IBM System x3530 M4 User manual

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IBM System x3530 M4 (E5-2400)
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The IBM® System x3530 M4 server delivers dual-socket performance in a 1U compact footprint.
Featuring the Intel Romley EN platform, the x3530 M4 is a flexible rack server positioned as a good
investment value, while considering your total cost of ownership (TCO) and IBM commitment. It is
designed to provide more affordable value and increased flexibility with performance and quality to match.
Designed with redundancy, flexible subsystems, and a wider range of configuration options, the x3530 M4
also offers an innovative Feature on Demand (FoD) design for an easier upgrade path.
Suggested use : Business infrastructure, light databases, entry virtualization, enterprise applications, web
serving, small HPC, and cloud applications.
The following figure shows the IBM System x3530 M4.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3530 M4
Did you know
The x3530 M4 offers a flexible and scalable design and a simple upgrade path to eight HDDs plus an
optical drive at the same time. The flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides two standard integrated
Gigabit Ethernet ports and two additional integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with an optional software
feature for an on-demand upgrade without needing to buy additional hardware. Comprehensive systems
management tools with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to
deploy, integrate, service, and manage.

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Key features
The x3530 M4 delivers dual-socket performance in a compact 1U footprint and features the latest Intel
Xeon processor E5-2400 product family technology with greater processing, memory, and I/O
capabilities. Built with a focus on a reduced TCO, the x3530 M4 provides the 80 PLUS power supply
certification to help enable energy savings. With a better balance between cost and system features, the
x3530 M4 is an ideal platform for general business workloads.
Scalability and performance
The x3530 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
The Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family improves productivity by offering affordable
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dual-socket system performance with eight-core processors, up to 20 MB of L3 cache, and one QPI
interconnect link of up to 8 GTps.
Up to two processors, 16 cores, and 32 threads maximize the concurrent execution of multithreaded
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applications.
Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows processor
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cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor
thermal design power (TDP).
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling
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simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating
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system vendors to better use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVT) significantly improve floating point performance for
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compute-intensive technical and scientific applications.
Up to 384 GB of memory capacity via 12 DIMM slots with 32 GB LRDIMMs.
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Up to 1600 MHz memory speeds with two DIMMs per channel (DPC) running at 1600 MHz to help
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maximize system performance.
The server offers up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with a convenient FoD upgrade process
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that does not require the purchasing of additional hardware.
The server offers PCI Express 3.0 I/O expansion capabilities that improve the theoretical maximum
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bandwidth by almost 100% (8 GTps per link using 128b/130b encoding) compared to the previous
generation of PCI Express 2.0 (5 GTps per link using 8b/10b encoding).
With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon
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processor E5 family. This controller reduces I/O latency and increases overall system performance.
Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap drive bays or four 3.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap
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drive bays provide maximum internal storage capacity in a compact 1U form factor.
Availability and serviceability
The x3530 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
The server offers Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of
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a non-correctable memory failure.
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as processor,
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memory, and adapter cards.
The server offers simple-swap or hot-swap drives supporting affordable software RAID and advanced
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hardware RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.

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The server offers two redundant hot-swap power supplies and up to six dual-motor redundant
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non-hot-swap fans to provide cost-efficient availability for applications.
The power source-independent light path diagnostics panel and optional individual light path LEDs
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quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing) components. These features simplify servicing, speed
up problem resolution, and improves system availability.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, memory, hard disk
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drives, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive
alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for
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greater uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers

alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failure, to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speeds up troubleshooting tasks
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to reduce service time.
Three-year customer replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, next business day 9x5. Optional
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service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3530 M4:
The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and
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perform remote management.
An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved
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setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) V1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic
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functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
Industry-standard AES NI support provides faster and stronger encryption.
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IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive
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systems management tools that increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through
advanced server management capabilities.
Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow
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attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance
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to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space protected from
all other software running on a system.
Energy efficiency
The x3530 M4 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs,
increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:
Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
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80 PLUS certified power supplies enable greater energy savings while providing flexibility to meet
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your business needs.
The Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family offers better performance over the previous
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generation, while fitting into the same TDP limits.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
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reduce power draw.

