System x3650 M5 Lenovo Press Product Guide With the powerful, versatile new 2U two-socket System x3650 M5 rack server, you can run even more workloads, 24 x 7, and gain faster business insights. Integrated with Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family and industry-leading two-socket storage capacity, the x3650 M5 fast forwards your business. You can select from an impressive array of storage configurations (up to 26 drive bays) that optimize diverse workloads from cloud to big data.
Key features The x3650 M5 is a versatile 2U two-socket business-critical server that offers improved performance and pay-as-you-grow flexibility along with new features that improve server management capability. This powerful system is designed for your most important business applications and cloud deployments. Combining balanced performance and flexibility, the x3650 M5 is a great choice for small and medium businesses up to the large enterprise.
Availability and serviceability The x3650 M5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime: Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as processors, memory DIMMs, and adapter cards. The server offers hot-swap drives supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
Energy efficiency The x3650 M5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment: Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs. High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications. Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw.
Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3650 M5 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4.
Standard specifications Table 1 lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) Components Specification Machine type 5462 Firmware Lenovo-signed firmware Form factor 2U Rack. Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family CPUs with 18 or 16 cores (2.3 GHz core speeds); or 14, 12, or 10 cores (up to 2.6 GHz core speeds); or 8 cores (up to 3.2 GHz core speeds); or 6 cores (up to 3.4 GHz core speeds); or 4 cores (up to 3.5 GHz core speeds).
Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) Components Specification PCI Expansion slots Up to nine slots. Slots 0, 4, and 5 are the standard slots on the system planar, and the remaining slots depend on the riser cards installed. The slots are as follows: Slot 0: PCIe 3.0 x8 (dedicated for an internal RAID controller) Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 or PCIe 3.0 x8; full-height, full-length (PCIe x16 slot is double-wide) Slot 2: PCIe 3.
The x3650 M5 servers include the following items: Statement of Limited Warranty Important Notices Rack Installation Instructions Documentation CD that contains the Installation and User's Guide System x Enterprise Slides Kit 2.8 m C13-C14 power cord (one for models with one power supply and two for models with two power supplies) Note: Cable Management Arm (CMA) is not included. See the "Rack options" section for ordering information.
Standard models Table 2 lists the standard models of the x3650 M5. Table 2. Standard models MTM# Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays (std / max) Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) * Optical drive Power supply (std / max) Models announced September 2014 5462-A2x 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ Onboard 6Gb SATA (no RAID) 8x 2.5" SS / 16 Open bay 4x GbE 3/9 Optional 1x 550 W HS / 2 5462-B2x 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.
Express and TopSeller models Table 3 lists the Express and TopSeller models of the x3650 M5. Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 1) MTM Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays (std / max) Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) * Optical drive Power supply (std / max) 5462-NAU 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ M1215 8x 2.5" HS / 18 Open bay 4x GbE 3/9 Optional 1x 550 W HS / 2 5462-NBU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.
Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 2) MTM Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays (std / max) Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) * Optical drive Power supply (std / max) Express - United States, Canada 5462-EAU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ M5210 8x 2.5" HS / 18 Open bay 4x GbE 3/9 Multi burner 1x 550 W HS / 2 5462-EFU 2x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz 15MB 1866MHz 85W 2x 16GB 2133MHz§ M5210 2GB Flash 8x 2.
Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 3) MTM Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays (std / max) Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) * Optical drive Power supply (std / max) Express - Asia Pacific (Australia and New Zealand only) 5462-EHM 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ M1215 8x 2.5" HS / 18 Open bay 4x GbE 3/9 Multi burner 1x 550 W HS / 2 5462-EIM 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.
Processor options The x3650 M5 supports processor options listed in Table 4. The server supports up to two processors. This table shows which server models have each processor as standard. If no corresponding "where used" model exists for a particular processor, this processor is available only through CTO. Second processor options include two extra cooling fans. Table 4. Processor options Description Standard models where used 00FK640 A5EB / A5EG Intel Xeon Processor E5-2603 v3 6C 1.
Memory options The System x3650 M5 supports TruDDR4 memory. TruDDR Memory uses the highest quality components sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets our strict requirements is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned on every System x server to maximize performance and reliability. TruDDR4 Memory has a unique signature programmed into the DIMM that enables System x servers to verify whether the memory installed is qualified or supported.
Table 5 shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Tables cells highlighted with a gray background indicate when the number of DIMMs per channel still allows the DIMMs to operate at a rated speed. Table 5. Maximum memory speeds DIMM specification Rank RDIMM Single rank LRDIMM Dual rank Quad rank Part numbers 46W0784 (4 GB) 46W0788 (8 GB) 46W0792 (8 GB) 46W0796 (16 GB) 46W0800 (32 GB) 95Y4812 (64 GB)* Rated speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz Rated voltage 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.
Table 6 lists available memory options for the x3650 M5 server. Table 6. Memory options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported Standard models where used RDIMMs - 2133 MHz 46W0784 A5B6 4GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx8, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM 24 (12 per CPU) - 46W0788 A5B5 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx4, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM 24 (12 per CPU) - 46W0792 A5B8 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx8, 1.
