IBM System x3690 X5 User manual

IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement
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IBM System x3690 X5 Virtualization Optimized
Systems simplify deployment of high-performing, Intel
Xeon-based systems for your virtualized environment
Table of contents
2Overview 10 Publications
3Key prerequisites 11 Technical information
3Planned availability date 19 Terms and conditions
3Description 22 Prices
9Product positioning 24 Announcement countries
10 Product number 25 Corrections
At a glance
These new IBM® Systems x3690 X5 servers incorporate high-performance, 6-core
Xeon® E6540 processors, 8-core Xeon processors in MAX5 models and:
• Up to 32 DIMM slots in 7148 chassis and 32 DIMM slots in the MAX5 chassis,
delivering up to 1 TB of high-speed, lower-power, PC3-10600 ECC double data
rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM system memory at 1067 MHz
• Optional Emulex 10 Gb Ethernet Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter
• Four 5.0 Gb PCIE I/O (two x8, and two x8 low profile), Gen 2 slots
• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller
• Integrated Broadcom 5709 Dual-port 10/100/1000 Megabit Ethernet
• Up to sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap bays for flexible installation of HDDs, supporting
up to 8 TB1 internal data storage
• Standard Integrated Management Module
• Two 675-watt, voltage sensing, rear access, hot-swap power supplies, in
optimized server system and one 675-watt power supply in MAX5, up to six hot-
swap power supplies (4-server and 2-MAX5) optional,
• Optional Enhanced SATA CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo drive
• Eight USB ports, (two can be used for USB keyboard and mouse), SVGA video
port, one serial port, and two Gb Ethernet ports per chassis
•Three year limited warranty3

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Overview
The x3690 X5 server is a new generation of the Enterprise X-Architecture®,
delivering innovation with enhanced reliability and availability features to enable
optimal performance for databases, enterprise applications, and virtualized
environments.
These models of the x3690 X5 servers are powered with 6-core Intel® Xeon EX
processors and are combined with the IBM MAX5 memory expansion for up to 1
terabyte of memory in a powerful two-socket system. In addition, MAX5 is available
as an option for all x3690 X5 systems.
Potential benefits include:
• Increased memory performance
• Greater system uptime with advanced memory RAS features
• Larger virtual machines and/or more virtual machines per system and increased
CPU utilization with two sockets and 64 DIMMs with MAX5
• Advanced networking capabilities with two Broadcom 5709 1 Gb Ethernet
adapters standard in all models, Emulex 10 Gb dual-port Ethernet optional
• Low-power cost-effective memory with Advanced Buffer eXecution chip
• Integrated Management Module (IMM) for enhanced systems management
capabilities
• Power management savings
• 6-core and 8-core processing performance
•Memory ProteXion with ChipkillTM, memory mirroring, memory sparing, Intel SMI
Lane Failover, SMI packet retry, and SMI Clock failover
• Up to 64 DIMM slots per system with IBM MAX5 delivering up to 1 TB of high-
speed PC3-10600 1067 MHz double data rate 3 (DDR3) memory
• Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) plus RAID 0, 1, 10 to maximize throughput and ease of
installation; RAID 5 optional with software
• Up to sixteen 2.5-inch SAS HDDs, or twenty-four 1.8-inch SSDs, or a
combination of both; up to 8 TB maximum internal storage; system comes
standard with one HDD backplane that can hold four drives, a second and third
backplane is optional for additional 12 drives
• High-performance integrated dual 1 Gb Ethernet built-in, high-speed networking
with support for latest technologies
• Emulex 10 Gb Dual-port Ethernet Adapter optional
• Integrated Management Module
• 2U rack-optimized, tool-free chassis that strikes the balance between rack
density and ease of maintenance and a 1U MAX5 rack-optimized, tool-free
chassis
• Rear access power supplies for easy access
Fifth-generation X5 technology features
• New leadership, MAX5 memory expansion and scaling technology, above and
beyond industry standard
• New eXFlash high-IOPS solid-state storage technology for larger, faster
databases
• Advanced fifth-generation Chipkill ECC memory controller to help correct single-
bit, 2-bit, 3-bit, and 4-bit memory errors
• Memory ProteXion and memory mirroring support
• High-performance PCIE Gen 2 I/O slots (5 GHz)
• Hot-swap drive bays and redundant fans to replace select components without
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• Two hot-swap, rear access, redundant power supplies with 220 V ac input; one
power supply in MAX5; upgradeable to six hot-swap power supplies (4-server
and 2-MAX5) optional; 7148-2Dx models come standard with six power supplies
• Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) on processors, memory, fans, power supply,
and HDD options to help warn of problems before they occur
• Innovative light path diagnostics and top access design; easy to service and
configure
Warranty: Three years, customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site2 service,
limited warranty3; optional warranty service upgrades available.
