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IBM System x3530 M4

IBM Redbooks Product Guide

The IBM® System x3530 M4 server delivers dual-socket performance in a 1U compact footprint.

Featuring the latest Intel Romley EN platform, the x3530 M4 is a flexible rack server positioned as a good

investment value, while considering your total cost of ownership (TCO) and IBM commitment. It is

designed to provide more affordable value and increased flexibility with performance and quality to match.

Designed with redundancy, flexible subsystems, and a wider range of configuration options, the x3530 M4

also offers an innovative Feature on Demand (FoD) design for an easier upgrade path.

Suggested use

: Business infrastructure, light databases, entry virtualization, enterprise applications, web

serving, small HPC, and cloud applications.

The following figure shows the IBM System x3530 M4.

Figure 1. The IBM System x3530 M4

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The x3530 M4 offers a flexible and scalable design and a simple upgrade path to eight HDDs plus an

optical drive at the same time. The flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides two standard integrated

Gigabit Ethernet ports and two additional integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with an optional software

feature for an on-demand 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.

Summary of content (45 pages)

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I BM ® IBM System x3530 M4 IBM Redbooks Product Guide The IBM® System x3530 M4 server delivers dual-socket performance in a 1U compact footprint. Featuring the latest Intel Romley EN platform, the x3530 M4 is a flexible rack server positioned as a good investment value, while considering your total cost of ownership (TCO) and IBM commitment. It is designed to provide more affordable value and increased flexibility with performance and quality to match.
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Key features The x3530 M4 delivers dual-socket performance in a compact 1U footprint and features the latest Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family technology with greater processing, memory, and I/O capabilities. Built with a focus on a reduced TCO, the x3530 M4 provides the 80 PLUS power supply certification to help enable energy savings. With a better balance between cost and system features, the x3530 M4 is an ideal platform for general business workloads.
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 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 two redundant hot-swap power supplies and up to six dual-motor redundant non-hot-swap fans to provide cost-efficient availability for applications.  The power source-independent light path diagnostics panel and optional individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing) components.
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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.  Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 19% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs.  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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The following figures shows the rear of the server with hot-swap power supplies. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with hot-swap power supplies The following figure shows the rear of the server with fixed power supply. Figure 4.
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The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 5.
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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 E5-2400 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.
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Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) Components Specification Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 460 W AC or 675 W HE AC power supplies, or one fixed 460 W AC power supply. 80 PLUS certification. Hot-swap parts Hard drives (model dependent) and power supplies (model dependent).
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Standard models The following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models MTM* 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 7160-A2x 1x E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz 10MB 1066MHz 80W 1x 4 GB C105 1066 MHz§ 4x 3.5" SS / 4 Open bay 2x GbE / 4 2/3 None 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 7160-B2x 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz 10MB 1066MHz 80W 1x 4 GB H1110 1066 MHz§ 4x 3.
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Express models The following table lists the express models. Table 3. Express models MTM* Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC (std/max) I/O slots (std/ max Optical drive Power (std/max) 1x 4 GB 1066 MHz§ C105 4x 3.5" HS / 4 Open bay 2x GbE / 4 2/3 None 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 7160-E2G‡ 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz C105 4x 3.5" HS / 4 1x 500 GB 7.2K SATA 2x GbE / 4 2/3 None 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 7160-E3G 1x E5-2420 6C 1.
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Processor options The x3530 M4 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 3.
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Memory options IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal IBM System x® performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics panel for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide. The IBM System x3530 M4 supports DDR3 memory.
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The following memory protection technologies are supported:     ECC Chipkill (x4-based memory DIMMs) Memory mirroring Memory rank sparing Chipkill works only in independent channel mode (default operational mode) and supports only x4-based memory DIMMs. If memory mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (a minimum of one pair per each processor, a maximum of two pairs per processor), and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size.
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Internal disk storage options IBM System x3530 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:     Four 2.5-inch Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays Eight 2.5-inch Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays Four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays Four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays Figure 6 shows the last three of these configurations. Figure 6. Internal drive configurations Backplanes Standard models ship with four 2.5-inch SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap, 3.
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RAID controllers The following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of the x3530 M4 server. Table 7.
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The ServeRAID C105 onboard controller has the following specifications:         Supports up to eight (up to four standard, with an additional four with optional 8-pack enabler, 90Y4349) SATA HDDs (SAS not supported) Supports hot-swap and simple-swap drives Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 (non-RAID is not supported.
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Drive options for internal storage The following table lists hard drive options for the internal disk storage of the x3530 M4 server. Table 8. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 1) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch NL SATA Hot-Swap HDDs 81Y9722 A1NX IBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8 81Y9726 A1NZ IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8 81Y9730 A1AV IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8 2.
