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System x M4 Refresh: 1S and 2S Rack & Tower Servers Overview


System x 1S & 2S Servers

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System x3650 M4 HD

New




x3650 M4 HD – Optimized for big data and dense storage

Dense Storage/High Spindle Count (> 60% more drive bays than x3650 M4) for higher

throughput, faster transactions, & ample

storage for big data, business analytics

Significant memory density & speed

(up to 1866 MHz with 30 MB cache) for more

Virtual Machines & applications

High performance (up to 12 cores per

CPU) for virtualizing your workloads & running

more apps on a single system

High Availability for maximized uptime &

reduced risk and secure data recovery

Easy Setup & Serviceability for reduced

admin costs & simpler consolidation

Energy Star compliance for minimizing

energy costs

Advanced security for faster encryption &

protection against malware attempts

The ultimate high density storage server, designed for your big data or business critical workloads. Optimal blend of

performance, uptime, and dense storage.

Target Workloads

Cloud / Virtualization

Virtual Desktop

SAP / Business Analytics

Data Management

Big Data

Email, File & Print

Web Serving / Videos

New

1st to achieve 1M tpm TPC-C benchmark (x3650 M4), virtualized1

Overall Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)2

One time service and set up2

Linux Server Vendor two years in a row3

#1

1 Based on TPC-C results February 22, 2013

2 Based on 1Q13 TBR x86 Server CSAT survey results

3 Based on Linux Journal Readers’ Choice Awards voting for 2011 & 2012




x3650 M4 HD – Optimized for Big Data or Business Critical Workloads

Big Data

Data Management


Solution Fine Tuned Server Characteristics

• High spindle count for fast big data ingest/

ETL (Extract Transform Load) or Hadoop

Performance HBase, supporting high

throughput of time-critical data with random

reads and writes

• Dense storage for logging volumes of

unstructured big data for rapid processing

• Ample, secure storage for database

applications

• High availability and RAS features for

high uptime, reduced risk

• Top bin Intel Xeon processors, large

memory bandwidth, and high IOPS for

rapid transaction processing and analytics

• Advanced security features for reduced

risk of data compromise

• Excellent performance and memory

density for consolidating workloads and

running more applications on a single

system




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Comparing x3650 M4 HD with x3650 M4

x3650 M4

E5-2600 v2

x3650 M4 HD

E5-2600 v2

Benefits

Processor

Intel E5-2600 v2,

Up to 130W 12 Cores

Intel E5-2600 v2,

Up to 130W 12 Cores

Increased performance for faster response time &

business outcomes

Consolidation of more apps on same machine,

reducing costs

Memory 24 Slots (U/R/LR/HyperCloud

DIMM)

Up to 1866MHz

Up to 768GB

30 MB cache per CPU

24 Slots (U/R/LR DIMM)

Up to 1866MHz

Up to 768GB

30 MB cache per CPU

High performance for faster response time

Ability to consolidate more apps on server

Greater choice of memory options

Disk 16 x 2.5” HDD/SSD or

32 x 1.8” SSD

Up to 25.6* TB

26 x 2.5” HDD/SSD (24 in front, 2 in back)

or

16 x 2.5” HDD/SSD + 16 x 1.8” SSD

Up to 41.6 TB

10 more 2.5” HDD/SSD’s – for extra 10 TB of storage

for data-intensive applications

Supports 16 x 2.5” + 16 x 1.8” Drives

Supports boot from 2 rear HDD/SSD’s

RAID 6Gb M5110e RoMB

Support 12Gb Adapter

1/2/4GB Flash back cache

RAID 5/50, 6/60 (FoD)

12Gb M5210e RoMB

Support 12Gb Adapter

1/2/4GB* Flashback cache

RAID 5/50, 6/60 (FoD)

Bundled with the latest optimized 12Gb RAID

technology

I/O

1GbE IMM2 + 4 x 1GbE + optional

Slotless 2 x 10 GbE Mezz card

4-6 PCIe 3.0

1GbE IMM2 + 4 x 1GbE + optional

Slotless 2 x 10 GbE Mezz card

4-6 PCIe 3.0

Slotless 10 GbE frees space on board for additional

PCIe cards, giving clients more I/O options & more

flexibility

Power 550W, 750W, 900W Redundant 80 Plus Platinum PSU Energy Star Compliance

550W, 750W, 900W Redundant

80 Plus Platinum PSU

Energy Star Compliance

Ultra energy efficiency for energy & operational cost

savings

Misc FoD Optional IMM2 Remote Presence GPU 2 Advanced Support Lightpath Advanced Advanced security features APIC virtualization