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Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally
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constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 19% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3
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RDIMMs.
Solid-state drives can consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning HDDs.
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The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology.
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Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow
through the system.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced data center power notification and
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management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Locations of key components and connectors
The following figure shows the front of the server with four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (models with
3.5-inch simple-swap bays are also available).
Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays
The following figure shows the front of the server with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (models with
2.5-inch simple-swap bays are also available).
Figure 3. Front view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays

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The following figures shows the rear of the server with hot-swap power supplies.
Figure 4. Rear view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with hot-swap power supplies
The following figure shows the rear of the server with fixed power supply.
Figure 5. Rear view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with fixed power supply

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The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.
Figure 6. Inside view of the IBM System x3530 M4

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Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)
Components Specification
Form factor 1U rack.
Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family processors with eight cores (up to 2.3
GHz), six cores (up to 2.4 GHz), or four cores (up to 2.2 GHz), one QPI link up to 8.0 GTps,
up to 1600 MHz memory speed, up to 20 MB L3 cache; or
one Intel Xeon processor E5-1400 product family processor with four cores up to 2.8 GHz, 10
MB L3 cache, and 1333 MHz memory speed (CTO only); or
one Intel Pentium processor 1400 product family processor with two cores up to 2.8 GHz, 5
MB L3 cache, and 1066 MHz memory speed (CTO only).
Chipset Intel C600 series.
Memory Up to 12 DIMM sockets (six DIMMs per processor). LRDIMMs, RDIMMs, and UDIMMs are
supported, but the memory types cannot be intermixed. DIMM speeds up to 1600 MHz.
Memory
maximums
With LRDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 12x 32 GB RDIMMs and two processors.
With RDIMMs: Up to 192 GB with 12x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors.
With UDIMMs: Up to 48 GB with 12x 4 GB UDIMMs and two processors.
Memory protection ECC, Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing.
Disk drive bays Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays, up to eight 2.5-inch simple-swap drive
bays, up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays, or up to four 3.5-inch SATA
simple-swap drive bays.
Maximum internal
storage
Up to 9.4 TB with 1.2 TB 2.5-inch SAS HDDs, up to 8 TB with 1 TB 2.5-inch NL SAS/SATA
HDDs, up to 6.4 TB with 800 GB 2.5-inch SAS SSDs, or up to 16 TB with 4 TB 3.5-inch NL
SAS/SATA HDDs. Intermix of SAS/SATA is supported.
RAID support RAID 0 and 1 with the C105. RAID 0, 1, and 10 with the H1110, M1115, or M5110. Upgrades
to RAID 5 and 50 are available for the M1115. Upgrades to RAID 5 and 50 are available for
the M5110 (zero-cache; 512 MB battery-backed cache; 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache).
Optional upgrades to RAID 6 and 60 are available for the M5110 with caches.
Optical drive bays One, for models with 2.5” drives. Support for optional DVD-ROM or multiburner.
Tape drive bays None.
Network interfaces Up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports with the onboard Intel
I350-CM2 controller (two ports are enabled, and an additional two ports require the optional
software FoD upgrade to enable them).
I/O expansion
slots
Up to three slots, depending on the riser cards installed. The slots are as follows:
Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired), opt. PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired); full-height, half-length
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Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired); low-profile, half-length (not present if an optional
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x16-wired slot 1 riser is used)
Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (dedicated slot for ServeRAID adapter); standard on hardware RAID
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models, optional on software RAID models
Ports Two USB 2.0 ports and one DB-15 video port (CTO or special bid only, feature code A23Q)
on the front. Four USB 2.0 ports, one DB-15 video port, one DB-9 serial port, and four RJ-45
GbE network ports on the rear. One internal USB port (for embedded hypervisor).
Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to six redundant non-hot-swap fans (four standard,
additional two with second processor). Each fan has two motors.