1 When referring to hard drive or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion
bytes, and TB stands for terabyte, or 1,000 billion bytes. Total user capacity may
vary depending on operating environments.
2 IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem
remotely.
3 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your IBM representative
or reseller. Copies are available upon request. For the latest information on safe and
effective computing, visit
http://www.ibm.com/pc/safecomputing/
Key prerequisites
Refer to the Hardware requirements section for details.
Planned availability date
• September 30, 2010: MAX5 to x3690 X5 cable option (59Y6269)
• October 20, 2010: System x3690 X5 MAX5 models (71483Sx, 71484Sx)
• October 20, 2010: Virtualization Optimized System with embedded vSphere 4.1
(71482Dx)
Description
Related options
• Intel Xeon Processor E6540 6C 2.0 GHz 18MB Cache 105w (60Y0320)
• IBM x3690 X5 16-DIMM Internal Memory Expansion (60Y0323)
• IBM 675W Redundant Power Supply Kit (60Y0327)
• IBM PCIe 2 x8 Adapter Kit (60Y0329)
• IBM PCIe x16 Adapter 3/4 Video (60Y0331)
• IBM High Efficiency 675W Power Supply (60Y0332)
• IBM PCIe x16 Adapter Full Video (60Y0337)
• IBM 4x 2.5-inch HS SAS HDD Backplane (60Y0339)
• IBM x3690 X5 PCI-Express (3x8) Riser Card (60Y0366)
• IBM x3690 8x 1.8-inch HS SAS SSD Backplane (60Y0360)
• IBM 8x 2.5-inch HS SAS HDD Backplane (60Y0381)
• IBM MAX5 Option (59Y6265)
• IBM MAX5 to x3690 X5 Cable Kit (59Y6269)

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• 2.5-inch SATA single bay (60Y0333)
•ServeRAIDTM Expansion Adapter (60Y0309)
These processors support internal processing speeds of up to 2.26 GHz and external
processing operations to memory at 1067 MHz. These 6-core and 8-core Intel Xeon-
based processors contain integrated, full-speed, 18 MB and 24 MB, level 2 cache.
Intel Xeon Processor E6540 - 2.00 GHz 18 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel Six
Core Processor Upgrade (60Y0320) supports internal processing speeds of 2.00
GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 18 MB level 3 cache.
Intel Xeon Processor X7550 - 2.00 GHz 18 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel
Eight Core Processor Upgrade (49Y4302) supports internal processing speeds of
2.00 GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 18 MB level 3 cache.
Intel Xeon Processor X7560 - 2.26 GHz 24 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel
Eight Core Processor Upgrade (49Y4300) supports internal processing speeds of
2.26 GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 24 MB level 3 cache.
Memory options
• 2 GB MAX5 (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
(44T1592)
• 4 GB MAX5 (1x4GB, Dual Rankx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP
RDIMM (44T1599)
• 8 GB MAX5 (1x8GB, Quad Rankx8) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
(46C7482)
• 16 GB (1x16GB, Quad Rankx4) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
(46C7483)
Note: Refer to details on Server Proven Plan for memory supported in x3690 and
memory supported in MAX5.
These high-speed, DDR3 registered DIMMs are synchronized to the processor.
Once addressed, data can be transferred on both edges of the clock signal. This
significantly improves performance of the 1066 MHz front-side bus Xeon processor.
Memory Expansion Card (60Y0323) allows you to upgrade your machine with
up to 32 memory expansion DIMMs. System memory can be expanded to 1024 GB
by adding 16 GB PC3-10600 CL4 ECC DDR3 SDRAM RDIMM in each of the 64 DIMM
sockets.
Memory ProteXion:
• Utilizes unused bits in each memory DIMM (hot-spare bits)
• Doubles the amount of Chipkill memory sustainable per server
• Is included at no additional cost, requires no additional hardware, and works
independently of operating system
• Is similar to the "hot-spare" of a DASD array
Memory mirroring:
• Propels Intel-based servers towards continuous operations
• Dramatically helps to increase uptime and allow scheduled maintenance
• Helps provide capability and reliability approaching a mainframe
• Is operating system independent; does not require drivers or operating system
support
Chipkill memory:

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• Offers integrated XA-64e chipsets for using off-the-shelf DIMMs
• Provides better memory reliability to support in-memory databases
• Increases availability by detecting and helping to correct single-bit, 2-bit, 3-bit,
and 4-bit memory errors
IBM Director CD with 20 agent license proofs of entitlement includes support for
the IBM System x3690 X5 server.