FoD

Optional IMM2 Remote Presence

GPU 2 Entry Support

Lightpath Basic

Advanced security features

APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt

Controller) virtualization

Proactive monitoring & management to prevent system

downtime

Low latency for faster data access

Faster, more secure encryption; improved protection

against malware

Improved virtualization performance

* Available 1Q14




• 2S E5-2400

• 12+2 x 3.5” HDD/SSD

• 12 DIMM, Up to 384GB

• Slotless RAID

• 2-4 PCIe slots +x4 slotless RAID

• HS Redundant Power Supply

• Redundant, Non Hotswap cooling

• Integrated 2+2 1GbE

• Shared or dedicated IMM port

• Basic Light path

Interline Positioning

+ 50% processor core

+ Double memory

+ 2 PCIe slots, 2 GPUs

+ HS Cooling

+ Dedicated IMM port

+ Advanced Light path

x3630 M4

• 2S E5-2600 v2

• 16 x 2.5” HDD/SSD or 6 x 3.5” HDD or

32 x 1.8” SSD

• 24 DIMM, Up to 768GB*

• 6Gb RAID on board

• 4-6 PCIe slots, Support 2 GPUs


• HS Redundant cooling, 2 Fan zones

• Integrated 4 x 1GbE

• Slotless 2 x 10GbE Mezz

• Dedicated IMM port

• Advanced Light path

x3650 M4

Best choice for low cost per TB at highest TB/U dual

socket 2U Server

Flagship business critical expandable dual socket 2U

Server for the most demanding workloads with maximum

performance and high reliability features

• 2S E5-2600 v2

• 26 x 2.5” HDD/SSD or 16 x 2.5”

HHD/SSD + 16 x 1.8” SSD

• 24 DIMM, Up to 768GB*

• 12Gb RAID on board

• 4-6 PCIe slots


• HS Redundant cooling, 2 Fan zones

• Integrated 4 x 1GbE

• Slotless 2 x 10GbE Mezz

• Dedicated IMM port

• Basic Light path

x3650 M4 HD

+ 10 x 2.5” HDD/SSD

+ 12Gb RAID on board

Flagship business critical High Density Storage dual

socket 2U Server for the most demanding workloads with

maximum performance and high reliability features




System x3650 M4 Refresh

Refresh




x3650 M4 – Optimized for cloud/virtualization and business analytics

Significant memory density & speed (up to 1866 MHz) for more Virtual

Machines & applications

High performance (up to 12 cores per

CPU) for virtualizing workloads, running

more apps on a single system, & achieving faster response time

High Availability for maximized uptime

& reduced risk

Easy Setup & Serviceability for

reduced admin costs & simpler

consolidation

Energy Star compliance for

minimizing energy costs

Advanced security for faster

encryption & protection against malware

attempts

Versatile two-socket 2U rack server with ideal balance of performance, uptime, I/O flexibility, and rock-solid

reliability for your business critical workloads

Target Workloads

1st x86 server vendor to achieve 1M tpm TPC-C benchmark, virtualized1




#1


Virtual Desktop SAP / Business

Analytics

Data Management

High Performance Computing


Email, File & Print

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1 Based on TPC-C results February 22, 2013






x3650 M4 – Optimized for Cloud/Virtualization and Analytics





running more Virtual Machines &

applications on a single system

• First server to achieve 1M tpm TPC-C,

virtualized1




• Advanced security features for reduced risk

of data compromise

• Ample storage options (16x 2.5” or 6x

3.5” HDDs or 32x 1.8” SSD) for database

applications


1 Based on TPC-C results, February 22, 2013

Virtual Desktop

Data Management




x3650 M4 E5-2600

x3650 M4

E5-2600 v2 Benefits

Processor Intel E5-2600 series

50W, 60W, 70W, 80W, 95W, 130W, 135W

4-core, 6-core, 8-core

Intel E5-2600 v2 series

50W, 60W, 70W, 80W, 95W, 130W

4-core, 6-core, 10-core, 12-core

Increased performance (up to 46%),

resulting in faster response time &

business outcomes

Virtualization/consolidation of more apps

on same machine, reducing costs

Memory

4 channels per CPU

24 slots RDIMM

16 slots UDIMM

1.35V memory

Max 2DPC@1600MHz (RDIMM)

Max. 768GB LRDIMM

Max. 64GB UDIMM

20 MB cache per CPU

4 channels per CPU

24 slots RDIMM

16 slots UDIMM

1.35V memory / 1.5V

Up to 1866MHz (RDIMM)

Max. 768GB LRDIMM

Max. 64GB UDIMM

30 MB cache per CPU

Increased performance, resulting in faster

response time & business outcomes

Ability to consolidate more applications


Memory bandwidth increase of 30%

Disk & RAID 16x 2.5” SAS/SATA with ODD & Tape (optional)