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Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)
Components Specification
Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 460 W AC or 675 W HE AC power supplies (80 PLUS
certification), or one fixed 460 W AC power supply (80 PLUS certification), or up to two
redundant hot-swap 675 W DC power supplies.
Hot-swap parts Hard drives (model dependent) and power supplies (model dependent).
Systems
management
UEFI, IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), Predictive Failure Analysis, light path
diagnostics (basic standard, advanced optional), Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems
Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager, and IBM ServerGuide. Optional
IMM Advanced FoD Upgrade for remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual
media).
Security features Power-on password, administrator's password, and TPM.
Video Matrox G200eR2 with 16 MB memory integrated into the IMM2. Maximum resolution is
1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors.
Operating systems
supported
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, and 2008 (x64), Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 and 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and 11, VMware ESX 4.1 and VMware ESXi
4.1, and VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.0, 5.1, and 5.5.
Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty with 9x5/NBD.
Service and
support
Optional service upgrades (country-specific) are available through IBM ServicePac®
offerings: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 8 hours fix time, one-year or two-year warranty
extension, remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and third-party
(Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software.
Dimensions Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.), width: 447 mm (17.6 in.), depth: 673 mm (26.5 in.)
Weight Minimum configuration: 10.4 kg (22.9 lb), maximum: 15.6 kg (34.3 lb)
The x3530 M4 servers are shipped with the following items:
Registration flyer
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Statement of Limited Warranty
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Important Notices
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Rack Installation Instructions
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Documentation CD containing Installation and User's Guide
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IBM Systems Director 6.3 Base for x86 DVD-ROM
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Rail kit (static rails, non-sliding; no cable management arm included)
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One 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 rack power cable
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Standard models
The following table lists the standard models.
Table 2. Standard models
MTM* Intel Xeon processor†
(2 maximum) Memory RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC (std/max) I/O slots
(std/
max)
Optical
drive Power (std/max)
Models announced November 2012
7160-F2x 1x E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz
M5110
1 GB (f)
8x 2.5"
SS / 8
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Optional 1x 460 W
HS / 2
Models announced May 2012
7160-A2x 1x E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz§
C105 4x 3.5"
SS / 4
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 2 / 3 None 1x 460 W
Fixed / 1
7160-B2x 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz§
H1110 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 None 1x 460 W
Fixed / 1
7160-C2x 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz
C105 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 2 / 3 None 1x 460 W
Fixed / 1
7160-D2x 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz
M1115 4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Optional 1x 460 W
HS / 2
7160-G2x 1x E5-2450 8C 2.1GHz
20MB 1600MHz 95W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz§
M5110
512 MB
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Optional 1x 675 W
HS / 2
7160-H2x 1x E5-2470 8C 2.3GHz
20MB 1600MHz 95W
1x 8 GB
1333 MHz§
M5110
1 GB (f)
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Optional 1x 675 W
HS / 2
7160-J2x 1x E5-2450L 8C 1.8GHz
20MB 1600MHz 70W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz§
M5110
1 GB (f)
4x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open
bay
2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Optional 1x 460 W
HS / 2
* x in the Machine Type Model (MTM) represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA MTM is
7160-A1G, and the US MTM is 7160-A1U). Ask your local IBM representative for specifics.
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
§ For models A2x and B2x, the standard DIMM is rated at 1333 MHz, but operates at up to 1066 MHz to match the
processor memory speed. Conversely, for models G2x, H2x and J2x, the processor memory speed is rated at 1600
MHz, but operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the rated speed of the installed DIMM. Actual memory speed
maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".
(f) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes a flash-backed cache.
For information about standard features of the server, see the "Specifications" section.

