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A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding
applications
Product Guide
February 2011

Product Overview

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The ultimate balance of performance, availability, security, and powerful
yet easy management
Suggested uses: Workgroups of medium-to-large corporations; remote offices; fast growing small
businesses.
In a distributed computing environment, servers are spread across many locations; therefore, as
limited resources challenge IT management, high availability is crucial. The dual-socket IBM
System x3500 M3, incorporating IBM X-Architecture
availability needed by small businesses and those with branch or remote locations. The x3500 M3
supports the latest 6-core and 4-core Intel
leading-edge 1333MHz memory access speed and 12MB of L3 cache, to help provide you with the
computing power you need to match your business needs and growth. In addition, the x3500 M3
uses industry-standard registered DDR-3 memory with Chipkill
Correcting) protection-for high performance, energy savings, and reliability. For even higher levels
of availability, the x3500 M3 also offers memory mirroring. A dual-port integrated high-speed
Gigabit Ethernet controller is standard (including TOE, RDMA, and iSCSI support), as are high-
performance PCIe adapter slots and a legacy PCI slot to support legacy expansion cards.
All models offer impressive scalability, including dual-processor support and up to 192GB of
memory. Base models support 8 high-performance 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial-Attach SCSI (SAS)
HDDs with a maximum internal storage capacity of up to 4.8TB, or 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial ATA II
(SATA II) HDDs with a maximum internal capacity of up to 4TB. Optional upgrade kits are available
to boost the storage to 16 or 24 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs for up to 9.6TB or 14.4TB
(SAS) or 8TB or 12TB (SATA) of internal storage capacity (respectively). Models with 16 or 24
drive bays standard are available via configure-to-order (CTO). For even more internal storage
capacity, models supporting 8 3.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap SATA (16TB max.) or hot-swap
SAS (16TB max.) drives are available via CTO.
For additional performance and high availability, all x3500 M3 models include an IBM ServeRAID
controller standard, providing hardware RAID support. Controllers supplied standard include the
ServeRAID-M1015, ServeRAID-M5014, or ServeRAID-M5015 (server-dependent). The high-end
ServeRAID-M5025 is also available as an option.
The x3500 M3 ships as a tower unit, or a tower-to-rack option can be ordered to help save precious
data center floor space; CTO models can be ordered as a 5U rack-mounted server.
Standard in the x3500 M3 is an Integrated Management Module (IMM) that enables users to
manage and control the server easily-both locally and remotely. Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) is an evolutionary leap over legacy BIOS. This high level of manageability is
designed to keep costs down and the system up-even when network usage increases. The built-
in, externally viewable light path diagnostics panel enables quick servicing of the system if a
problem develops. These advanced features help maximize network availability by increasing
uptime, as do hot-swap/redundant HDDs, power and fans; Active Memory
temperature-controlled fans with Calibrated Vectored Cooling
support, including highly secure remote power control and Serial over LAN; as well as text-
console redirect over LAN.
With the inclusion of unique IBM service and support features such as light path diagnostics, IBM
Systems Director, IBM ServerGuide
locally managed data center environment as for a remotely managed or stand-alone environment,
while offering maximum availability.
For a balance of high-performance six-core, dual-socket processing, high availability and vast
internal storage, the x3500 M3 is the ideal system.
IBM System x3500 M3
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features, delivers the superior power and
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Serial over LAN; as well as text- console redirect over LAN. With the inclusion of unique IBM service and support features such as light path diagnostics, IBM ™ Systems Director, IBM ServerGuide...

  • Page 2: Selling Features

    A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications Price/Performance Selling Features The x3500 M3 offers numerous features to help boost performance and reduce product and operating costs: • Up to two 6-core Xeon 5600 or 5500 series processors and 12MB of shared cache per processor, offer superior performance capable of tackling the toughest jobs.
  • Page 3 Used in PCs for several years, it is now moving into the server arena. IBM is the first to incorporate UEFI in our new servers. Features include: Human readable event logs — no more beep codes...