6x 3.5” SAS/SATA

6 Gbps RAID on Planar

16x 2.5” SAS/SATA with ODD &

Tape (optional)

6x 3.5” SAS/SATA

6 Gbps RAID on Planar

Plenty of options for on-board storage for

data at-rest & applications like big data

Option to upgrade to advanced RAID

I/O

4-6 slots depending on configuration

1 CPU – 1 x16 FHFL, 1 x8 FHHL (or 3 x8); 2

CPU – add’l 1 x16 FHFL, 1 x8 FHHL (or 3 x8)

Quad-port Gigabit Ethernet plus slotless 10GbE

Mezz (optional)

4-6 slots depending on configuration

1 CPU -1 x16 FHHL, 1 x8 LP (x16

with 2 CPU)

Quad-port Gigabit Ethernet; Slotless

2x10Gb mezz (optional)

Slotless 10 GbE frees space on board for

additional PCIe cards, giving clients more

I/O options & more flexibility

Power 550W, 750W, 900W Redundant Power


550W, 750W, 900W Redundant

Power



Redundant power enables better uptime

Platinum level increases energy efficiency

(by 37%)

Misc

IMM2

Quad port Gigabit Ethernet

FoD components

Advanced Lightpath

IMM2


FoD Components

Advanced Lightpath

Secure Key & OS Guard SMEP

APIC (Advanced Programmable

Interrupt Controller) virtualization

Proactive monitoring & management to

prevent system downtime


Faster, more secure encryption; improved

protection against malware


What's new with System x3650 M4 Refresh

Stronger Security, Increased Performance – processor cores, memory





Refresh




x3550 M4 Server – Optimized for cloud and virtualization

Compact high performance two-socket, 1U server that handles a wide range of business-critical workloads.

Big things do come in small packages.

Significant memory density &

speed (up to 1866 MHz) for more Virtual

Machines & apps

High performance (up to 12 cores

per CPU) for virtualizing workloads,

running more workloads on a single

system & achieving faster responses

High Availability for maximized uptime

& reduced risk

Easy Setup & Serviceability for

reduced admin costs & simpler

consolidation

Energy Star compliance for

minimizing energy costs

Advanced security for faster

encryption & protection against malware

attempts

Target Workloads


Big Data Web Serving /

Videos

Email, File & Print


Virtual Desktop

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x3550 M4 – Optimized for Cloud/Virtualization



Excellent performance and memory


running more Virtual Machines &

applications on a single system

Compact footprint for efficient rack storage

Compact form factor and high

performance processors make for an

ideal management node for big data and

high performance computing applications

Top bin Intel Xeon processors, large



Advanced security features for reduced risk

of data compromise


Big Data High Performance

Computing





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x3550 M4 E5-2600

x3550 M4 E5-2600 v2

Benefits


50W, 60W, 70W, 80W, 95W, 130W & 135W



50W, 60W, 70W, 80W, 95W,130W


Increased performance (up to 46%) results

in faster app response time – enabling

faster decisions & business outcomes

Possible consolidation of more apps on

same machine, reducing costs

Memory

4 channels per CPU

24 slots RDIMM

16 slots UDIMM

1.35V memory

Max 2DPC@1600MHz (RDIMM)

Max. 768GB LRDIMM

Max. 64GB UDIMM

20 MB cache per CPU

4 channels per CPU

24 slots RDIMM

16 slots UDIMM

1.35V memory

Up to 1866MHz (RDIMM)

Max. 768GB LRDIMM

Max. 64GB UDIMM

30 MB cache per CPU


response time & outcomes

Ability to consolidate more applications



Disk & RAID 8 2.5” SAS/SATA with ODD (optional)

3 3.5” SAS/SATA

8 2.5” SAS/SATA with ODD (optional)

3 3.5” SAS/SATA


data at-rest & data-intensive apps

Ability to upgrade to advanced RAID

I/O 1 CPU -1 x16 FHHL, 1 x8 LP (x16 with 2 CPU)


Slotless 10Gb mezz (optional)

1 CPU -1 x16 FHHL, 1 x8 LP (x16 with

2 CPU)


Slotless 10Gb mezz (optional)

Slotless 10 GbE frees space on board for

additional PCIe cards, giving clients more

I/O options & more flexibility

Power 550W, 750W, 900W Redundant Power

80 Plus Platinum level

550W, 750W, 900W Redundant PSU

80 Plus Platinum level




Misc IMM2

FoD Components

Advanced Lightpath

IMM2

FoD Components

Advanced Lightpath







Faster, more secure encryption &



What's new with System x3550 M4 Refresh Stronger Security, Increased Performance – processor cores, memory





Refresh




x3500 M4 Server – Optimized for business critical applications

All-in-one two-socket tower or rack server for business critical applications. Fits desk-side or in a rack and meets your

growing business or distributed enterprise needs.

