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System x3650 M4 HD

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x3650 M4 HD – Optimized for big data and dense storage
The ultimate high density storage server, designed for your big data or business critical workloads. Optimal blend of
performance, uptime, and dense storage.

Dense Storage/High Spindle Count
for higher
throughput, faster transactions, & ample
storage for big data, business analytics
(> 60% more drive bays than x3650 M4)

Significant memory density & speed
(up to 1866 MHz with 30 MB cache) for more
Virtual Machines & applications

#1

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

Target Workloads
Big Data
Cloud /
Virtualization

High performance (up to 12 cores per
CPU) for virtualizing your workloads & running
more apps on a single system

High Availability for maximized uptime &

Data
Management

SAP / Business
Analytics

Virtual Desktop

Web Serving /
Videos

reduced risk and secure data recovery

Easy Setup & Serviceability for reduced
admin costs & simpler consolidation

Energy Star compliance for minimizing
Email, File & Print
1 Based

3

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

energy costs

Advanced security for faster encryption &
protection against malware attempts




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

Big Data

• Dense storage for logging volumes of
unstructured big data for rapid processing
• Ample, secure storage for database
applications

Data
Management

• High availability and RAS features for
high uptime, reduced risk

SAP / Business
Analytics

• 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

Cloud /
Virtualization

• 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

 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

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 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

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 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


 Ultra energy efficiency for energy & operational cost
savings

Misc

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 Proactive monitoring & management to prevent system
downtime
 Low latency for faster data access
 Faster, more secure encryption; improved protection
against malware
 Improved virtualization performance

Processor

6Gb M5110e RoMB
Support 12Gb Adapter
1/2/4GB Flash back cache
RAID 5/50, 6/60 (FoD)

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

24 Slots (U/R/LR DIMM)
Up to 1866MHz
Up to 768GB
30 MB cache per CPU

12Gb M5210e RoMB
Support 12Gb Adapter
1/2/4GB* Flashback cache
RAID 5/50, 6/60 (FoD)

FoD
Optional IMM2 Remote Presence
GPU 2 Entry Support
Lightpath Basic
Advanced security features
APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller) virtualization

* Available 1Q14
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Interline Positioning
x3650 M4 HD
+ 10 x 2.5” HDD/SSD
+ 12Gb RAID on board

+ 50% processor core
+ Double memory
+ 2 PCIe slots, 2 GPUs
+ HS Cooling
+ Dedicated IMM port
+ Advanced Light path

x3630 M4
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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

x3650 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 Power Supply
• HS Redundant cooling, 2 Fan zones
• Integrated 4 x 1GbE
• Slotless 2 x 10GbE Mezz
• Dedicated IMM port
• Advanced Light path

• 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 Power Supply
• HS Redundant cooling, 2 Fan zones
• Integrated 4 x 1GbE
• Slotless 2 x 10GbE Mezz
• Dedicated IMM port
• Basic Light path

Flagship business critical
High Density Storage dual
socket 2U Server for the most
demanding workloads with
maximum performance and high
reliability features

Flagship business critical
expandable dual socket 2U
Server for the most demanding
workloads with maximum
performance and high
reliability features

Best choice for low cost per
TB at highest TB/U dual
socket 2U Server
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System x3650 M4 Refresh

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x3650 M4 – Optimized for cloud/virtualization and business analytics
Versatile two-socket 2U rack server with ideal balance of performance, uptime, I/O flexibility, and rock-solid
reliability for your business critical workloads

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

#1

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

High Availability for maximized uptime
& reduced risk

Easy Setup & Serviceability for
reduced admin costs & simpler
consolidation

Target Workloads
Cloud /
Virtualization

Virtual Desktop

SAP / Business
Analytics

Data
Management

Web Serving /
Videos

High Performance
Computing

Energy Star compliance for
minimizing energy costs

Advanced security for faster
encryption & protection against malware
attempts

Email, File & Print
1 Based

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on TPC-C results February 22, 2013
on 1Q13 TBR x86 Server CSAT survey results
3 Based on Linux Journal Readers’ Choice Awards voting for 2011 & 2012
2 Based




x3650 M4 – Optimized for Cloud/Virtualization and Analytics
Solution

Cloud /
Virtualization


Virtual Desktop

running more Virtual Machines &
applications on a single system
• First server to achieve 1M tpm TPC-C,
virtualized1

