
IBM System x3550 M4 1I B M ®IBM System x3550 M4IBM Redbooks Product GuideThe IBM® System x3550 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your bu
IBM System x3550 M4 10Table 2. Standard models (Part 2: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family)Model Intel Xeon Processors†(2 maximum)Memory RAID
IBM System x3550 M4 11Express modelsThe following table lists the express models.Table 3. Express models (Part 1: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 prod
IBM System x3550 M4 12Table 3. Express models (Part 1: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family) (continued)MTM** Intel Xeon processors†(two max
IBM System x3550 M4 13Table 3. Express models (Part 2: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family)Model Intel Xeon Processors†(2 maximum)Memory RAID
IBM System x3550 M4 14Table 3. Express models (Part 2: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family) (continued)Model Intel Xeon Processors†(2 maximum)
IBM System x3550 M4 15Processor optionsThe x3550 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two proces
IBM System x3550 M4 16Table 4. Processor options (Part 2: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family)Part number* Featurecodes**Description Standard
IBM System x3550 M4 17Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs in the same server is supported; in such cases, all DIMMs operate at 1.5 V.The maximum number of
IBM System x3550 M4 18Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family - RDIMMs)Specification RDIMMsRank Single ran
IBM System x3550 M4 19Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 3: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family - UDIMMs and LRDIMMs)Specification UDIMMs LR
IBM System x3550 M4 2Key featuresThe x3550 M4 is a cost- and density-balanced 1U, 2-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance and
IBM System x3550 M4 20The following table (Parts 1 and 2) lists memory options available for the x3550 M4 server.Table 6. Memory options (Part 1: Inte
IBM System x3550 M4 21Table 6. Memory options (Part 2: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family)Part numberFeature codeDescription Maximumsupported
IBM System x3550 M4 22Internal disk storage optionsIBM System x3550 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:Eight 2.5" S
IBM System x3550 M4 23RAID controllersThe following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of
IBM System x3550 M4 24Table 8. RAID controllers and HBAs for internal storage (Part 2: 12 Gbps SAS/SATA) (Support is planned for later in 2013)Part nu
IBM System x3550 M4 25The ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA portsTwo x4 mini-SAS in
IBM System x3550 M4 26The IBM N2215 SAS/SATA HBA has the following specifications:Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS/SATA portsTwo x4 HD mini-SAS internal co
IBM System x3550 M4 27Drive options for internal storageThe following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3550 M4 server.
IBM System x3550 M4 28Table 9. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription Maximumsupported2.5-inch hot-sw
IBM System x3550 M4 29Table 9. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 3)Part number FeaturecodeDescription Maximumsupported2.5" hot-s
IBM System x3550 M4 3The server has four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and two optional 10 Gb Ethernet ports with mezzanine cards that do not con
IBM System x3550 M4 30Internal backup unitsThe server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units. However, it can be
IBM System x3550 M4 31I/O expansion optionsThe server supports two PCI slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the system
IBM System x3550 M4 32Network adaptersThe x3550 M4 supports four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Integrated NICs have the following features:An Int
IBM System x3550 M4 33Table 13. Network adapters (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription Maximumsupported10 Gb Ethernet 49Y7910 A18Y Broadcom NetXt
IBM System x3550 M4 34Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3550 M4 server.Table 14. Storage adapters (Par
IBM System x3550 M4 35Table 14. Storage adapters (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription MaximumsupportedFibre Channel - 4 Gb*59Y1987 3885 Brocade
IBM System x3550 M4 36GPU adaptersThe server supports a graphics processing unit (GPU) provided the x16 riser card (69Y5671, feature A1HL) is instal
IBM System x3550 M4 37Integrated virtualizationThe server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket ins
IBM System x3550 M4 38All standard models ship with a pop-out light path diagnostics panel on the front of the server (See Figure 2). Configure-to-ord
IBM System x3550 M4 39Physical and electrical specificationsDimensions and weight:Height: 43 mm (1.7 in)Width: 429 mm (16.9 in)Depth: 734 mm (28.9 i
IBM System x3550 M4 4IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to
IBM System x3550 M4 40BTU outputMinimum configuration: 461 Btu/hr (135 watts)Maximum configuration: 2900 Btu/hr (850 watts)Noise level6.5 bels (op
IBM System x3550 M4 41In general, the types of IBM ServicePacs are as follows:Warranty and maintenance service upgradesOne, two, three, four, or five
IBM System x3550 M4 42External disk storage expansionThe server supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures, such as the EXP2500 seri
IBM System x3550 M4 43The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller supports connectivity to the IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures listed in
IBM System x3550 M4 44The following table lists the hard disk drives supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures.Table 26. Drive options for EX
IBM System x3550 M4 45External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be or
IBM System x3550 M4 46External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in Table 18. Table 28. External backup op
IBM System x3550 M4 47Table 28. External backup options (Part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*362516X IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Stora
IBM System x3550 M4 48Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the foll
IBM System x3550 M4 49Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the
IBM System x3550 M4 5Locations of key components and connectorsFigure 2 shows the front of the server.Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3550 M4F
IBM System x3550 M4 50Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Ta
IBM System x3550 M4 51Table 31. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV
IBM System x3550 M4 52Rack cabinetsThe server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 32. Rack cabinetsPart number Description
IBM System x3550 M4 53Rack optionsThe server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 33. Rack options
IBM System x3550 M4 54IBM Global FinancingIBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strateg
IBM System x3550 M4 55Related publications and linksFor more information see these resources:IBM System x3550 M4 product pagehttp://www.ibm.com/syste
IBM System x3550 M4 56NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services, o
IBM System x3550 M4 57This document was created or updated on September 9, 2013.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online Cont
IBM System x3550 M4 6Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3550 M4
IBM System x3550 M4 7Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)Components
IBM System x3550 M4 8Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationPCI Expansion slotsTwo slots, depending on the riser cards insta
IBM System x3550 M4 9Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models.Table 2. Standard models (Part 1: Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 pr
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