  • Page 4: Key Features

    The maximum frequency is dependent on the number of active cores. The For terms and conditions or copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-772-2227 in the U.S. In Canada call 800- 426-2255. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges. For warranties including onsite labor, a technician is sent after IBM attempts to resolve the problem remotely.
  • Page 5 A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications amount of time the processor spends in the Turbo Boost Technology state depends on the workload and operating environment, providing the performance you need, when and where you need it. For example, a 3.33GHz six-core X5680 processor with 3-6 cores active can run the cores at 3.46GHz.
  • Page 6 So, as the channels are decreased, the burden to support the requisite bandwidth is increased on the remaining channels, causing them to become a bottleneck. For increased availability, the x3500 M3 offers an additional (but mutually exclusive) level of IBM Active Memory protection: online memory mirroring.
  • Page 7 3.5-inch Simple-Swap SATA • 7,200 RPMs —2TB (16TB via CTO only) Notes: Hot-swap SAS drives use the Converged Tray for interchangeability with other IBM System ® systems. If you need more storage space, terabyte capacities are possible with external direct- attach, NAS and SAN solutions.
  • Page 8 A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications 5015 controller. Models equipped with the ServeRAID-M5015 controller can upgrade to the 5015 controller. Any of them can be replaced with the MR10M controller for external storage needs, or it can be installed additionally in one of the standard PCIe slots. Drive Bays The x3500 M3 contains 11 drive bays in standard models and up to 25 bays in CTO models.

  • Page 9: Light Path Diagnostics

    A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications In addition, the server uses hexagonal ventilation holes in the chassis. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing greater airflow through the system cover. This cooling scheme is important because newer, more powerful processors generate a significant amount of heat, and heat must be controlled for the system to function properly.
  • Page 10 The x3500 M3 server offers a number of tools and services designed to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for you to plan for, configure and purchase System x servers, get them running and keep them running long-term.
  • Page 11 • Support for IPMI v2.0 compliant management software (e.g., xCAT) • Other mandatory and optional IPMI BMC functions The IMM alerts IBM Systems Director to anomalous environmental factors, such as voltage and thermal conditions—even if the server has failed. The x3500 M3 also includes IMM remote presence standard for additional systems management capabilities, including: •...

  • Page 12: Key Options

    ASR hardware, which immediately restarts the server (and logs an ASR event with IBM Systems Director). These features are designed so that no more than five minutes can pass before the server is restarted.

  • Page 13: X3500 M3 Images

    Advance Feature Key adds RAID-5 and SED support to the ServeRAID-M1015. Similarly, the IBM ServeRAID M5000 Series Advance Feature Key adds RAID-6/60 with SED support to the M5014 and M5015. The IBM ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Key adds battery backup support to the M5014.

  • Page 14: X3500 M3 Specifications

    A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications Interior View 5.25-inch Drive Bays Hot-Swap Power DIMMs Supplies (Hidden) DIMMs (Hidden) Power Supply Handles CPU 1 Zone Cooling Shield CPU 2 Hot- CTO HDD Swap Drive Bays BCM5709C Fans Hypervisor USB Port Adapter Standard...
  • Page 15 A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications x3500 M3 Specifications Chipset Intel 5520 Standard memory (maximum 4GB (1 x 4GB)—32x, 42x/44x, 52x, 74x, 8GB (2 x 4GB)—62x, 72x, 82x, 92x 192GB) B2x, D2x, F2x, G2x, H2x Registered PC3-10600 DDR III ECC (Chipkill protection when using x4 DIMMs); single-, Standard memory type dual-, or quad-rank 1333MHz (72x, 74x, 82x,...
  • Page 16 A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications x3500 M3 Specifications optional RAID-6/60, SED 0/1/10/5/50; optional RAID- 5/50, SED (32x, 42x/44x, (72x/74x, 82x, 92x/94x, G2x, 6/60, battery, SED (62x, 52x, B2x, D2x) H2x) F2x) ServeRAID-M5015—32x, ServeRAID-M5025—all ServeRAID-M5014—32x, Optional RAID controller 42x/44x, 52x, 62x, B2x, D2x, models 42x/44x, 52x, B2x, D2x...

  • Page 17: The Bottom Line

    PCIe Gen 2 slots (8GBps) For terms and conditions or copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-772-2227 in the U.S. In Canada call 800- 426-2255. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services including those designated as ServerProven or ClusterProven.
  • Page 18 A riser card containing two 133MHz PCI-X slots can replace the x8/x4 Gen 1 slot (via CTO) • Integrated DVD/CD-RW combo drive Manageability, Serviceability and Availability • IBM Systems Director systems management software, including: Active Energy Manager Service and Support Manager •...

  • Page 19: Server Comparison Table

    A rock-solid, performance server for your most demanding applications Server Comparison Table The following table shows the suggested uses for the respective IBM System x tower servers, including comparisons of the uses for which each server is best suited: Important...

  • Page 20: For More Information

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