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Express models
The following table lists the express models.
Table 3. Express models
MTM* Intel Xeon processor†
(2 maximum) Memory RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC (std/max) I/O slots
(std/
max
Optical
drive Power (std/max)
Europe, Middle East, Africa
7160-E1G 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 4 GB
1333 MHz§
C105 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 2 / 3 None 1x 460 W
Fixed / 1
7160-E2G‡ 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8 GB
1333 MHz
C105 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
1x 500 GB
7.2K SATA
2x GbE / 4 2 / 3 None 1x 460 W
Fixed / 1
7160-E3G 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8 GB
1333 MHz
M1115 8x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Multi-
burner
1x 460 W
HS / 2
7160-E4G‡ 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8 GB
1333 MHz
M5110 8x 2.5"
HS / 8
2x 300 GB
10K SAS
2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Multi-
burner
1x 460 W
HS / 2
United States, Latin America, Canada
7160-EAU 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz
10MB 1066MHz 80W
1x 8 GB
1333 MHz§
M1115 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 None 1x 460 W
HS / 2
7160-EBU 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8 GB
1333 MHz
M1115 4x 3.5"
HS / 4
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 None 1x 460 W
HS / 2
7160-ECU 1x E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1333MHz 95W
1x 8 GB
1333 MHz
M5110 8x 2.5"
HS / 8
Open bay 2x GbE / 4 3 / 3 Multi-
burner
1x 460 W
HS / 2
* MTM = Machine Type Model
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
§ For models E1G and EAU, the standard DIMM is rated at 1333 MHz, but operates at up to 1066 MHz to match the
processor memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory
options".
‡ These models are not available in Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (R/CIS).

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Processor options
The x3530 M4 (E5-2400) supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports
up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family processors, one Intel Xeon processor E5-1410,
one Intel Pentium processor 1403, or one Intel Pentium processor 1407. This table shows which server
models have each processor standard. If there is no corresponding where used model for a particular
processor, then this processor is only available through CTO.
Table 4. Processor options
Part number* Description Standard models
where used
Single or dual processor support: Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family
94Y6380 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz 10MB Cache 1066MHz 80W A2x
94Y6379 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz 10MB Cache 1066MHz 80W B2x
46W9170 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2418L 4C 2.0GHz 10MB Cache 1333MHz 50W -
94Y6378 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W C2x
94Y6377 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W D2x
94Y6382 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2430L 6C 2.0GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 60W -
94Y6376 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W F2x
94Y6375 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2450 8C 2.1GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W G2x
94Y6381 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2450L 8C 1.8GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 70W J2x
94Y6374 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2470 8C 2.3GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W H2x
Single processor support only: Intel Xeon processor E5-1410 and Intel Pentium processor 1400 product family
None** Intel Pentium Processor 1403 2C 2.6GHz 5MB Cache 1066MHz 80W -
None** Intel Pentium Processor 1407 2C 2.8GHz 5MB Cache 1066MHz 80W -
None** Intel Xeon Processor E5-1410 4C 2.8GHz 10MB Cache 1333MHz 80W -
* The option for the second processor includes two additional system fans.
** These processors only support single processor configurations and are available only through CTO or special bid.

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Memory options
IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal IBM System x® performance and
throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics panel for immediate
system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, IBM
memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support
worldwide.
The IBM System x3530 M4 (E5-2400) supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to six DIMMs
when one processor is installed, and up to 12 DIMMs when two processors are installed. Each processor
has three memory channels, and there are two DIMMs per channel. The following rules apply when
selecting the memory configuration:
Mixing different types of memory (UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs) is not supported.
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Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs in the same server is not supported.
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The maximum number of ranks supported per one channel is eight (with the exception of Load
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Reduced DIMMs, where more than eight ranks are supported because one quad-rank LRDIMM
provides the same electrical load on a memory bus as a single-rank RDIMM).
The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in a server depends on the number of

processors (six DIMMs with one processor installed, 12 DIMMs with two processors installed)
All DIMMs in all processor memory channels operate at the same speed, which is determined as the
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lowest value of:
The memory speed supported by the specific processor.
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The lowest of maximum operating speeds for the selected memory configuration that depends on

the rated speed, operating voltage, and quantity of DIMMs per channel, as shown under the
"Maximum operating speed" section in Table 5.
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
ECC
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Chipkill (x4-based memory DIMMs)
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Memory mirroring
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Memory rank sparing
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Chipkill works only in independent channel mode (default operational mode) and supports only x4-based
memory DIMMs.
If memory mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (a minimum of one pair per each
processor, a maximum of two pairs per processor), and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and
size.
If memory rank sparing is used, then two single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs must be installed per populated
channel (the DIMMs do not need to be identical). In rank sparing mode, one rank of a DIMM in each
populated channel is reserved as spare memory. The size of a rank varies depending on the DIMMs
installed.
Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing modes are mutually exclusive. Only one operational
memory mode can be enabled on a server, and it is a system-wide setting.