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Table 8. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 3.5-inch SAS Hot-Swap HDDs 49Y6092 A3DV IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 49Y6097 A3DW IBM 450GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 49Y6102 A3DX IBM 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 3.5-inch NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs 90Y8567 A26M IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 90Y8577 A2R2 IBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 3.
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Internal backup units The server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units. However, it can be attached to the external tape drives using SAS or Fibre Channel connectivity (see Table 25). Optical drives The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. Server models with 3.5-inch HDDs do not support an internal optical drive. Table 9.
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I/O expansion options The server supports up to three PCIe slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the system planar (one riser socket supports the installation of one riser card). The slot form factors are as follows:    Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired), optional PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired); full-height, half-length Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired); low-profile, half-length (not present if an optional x16-wired slot 1 riser is used) Slot 3: PCIe 3.
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     I/O Virtualization Features:                  Automatic cross-over detection function (MDI/MDI-X) IEEE 1588 protocol and 802.1AS implementation IEEE802.3az - Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) Full wake up support  Advanced Power Management (APM) support  Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification v2.
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The following table lists additional supported network adapters. Table 11.
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Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3530 M4 server. Table 12.
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Power supplies The server supports one 460 W AC fixed power supply or up to two redundant 460 W or 675 W HE hot-swap power supplies. The power supplies are 80 PLUS certified. Standard models come either with one fixed or one hot-swap power supply (model dependent). The following table lists the power supplies. An AC hot-swap power supply option ships standard with one 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 rack power cable. Table 13.
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Remote management The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), 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 IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM2 also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.
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Light path diagnostics panel The light path diagnostics panel allows system engineers and administrators to easily and quickly diagnose hardware problems on IBM System x servers. If a failure occurs, a light is illuminated on the front panel of the server (level 1 light path) to alert the systems administrator that there is a problem. The light path diagnostics panel (light path level 2) will have a light next to the LED for the failed subsystem.
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Supported operating systems The server supports the following operating systems:                      Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Supported environment:  Air temperature       Humidity     Server on: 8% - 85%, maximum dew point 24 °C, maximum rate of change 5 °C/hr. Server off: 8% - 80%, maximum dew point 27 °C. Shipment: 5% - 100%. Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 35 °C - 40 °C, with relaxed support    Server on: 5 °C - 40 °C (41.0 °F - 104 °F); altitude: 0 - 915 m (3,000 ft). Server on: 5 °C - 32 °C (41.0 °F - 89.6 °F); altitude: 915 - 2,134 m (7,000 ft). Server on: 5 °C - 28 °C (41.0 °F - 82.
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Warranty options The IBM System x3530 M4 has a three-year on-site warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePac offerings, described in this section. The IBM ServicePac® is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.
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Regulatory compliance The server conforms to the following 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. 60950-1 NOM-019 Argentina IEC60950-1 Japan VCCI, Class A Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A IEC 60950-1(CB Certificate and CB Test Report) China CCC (GB4943), GB9254 Class A, GB17625.
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Important: The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller ships standard without a cache. One of the available cache upgrades (81Y4484, 81Y4487, or 81Y4559) is required for the M5120 adapter operations, and it must be purchased together with the controller.
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The following table lists the drives supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures. Table 22. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure 3.5-inch NL SAS HS HDDs 49Y1903 1TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 49Y1902 2TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 90Y8720 3TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 3.5-inch SAS HS HDDs 49Y1899 300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.5" HDD 12 49Y1900 450GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.
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External disk storage systems The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3530 M4 and can be ordered through the System x sales channel. The server might support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information at: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic Table 24.
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External backup units The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table. Table 25.
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Table 25.
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Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking that are listed in the following table. Table 26.
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Uninterruptible power supply units The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the following table. Table 27.
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Power distribution units The server supports attachment to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Table 28.
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Table 28.
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Rack cabinets The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 29.
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Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 30.
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Related publications and links For more information, see these resources:  US Announcement Letter - IBM System x3530 M4: http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-094  IBM System x3530 M4 product page: http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3530m4/index.html  IBM System x3530 M4 Installation and User's Guide: http://ibm.com/support  IBM System x3530 M4 Problem Determination and Service Guide: http://ibm.
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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 currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
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