Lenovo System x3500 M5 Type 5464 User manual

Lenovo System x3500 M5
Product Guide
The Lenovo System x3500 M5 server provides outstanding performance for your business-critical
applications. Its energy-efficient design supports more cores, memory, and data capacity in a scalable
Tower or 5U Rack package that is easy to service and manage. With more computing power per watt and
the latest Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors, you can reduce costs while maintaining speed and availability.
Suggested use: business-critical workloads, cloud computing, virtualization, virtual desktop, big data,
analytics, SAP applications, database management, point of sale
Figure 1 shows the System x3500 M5.
Figure 1. The Lenovo System x3500 M5
Did you know?
The x3500 M5 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 32 HDDs, with up to seven
PCIe 3.0 slots and up to 1.5 TB of memory. The onboard Ethernet solution provides four standard
integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports without occupying PCIe slots. Comprehensive systems management
tools with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II make it easy to deploy, integrate, service,
and manage.
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Key features
A high-performance dual-socket tower server, the Lenovo System x3500 M5 can deliver the scalability,
reliable performance, and optimized efficiency for your business-critical applications. Start with the basics
and upgrade as your business changes without jeopardizing existing investments. Virtualizing the PC
infrastructure into one server can provide access to a powerful server with abundant storage space, while
significantly reducing IT costs.
Scalability and performance
The x3500 M5 offers the following features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with up to two processors (each
with up to 18 cores), up to 45 MB of L3 cache, and up to 9.6 GT/s QPI interconnect links.
Supports up to two processors, 36 cores, and 72 threads maximize the concurrent execution of
multi-threaded applications.
Intelligent and adaptive system performance with energy efficient Intel Turbo Boost Technology
allows CPU 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
simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating
system vendors to better use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0 (AVX 2.0) enable acceleration of enterprise-class workloads,
including databases, and enterprise resource planning.
Up to 2133 MHz memory speeds with two DIMMs per channel that are running at 2133 MHz to help
maximize system performance.
Up to 1.5 TB of memory capacity with 64 GB load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
The 12 Gbps SAS internal storage connectivity doubles the data transfer rate compared to 6 Gb
SAS solutions to maximize performance of storage I/O-intensive applications.
Up to 32 drive bays with internal backup and optical drive at the same time provide a flexible and
scalable all-in-one platform to meet increasing demands.
Flexible and scalable internal storage configurations provide for up to 122 TB of storage capacity.
The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of or along with traditional spinning hard disk drives
(HDDs) can significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O
operations per second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
The server has four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports.
The server offers up to seven PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 I/O expansion slots.
With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon
processor E5 family. This integration helps to dramatically reduce I/O latency and increase overall
system performance.
Support for up to two NVIDIA Quadro graphics processing units (GPUs) to maximize computing
power.
Availability and serviceability
The x3500 M5 provides the following features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
The server offers Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event
of a non-correctable memory failure.
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as CPU,
memory, and adapter cards.
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Offers hot-swap drives that support RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system
uptime.
Supports the ability to have redundant hot-swap power supplies and redundant hot-swap fans to
provide availability for business-critical applications.
The optional light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician
to failed (or failing) components. This feature simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution,
and helps improve system availability.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory,
disks, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive
alerts in advance of possible failure, which increases uptime.
SSDs offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1) continuously monitors system parameters,
triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions if there is a failure to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostics by using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speeds up troubleshooting
tasks to reduce service time.
Three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty; next business day 9x5. Optional
service upgrades available.
Manageability and security
The following powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the
x3500 M5:
The server includes an IMM2.1 to monitor server availability and perform remote management.
Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,
configuration, and updates and simplifies error handling.
Two integrated Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) enable advanced cryptographic functionality,
such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an exclusive set of System x security features and practices,
establishes a foolproof security foundation for workloads by delivering firmware that is securely
built, tested, digitally signed, and verified before running.
The server offers enterprise-class data protection with optional self-encrypting drives and simple,
centralized key management through IBM Security Key Lifecycle Management.