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The following table shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Table cells highlighted with a gray
background indicate when the combination of DIMM voltage and the number of DIMMs per channel still
allows the DIMMs to operate at a rated speed.
Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 1: RDIMMs)
DIMM type
Specification RDIMM
Rank Single rank Dual rank Quad rank
Rated speed 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1066 MHz
Rated voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V
Operating voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.35 V
Max quantity* 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Largest DIMM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 16 GB 16 GB 8 GB 8 GB
Max memory capacity 48 GB 48 GB 48 GB 192 GB 192 GB 96 GB 96 GB
Max memory at rated speed 48 GB 48 GB 48 GB 192 GB 192 GB 96 GB NS**
Maximum operating speed (MHz)
1 DIMM per channel 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 800 MHz
2 DIMMs per channel 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1600 MHz 800 MHz
* Maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed. When one processor is installed, the
maximum quantity supported is a half of what is shown.
** Rated speed is not supported. Memory DIMMs always operate at speeds lower than rated.
Table 5. Maximum memory speeds (Part 2: UDIMMs and LRDIMMs)
DIMM type
Specification UDIMM LRDIMM
Rank Dual rank Quad rank
Rated speed 1333 MHz 1333 MHz
Rated voltage 1.35 V 1.35 V
Operating voltage 1.35 V 1.5 V 1.35 V 1.5 V
Max quantity* 12 12 12 12
Largest DIMM 4 GB 4 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Max memory capacity 48 GB 48 GB 384 GB 384 GB
Max memory at rated speed 24 GB 24 GB NS** 192 GB
Maximum operating speed (MHz)
1 DIMM per channel 1333 MHz 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 1333 MHz
2 DIMMs per channel 1066 MHz 1066 MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz
* Maximum quantity supported is shown for two processors installed. When one processor is installed, the
maximum quantity supported is a half of what is shown.
** Rated speed is not supported. Memory DIMMs always operate at speeds lower than rated.

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The following table lists memory options available for the x3530 M4 (E5-2400) server.
Table 6. Memory options
Part
number Feature code Description Maximum
supported Standard models where used
UDIMMs
49Y1404 8648 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
1333MHz LP UDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
RDIMMs
49Y1405 8940 2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1406 8941 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
A2x, B2x, C2x,
D2x, F2x, G2x,
J2x
49Y1559 A28Z 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC
DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1407 8942 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
90Y3178 A24L 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC
DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1397 8923 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
H2x
90Y3109 A292 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC
DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1399 A14E 8GB (1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC
DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
49Y1563 A1QT 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-
LRDIMMs
90Y3105 A291 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC
DDR3 1333MHz LP LRDIMM
12 (6 per
processor)
-

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Internal disk storage options
IBM System x3530 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:
Four 2.5-inch Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays

