IBM 3630 M4 User's Guide

IBM System x3630 M4 1I B M ®IBM System x3630 M4IBM Redbooks Product GuideThe IBM® System x3630 M4 server offers a cost-effective high-capacity storag

IBM System x3630 M4 10Express modelsThe following table lists the express models.Table 3. Express modelsMTM* Intel Xeon processor†(2 maximum)Memory RA

IBM System x3630 M4 11Processor optionsThe x3630 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two Intel

IBM System x3630 M4 12Memory optionsIBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. IBM memory spec

IBM System x3630 M4 13Table 4. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2: UDIMMs and LRDIMMs)DIMM typeSpecificationUDIMM LRDIMMRank Dual rank Quad rankRated speed

IBM System x3630 M4 14The following table lists the memory options available for the x3630 M4 server.Table 5. Memory optionsPart numberFeature codeDes

IBM System x3630 M4 15Internal disk storage optionsThe x3630 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:Four 3.5-inch SATA simpl

IBM System x3630 M4 16BackplanesStandard models ship with four or eight 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays or eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive

IBM System x3630 M4 17RAID controllersThe following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of

IBM System x3630 M4 18The following table lists drive types and internal drive bay configurations supported by the RAID controllers (SAS HDDs include

IBM System x3630 M4 19The ServeRAID H1110 adapter has the following specifications:Four internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA portsOne x4 mini-SAS internal connec

IBM System x3630 M4 2Key featuresBacked by the IBM legendary worldwide service and support, the x3630 M4 is developed, quality-tested, and certified b

IBM System x3630 M4 20Drive options for internal storageThe following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3630 M4 server.

IBM System x3630 M4 21Internal backup unitsThe server supports the internal backup options listed in the following table. The USB Tape Drive Cage asse

IBM System x3630 M4 22Optical drivesThe server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. The installation of optical drive may

IBM System x3630 M4 23I/O expansion optionsThe server supports up to five PCIe slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on th

IBM System x3630 M4 24The following two tables lists the I/O riser card options, the 2U riser options and the 1U riser options.Table 12. 2U I/O riser

IBM System x3630 M4 25Ethernet Features:1 Gb Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab PHY specifications compliantIntegrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbp

IBM System x3630 M4 26The following table lists additional supported network adapters.Table 14. Network adaptersPart number FeaturecodeDescription Max

IBM System x3630 M4 27Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3630 M4 server.Table 15. Storage adaptersPart

IBM System x3630 M4 28PCIe SSD adaptersThe server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.Table 16. SSD adaptersPart number

IBM System x3630 M4 29The following table lists the power supply options. An AC hot-swap power supply option ships standard with one 2.8m, 10A/100-250

IBM System x3630 M4 3The server offers simple-swap or hot-swap drives supporting affordable software RAID and advanced hardware RAID redundancy for d

IBM System x3630 M4 30The optional IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture

IBM System x3630 M4 31The following figures show basic (level 1) and advanced (level 2) light path levels.Figure 8. Basic (level 1) light path for mod

IBM System x3630 M4 32Supported operating systemsThe server supports the following operating systems:Microsoft Windows Server 2012Microsoft Windows S

IBM System x3630 M4 33Humidity:Server on: 8% - 85%, maximum dew point 24 °C, maximum rate of change 5 °C/hr.Server off: 8% - 80%, maximum dew point

IBM System x3630 M4 34Warranty optionsThe x3630 M4 has a three-year on-site warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warranty servic

IBM System x3630 M4 35Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Clas

IBM System x3630 M4 36The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:Eight external 6 Gbps SAS/SATA portsTwo external x4 mi

IBM System x3630 M4 37The following table lists the drives supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures.Table 27. Drive options for EXP2512 exte

IBM System x3630 M4 38External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the x3630 M4 serve and

IBM System x3630 M4 39External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.Table 30. External

IBM System x3630 M4 4Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw. Low-voltage

IBM System x3630 M4 40Table 30. External backup options (Part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*36251TY IBM RDX USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Car

IBM System x3630 M4 41Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the foll

IBM System x3630 M4 42Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe server supports attachment to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the f

IBM System x3630 M4 43Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Ta

IBM System x3630 M4 44Table 33. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV

IBM System x3630 M4 45Rack cabinetsThe server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 34. Rack cabinetsPart number Description

IBM System x3630 M4 46Rack optionsThe server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 35. Rack options

IBM System x3630 M4 47IBM Global FinancingIBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strateg

IBM System x3630 M4 48Related publications and linksFor more information, see these resources:US Announcement Letter - IBM System x3630 M4:http://ibm

IBM System x3630 M4 49NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services, o

IBM System x3630 M4 5The following figure shows the rear of the server without the optional rear HDD cage upgrade.Figure 4. Rear view of the IBM Syste

IBM System x3630 M4 50This document was created or updated on January 24, 2013.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online Conta

IBM System x3630 M4 6The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 6. Inside view of the IBM System x3630 M4

IBM System x3630 M4 7Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)Components

IBM System x3630 M4 8Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationI/O expansion slotsUp to five slots in models with up to 12 driv

IBM System x3630 M4 9Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models.Table 2. Standard modelsMTM* Intel Xeon processor†(2 maximum)Memory