IBM System x3690 X5 server description
High-performance server subsystems
The new x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers are high-throughput,
scalable SMP-capable, 6-core Xeon-based servers. They deliver excellent scalability
for adding memory, adapter cards, or multiple processors.
Models powered with 6-core and 8-core Intel Xeon processors that use 64-byte
cache lines. EMT64T architecture supports 64-bit extensions. Two connectors for
Xeon MP processors are standard on the system board. High-speed PC3-10600 ECC
SDRAM provides excellent processor-to-memory subsystem performance.
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 system architecture is fine tuned and
engineered to optimize the powerful Xeon processors. This architecture consists of
the following components:
• Two 6-core Xeon processors; MAX5 one 8-core Xeon processor
• System memory cards with Intel Scalable Memory Buffers
• Intel 7500 host-bridge I/O controllers
These Xeon processors use Intel QuickPath Interconnect buses for external
operations. Each processor supports four independent buses to the memory, for a
total of 16 GB/s of potential memory bandwidth per CPU.
High-availability and serviceability features
Many enterprise on demand environments run around the clock to supply
information around the globe. These environments require ruggedly dependable
servers designed with features that can tolerate a component failure without total
shutdown. x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers pack numerous fault-
tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density, rack-optimized package
that helps significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network
computing operations.
Features include:
• Four 5.0 Gb PCIE I/O (two x8 low profile, two x8 standard) sockets
• Up to 16 Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) HDD bays
• ECC DIMMs combined with an integrated advanced ECC memory controller with
fourth-generation Chipkill support to correct many single-bit, 2-bit, 3-bit, and 4-
bit memory errors to minimize disruption of service to LAN clients
• Memory ProteXion and memory mirroring
• Memory hardware scrubbing to correct many soft memory errors automatically
without software intervention downtime
• PFA on HDD options, memory, processors, power supply, and fans, in conjunction
with IBM Director, to help alert the system administrator of an imminent
component failure
• Up to six 675-watt power supplies (4-server and 2-MAX5) can be installed
to support typical configuration redundancy or full configurations requiring
redundancy when operating with 240 V ac
• Hot-swap, multispeed fans to provide cooling redundancy and enable individual
fan replacement without powering down the server, plus one fan in each of the
hot-swap power supplies

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• Standard IMM enabling diagnostic, reset, POST, and auto recovery functions from
remote locations and monitoring of temperature, voltage, and fan speed; alerts
generated when thresholds are exceeded without utilizing an I/O slot
• Information LED panel, diagnostics LED panel, and component LEDs for visual
indications of system well-being
• Light path diagnostics for an outside view of the potential problem without
removing the cover, to help reduce downtime and service costs
• Easy top access to system board, adapter cards, and memory
• CPU failure recovery in SMP configurations, allowing a failed processor to be
forced offline, the server rebooted, an alert generated, and operation continued
with the working processor
The servers include:
• Up to 2-socket (12-core) SMP operations with powerful 6-core Xeon processors
• Up to 16 GB high-speed PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory standard, supporting up
to 1024 GB of system memory per system
• Up to six universal, voltage-sensing 675-watt, hot-swap power supplies with auto
restart
• Sixteen hot-swap drive bays, supporting up to 8 TB of internal data storage
(using sixteen 500 GB SAS Hot-Swap HDDs)
• 8 terabytes of external data storage supporting optional storage units,
ServeRAID SCSI controllers, and Fibre Channel controllers and storage units
Configurations
XpandOnDemand scalability
• Modular building-block scalability delivers the flexibility to scale to meet your
business needs, allowing you to configure your system to optimize for your
application needs.
Systems management
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers feature IBM Director, a powerful,
highly integrated, systems-management software solution built on industry
standards and designed for ease of use.
With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:
• View the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail
• Monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
• Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM, Intel-based
servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of
platforms
IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It
has the following key features:
• Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.
• Support for multiple operating systems, including certain versions of Microsoft®
Windows® 2003 Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux®, SUSE Linux,
and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM
Director, visit
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/index.jsp?topic=/
diricinfo_5.20/fqm0_r_supported_operating_systems.html
The list is updated periodically.
• Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
mobile computers. (Not all IBM Director features are supported on non-IBM
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• Support for systems-management industry standards.
• Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management
environments.
