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IBM System x3500 M4 1I B M ®IBM System x3500 M4IBM Redbooks Product GuideThe IBM® System x3500 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your bu

IBM System x3500 M4 10Table 3. Express models (Part 2)Model Processor† RAM RAID Disk bays Disks Network Optical PowerCentral and Eastern Europe (CEE)

IBM System x3500 M4 11Processor optionsThe x3500 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two proces

IBM System x3500 M4 12Memory optionsThe IBM System x3500 M4 supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to 12 DIMMs when one processor is installed a

IBM System x3500 M4 13The following memory protection technologies are supported:ECCChipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)Memory mirroringMemory spar

IBM System x3500 M4 14Internal disk storage optionsThe IBM System x3500 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:8x 3.5"

IBM System x3500 M4 15These options have the following descriptions:94Y5978 upgrades models with eight hot-swap 2.5" drive bays to 16 hot-swap 2.

IBM System x3500 M4 16The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA portsTwo x4 mini-SAS in

IBM System x3500 M4 17Internal disk drive optionsThe following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3500 M4 server. Table

IBM System x3500 M4 18Internal backup unitsThe server supports the internal tape drive options listed in the following table.Table 10. Internal tape d

IBM System x3500 M4 19Half-High SATA DVD-ROM supports the following media and speeds for reading:CD-ROM 48XCD-DA (DAE) 40XCD-R 48XCD-RW 40XDVD-ROM

IBM System x3500 M4 2Key featuresA high-performance dual-socket tower server, the IBM System x3500 M4, can deliver the scalability, reliable performan

IBM System x3500 M4 20Network adaptersx3500 M4 supports four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports.Integrated NICs have the following features:Intel I350A

IBM System x3500 M4 21Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3500 M4 server.Table 14. Storage adaptersPart

IBM System x3500 M4 22Power supplies and redundant coolingThe server supports up to two redundant power supplies. Standard models come with one or two

IBM System x3500 M4 23The optional IMM Advanced Upgrade (software feature) is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

IBM System x3500 M4 24Physical and electrical specificationsDimensions and weight (approximate):Tower:Width: 218 mm (8.6 in)Depth: 750 mm (29.5 in)H

IBM System x3500 M4 25Warranty optionsThe IBM System x3500 M4 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warranty s

IBM System x3500 M4 26In general, the types of IBM ServicePacs are as follows:Warranty and maintenance service upgradesOne, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x

IBM System x3500 M4 27External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server and can be

IBM System x3500 M4 28External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in Table 19. Table 20. External backup op

IBM System x3500 M4 29Table 20. External backup options (part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*362516X IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Stora

IBM System x3500 M4 3The server offers hot-swap drives supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.The server has up to

IBM System x3500 M4 30Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the foll

IBM System x3500 M4 31Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the

IBM System x3500 M4 32Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Ta

IBM System x3500 M4 33Table 23. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV

IBM System x3500 M4 34Rack cabinetsThe x3500 M4 server can be installed in the rack with the Tower to Rack Conversion Kit (81Y7006). The server suppor

IBM System x3500 M4 35Figure 6 shows the server installed in the Tower to Rack Conversion Kit.Figure 6. The IBM System x3500 M4 with the Tower to Rack

IBM System x3500 M4 36For more information, see the following IBM Redbooks® Product Guides:IBM 1754 LCM8 and LCM16 Local Console Managers Product Guid

IBM System x3500 M4 37Related publications and linksFor more information see these resources:IBM System x3500 M4 product pagehttp://www.ibm.com/syste

IBM System x3500 M4 38NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services, o

IBM System x3500 M4 39This document was created or updated on April 26, 2012.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online Contact

IBM System x3500 M4 4Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and teleco

IBM System x3500 M4 5Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3500 M4Figure 4 shows the locations of key component

IBM System x3500 M4 6Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)Components

IBM System x3500 M4 7Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationCooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to six simple sw

IBM System x3500 M4 8Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models.Table 2. Standard modelsModel Intel Xeon processors†(2 maximum)Memor

IBM System x3500 M4 9Express modelsThe following table lists the express models.Table 3. Express models (Part 1)Model Processor† RAM RAID Disk bays Di