Internal storage The System x3650 M5 server supports the following configurations: 1. 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay storage dense server models that can be upgraded to 26 (24 on the front; 2 on the rear) 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays 2. 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 18 (16 on the front; 2 on the rear) 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays 3. 8x 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 16x 2.
Figure 6 shows the configurations with the rear drive kit upgrades. Figure 6.
Table 7 shows the internal storage options available for the x3650 M5 server. Table 7. Internal storage options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported Standard models where used Base drive kits (factory installed)* None* A5G6 x3650 M5 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit (Single RAID) 1 52x, 62x, C2x, D2x, F2x, F4x, G2x J2x, L2x None* A5GF x3650 M5 16x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit (Single RAID) 1 - None* A5GG x3650 M5 16x 2.
Table 8 lists possible factory-installed internal storage configurations and field upgrades. Table 8. Internal storage configurations (FC=Feature Code, PN=Part Number, qty=quantity) (Part 1) Drive bay type Drive bay qty Storage controller* Drive kits required Front drive bays 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap (front) 8 1x RAID or HBA (8 drives) Factory installed 1x x3650 M5 8x 2.5" HS HDD Assembly Kit (Single RAID) (FC A5G6) 16 1x RAID or HBA (16 drives) Factory installed 1x x3650 M5 16x 2.
Table 8. Internal storage configurations (FC=Feature Code, PN=Part Number, qty=quantity) (Part 2) Drive bay type Drive bay qty 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap (front) 8 Storage controller* Drive kits required Integrated 8-port 6 Gbps SATA (8 drives; no RAID support) Factory installed 1x x3650 M5 8x 2.5" SS HDD Assembly Kit (non-RAID) (FC A5G9) 1x RAID or HBA (8 drives) Factory installed 1x x3650 M5 8x 2.5" SS HDD ServeRAID Assembly Kit (FC A5GB) Field upgrade for 8x 2.
Table 8. Internal storage configurations (FC=Feature Code, PN=Part Number, qty=quantity) (Part 3) Drive bay type Drive bay qty Storage controller* Drive kits required Rear drive bays 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap (rear) 2 1x M1215 (2 drives) Factory installed 1x System x3650 M5 Rear 2x 2.5" HDD Kit (Independent RAID) (FC A5GH) Field upgrade for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HS drive bay models: 1x System x3650 M5 Rear 2x 2.5" HDD Kit (PN 00FK658) 3.
Controllers for internal storage Table 9 lists the RAID controllers and additional options used for internal disk storage of x3650 M5 server. Table 9.
The ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications: Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port Two internal mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8643) Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs LSI SAS3008 12 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller Support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 standard; support for RAID 5, 50 with optional FoD upgrade Zero Controller Cache, no battery/flash backup Optional support for self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with Mega
Internal drive options Table 10 lists drive options. Table 10. Drive options for internal storage (Part 1) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gbps SAS HDDs 00NA221 ASBB 300GB 15K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 26 00NA241 ASBF 600GB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 26 00NA231 ASBD 600GB 15K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 26 00NA251 ASBH 900GB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 26 00NA261 ASBK 1.2TB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.
Table 10. Drive options for internal storage (Part 2) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5" simple-swap 12 Gbps SAS Enterprise SSDs 00FN384 AS7D 200GB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 16 00FN394 AS7F 400GB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 16 00FN404 AS7H 800GB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 16 00FN414 AS7K 1.6TB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 16 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS HDDs 00AJ096 A4TL 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.
Table 10. Drive options for internal disk storage (Part 3) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS Enterprise SSDs 00AJ207 A4UA 200GB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 26 00AJ212 A4UB 400GB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 26 00AJ217 A4UC 800GB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 26 00AJ222 A4UD 1.6TB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 26 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SATA Enterprise SSDs 00AJ156 A4U3 S3700 200GB SATA 2.
Table 10. Drive options for internal storage (Part 4) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 3.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gbps NL SAS SEDs 00FN238 A5VS 2TB 7.2K 12Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED 14 00FN248 A5VT 4TB 7.2K 12Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED 14 00FN258 A5VU 6TB 7.2K 12Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED 14 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps NL SAS HDDs 90Y8572 A2U0 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 14 90Y8577 A2R2 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 14 3.
Table 10. Drive options for internal storage (Part 5) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS Enterprise SSDs 00AJ480 A56G S3700 200GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 14 00AJ485 A56H S3700 400GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 14 00AJ490 A56J S3700 800GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 14 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SATA Enterprise Value SSDs 00AJ435 A57F 120GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 14 00AJ440 A57G 240GB SATA 3.
Internal backup units The x3650 M5 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 29). Optical drives The x3650 M5 server supports the optical drive options listed in Table 11. Storage dense models with 12x 3.5-inch or up to 24x 2.5-inch drive bays on the front do not support internal optical drive; a supported external optical drive can used instead. Table 11.