• Ease of use, training, and setup.
IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced servers
that are designed to help reduce the total cost of managing and supporting
networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you may achieve reductions in
ownership costs through the following potential benefits:
• Reduced downtime
• Increased productivity of IT personnel and users
• Reduced service and support costs
For more information about IBM Director, refer to the CD that comes with the server
or the IBM Director documentation on the CD, or visit
http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/resources/
IBM Director includes IBM Director Extensions, a portfolio of server tools
that integrates into the IBM Director interface and works with the Integrated
Management Module, or other systems-management monitoring functions contained
in IBM System x® servers. Typical functions and monitoring capabilities can include:
• Predictable Failure Analysis is enabled for critical hardware components (PFA)
• Temperature
• Voltage
• Fan speed
• Light path diagnostics
The IT administrator gains comprehensive, virtual on-site control of IBM System X5
servers through the ability to remotely:
• Access the server, in many cases regardless of its status
• Inventory and display detailed system and component information
• View server bootup during POST
• Browse and delete logs of events and errors
• Reset or power cycle the server
• Run diagnostics, SCSI, and RAID setup during POST
• Monitor thresholds on server health including:
– Operating system load
– POST time-out
– Voltage
– Temperature
• Set proactive alerts for critical server events including PFA on:
– Processors
– Memory
– Fans
– Power supplies
– HDDs
• Define automated actions such as:
– Send an e-mail or page to an administrator
– Execute a command or program
– Pop up an error message to the IBM Director console

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• Flash BIOS
• Monitor and graph the utilization of server resources such as:
– Memory
– Processor
– HDDs
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime
Active Energy Manager tools and programs
The IBM Active Energy Manager tool is available on the System x3690 X5 server.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy ManagerTM V3.1 is the next generation product
of IBM PowerExecutiveTM, which was previously available from IBM for x86 systems
only. IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager now supports multiple IBM
platforms and provides new capabilities that build upon the functions previously
available with IBM PowerExecutive V2.1. Enhancements to existing function include:
• Cross-system monitoring and management support
• Dynamic Polling Rate
• Discovery and monitoring of intelligent PDUs
The Active Energy Manager V3.1 offering has both no-charge (free) monitoring
functions and optional chargeable (fee-based) management functions.
No-charge monitor functions
• Power trending monitoring
• Thermal trending support
• iPDU Support
Priced Management functions
• Power capping to control system function
• Power savings mode when system not in use
For more information refer to
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/management/director/extensions/
actengmrg.html
World-class support tools and programs
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers include tools and programs designed
to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs help you
purchase servers, get them running, and keep them running. IBM can help your
company maintain ownership of technology leadership network servers.
• IBM customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site, three-year limited warranty
with next-business-day service (same-business-day service optionally available)
protects your investment if a problem occurs. This service also includes
replacement of parts identified through PFA.
•The ServerProven4 program lets you confidently configure your server with
various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides
compatibility information from actual testing of the x3690 X5 Virtualized System
and MAX5 server with various adapters and devices.
•The ServerGuide5 CD library includes online publications and utilities and drivers
that help you load popular network operating systems.
• Electronic support on the Web offers additional support in an easy-to-use format.
4 IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products
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merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and
warranted solely by third parties.
5 The Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software, included as part
of ServerGuideTM software, may be used for boot diagnostic, setup, restoration,
installation, configuration, test, or disaster recovery purposes only. To download the
ServerGuide, visit
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html
IBM System x3690 X5 model configuration
System SEO Processor L3 Memory HDD HDD Power
Number Cache Iface Supply
7148-2DG 2 x 2.0 GHz 18 MB 64x4 GB SAS open bay six
Xeon E6540 Turbo w/1 memory card
Six core 105W
7148-3Sx 1x 2.0 GHz 18 MB 4x4 GB SAS open bay three
Xeon X7550 Turbo
Eight core 130W
7148-4Sx 1x 2.26 GHz 24 MB 4x4 GB SAS open bay three
Xeon X7560 Turbo
Eight core 130W
Product positioning
These new IBM System x3690 X5 Virtualized Systems enhance the server line by
providing new levels of performance and price/performance. The IBM System x3690
X5 server features a high-density, 2U+1U mechanical platform that supports 6-core
Xeon processors, 8-core in MAX5 models, PCI-E architecture, and high-speed DDR3
memory.
IBM System x3690 X5 servers deliver additional processing, expandability, and
high-availability features. These features make them ideal for handling complex,
business-critical On Demand Business applications that must be supported by space-
saving, rack-optimized servers.
