IBM 3550 M4 User's Guide

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 10 Table 3. Express models (Part 2)Model Intel Xeon Processors†(2 maximum)Memory RAID DiskbaysDisks GbE DVD PowerCentral and Easte

IBM System x3550 M4 11Processor optionsThe x3550 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two proces

IBM System x3550 M4 12The IBM System x3550 M4 supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to 12 DIMMs when one processor is installed, and up to 24 D

IBM System x3550 M4 13Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2: UDIMMs and LRDIMMs)Specification UDIMMs LRDIMMsRank Dual rank Quad rankPart numbers 49Y1

IBM System x3550 M4 14The following table lists memory options available for the x3550 M4 server.Table 6. Memory optionsPart numberFeature codeDescrip

IBM System x3550 M4 15Internal disk storage optionsIBM System x3550 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:Eight 2.5" S

IBM System x3550 M4 16RAID controllersThe following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of

IBM System x3550 M4 17The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA portsTwo x4 mini-SAS in

IBM System x3550 M4 18Drive options for internal storageThe following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3550 M4 server.

IBM System x3550 M4 19Table 9. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription Maximumsupported2.5-inch hot-sw

IBM System x3550 M4 2Key featuresThe x3550 M4 is a cost- and density-balanced 1U, 2-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance and

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IBM System x3550 M4 21Internal backup unitsThe server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units. However, it can be

IBM System x3550 M4 22I/O expansion optionsThe server supports two PCI slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the system

IBM System x3550 M4 23The following table lists additional supported network adapters.Table 12. Network adapters (Part 1)Part number FeaturecodeDescri

IBM System x3550 M4 24Table 12. Network adapters (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription MaximumsupportedInfiniBand95Y3750 A2MY Mellanox ConnectX-2

IBM System x3550 M4 25Table 13. Storage adapters (Part 2)Part number FeaturecodeDescription MaximumsupportedFibre Channel - 4 Gb59Y1987 3885 Brocade 4

IBM System x3550 M4 26GPU adaptersThe server supports a graphics processing unit (GPU) provided the x16 riser card (69Y5671, feature A1HL) is instal

IBM System x3550 M4 27Remote managementThe server contains IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which provides advanced service-processor contr

IBM System x3550 M4 28Supported operating systemsThe server supports the following operating systems:Microsoft Windows Server 2012Microsoft Windows S

IBM System x3550 M4 29Supported environment:Air temperatureServer on: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); altitude: 0 to 915 m (3,000 ft) for models with 60

IBM System x3550 M4 3Availability and serviceabilityThe x3550 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime: The ser

IBM System x3550 M4 30Warranty optionsThe IBM System x3550 M4 has a three-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warran

IBM System x3550 M4 31Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Clas

IBM System x3550 M4 32External disk storage expansionThe server supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures, such as the EXP2500 seri

IBM System x3550 M4 33The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller supports connectivity to the IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures listed in

IBM System x3550 M4 34The following table lists the hard disk drives supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures.Table 24. Drive options for EX

IBM System x3550 M4 35External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be or

IBM System x3550 M4 36External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in Table 18. Table 26. External backup op

IBM System x3550 M4 37Table 26. External backup options (Part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*362516X IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Stora

IBM System x3550 M4 38Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the foll

IBM System x3550 M4 39Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the

IBM System x3550 M4 4Energy efficiencyThe x3550 M4 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase

IBM System x3550 M4 40Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Ta

IBM System x3550 M4 41Table 29. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV

IBM System x3550 M4 42Rack cabinetsThe server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 30. Rack cabinetsPart number Description

IBM System x3550 M4 43Rack optionsThe server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 31. Rack options

IBM System x3550 M4 44IBM Global FinancingIBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strateg

IBM System x3550 M4 45Related publications and linksFor more information see these resources:IBM System x3550 M4 product pagehttp://www.ibm.com/syste

IBM System x3550 M4 46NoticesThis 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 47This document was created or updated on March 25, 2013.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online Contact

IBM System x3550 M4 5Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3550 M4Figure 4 shows the locations of key component

IBM System x3550 M4 6Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)Components

IBM System x3550 M4 7Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationHot-swap parts Hard drives, power supplies, fans.Systems managem

IBM System x3550 M4 8Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models.Table 2. Standard modelsModel Intel Xeon Processors†(2 maximum)Memor

IBM System x3550 M4 9Management nodeModel 7914-DDx is a model optimized as a management node and is preloaded with Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard and