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IBM x3500 M3 7380 Product Manual
IBM System x3500 M3
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IBM System x3500 M3
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM System x3500 M3 delivers performance and reliability for demanding distributed environments
that rely on 24x7 availability and uptime of mission-critical applications. With dual-socket computing
power and support for up to 6-core processor performance at lower per-core power consumption, the
x3500 M3 offers leading-edge capacity, maximum high-speed I/O scalability, and reliability.
Figure 1 shows the IBM System x3500 M3.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3500 M3
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Models of the x3500 M3 offer impressive scalability, including dual-processor support, up to 192 GB of
memory, and the capability to expand internal storage up to 12 TB with 24 high-performance 2.5-inch
hot-swap SAS HDDs. Comprehensive systems management tools, Predictive Failure analysis, and the
ability to control resources from a single point make it easy to deploy, integrate, service, and manage.
Summary of x3500 M3 7380
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Ibm system x3500 m3 1 i b m ® ibm system x3500 m3 ibm redbooks product guide the ibm system x3500 m3 delivers performance and reliability for demanding distributed environments that rely on 24x7 availability and uptime of mission-critical applications. With dual-socket computing power and support fo...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 2 key features the challenge of a high-performance business is to do more with less—serve more web pages, handle more secure connections, support more email users. You need to reduce the costs of doing business and improve the service you deliver to your customers while lowering ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 3 an optional virtual media key enables additional systems management capabilities, including web-based out-of-band remote control (keyboard video and mouse), remote optical drive support, windows “blue screen” error capture, and support for ldap and ssl protocols. Text console r...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 4 energy efficiency the system x3500 m3 has an energy-efficient design with features including the following: low-voltage processors draw less energy and produce less waste heat than high-voltage processors, thus helping to reduce data center energy costs. Available 4-core xeon 5...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 5 locations of key components and connectors figures 2 and 3 show the front and rear of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the ibm system x3500 m3 figure 3. Rear view of the ibm system x3500 m3.
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Ibm system x3500 m3 6 figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the ibm system x3500 m3.
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Ibm system x3500 m3 7 standard specifications the following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) component specification form factor tower or 5u rack. Processor up to two six-core (up to 3.46 ghz) or quad-core (up to 3.6 ghz) intel xeon 5600 series proce...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 8 table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) components specification cooling ibm calibrated vectored cooling™ with six hot swap fans with n+1 redundancy (three fans standard, three fans optional, come with optional power supply). Power supply up to two redundant hot-swap 920 w ac...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 9 standard models the following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models model processor** (2 maximum) memory raid controller disk bays disks network optical power supply 7380-b2x* 1x xeon e5606 2.13 ghz 4c 8 mb 1066 mhz 1x 4 gb m1015 8x 2.5" hs 24 max open 2 x g...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 10 express models the following table lists the region-specific express models. Express models are preconfigured with additional components, such as processors and memory, to make ordering and installation simpler. Table 3. Express models region/ model processor (2 maximum) memor...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 11 processor options the server supports up to two processors and supports the processor options listed in the following table. The table also lists the server models with each processor standard. If there is no corresponding where-used model for a processor, then that processor ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 12 memory options ibm ddr3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal system x performance and throughput. Ibm memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and su...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 13 memory mirroring memory sparing if memory mirroring is used then dimms must be installed in pairs (a minimum of one pair per cpu), and both dimms in a pair must be identical in type and size. If memory sparing is used, then dimms must be installed in sets of three, and all dim...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 14 table 5. Memory options (part 2) part number feature code description maximum supported (max per cpu) models where used udimms 44t1568 1915 1 gb (1x 1 gb, 1rx8, 1.5 v) pc3-10600 cl9 ecc ddr3 1333 mhz lp udimm 12 (6) - 44t1569 1914 2 gb (1x 2 gb, 2rx8, 1.5 v) pc3-10600 ecc ddr3...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 15 standard models of x3500 m3 ship with eight or sixteen 2.5" sas/sata hot-swap hard drive bays (configurations 3 and 4, as shown in figure 5). The following table shows internal storage expansion options available for the x3500 m3 server. Table 6. Internal storage expansion opt...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 16 the following table lists the raid controllers and additional options used for internal disk storage of the x3500 m3 server. Table 7. Raid controllers for internal storage part number feature code description maximum supported models where used 44e8689 3577 serveraid-br10i sas...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 17 the serveraid m5014 sas/sata controller has the following specifications: two mini-sas internal connectors supports raid levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 supports raid 6 and 60 with the optional m5000 advanced feature key performance optimization for ssd drives with optional m5000 s...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 18 the following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3500 m3 server. Table 8. Disk drive options (part 1) part number feature code description maximum supported 3.5" simple-swap sata and nl sata hdds 39m4514 5288 500gb 7200 rpm 3.5" simple-swap sata i...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 19 table 8. Disk drive options (part 2) part number feature code description maximum supported 2.5" hot-swap sas seds 81y9662 a3eg ibm 900gb 10k 6gbps sas 2.5" sff g2hs sed 24 90y8908 a3ef ibm 600gb 10k 6gbps sas 2.5" sff g2hs sed 24 44w2264 5413 ibm 300gb 10k 6gbps sas 2.5" sff ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 20 internal backup units the server supports the sata, usb, and sas internal tape drive and rdx options listed in the following table. These internal drives are installed in the 5.25" hh bays in the server. However, not all configurations offer 5.25" hh bays as shown in figure 5....
