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IBM System x3690 X5
IBM System x at-a-glance guide
IBM® System x3690 X5 is a powerful two-socket 2U rack-mount server using the latest Intel Xeon
processors. The x3690 X5 servers can be combined with the IBM MAX5 memory expansion unit for up to
1 TB of memory. Add to that the 16 2.5-inch disk drive bays and you have a high performance workhorse
in a rack-dense package. The x3690 X5 server belongs to the family of a new generation of Enterprise
X-Architecture® servers. The server delivers innovation with enhanced reliability and availability features
to enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise applications, and virtualized environments.
The IBM System x3690 X5 is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3690 X5
Did you know?
The x3690 X5 offers a two step approach to expanding the system with memory. You can first start with
16 DIMMs installed just on the system board, then as needs require, install the memory mezzanine and
an additional 16 DIMMs. The for applications that can use the most amount of RAM, use the 1U MAX5
memory expansion unit which adds an additional 32 DIMM sockets. The MAX5 scalability and memory
expansion feature is a unique IBM enhancement, not offered by other x86 server architectures. The total
number of DIMM sockets available to the system is then 64 DIMMs -- in only 3U of rack space -- and with
16 GB DIMMs, that is 1 TB of RAM.
The x3690 X5 servers also contain up to 16 HDD bays that support 2.5-inch hot-swap internal SAS/SATA
drives totaling up to 8TB, or up to 24 solid-state drive bays, supporting 1.8-inch hot-swap SSDs, using up
Each
to three IBM eXFlash storage options.
individual SSD is capable of sustaining approximately 4,300
IOPS, which is more than 10X what an enterprise 15,000 RPM 2.5-inch 146.8GB SAS HDD can achieve
(420 IOPS).
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  • Page 1 Figure 1. The IBM System x3690 X5 Did you know? The x3690 X5 offers a two step approach to expanding the system with memory. You can first start with 16 DIMMs installed just on the system board, then as needs require, install the memory mezzanine and an additional 16 DIMMs.

  • Page 2: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors

    Locations of key components and connectors Figure 2 shows the front of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3690 X5 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3690 X5...
  • Page 3 Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3690 X5 Figure 5 shows the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit. Figure 5. Inside view of the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit for the IBM System x3690 X5 IBM System x3690 X5...

  • Page 4: Standard Specifications

    Most models: ServeRAID M1015 controller standard supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50. Systems Alert on LAN 2, automatic server restart, IBM Director, IBM ServerGuide, IMM, light path management diagnostics (independently powered), predictive failure analysis on hard disk drives, processors,...

  • Page 5: Standard Models

    The x3690 X5 servers are shipped with the following items: Rack rails and hardware  Cable management hardware  Country kit carton  Two 2.8m 220 V intra-rack cables  On/off switch cover  Documentation CD  IBM Systems Director 6.2 DVD ...
  • Page 6 HANA is an integrated, ready-to-run, hardware-software offering, featuring the new SAP In-Memory Computing Engine. These models include a preload comprised of SLES for SAP, IBM GPFS™, and the SAP HANA software stack. They include two processors, 128 or 256 GB of memory and choice of either all eXFlash solid state drives or a combination of solid state and spinning disk.
  • Page 7 Backplane connections for four 2.5-inch SAS drives are standard and there is space for an additional 12 2.5-inch disk drives. The drives themselves must be ordered separately. The MAX5 and the memory mezzanine are both standard IBM System x3690 X5...

  • Page 8: Processor Options

    60Y0316 Xeon E7530 6C 1.86GHz 12MB 978MHz 105w 60Y0317 Xeon E7520 4C 1.86GHz 18MB 800MHz 95w 7148-ARx, 1Rx 60Y0320 Xeon E6540 6C 2.00GHz 18MB 978MHz 105w 7148-2Dx, 2Rx 60Y0318 Xeon E6510 4C 1.73GHz 12MB 800MHz 105w IBM System x3690 X5...
  • Page 9 MAX5 memory expansion unit The IBM MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U unit that has 32 DDR3 DIMM sockets, one or two 675-watt power supplies, and five 40-mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It provides added memory for the x3690 X5 server. Some models include the MAX5 standard as listed in the model tables above. For power supply fault redundancy order the optional second power supply.

  • Page 10: Memory Options

    Memory options The IBM System x3690 X5 supports DDR3 memory. Memory is installed in DIMM sockets either on the system planar (16 sockets) in an optional memory mezzanine tray (16 sockets). The DIMMs on the system planar are directly connected to the first processor, and the DIMMs on the mezzanine are directly connected to the second processor.
  • Page 11 MAX5. No other memory options can be used in the MAX5 if the 16GB DIMM are used in the MAX5. This DIMM also supports redundant bit steering (RBS) when used in the MAX5 or when used in x3690 X5 servers with E7 processors (machine type 7147). The following memory protection technologies are supported: ...

