard
NIC
(std/max)
I/O
slots
(std/
max)
Optical
drive
Power
(std/
max)
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
7158E1G 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
M1115 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158E2G# 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158E3G‡ 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB (f)
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
2x 500GB
7.2K
SATA
2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
7158E4G 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
1x 500GB
7.2K
SATA
2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
Europe (excluding CEE)
7158E1G 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
M1115 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158E2G 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158E3G 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB (f)
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
2x 500GB
7.2K
SATA
2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
Middle East, Africa
7158E1G 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4GB
1333MHz§
M1115 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158E3G 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB (f)
12x 3.5"
HS / 14
2x 500GB
7.2K
SATA
2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 None 1x 750W
HS / 2
7158E4G 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
1x 500GB
7.2K
SATA
2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
United States, Latin America, Canada
7158EAU 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 8GB
1333MHz§
M5110 8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158EBU 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110
512MB (f)
8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
7158ECU 1x E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8GB
1333MHz
M5110
1GB (f)
8x 3.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 5 / 5 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
HS / 2
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
§ For models E1G and EAU, the standard DIMM is rated at 1333 MHz, but operates at up to 1066 MHz to match the processor
memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".
# This model is available only in Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (R/CIS).
‡ This model is not available in Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (R/CIS).
(f) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes flash-backed cache.
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Processor options
The x3630 M4 (E5-2400) supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports
up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family processors, one Intel Xeon processor E5-1410, one
Intel Pentium processor 1403, or one Intel Pentium processor 1407. This table shows which server models
have each processor standard. If there is no corresponding where used model for a particular processor,
then this processor is only available through CTO.
Table 4. Processor options
Part number Description Standard models
where used
Single or dual processor support: Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family
90Y6367 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz 10MB Cache 1066MHz 80W A2x, A4x
90Y6365 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz 10MB Cache 1066MHz 80W B2x, B4x
90Y6364 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W C2x, C4x, C6x
90Y6363 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W D2x
90Y6384 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2430L 6C 2.0GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 60W -
90Y6362 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W F2x, F4x
90Y6361 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2450 8C 2.1GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W G2x
90Y6368 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2450L 8C 1.8GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 70W J2x
90Y6356 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2470 8C 2.3GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W H2x
Single processor support only: Intel Xeon processor E5-1410 and Intel Pentium processor 1400 product family
None* Intel Pentium Processor 1403 2C 2.6GHz 5MB cache 1066MHz 80W -
None* Intel Pentium Processor 1407 2C 2.8GHz 5MB cache 1066MHz 80W -
None* Intel Xeon Processor E5-1410 4C 2.8GHz 10MB Cache 1333MHz 80W -
* These processors only support single processor configurations and are available only through CTO or special bid.
Memory options
Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and
throughput. System x memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate
system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint,
System x memory automatically assumes the System x server warranty, and Lenovo provides service and
support worldwide.
The x3630 M4 (E5-2400) supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to six DIMMs when one
processor is installed, and up to 12 DIMMs when two processors are installed. Each processor has three
memory channels, and there are two DIMMs per channel. The following rules apply when selecting the
memory configuration:
Mixing different types of memory (UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs) is not supported.
Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs in the same server is not supported.
The maximum number of ranks supported per one channel is eight (with the exception of Load
Reduced DIMMs, where more than eight ranks are supported because one quad-rank LRDIMM
provides the same electrical load on a memory bus as a single-rank RDIMM).
The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in a server depends on the number of
processors (six DIMMs with one processor installed, 12 DIMMs with two processors installed)
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All DIMMs in all processor memory channels operate at the same speed, which is determined as the
lowest value of:
The memory speed supported by the specific processor.
The lowest of maximum operating speeds for the selected memory configuration that
depends on the rated speed, operating voltage, and quantity of DIMMs per channel, as
shown under the "Maximum operating speed" section in Table 5.
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
ECC
Chipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)
Memory mirroring
Memory rank sparing
Chipkill works only in independent channel mode (the default is operational mode) and supports only x4based memory DIMMs.
If memory mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (a minimum of one pair per each
processor, and a maximum of two pairs per processor), and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type
and size.
If memory rank sparing is used, then two single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs 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.
The following table shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Table cells highlighted with a gray
background indicate when the combination of DIMM voltage and the number of DIMMs per channel still
allows the DIMMs to operate at a rated speed.
Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 1: RDIMMs)
DIMM type
Specification
RDIMM
Rank Single rank Dual rank Quad
rank
Rated speed 1333 MHz 1600
MHz
1333 MHz 1600
MHz
1066
MHz
Rated voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V
Operating voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.35 V
Max quantity* 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Largest DIMM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 16 GB 16 GB 8 GB 8 GB
Max memory capacity 48 GB 48 GB 48 GB 192 GB 192 GB 96 GB 96 GB
Max memory at rated speed 48 GB 48 GB 48 GB 192 GB 192 GB 96 GB NS**
Maximum operating speed (MHz)
1 DIMM per channel 1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1600
MHz
1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1600
MHz
800 MHz
2 DIMMs per channel 1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1600
MHz
1333
MHz
1333
MHz
1600
MHz
800 MHz
* Maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed. When one processor is installed, the maximum quantity
supported is a half of what is shown.
** Rated speed is not supported. Memory DIMMs always operate at speeds lower than rated.
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Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2: UDIMMs and LRDIMMs)
DIMM type
Specification
UDIMM LRDIMM
Rank Dual rank Quad rank
Rated speed 1333 MHz 1333 MHz
Rated voltage 1.35 V 1.35 V
Operating voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V
Max quantity* 12 12 12 12
Largest DIMM 4 GB 4 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Max memory capacity 48 GB 48 GB 384 GB 384 GB
Max memory at rated speed 24 GB 24 GB NS** 192 GB
Maximum operating speed (MHz)
1 DIMM per channel 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1333 MHz
2 DIMMs per channel 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz
* Maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed. When one processor is installed, the maximum quantity
supported is a half of what is shown.
** Rated speed is not supported. Memory DIMMs always operate at speeds lower than rated.
The following table lists the memory options available for the x3630 M4 server.
Table 6. Memory options
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Standard
models
where used
UDIMMs
49Y1404 8648 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
1333MHz LP UDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
RDIMMs
49Y1405 8940 2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3
1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1406 8941 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3
1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
A2x, A4x, B2x,
B4x, C2x,
D2x, F2x, F4x,
G2x, J2x
49Y1559 A28Z 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3
1600MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1407 8942 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3
1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
90Y3178 A24L 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3
1600MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1397 8923 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
C4x, C6x, H2x
90Y3109 A292 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3
1600MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1399 A14E 8GB (1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3
1066MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
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