I/O expansion options The server supports up to nine PCIe slots: one slot on the system planar that is dedicated for an internal RAID controller, two regular PCIe slots on the system planar, and up to six PCIe slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the system planar (one riser socket supports installation of one riser card). The slot form factors are as follows: Slot 0: PCIe 3.0 x8 (dedicated for an internal RAID controller) Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 or PCIe 3.
Riser 1 supplies slots 1, 2, and 3, and Riser 2 supplies slots 6, 7, and 8. Standard models do not include any riser cards. Table 12 lists available PCIe riser card options. Table 12.
Network adapters The x3650 M5 supports four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Optionally, the x3650 M5 server supports ML2 adapters that are installed in the custom ML2 slot provided by the PCIe ML2 riser cards (part numbers 00KA504 and 00KA519). This slot supports adapters with either two 10 Gb ports or four Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports direct connectivity to the IMM2 service processor for out-of-band systems management.
Table 13 lists additional supported network adapters. Table 13.
Table 13. Network adapters (Part 2) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported** 1 Gb Ethernet - PCIe 90Y9370 A2V4 Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter for System x 8 90Y9352 A2V3 Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter for System x 8 00AG510 A56L Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for System x 6 00AG520 A56M Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for System x 6 * SFP+ and QSFP+ based adapters require supported transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately.
Storage host bus adapters Table 14 lists storage host bus adapters (HBAs) supported by the x3650 M5 server. The maximum quantity listed is for configurations with two installed processors. If one processor is installed, the maximum quantity supported is half of the listed value. Table 14.
PCIe SSD adapters The x3650 M5 server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in Table 15. Table 15.
Power supplies The x3650 M5 server supports up to two redundant power supplies. Standard models come with one power supply. The following table lists the power supplies. Table 17.
A hot-swap power supply option ships standard with one 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, IEC 320-C13 to IEC 320-C14 rack power cable. Other country-specific line cords and rack cables can be ordered if needed (see Table 18). Table 18. Power cables Part number Feature code Description Rack power cables 39Y7932 6263 4.3m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable 39Y7937 6201 1.
Integrated virtualization The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server. Table 19 lists the virtualization option. Table 19. Virtualization options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 00ML233 ASN6 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 2 1 00ML235 ASN7 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.
All standard models include basic light path diagnostics, which include system LEDs on the front of the server (See Figure 2) and LEDs near the monitored components (for example, the DIMM error LED on the system board). In addition, server models with eight 3.5-inch drive bays are standard with a next-gen light path diagnostics LCD display panel. With LCD display, you have quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information. Standard models with eight or sixteen 2.
Operating systems The server supports the following operating systems: Microsoft: Red Hat: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition (Update 5) SUSE: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 with Xen SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T (SP3) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T (SP3) VMware:
Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 36 °C to 40 °C (96.8 °F to 104 °F), with relaxed support: Supports cloud-like workload with no performance degradation acceptable (Turbo-Off). Under no circumstance can any combination of worst-case workload and configuration result in system shutdown or design exposure at 40 °C. The worst-case workload (like Linpack, Turbo-On) might have performance degradation.
Warranty options The System x3650 M5 has a three-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day (NBD) terms. Lenovo offers the warranty service upgrades through 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.
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 5, 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; AS/NZS 60950.1 China CCC GB4943.1, GB9254 Class A, GB17625.
The ServeRAID M5225 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications: Eight external 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports Supports 12, 6, and 3 Gbps SAS and 6 and 3 Gbps SATA data transfer rates Two external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8644) Supports 2 GB flash-backed cache (standard) Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 (standard) Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade Supports optional M5200 Series Performance Accelerator and SSD Caching upgrades PCIe x8 Gen
Table 27 lists drives that are supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures. Table 27. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure 3.5" NL SAS HS HDDs 00NC555 2TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 00NC557 3TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 00NC559 4TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 Table 28 lists hard disk drives that are supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures. Table 28.
External disk storage systems Table 29 lists the external storage systems that are supported by the x3650 M5 and can be ordered through the System x sales channel. Table 29. External disk storage systems Part number Description 2071CU2 Storwize V3500 LFF Dual Control Enclosure 2071CU3 Storwize V3500 SFF Dual Control Enclosure 6099L2C Storwize V3700 3.5-inch Storage Controller Unit 6099S2C Storwize V3700 2.5-inch Storage Controller Unit 6099T2C Storwize V3700 2.
External backup units The server supports the external backup attachment options that are listed in Table 30. Table 30.
Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches that are listed in Table 31. Table 31.
Uninterruptible power supply units The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in Table 32. Table 32. Uninterruptible power supply units Part number Description Rack-mounted or tower UPS units 55941AX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) 55941KX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) 55942AX RT2.2kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) 55942KX RT2.
Power distribution units The server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in Table 33. Table 33.
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Rack cabinets The server supports the rack cabinets listed in Table 34. Table 34.
Rack options The server supports the rack console switches, monitor kits and management gateways listed in Table 35. Table 35.
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Related publications and links For more information, see these resources: System x3650 M5 product page http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3650m5/index.html System x3650 M5 Installation and Service Guide http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5096283 ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3650 M5 http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/5462.html Product Guides for System x servers and options http://lenovopress.
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