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IBM System x3650 M4 BD

IBM Redbooks Product Guide

The IBM® System x3650 M4 BD 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 Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 family processors and high-density memory designs

with 16 DDR3 DIMM slots. This 2U server is built on IBM X-Architecture®, and it consolidates storage

and server into one system, offers easy management, and saves floor space and power consumption,

costing less money than traditional enterprise offerings.

Suggested use

: Big data, email and collaboration applications, databases, virtualization and cloud, virtual

desktops, and virtual storage.

The following figure shows the IBM System x3650 M4 BD.

Figure 1. The IBM System x3650 M4 BD

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The IBM System x3650 M4 BD server is designed to provide exceptional value and flexibility to meet "big

data" requirements and general business and storage-demanding applications, with up to 56 TB of

storage space in a dense 2U form factor, Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 product family processors, two DIMMs

per channel running at up to 1866 MHz, and 80 PLUS certified power supplies.

The flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides three integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, one dedicated

systems management port, and an optional embedded 10 GbE ports.

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 (41 pages)

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I BM ® IBM System x3650 M4 BD IBM Redbooks Product Guide The IBM® System x3650 M4 BD 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 Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 family processors and high-density memory designs with 16 DDR3 DIMM slots.
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Key features Backed by IBM worldwide service and support, the x3650 M4 BD is developed, quality-tested, and certified by IBM, the leading vendor in technology patents for 20 years running. IBM 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 x3650 M4 BD is an innovative design by IBM that can deliver business value over the long term.
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Availability and serviceability The x3650 M4 BD 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 adapters.
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Energy efficiency The x3650 M4 BD offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:  Energy-efficient system board components help lower operational costs.  80 PLUS certified power supplies enable greater energy savings while providing flexibility to meet your business needs.
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The following figure shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3650 M4 BD The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4.
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Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) Components Specification Form factor 2U rack. Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family processors with 12 cores (up to 2.4 GHz), 10 cores (up to 2.8 GHz), eight or six cores (up to 2.6 GHz) or four cores (up to 2.5 GHz), one QPI link up to 8.0 GTps, up to 1866 MHz memory speed, up to 30 MB L3 cache. Chipset Intel C602J.
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Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) Components Specification I/O expansion slots Up to three slots, 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 (also supports low profile adapters with the 3U bracket), half-length  Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x8 (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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Standard models The following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models MTM* Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory RAID (RDIMMs) Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) Optical drive Power supply (std / max) Models announced January 2014 5466-A2x 1x E5-2603 v2 4C 1.8GHz 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1x 8GB M5110 1600MHz§ 12x 3.5" HS / 14 Open bay 3x GbE, 3/3 2x 10 GbE None 1x 750W HS / 2 5466-A4x 1x E5-2603 v2 4C 1.8GHz 10MB 1333MHz 80W 1x 8GB M5110 1600MHz§ 12x 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 (RDIMMs) Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) Optical drive Power supply (std / max) 1x 8GB 1600MHz 12x 3.5" HS / 14 Open bay 3x GbE 3/3 None 1x 750W HS / 2 Europe, Middle East, and Africa 5466-E1x 1x E5-2620 v2 6C 2.
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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 support standpoint, IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide. The IBM System x3650 M4 BD supports DDR3 memory.
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The following table (Parts 1 and 2) shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Tables cells that are 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.
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The following table lists the memory options that are available for the x3650 M4 BD server. Table 6. Memory options Part number Feature code Maximum supported Standard models where used 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP UDIMM 16 (8 per CPU) - Description UDIMMs 00D5016 A3QC RDIMMs - 1600 MHz 00D5024 A3QE 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM 16 (8 per CPU) - 00D5036 A3QH 8GB (1x8GB, 1Rx4, 1.
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Internal storage The x3650 M4 BD server supports the following internal storage configurations:   Twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays Fourteen 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays Standard models ship with twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays, and they can also be upgraded to fourteen 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bay models with the optional rear drive backplane (rear cage assembly comes standard with the server).
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Controllers for internal storage The following table (Parts 1 and 2) lists the storage controllers and the additional options that are used for the internal storage of the x3650 M4 BD server. Table 8.