The IBM System x3690 X5 server is designed for extremely complex, compute-
intense applications requiring two-socket plus processing power and large memory
support.
This makes the IBM System x3690 X5 server an excellent fit for current and future
enterprise on demand applications.
Applications include:
• On Demand Business
• Business intelligence
• Transaction processing
• Enterprise resource planning
• Collaboration applications (Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes®)
• Server consolidation
• Internet or intranet front-end serving
• Web content serving
• Database storage as a SAN solution

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Product number
OPTIONS
Part
Description Number
IBM MAX5 to x3690 X5 Cable Kit 59Y6269
The following are Pseudo Options.
IBM Power Interposer for 675W HE Redundant Power Supplies 69Y2355
MAX5 FPGA code 59Y6319
MAX5 code for x3690 bundling 59Y6318
x3690 with MAX5 System Packaging - WW 60Y0307
Starting Point Models as follows.
Description Machine Model Part number
IBM System x3690 X5 7148 FT3 7148FT3
Machine Model Part
Description type number Number
MAX5 Bundles -
IBM System x3690 X5 7148 3SG 71483SG
IBM System x3690 X5 7148 4SG 71484SG
Virtualization Optimization -
IBM System x3690 X5 7148 2DG 71482DG
Publications
The following publications and CD-ROMs are shipped with the x3690 X5 Virtualized
System and MAX5 servers.
•x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 Installation Guide contains an
introduction to the computer, installation and setup, installing options, reference
information, and problem determination. The installation guide has easy-to-use
text and illustrations to enable you to quickly set up your x3690 X5 Virtualized
System and MAX5 server.
• IBM Director systems-management software is included.
Note: Software versions, features, and functions shipped with these systems may
change as new releases become available or may be discontinued at any time.
The following publications are available immediately.
To order, contact your IBM representative.
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 Installation Guide and the Problem
Determination Guide, in U.S. English versions, are available from
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/indexsp.html
IBM Publications Center Portal
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The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive
search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. A large
number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can
currently be downloaded free of charge.
The following publication is available immediately:
•x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 Installation Guide
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For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit
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Technical information
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71483Sx
Processor Xeon 8C X7550 Turbo 130w
Eight-core
Internal speed 2.0 GHz
Memory bus speed 1066 MHz
Number standard 1
Maximum 2
Interconnect speed 6.4 GT/s
L3 cache total 18 MB
Memory (PC3-10600 DDR3) 16 GB ECC
DIMMs 2 x 4 GB
DIMM sockets standard 48
DIMM sockets maximum 64 (Optional memory expansion card)
Capacity 1024 GB6
MAX5 Standard
DIMMs 2 x 4 GB
DIMM sockets maximum 32
Video SVGA

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Memory 16 MB
SAS controller ServeRAID-M1015 standard
Ports 8
Connector internal 2
Connector external 0
HDD standard 0
Bays available 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
2.5-inch slim 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
Hot-swap 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
Internal capacity 8 TB7
PCIE sockets 4
Management processor IMM Standard
RAID 0/1 Standard
ServeRAID M5015 6Gb Optional
Dual Ethernet controller Standard
10/100/1000 Mbps
Emulex 10Gb Dual-port Optional
Ethernet Adapter
Optical disk drive Optional
Power supply 675 W
Number standard 2
Maximum 4
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Optional
Auto restart Yes
MAX5 power supply 675 W
MAX5 number standard 1
MAX5 maximum 2
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Standard
Auto restart Yes
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Processor Xeon 8C X7560 Turbo 130w
Eight-core
Internal speed 2.26 GHz
Memory bus speed 1066 MHz
Number standard 1
Maximum 2
Interconnect speed 6.4 GT/s
L3 cache total 24 MB
Memory (PC3-10600 DDR3) 16 GB ECC
DIMMs 2 x 4 GB
DIMM sockets standard 48
DIMM sockets maximum 64 (Optional memory expansion card)
Capacity 1024 GB6
MAX5 Standard
DIMMs 2 x 4 GB
DIMM sockets maximum 32
Video SVGA
Memory 16 MB
SAS controller ServeRAID-M1015 standard
Ports 8
Connector internal 2
Connector external 0
HDD standard 0
Bays available 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
2.5-inch slim 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
Hot-swap 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
Internal capacity 8 TB7
PCIE sockets 4
Management processor IMM Standard
RAID 0/1 Standard
ServeRAID M5015 6Gb Optional
Dual Ethernet controller Standard
10/100/1000 Mbps
Emulex 10Gb Dual-port Optional
Ethernet Adapter

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Optical disk drive Optional
Power supply 675 W
Number standard 2
Maximum 4
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Optional
Auto restart Yes
MAX5 power supply 675 W
