IBM System x3950
High-performance, flexible partitioning and mission-critical
availability for database, ERP and server consolidation
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Highlights
■ Delivers breakthrough perform-
ance with 64-bit memory
addressability through IBM X3
Architecture, the third genera-
tion of IBM Enterprise
X-Architecture™
■ Supports high-performance,
dual-core 64-bit Intel® Xeon®
Processors MP, and runs
32- and 64-bit applications
simultaneously providing
headroom and investment
protection
■ Features
IBM XpandOnDemand™
scalability, allowing you to
pay as you grow with high-
performance, 64-bit Intel Xeon
Processors MP up to
32 processors
■ Leverages years of IBM virtual-
ization and partitioning expert-
ise and the enterprise-proven
reliability of IBM mainframe
servers
The IBM System x3950 is built on
IBM X3 Architecture that delivers
mainframe-inspired enhancements to
the high-performance x86 server indus-
try. With a balanced focus on providing
breakthrough 64-bit performance and
high availability, the x3950 is designed
for the changing business needs of
enterprise customers—at a low entry
price point.
This flagship System x™ server intro-
duces improved modularity and parti-
tioning with its 3U, 4 CPU, 6 I/O slot
modular building-block design. Starting
with a base two-processor configura-
tion, add CPU, I/O and memory capac-
ity incrementally as your business
needs change, scaling up to 32 proces-
sors across eight chassis. Take advan-
tage of the configuration flexibility of the
x3950 to build the optimal system for
scale-up database and Enterprise
Resource Planning or scale-out virtual-
ization for server consolidation.