Eight 2.5-inch Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays

Eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA simple-swap drive bays

Four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays

Four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays

Figure 6 shows the last three of these configurations.
Figure 7. Internal drive configurations
Backplanes
Standard models ship with four 2.5-inch SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap, eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA
simple-swap, four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap, or four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays. The
following table shows the internal storage expansion options available for the x3530 M4 server (models
with 2.5-inch simple-swap drive bays and 3.5-inch drive bays are not expandable).
Table 7. Internal storage expansion options
Part number Feature
code Description Maximum supported
94Y6386 A215 4 x 2.5" Hot-Swap SAS upgrade assembling kit 1
00D4487 A2TG IBM HS SAS assembling kit for ServeRAID M1100/M5100 upgrade 1
00D4488 A34G IBM SATA assembling kit for ServeRAID C105 upgrade 1
Options 94Y6386 (backplane and bracket) and 00D4487 (cable) are used together to upgrade standard
(see Table 2) or custom (CTO or special bid) models with four 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays and
hardware RAID (H1110, M1115, or M5110) to eight 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays. If H1110 has been
installed in custom model, it must be replaced with M1115 or M5110.
Options 94Y6386 (backplane and bracket) and 00D4488 (cable) are used together to upgrade custom
(CTO or special bid) models with four 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays and software RAID (C105) to
eight 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays. In addition, an 8-pack SATA Enabler (90Y4349)
Feature-on-Demand (FoD) upgrade is required for ServeRAID C105 to support eight HDDs.
An optical drive can be installed internally in models with 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap drive bays (no
optical drive support in models with 3.5-inch drive bays).

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RAID controllers
The following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage
of the x3530 M4 server.
Table 8. RAID controllers for internal storage
Part
number Feature
code Description Maximum supported Models where
used
None# A2VA ServeRAID C105 for IBM System x 1 A2x, C2x
90Y4349§ A2V7 8-pack SATA Enabler for IBM System x 1 -
81Y4492 A1XL ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x 1 B2x
81Y4448 A1MZ ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x 1 D2x
81Y4542 A1X1 ServeRAID M1100 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade 1 -
81Y4481 A347 ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x 1 F2x, G2x,
H2x, J2x
81Y4544 A1X2 ServeRAID M5100 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade 1 -
81Y4484 A1J3 ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade 1 G2x
81Y4487 A1J4 ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade 1 -
81Y4559 A1WY ServeRAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade 1 F2x, H2x,
J2x
81Y4508 A22E ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit for IBM System x 1* -
81Y4546 A1X3 ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade for IBM System x 1† -
90Y4273 A2MC ServeRAID M5100 Series Performance Accelerator for IBM
System x
1 -
90Y4318 A2MD ServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Caching Enabler for IBM
System x
1 -
46M0912 3876 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA 1 -
# The ServeRAID C105 is an onboard software RAID controller.
§ An FoD upgrade for ServeRAID C105 that supports eight SATA HDDs.
* The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit (81Y4508) is supported only with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB
Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade (81Y4484).
† The ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade (81Y4546) requires RAID 5 Upgrade with caches (81Y4484,
81Y4487, or 81Y4559).
The hardware RAID adapter is installed into a dedicated PCIe slot (slot 3) supplied by Riser 2 (94Y6385).
See Table 11 (PCI riser card options) for more details.

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The following table lists drive types and internal drive bay configurations supported by the RAID
controllers (SAS HDDs include both SAS and NL SAS HDDs, and SATA HDDs include both SATA and NL
SATA HDDs).
Table 9. Drive types and internal drive bay configurations supported by the RAID controllers
RAID controller Drive type 4x 2.5-in.
hot-swap 8x 2.5-in. hot-swap 8x 2.5-in. simple-swap 4x 3.5-in. hot-swap 4x 3.5-in. simple-swap
SAS HDD No support No support No support No support No support
SATA HDD Yes Yes* Yes* Yes Yes
ServeRAID C105
SATA SSD No support No support No support No support No support
SAS HDD Yes No support No support Yes Yes
SATA HDD Yes No support No support Yes Yes
ServeRAID H1110
SATA SSD Yes No support No support No support No support
SAS HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SATA HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ServeRAID M1115
SATA SSD Yes Yes Yes No support No support
SAS HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SATA HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ServeRAID M5110
SATA SSD Yes Yes Yes No support No support
SAS HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SATA HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6Gb Performance
Optimized HBA
SATA SSD Yes Yes Yes No support No support
* Requires an FoD upgrade for ServeRAID C105 that supports eight SATA HDDs (8-pack SATA Enabler, part
number 90Y4349).
The ServeRAID C105 onboard controller has the following specifications:
Supports up to eight (up to four standard, with an additional four with optional 8-pack enabler,

90Y4349) SATA HDDs (SAS not supported)
Supports hot-swap and simple-swap drives

Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 (non-RAID is not supported.)

