
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 13The following memory protection technologies are supported:ECCChipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)Memory mirroringMemory rank
IBM System x3630 M4 14Internal disk storage optionsThe x3630 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:Four 3.5-inch SATA simpl
IBM System x3630 M4 15BackplanesStandard 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 16RAID controllersThe following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of
IBM System x3630 M4 17The internal hardware RAID controller is installed into a dedicated PCIe slot (slot 3 for models with 14 drive bays or slot 5 fo
IBM System x3630 M4 18Drive options for internal storageThe following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3630 M4 server.
IBM System x3630 M4 19Internal backup unitsThe server supports the internal backup options listed in the following table. The USB Tape Drive Cage asse
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 20Optical drivesThe server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. The installation of optical drive may
IBM System x3630 M4 21I/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 22The following two tables lists the I/O riser card options, the 2U riser options and the 1U riser options.Table 11. 2U I/O riser
IBM System x3630 M4 23Network adaptersThe x3630 M4 supports up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports (two enabled standard, and two enabled option
IBM System x3630 M4 24The following table lists additional supported network adapters.Table 13. Network adaptersPart number FeaturecodeDescription Max
IBM System x3630 M4 25Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3630 M4 server.Table 14. Storage adaptersPart
IBM System x3630 M4 26Power suppliesThe server supports up to two redundant hot-swap 80 PLUS Platinum certified power supplies. Standard models come w
IBM System x3630 M4 27Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual driveThe blue-screen capture feature cap
IBM System x3630 M4 28Figure 9. Basic (level 1) light path for storage-rich modelsFigure 10. Advanced (level 2) light path for models with eight drive
IBM System x3630 M4 29Supported operating systemsThe server supports the following operating systems:Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windo
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 30Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 35 °C - 40 °C, with relaxed support:Support cloud like workload with no performance degra
IBM System x3630 M4 31Warranty 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 32Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Clas
IBM System x3630 M4 33Important: The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller ships standard without a cache. One of the available cache upgrades (81Y4484,
IBM System x3630 M4 34The following table lists the drives supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures.Table 24. Drive options for EXP2512 exte
IBM System x3630 M4 35External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the x3630 M4 serve and
IBM System x3630 M4 36External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.Table 27. External
IBM System x3630 M4 37Table 27. External backup options (Part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*3628L3X IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 External
IBM System x3630 M4 38Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the foll
IBM System x3630 M4 39Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe server supports attachment to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the f
IBM System x3630 M4 4Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and te
IBM System x3630 M4 40Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Ta
IBM System x3630 M4 41Table 30. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV
IBM System x3630 M4 42Rack cabinetsThe server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 31. Rack cabinetsPart number Description
IBM System x3630 M4 43Rack optionsThe server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 32. Rack options
IBM System x3630 M4 44IBM Global FinancingIBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strateg
IBM System x3630 M4 45Related publications and linksFor more information, see these resources:US Announcement Letter - IBM System x3630 M4:http://ibm
IBM System x3630 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 x3630 M4 47This document was created or updated on October 1, 2012.Send us your comments in one of the following ways:Use the online Contac
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 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
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