SAP / Business
Analytics

• Advanced security features for reduced risk
of data compromise

Data
Management

• 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
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What's new with System x3650 M4 Refresh
Stronger Security, Increased Performance – processor cores, memory
x3650 M4
x3650 M4
E5-2600
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

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 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

Power

 Redundant power enables better uptime
 Platinum level increases energy efficiency
(by 37%)

Misc

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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

IMM2
Quad port Gigabit Ethernet
FoD components
Advanced Lightpath

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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

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

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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

#1


Cloud /
Virtualization

Virtual Desktop

SAP / Business
Analytics

Big Data

Web Serving /
Videos

High Performance
Computing

Email, File & Print

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2 Based

& reduced risk

Easy Setup & Serviceability for
reduced admin costs & simpler
consolidation

Target Workloads

1 Based

High Availability for maximized uptime

Energy Star compliance for
minimizing energy costs

Advanced security for faster
encryption & protection against malware
attempts

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




x3550 M4 – Optimized for Cloud/Virtualization
Solution

 Excellent performance and memory
running more Virtual Machines &
applications on a single system

Cloud /
Cloud /
Virtualization
Virtualization

 Compact footprint for efficient rack storage

Big Data

High Performance
High Performance
Computing
Computing

SAP / Business
Analytics

 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

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x3550 M4
E5-2600

x3550 M4
E5-2600 v2

Benefits

Processor

 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

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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)
 Quad port Gigabit Ethernet
 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

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

 IMM2
 FoD Components
 Advanced Lightpath

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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

IMM2
FoD Components
Advanced Lightpath

 Faster, more secure encryption &

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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

#1


High Availability for maximized uptime &
reduced risk

Easy Setup & Serviceability for reduced
Target Workloads
Cloud /
Virtualization

Virtual Desktop

Data
Management

Web Serving /
Videos

Retail Store
Controller
1 Based

16

2 Based

admin costs & simpler consolidation
SAP / Business
Analytics
SMB Distributed
Computing

Energy Star compliance for minimizing
energy costs

Advanced security for faster encryption &
protection against malware attempts

Email, File & Print

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




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

running more applications on a single
system

Cloud /
Virtualization

• Ample, secure storage (over 51 TB) for
database applications

Data
Management

• High availability and RAS features for
high uptime, reduced risk

SAP / Business
Analytics

• Advanced security features for reduced
risk of data compromise
SMB Distributed
Computing

• 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

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x3500 M4
E5-2600

x3500 M4
E5-2600 v2

Processor

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

 50W, 60W, 70W, 80W, 95W,
130W

Memory

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Disk

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

I/O

 1 CPU -1 x16, 2 x8, 2 x4 (x8 mech)
 2 CPU – 2 additional x16

Power

 550W, 750W & 900W
 Platinum PSU – Redundant

Misc.

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

 IMM2
 FoD

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

 32 2.5” SAS/SATA with ODD
(optional)
 or 8 3.5” SAS/SATA
 Up to 51.2 TB storage
 1 CPU -1 x16, 2 x8, 2 x4 (x8 mech)
 2 CPU – 2 additional x16

Benefits
 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

response time & business outcomes
 ability to consolidate more applications

data at-rest & applications like big data
 Ability to upgrade to advanced RAID

 Flexible I/O choices for clients

 550W, 750W & 900W
 Platinum PSU – Redundant


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 Faster, more secure encryption; improved

IMM2
FoD

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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

+ 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
•1S E3-1200 v2
•4 DIMMs, up to 32GB
•8 x2.5” HS HDDs/SSDs or
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

x3300 M4
•1S+1S E5-2400
•6+6 DIMMs, up to 192GB
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

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

Flagship, business critical tower or
rack server for the most demanding
workloads with maximum
performance and all high reliability
features standard

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

Entry Value 1S server
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