  • Page 12: Internal Disk Storage Options

    Internal disk storage options IBM System x3690 X5 server supports internally up to 16 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, or up to 24 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs). The number of drives that can be inserted depends on the backplanes that are installed.
  • Page 13 The following table lists the RAID controllers and other options used for internal disk storage of x3690 X5 server. Table 13. RAID controllers for internal storage Part number Description Maximum quantity supported 44E8689 ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller 46M0831 ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller...
  • Page 14 , TIPS0763 at: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0763.html?Open The ServeRAID Expansion Adapter (also known as the IBM x3690 X5 RAID Expansion Adapter or IBM 4x4 Drive Backplane ServeRAID Expansion adapter) is a SAS expander that allows you to create RAID arrays of up to 16 drives and across up to four backplanes. You can use only the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanes with this adapter.

  • Page 15: Internal Tape Drives

    Standard models supported where used 46M0901 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM 46M0902 UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading: CD-ROM 24X  CD-DA (DAE) 20X  CD-R 24X ...

  • Page 16: External Disk Storage Expansion

    IBM 73GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 42D0677 IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 42D0707 IBM 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 44W2264 IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS SED 44W2294 IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5"...
  • Page 17 Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention  Supports connectivity to the EXP3000, EXP2512, and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures  ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x For more information, see the , TIPS0739 at-a-glance guide: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open...
  • Page 18 The server supports the external tape attachment options listed in the following table . Table 19. External tape options Part number Description Tape drives 43W8478 IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drive 44E8895 IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 SAS Tape Drive Tape libraries 3572-Sxx IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader...

  • Page 19: I/O Expansion Options

    Description 60Y0366 IBM System x3690 X5 PCI-Express (3x8) Riser Card (standard in all models except 7148-ARx) Note: Full-length adapters cannot be installed in any slots if the memory mezzanine is also installed. Instead, adapters up to 3/4 length are supported.

  • Page 20: Network Adapters

    Network adapters The x3690 X5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709C controller. Some models also have an Emulex 10Gb Dual-port Ethernet Adapter (feature 1648) installed as standard in Slot 5. See Tables 2 and 3 for specifics. This adapter is functionally identical to the Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM System x, 49Y4250.

  • Page 21: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by x3690 X5 server. Table 23. Storage adapters Part Description Max quantity number supported Fibre Channel HBAs 42D0485 Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0494 Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x...

  • Page 22: Pcie Ssd Adapters

    The modules are independently powered by AC line cords. Most standard models have one power supply as standard; workload-optimized models have more. One power supply is sufficient when the total power budget is less than 675W. Use the IBM System x and BladeCenter® Power Configurator to determine the power requirements of your configuration. The Power Configurator is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/powerconfig.html...

  • Page 23: Integrated Virtualization

    IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 with MAX5 Remote management The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem.

  • Page 24: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230V) 53959KX IBM 11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200V/208V/230V) For more information, see the following at-a-glance guides: IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack Uninterruptible Power Supply , TIPS0782  http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0782.html?Open IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS , TIPS0793 ...

  • Page 25: Power Distribution Units

    1U Switched and Monitored PDU 9 C19 / 3 C13 3 phased 30A fixed 4.3m L21-30P 46M4002 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Switched and Monitored DPI® PDU 46M4003 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Switched and Monitored 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4004 IBM 1U 12 C13 Switched and Monitored DPI PDU 46M4005...

  • Page 26: Rack Cabinets

    IBM 42U S2 expansion rack 93084EX IBM 42U Enterprise Expansion Rack 93084PX IBM 42U Enterprise Rack 99564RX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack Cabinet 99564XX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Expansion Rack Cabinet 93604PX 42U Deep Dynamic Primary Cabinet 93604EX 42U Deep Dynamic Expansion Cabinet...

  • Page 27: Rack Options

    Rack options The x3690 X5 is a 2U-high device (1U is one rack unit and is 1.75 inches). The MAX5 memory expansion unit is an additional 1U high unit. Both are designed to be installed in standard 19-inch racks. Three slide kits are available for use with the x3690 X5, as listed in the following table.
  • Page 28 Table 31. Rack options Part number Description Keyboard and mouse 40K5372 IBM Keyboard w/ Integrated Pointing Device USB - US English 103P 40K9584 IBM Preferred Pro Keyboard USB - US English 103P 40K9200 IBM 2 Button Optical Wheel Mouse - Black - USB...

  • Page 29: Warranty Options

    Warranty options The IBM System x3690 X5 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePac®, discussed in this section. The IBM ServicePac is a series of 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.

  • Page 30: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules (Class A) prior to product delivery  IEC-60950-1, 2nd edition (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)  Note: The China CCC certification will be complete within 45 days of general product availability of May 27, 2011. IBM System x3690 X5...

  • Page 31: Supported Operating Systems

    VMware ESX 4.0  VMware ESXi 4.0  See the IBM ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites: http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml Related publications and links For more information, see the following resources: IBM System x3690 X5 product page ...
  • Page 32 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 33 IBM at the time this information was published. Such trademarks may also be registered or common law trademarks in other countries. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the Web at http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml...

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