Significant memory density & speed

(up to 1866 MHz) for more Virtual Machines & apps

Ample storage (up to 51 TB) for web/video

hosting & database management

High performance (12 cores per CPU) for

virtualizing workloads & running more workloads on

a single system

High Availability for maximized uptime &

reduced risk

Easy Setup & Serviceability for reduced

admin costs & simpler consolidation

Energy Star compliance for minimizing

energy costs

Advanced security for faster encryption &

protection against malware attempts

Email, File & Print

Target Workloads

Data Management


SMB Distributed Computing


Virtual Desktop Cloud /

Virtualization

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x3500 M4 All-in-One: Optimized for Business Critical Workloads

Data Management





running more applications on a single

system

• Ample, secure storage (over 51 TB) for

database applications

• High availability and RAS features for

high uptime, reduced risk




• Advanced security features for reduced

risk of data compromise

• All-in-one tower or rack server for

hosting remote office, distributed branch,

and small business applications (e.g. Retail

Point of Sale)

• Fits desk-side or in a rack enclosure


SMB Distributed Computing



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x3500 M4 E5-2600

x3500 M4 E5-2600 v2

Benefits


50W, 60W, 70W, 80W, 95W, 130W , 135W



50W, 60W, 70W, 80W, 95W,

130W


Increased performance (up to 46%) results

in faster application response time –

enabling faster decisions & business

outcomes

Possible consolidation of more apps on

same machine, reducing costs

Memory

4 channels per CPU

24 slots RDIMM

16 slots UDIMM

1.5V or 1.35V

Max 1600MHz

Max. 768GB LRDIMM

Max. 64GB UDIMM

LR DIMMs

20 MB cache per CPU

4 channels per CPU

24 slots RDIMM

16 slots UDIMM

1.5V or 1.35V

Up to 1866 MHz

Max. 768GB LRDIMM

Max. 64GB UDIMM

LR DIMMs

30 MB cache per CPU


response time & business outcomes

ability to consolidate more applications



Disk 32x 2.5” SAS/SATA with ODD (optional) or 8x

3.5” SAS/SATA

32 2.5” SAS/SATA with ODD

(optional)

or 8 3.5” SAS/SATA

Up to 51.2 TB storage


data at-rest & applications like big data

Ability to upgrade to advanced RAID

I/O 1 CPU -1 x16, 2 x8, 2 x4 (x8 mech)

2 CPU – 2 additional x16

1 CPU -1 x16, 2 x8, 2 x4 (x8 mech)

2 CPU – 2 additional x16

Flexible I/O choices for clients

Power 550W, 750W & 900W

Platinum PSU – Redundant

550W, 750W & 900W

Platinum PSU – Redundant




Misc. IMM2


FoD

IMM2


FoD







Faster, more secure encryption; improved



What's new with System x3500 M4 Refresh Stronger Security, Increased Performance – processor cores, memory




Interline Positioning

+ Higher performance CPU

+ 16 x2.5” HS HDDs/SSDs

+ optional 12Gb Raid

+ 12 DIMMs, up to 768GB

+ 300W GPU support

+ 2 PCIe slots

•1S+1S E5-2400

•6+6 DIMMs, up to 192GB

•16 x2.5” HS HDDs/SSDs or

8 x3.5” HS/SS HDDs

•SW RAID 0,1,10 / HW RAID upgrades

•2+2 1GbE NIC support

•5-6 PCIe slots (PCI-X supported)

•HS redundant platinum PSU

•Fixed silver PSU

•N+1 SS redundant fans

x3300 M4

x3500 M4

•1S+1S E5-2600 v2

•12+12 DIMMs, up to 768GB*


8 x3.5” HS/SS HDDs

•HW RAID

•4 x 1GbE NIC support

•6-8 PCIe slots (PCI-X

supported)

•HS redundant platinum PSU

•N+N SS redundant fans

•Dedicated management port

•Advanced Lightpath

•1S E3-1200 v2

•4 DIMMs, up to 32GB


4 x3.5” SS HDDs

•SW RAID 0,1,10 / HW RAID

upgrades

•2 x 1GbE NIC support

•HS redundant & fixed PSU

•4 PCIe slots

+ Higher performance CPU

+ 8 x2.5” HS HDDs/SSDs

+ 4 x3.5” HS/SS HDDs

+ 8 DIMMs, Max. 384GB

+ RDIMM & LRDIMM

+ 2 PCIe slots

x3100 M4

Entry Value 1S server

Best choice for General Business computing 2s performance in 4U

footprint

Flagship, business critical tower or rack server for the most demanding

workloads with maximum performance and all high reliability

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