IBM System x3550 M3 User Manual

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Table 4. Processor options (part 2)
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Models
where used
Intel Xeon 5500 series processors
59Y4001* 4595 Intel Xeon E5503 2C 2.0 GHz 4 MB Cache 800 MHz 80 w (with fan) -
59Y3960 7697 Intel Xeon E5504 4C 2.0 GHz 4 MB L3 Cache 800 MHz 80 w (with fan) -
59Y3954 7731 Intel Xeon E5506 4C 2.13 GHz 4 MB L3 Cache 800 MHz 80 w (with fan) -
59Y4002* 4596 Intel Xeon E5507 4C 2.26 GHz 4 MB Cache 800 MHz 80 w (with fan) -
59Y3961* 7745 Intel Xeon E5520 4C 2.26 GHz 8 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz 80 w (with fan) -
59Y3956* 7732 Intel Xeon E5530 4C 2.4 GHz 8 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz 80 w (with fan) -
59Y3963 7698 Intel Xeon E5540 4C 2.53 GHz 8 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz 80 w (with fan) -
59Y3957* 7699 Intel Xeon X5550 4C 2.66 GHz 8 MB L3 Cache 1333 MHz 95 w (with fan) -
59Y3958* 7696 Intel Xeon X5560 4C 2.8 GHz 8 MB L3 Cache 1333 MHz 95 w (with fan) -
59Y3959* 7733 Intel Xeon X5570 4C 2.93 GHz 8 MB L3 Cache 1333 MHz 95 w (with fan) -
* Withdrawn from marketing
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 server has 18 DIMM slots. When one processor is installed, then only nine DIMM slots can be used.
When two processors are installed, then all 18 DIMM slots can be used. However, the maximum amount
of DIMMs that can be installed is also limited by the type and rank of DIMM used, as follows:
RDIMMs

Up to 18 single-rank RDIMMs (nine per processor) for a maximum of 72 GB (18x 4 GB)

Up to 18 dual-rank RDIMMs (nine per processor) for a maximum of 288 GB (18x 16 GB)

Up to 12 quad-rank RDIMMs (six per processor) for a maximum of 192 GB (12x 16 GB)

UDIMMs

Up to 12 dual-rank UDIMMs (six per processor) for a maximum of 48 GB (12x 4 GB)

Each CPU has three memory channels, and there are three DIMMs per channel. RDIMMs can be
populated three per channel. However, UDIMMs can only be populated two DIMMs per channel. That is,
you can have up to 18 RDIMMs installed in the server, but only up to 12 UDIMMs. Mixing UDIMMs and
RDIMMs is not supported.
Maximum memory speed is limited by memory speed supported by the specific CPU (that is, if the CPU
only supports 1066 MHz, then the memory speed cannot exceed 1066 MHz in any case) and by the
number and type of DIMMs installed (whatever is lower), as follows:

IBM System x3550 M3 Specifications

General

Tcase	77.6 °C
Bus type	QPI
Stepping	B1
FSB Parity	No
Processor code	SLBV4
Processor cache	12 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	E5620
System bus rate	5.86 GT/s
Processor series	Intel Xeon 5600 Series
Processor socket	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Processor threads	8
Processor codename	Westmere EP
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor package size	42.5 X 45 mm
Processor front side bus	- MHz
Processor boost frequency	2.66 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	Yes
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 W
Number of processors installed	2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	18
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	40 bit
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3 800/1066
Memory channels supported by processor	Triple
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	800, 1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	288 GB
HDD size	2.5 \
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
HDD interface	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Optical drive type	-
Total storage capacity	0 GB
Maximum storage capacity	8 TB
Number of HDDs installed	0
Internal memory	24 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	192 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	6 x 4 GB
Maximum graphics card memory	16 MB
Graphics card family	Matrox
Graphics card memory type	GDDR2
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Serial ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	3
Power supply	460 W
Power supply type	AC
Power requirements	100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi, Oracle Solaris 10 (model dependent)
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 80 %
Chassis type	Rack (1U)
Processor ARK ID	47925
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	711 mm
Width	440 mm
Height	43 mm
Weight	15600 g