MAX5 number standard 1
MAX5 maximum 2
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Standard
Auto restart Yes
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Processor Xeon 6C E6540 105w
Six-core
Internal speed 2.0 GHz
Memory bus speed 1066 MHz
Number standard 2
Maximum 2
Interconnect speed 6.4 GT/s
L3 cache total 18 MB
Memory (PC3-10600 DDR3) 256 GB ECC
DIMMs 64 x 4 GB
DIMM sockets standard 64
DIMM sockets maximum 64
Capacity 1024 GB6
Video SVGA
Memory 16 MB
SAS controller ServeRAID-M1015 standard
Ports 8
Connector internal 2
Connector external 0
HDD standard 0
Bays available 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
2.5-inch slim 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
Hot-swap 4 Standard, 16 with upgrade kit
Internal capacity 8 TB7
PCIE sockets 4
Management processor IMM Standard
RAID 0/1 Standard
ServeRAID M5015 Optional
Dual Ethernet controller Standard
10/100/1000 Mbps
Emulex 10Gb Dual-port Standard
Ethernet Adapter
MAX5 Standard
Optical disk drive Optional
Power supply 675 W
Number standard 4
Maximum 4
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Optional
Auto restart Yes
MAX5 Power supply 675 W
MAX5 number standard 2
MAX5 maximum 2
Hot-swap Yes
Redundant power Standard
Auto restart Yes
6 Capacities are based on installation of the memory expansion card and 64 x 16 GB
DIMMs installed on the planar and in the memory expansion card and in the MAX5.
7 Capacities are based on installation of sixteen 500 GB 2.5-inch SFF SATA HDDs. For
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Supported video mode capabilities for the SVGA PCI controller:
Windows 2003 (32- and 64-bit) and Linux (all distributions)
Refresh
Resolution Colors Rate (Hz)
640 x 480 x 8 256 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
640 x 480 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
640 x 480 x 32 16M 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
800 x 600 x 8 256 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
800 x 600 x 16 64K 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160, 200
800 x 600 x 32 16M 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 160
1024 x 768 x 8 256 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
160, 200
1024 x 768 x 16 64K 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150,
160, 200
1024 x 768 x 32 16M 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100
1280 x 1024 x 8 256 60, 72, 75
1280 x 1024 x 16 64K 60, 72, 75
1280 x 1024 x 32 16M 60, 72, 75
Dimensions
2U rack drawer
• Width: 440 mm (17.32 in.)
• Depth: 712.1 mm (28.04 in.)
• Height: 172.8 mm (6.81 in.)
• Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb)
• Maximum configuration: 49.90 kg (110 lb)
Electrical
• 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; System 20A (10A/PS)
• 200 to 208 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; System 10A
• 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; System 9A
– Minimum configuration: 0.20 kVA (one power supply)
– Minimum configuration: 0.26 kVA (two power supplies)
– Typical configuration: 1.12 kVA (two power supplies)
– Maximum configuration: 2.16 kVA (two power supplies)
• Btu output:
– Ship configuration (1PS): 648 Btu/hr (190 watts)
– Ship configuration (2PS): 802 Btu/hr (235 watts)
– Typical configuration: 3,753 Btu/hr (1100 watts)
– Full configuration: 7,336 Btu/hr (2150 watts)
• Noise level horizontal position: 6.3 bels
Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power
level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements made in
accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
Standards
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers are intended for use as rack-drawer
servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.

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These systems support or comply with the following standards:
• Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4
• Hardware-enabled to meet ISO 9241, Part 3
In addition to the above standards, they are compatible with the PCI-E specification.
Equipment approvals and safety
• CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950, and EN55024)
• CISPR 22, Class A
• TUV-GS (EN60950-1:2001, 2nd edition)
• FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules (Class A) prior to product
delivery
• IEC-60950-1, 2nd edition (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
Operating environment
• Temperature:
– 10.0° to 35.0° C (50° to 95° F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)
– 10.0° to 32.0° C (50° to 90° F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft)
• Relative humidity: 8% to 80%
Hardware requirements
For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible:
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Display
Unattended or remote installation may be performed without requiring some or
all of these components. Review your unattended software installation program
information for specific hardware configuration requirements.
For service, the server requires a compatible:
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Display
When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your
server either directly or indirectly via a console switch.
Software requirements
Programming requirements
The following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with the
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 server.