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Ibm system x3500 m3 21 optical drives the server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. Table 10. Optical drives part number feature code description maximum supported models where used none* 4154 half-high sata dvd-rom 2 all standard models 81y6404 4155 half-high sata mul...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 22 ibm ultraslim enhanced sata dvd-rom (part number 46m0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading: cd-rom 24x cd-da (dae) 20x cd-r 24x cd-rw 24x dvd-rom (single layer) 8x dvd-rom (dual layer) 8x dvd-r (4.7 gb) 6x dvd-r dl 4x dvd+r 6x dvd+r dl 4x dvd-rw (4.7 gb) 4x ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 23 i/o expansion options the server supports up to eight pci express slots (six slots are on the system planar and one or two slots are on the extender card). The slot form factors are as follows. System planar: slot 1: pcie 2.0 x8, full height, half length slot 2: pcie 2.0 x16 (...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 24 network adapters the x3500 m3 supports two integrated gigabit ethernet ports. Integrated nics have the following features: broadcom bcm5709c chip tcp offload engine (toe) support wake on lan support 802.1q vlan tagging support nic teaming (load balancing and failover) the foll...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 25 storage host bus adapters the following table lists storage hbas supported by the x3500 m3 server. Table 12. Storage adapters part number feature code description maximum supported fibre channel 81y1668 a2xu brocade 16gb fc single-port hba for ibm system x 3 81y1655 a2w5 emule...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 26 pcie ssd adapters the server does not support high iops ssd adapters. Power supplies the server supports up to two redundant power supplies, providing n+n redundancy. Standard models come with one power supply. The following table lists additional power supplies. Table 13. Pow...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 27 remote management the server contains ibm integrated management module (imm), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the imm lights leds to help ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 28 supported operating systems the server supports the following operating systems. Microsoft windows essential business server 2008 premium edition microsoft windows essential business server 2008 standard edition microsoft windows server 2003, web edition microsoft windows serv...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 29 physical and electrical specifications tower: width: 218.0 mm (8.6 in) depth: 767.0 mm (30.2 in) height: 440.0 mm (17.3 in) weight: 27.40 kg (60.4 lb) (minimum configuration) 38.90 kg (85.6 lb) (maximum configuration) rack (using the tower-to-rack conversion kit, 69y0893): wid...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 30 warranty options the ibm system x3500 m3 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next-business-day terms. Ibm offers the warranty service upgrades through ibm servicepacs, discussed in this section. The ibm servicepac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 31 regulatory compliance the server conforms to the following international standards: fcc - verified to comply with part 15 of the fcc rules, class a canada ices-003, issue 4, class a ul/iec 60950-1 csa c22.2 no. 69950-1-03 nom-019 argentina iec60950-1 japan vcci, class a austra...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 32 the hard disk drives listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures. Table 17. Hard drive options for external expansion enclosures part number description maximum supported per one enclosure exp3000 hot-swap sata 3.5" hard drives 49y1940 ibm 2 ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 33 the serveraid m5025 sas/sata controller has the following specifications: two mini-sas external connectors supports raid levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 supports raid 6 and 60 with the optional m5000 advanced feature key performance optimization for ssd drives with optional m5000 s...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 34 external disk storage systems the following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server and can be ordered through system x sales channel. The server may support other ibm disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to ibm system storage...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 35 external backup units the server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table. Table 21. External backup options (part 1) part number description external tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives 87651ux 1u tape drive enclosure 8767hh...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 36 table 21. External backup options (part 2) part number description external backup units* 362516x ibm rdx removable hard disk storage system - external usb 160 gb bundle 362532x ibm rdx removable hard disk storage system - external usb 320 gb bundle 362550x ibm rdx removable h...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 37 top-of-rack ethernet switches the server supports the top-of-rack ethernet switches from ibm system networking listed in the following table. Table 22. Ibm system networking - top-of-rack switches part number description ibm system networking - 1 gb top-of-rack switches 044601...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 38 uninterruptible power supply units the server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (ups) units listed in the following table. Table 23. Uninterruptible power supply units part number description rack-mounted ups 21304rx ibm ups 10000xhv 53951ax ibm 1500va l...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 39 power distribution units the server supports attachments to the power distribution units (pdus) listed in the following table. Table 24. Power distribution units (part 1) part number description switched and monitored pdus 46m4002 ibm 1u 9 c19/3 c13 active energy manager dpi® ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 40 table 24. Power distribution units (part 2) part number description universal pdus 39y8951 dpi universal rack pdu w/ us lv and hv line cords 39y8952 dpi universal rack pdu w/ cee7-vii europe lc 39y8953 dpi universal rack pdu w/ denmark lc 39y8954 dpi universal rack pdu w/ isra...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 41 rack cabinets the server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Tower-to-rack conversion kit (part number 69y0893, 5ux26" tower to rack conversion kit for x3400/x3500) is required for the server to be installed in a rack. Table 25. Rack cabinets part number ...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 42 rack options the server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 26. Rack options part number feature code description monitor kits and keyboard trays 172317x 1723hc1 fc 0051 1u 17in flat panel console kit 172319x 1723hc1 fc 0052...
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Ibm system x3500 m3 44 related publications and links for more information see the following resources: ibm system x3500 m3 product page http://www.Ibm.Com/systems/x/hardware/tower/x3500m3/ installation and user's guide - ibm system x3500 m3 (7380) http://ibm.Com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?Lndo...
Page 45: Notices
Ibm system x3500 m3 45 notices this information was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services curren...
Page 46: Trademarks
Ibm system x3500 m3 46 this document was created or updated on june 6, 2013. Send us your comments in one of the following ways: use the online contact us review form found at: ibm.Com/redbooks send your comments in an e-mail to: redbook@us.Ibm.Com mail your comments to: ibm corporation, internation...