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Table 8.
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The following table lists the drive types and internal drive bay configurations that are supported by the storage controllers (SAS HDDs include both SAS and NL SAS HDDs, and SATA HDDs include both SATA and NL SATA HDDs). Table 9. Drive types and internal drive bay configurations that are supported by the RAID controllers RAID controller or HBA Drive type 12x 3.5-inch hot-swap (front) 2x 3.
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The ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:            Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087) Supports connections to SAS/SATA drives and SAS Expanders Supports RAID 0, 1, and 10 Supports RAID 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 upgrade Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache Supp
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Internal drive options The following table lists the hard disk drive options for the internal disk storage of the x3650 M4 BD server. Table 10. Disk drive options for internal disk storage Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 3.5" SAS Hot-Swap HDDs 49Y6092 A3DV IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 14 49Y6097 A3DW IBM 450GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 14 49Y6102 A3DX IBM 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 14 3.5" NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs 90Y8567 A26M IBM 1TB 7.
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Internal backup units The x3650 M4 BD server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units. However, it can be attached to the external tape drives by using USB or SAS connectivity (see Table 25). Optical drives The x3650 M4 BD server does not support an internal optical drive.
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 Ethernet features:         I/O Virtualization Features:                 1 Gb Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab PHY specifications compliant Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps for multispeed, full, and half-duplex auto-negotiation IEEE 802.3x and 802.3z compliant flow control support with software-controllable Rx thresholds and Tx pause frames Automatic cross-over detection function (MDI/MDI-X) IEEE 1588 protocol and 802.1AS implementation IEEE802.
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The following table lists additional supported network adapters. Table 12.
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Storage host bus adapters The following table lists the storage HBAs that are supported by the x3650 M4 BD server. Table 13.
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PCIe SSD adapters The x3650 M4 BD server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters that are listed in the following table. Table 14. SSD adapters Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 46C9078 A3J3 IBM 365GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 1 46C9081 A3J4 IBM 785GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 1 90Y4377 A3DY IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter 1 GPU adapters The x3650 M4 BD server supports graphics processing units (GPUs) if the riser card 00AL182 (FC A4T8) is installed.
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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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x3650 M4 BD offers basic light path diagnostics, as shown in the following figure. Figure 5.
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Supported environment:  Air temperature o o o o  Humidity: o o o  Server on: 8% - 85%, maximum dew point 24 °C (75 °F), maximum rate of change 5 °C/hr. Server off: 8% - 85%, maximum dew point 27 °C (80.6 °F). Shipment: 5% - 100%, maximum dew point 29 °C (84.2 °F). Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 36 °C to 40 °C (96.8 °F to 104 °F), with relaxed support: o o o  Server on: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F); altitude: 0 to 950 m (3,117 ft). Server on: 5 °C to 28 °C (41 °F to 82.
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Warranty options The x3650 M4 BD has a three-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePac offerings, which are described in this section. An IBM ServicePac offering 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 regulations:                 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 that are 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" 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 46W0975 4TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 49Y1899 300GB 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 the x3650 M4 BD server 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. For more information, see the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic Table 24.
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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 attachment to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are listed in the following table. Table 27.
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Power distribution units The server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) that are 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 that are listed in the following table. Table 29.
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Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits that are listed in the following table. Table 30. Rack options Part number Feature code Description Monitor kits and keyboard trays 17238BX A3EK IBM 1U 18.
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Related publications and links For more information, see these resources:  US Announcement Letter - IBM System x3650 M4 BD: http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS114-015  IBM System x3650 M4 BD product page: http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3650m4bd/index.html  IBM System x3650 M4 BD Installation and Service Guide: http://ibm.com/support/  ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3650 M4 BD: http://www.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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