Network operating systems
• Microsoft
– Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
– Windows Server 2008 (64-bit)
• Linux
– Red Hat EL 5 Server for 64-bit
– Red Hat EL 5 Server for 64-bit (with Xen)

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– SUSE Linux ES 10 for x86-64
– SUSE Linux ES 10 for x86-64 (with Xen)
– SUSE Linux ES 11 for x86-64
– SUSE Linux ES 11 for x86-64 (with Xen)
• VMware
– VMware 4.1
Note: For information on additional support, certification, and versions of network
operating systems, visit
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products, including
those designated as ServerProven.
Compatibility
The IBM System x3690 X5 Virtualized System contains licensed system programs
that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. IBM system BIOS is
loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions
and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the IBM System x3690
X5 server and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
For detailed information about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and
network operating systems supported with IBM System x3690 X5 servers, visit
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/indexsp.html
Contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales
Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for IBM
System x3690 X5 servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features
and options are announced that support these servers.
Limitations
Memory
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers are shipped with 256 GB high-
speed PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory standard, supporting up to 512 GB of system
memory per chassis. A maximum of up to 1024 GB of system memory is supported
by adding a 16 GB PC3-10600 CL4 ECC DDR3 SDRAM RDIMM in each of the 64
DIMM sockets when adding the memory expansion card. All supported system
memory is addressable through direct memory access (DMA). This server supports 2
GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB 1.8 V, 240-pin, PC3-10600 ECC DDR3 SDRAM RDIMMs.
Supported DIMMs can coexist in the same server; however, memory DIMMs of the
same capacity must be installed in matched pairs. Refer to the Planning information
section or the IBM System x3690 X5 server Web page memory options.
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 has RAID 0, 1, and 10 standard. The
optional ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA, ServeRAID BR10i, and ServeRAID M1015
Controllers provide additional RAID 5 level.
ServerGuide
Use the ServerGuide, available on the Web, to load software and drivers. Earlier
versions of ServerGuide may not be compatible with the server.

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Planning information
Customer responsibilities
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 Server and Related Options
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 server is designated as customer setup.
Customer setup instructions are shipped with systems.
Configuration information
Bay configuration
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 server contains 16 customer-accessible
drive bays on the front of the server. A upper right bay is for the optional slim
combo drive.
The optional disk drive is cabled directly to the SATA port.
Internal SCSI cabling
Most models of the x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 server contains a DASD
backplane supporting four hot-swap, SCA-2-compliant drive bays. The x3690 X5
Virtualized System and MAX5 models with the SAS controller support RAID 0 , 1,
and 10 standard. The optional ServeRAID-M5015 SAS/SATA, ServeRAID-M1015, and
the ServeRAID-BR10i Controllers provide additional RAID 5 level.
There are no processor upgrade options supported:
• 7148-2Dx comes standard with two E6540 processors.
• Intel Xeon Processor E6540 - 2.00 GHz 18 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel Six
Core Processor Upgrade (60Y0320) supports internal processing speeds of 2.00
GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 18 MB level 3 cache.
• Intel Xeon Processor X7550 - 2.00 GHz 18 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel Eight
Core Processor Upgrade (60Y0313) supports internal processing speeds of 2.00
GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It contains an
integrated, full-speed, 18 MB level 3 cache.
• Intel Xeon Processor X7560 Turbo - 2.26 GHz 24 MB L3 Cache 1066 MHz Intel
Eight Core Processor Upgrade (60Y0311) supports internal processing speeds
of 2.26 GHz and external processing operations to memory at 1066 MHz. It
contains an integrated, full-speed, 24 MB level 3 cache.
Memory support
The following memory options are supported:
• 2 GB MAX5 (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
(44T1592)
• 4 GB MAX5 (1x4GB, Dual Rankx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP
RDIMM (44T1599)
• 8 GB MAX5 (1x8GB, Quad Rankx8) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
(46C7482)
• 16 GB (1X16, Quadx4) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM (46C7483)
Note: Refer to details on Server Proven Plan for memory supported in x3690 and
memory supported in MAX5.
Memory DIMMs should be plugged in order of size. Largest size first, followed by
next size. When plug order moves to new DIMM numbers, start with memory card
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PCI-E adapter installations
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 server contains PCI-E architecture, with
four 5.0 Gb PCIE I/O (two x8, low profile, two x8, standard) slots.
Rack installations
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 2U, rack-drawer models are designed to be
installed in a 19-inch rack cabinet designed for 28-inch deep devices, such as the
NetBAY42 ER, NetBAY42 SR, NetBAY25 SR, or NetBAY11.