Up to 3 Gbps throughput per port

Support for up to two volumes

Support for virtual drive sizes greater than 2 TB

Fixed stripe unit size of 64 KB

Support for MegaRAID Storage Manager management software

The ServeRAID H1110 adapter has the following specifications:
Four internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports

One x4 mini-SAS internal connector (SFF-8087)

Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port

Based on the LSI SAS2004 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller

PCIe 2.0 x4 host interface

Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, and 10

Connects to up to four SAS or SATA drives (SAS expanders are not supported.)


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The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports

Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)

Supports connections to SAS/SATA drives and SAS Expanders

Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10

Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M1100 Series RAID 5 upgrades

Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port

PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface

Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps ROC controller

The ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports

Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)

Supports connections to SAS/SATA drives and SAS Expanders

Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10

Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades

Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade

Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache

Support for SSD performance optimization with the optional M5100 Series Performance Accelerator

and SSD Caching Enabler
Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port

PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface

Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller

The IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA has the following specifications:
Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports

Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)

Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs

Optimized for SSD performance

No RAID support

Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port

PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface

Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps ROC controller

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the RAID adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=raid

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Drive options for internal storage
The following table lists hard drive options for the internal disk storage of the x3530 M4 server.
Table 10. Drive options for internal storage (Part 1)
Part
number Feature code Description Maximum supported
2.5-inch NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs
90Y8953 A2XE IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8
81Y9690 A1P3 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8
2.5-inch NL SATA Hot-Swap HDDs
81Y9722 A1NX IBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8
81Y9726 A1NZ IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8
81Y9730 A1AV IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8
2.5-inch NL SATA Simple-Swap HDDs
81Y9734 A1NY IBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF SS HDD 8
81Y9738 A1P0 IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF SS HDD 8
81Y9742 A1P2 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF SS HDD 8
2.5-inch SAS Hot-Swap HDDs
90Y8926 A2XB IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8
81Y9670 A283 IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8
90Y8877 A2XC IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8
90Y8872 A2XD IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8
81Y9650 A282 IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8
00AD075 A48S IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G2HS HDD 8
2.5-inch SAS Hot-Swap Self-encrypting drives (SEDs)
90Y8944 A2ZK IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8
90Y8913 A2XF IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8
90Y8908 A3EF IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8
00AD085 A48T IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G2HS SED 8
2.5-inch SAS Hybrid HDDs
00AD102 A4G7 IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G2HS Hybrid 8
00AD107 A4G8 IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G2SS Hybrid 8

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Table 10. Drive options for internal storage (Part 2)
Part
number Feature code Description Maximum supported
2.5-inch SAS Simple-Swap HDDs
90Y8935 A2ZG IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2SS HDD 8
90Y8895 A2ZH IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2SS HDD 8
81Y9674 A24J IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF SS HDD 8
90Y8890 A2ZJ IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2SS HDD 8
81Y9654 A24H IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF SS HDD 8
00AD080 A4CG IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SS HDD 8
2.5-inch SATA Hot-Swap Enterprise SSDs
41Y8331 A4FL S3700 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8
41Y8336 A4FN S3700 400GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8
41Y8341 A4FQ S3700 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8
2.5-inch SATA Hot-Swap Enterprise Value SSDs
90Y8643 A2U3 IBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
90Y8648 A2U4 IBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
49Y5844 A3AU IBM 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ355 A56Z IBM 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ360 A570 IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ365 A571 IBM 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ370 A572 IBM 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ000 A4KM S3500 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ005 A4KN S3500 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ010 A4KP S3500 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
00AJ015 A4KQ S3500 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8
2.5-inch SAS Hot-Swap SSDs
49Y6129 A3EW IBM 200GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8
49Y6134 A3EY IBM 400GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8
49Y6139 A3F0 IBM 800GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8
49Y6195 A4GH IBM 1.6TB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8