If using a non-IBM rack, the cabinet must meet the EIA-310-D standards with a
depth of at least 71.1 cm (28 in). Also, adequate space (approximately 5 cm (2 in)
for the front bezel and 2.5 cm (1 in) for air flow) must be maintained from the slide
assembly to the front door of the rack cabinet to allow sufficient space for the door
to close and provide adequate air flow.
Power considerations
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 models include two standard 675-watt,
hot-swap power supply, MAX5 includes one 675-watt, which has redundancy for all
configurations when powered at 200 - 240 V ac. 7148-2Dx model comes with six
power supplies standard (4-server; 2-MAX5).
Cable orders
The 10/100/1000 Mbps full-duplex, Dual Ethernet PCI-E Controller is standard
with the x3690 X5 Virtualization System. The RJ-45 connectors provide a 10BaseT
or 100/1000Base-TX interface for connecting twisted-pair cable to the Ethernet
network. Cabling is not included with the server. To connect the Ethernet controller
to a repeater or switch, use a UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For
100/1000 Mbps operation, Category 5 cabling must be used. For 10 Mbps operation,
Category 3, or better, cabling must be used.
There are no additional cabling requirements, other than for system power,
keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections.
Installability
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 server requires about 60 minutes for
installation. Installation includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system.
Additional time is required to install an operating system, additional adapters, or
features.
Packaging
Number of
Product Shipment group boxes
IBM System x3690 X5 System unit carton 1
Virtualization Engine
MAX5 Bundles System Unit carton 1
Contents:
System unit
Rack components:
Rails
Cable management hardware
IBM System x3690 X5 Country kit carton 1
Virtualization Engine
Contents:

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Two 2.8 m 220 V intra-rack cables
Safety booklet
IBM Director
CD-ROM Packages
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 system is shipped as a single package.
The country kit carton is contained inside the top portion of the system unit carton,
while the rack components are contained in the system unit carton.
The following publications will be available on the support Web site and on the
Documentation CD.
The IBM System x3690 X5 Installation and User's Guide , the IBM System x3690 X5
Problem Determination and Service Guide, and the Rack Installation Instructions, in
U.S. English versions, are available from our Web site
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support
The following publication will be available as a hardcopy publication:
Warranty Information
Supplies
None
Security, auditability, and control
Security and auditability features include:
• Power-on and remote-control password functions provide controls of who has
access to the data and server setup program on the server.
It is a customer's responsibility to ensure that the server is secure to prevent
sensitive data from being removed.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security
features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems
and communications facilities.
Global Technology Services
Contact your IBM representative for the list of selected services available in your
country, either as standard or customized offerings, for the efficient installation,
implementation, and/or integration of this product.
Terms and conditions
IBM System x3690 X5
To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or
IBM.
Warranty period
• System x3690 X5 Virtualized System - Three years
• MAX5 Bundles - Three years
• Optional features - One year
This product is provided with three years of standard warranty. For your
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this offering. Please consult with your advisors about the appropriate financial
treatment for this offering.
Optional IBM features initially installed in an IBM machine carry the same warranty
period as the machine. If installed after the initial machine installation, they carry
the balance of the machine warranty or the optional feature warranty, whichever is
greater.
The following have been designated as consumables or supply items and are,
therefore, not covered by this warranty:
• Battery 3.0 Volt CMOS
• ServeRAID SAS controller battery
Warranty service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service, depending on the type of
warranty service specified below for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your
problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. Certain
machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote
problem determination, and resolution with IBM. You must follow the problem
determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem
determination, if IBM determines On-site Service is required, scheduling of service
will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy,
and availability of parts. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not
guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all
worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service
area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and
location-specific information.
The type of service is Customer Replaceable Unit (for example, keyboard, mouse,
speaker, memory, or hard disk drive) Service and On-site Service.
Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service
IBM provides a replacement CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and
replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from
IBM at any time on your request. A CRU is designated as being either a Tier 1
(mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs, as specified
in this announcement, is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your
request, you will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU
yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of
warranty service specified below, On-site Service.
Based upon availability, a CRU will be shipped for next-business-day (NBD) delivery.
IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective
CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a
container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may be charged for the
replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your
receipt of the replacement.
The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs (unless indicated
otherwise):
• Enet Cd
• PRO/1000 (T2)
• Svr Adapter
• Svr Adapter
• 10 GbE Fibre
• 10 GB CNA
• 10 GB HBA (T2)
• 8 GB PCI-e