Industry-standard AES NI support offers faster, stronger encryption.
IBM Systems Director offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to 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
attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance
to malicious software attacks, which allows an application to run in its own isolated space that is
protected from all other software running on a system.
Energy efficiency
The x3500 M5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs,
increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:
Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed to
reduce power draw.
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The Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product families offer significantly better performance over the
previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed to
reduce power draw.
Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally
constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
Low-voltage 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs use up to 20% less energy compared to 1.35 V DDR3
DIMMs.
SSDs use as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which is a part of Calibrated Vectored Cooling™
technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, which provides more
efficient airflow through the system.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced data center power notification
and 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.
Figure 2. Front view of the System x3500 M5
The following figure shows the rear of the server.
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Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3500 M5
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.
Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3500 M5
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Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Table 1. Standard specifications
Components Specification
Machine type 5464
Form factor Tower or 5U Rack.
Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family CPUs with 18 cores (2.8 GHz core
speeds), or 16 cores (2.3 GHz), or 14 cores (2.6 GHz), 12 cores (up to 2.6 GHz), 10 cores (2.3
GHz), 8 cores (up to 3.2 GHz), 6 cores (up to 3.4 GHz), 4 cores (up to 3.5 GHz)
Two QPI links up to 9.6 GT/s each. Up to 2133 MHz memory speed. Up to 45 MB L3 cache.
Chipset Intel C612.
Memory Up to 24 DIMM sockets (12 DIMMs per processor). RDIMMs and LRDIMMs are supported.
Memory types cannot be intermixed. Memory speed up to 2133 MHz.
Memory
maximums
With RDIMMs: Up to 768 GB with 24x 32 GB RDIMMs and two processors
With LRDIMMs: Up to 1.5 TB with 24x 64 GB LRDIMMs and two processors
Memory
protection
ECC, Chipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs), memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing
Disk drive bays Available configurations:
Up to 32x 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs
Up to 12x 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs
Up to 6x 3.5-inch hot-swap HDDs + 16x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives HDDs/SSDs
Up to 6x 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA HDDs
Additional drive bays for the above configurations:
Two 5.25-inch drive bays for optical drives
Maximum
internal storage
122.9 TB with 32x 3.84TB 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap SSDs
96 TB with 12x 8TB 3.5-inch NL SAS or NL SATA hot-swap HDDs
38.4 TB with 32x 1.2TB 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap HDDs
36 TB with 6x 6TB 3.5-inch NL SAS or NL SATA simple-swap HDDs
Intermix of SAS and SATA is supported.
Storage
controller
Onboard 6 Gb SATA: no RAID support
12 Gb SAS/SATA RAID: RAID 0, 1, 10 with M1215 or M5210. Optional upgrade to RAID
5, 50 is available for M1215. Optional upgrade to RAID 5, 50 is available for M5210
(zero-cache; 1 GB non-backed cache; 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB flash-backed cache).
Optional upgrade to RAID 6, 60 is available for M5210 with memory cache upgrades.
12 Gb SAS/SATA non-RAID: N2215 HBA
Optical drive
bays
Two half-height 5.25-inch bays for optical or tape drives. Supports DVD-ROM or Multiburner.
Tape drive bays Two half-height 5.25-inch bays for optical or tape drives. Support for one RDX internal USB
tape drive.
Network
interfaces
Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (RJ-45) based on Broadcom BCM5719
controller
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PCI Expansion
slots
Up to seven slots with two processors and four slots when one CPU is installed. All slots are
PCIe 3.0 slots:
Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 wired); full-height, half-length
Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 wired); full-height, full-length
Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 wired); full-height, full-length
Slot 4: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 wired); full-height, full-length
Slot 5: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 wired); full-height, half-length (requires second processor)
Slot 6: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 wired); full-height, full-length (requires second processor)
Slot 7: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 wired) full-height, full-length (requires second processor)
Slots 3 and 6 support double-wide GPUs
Ports Front: Two USB 2.0 ports
Rear: Four USB ports (two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0), one DB-15 video, one RJ-45
systems management, four RJ-45 GbE network ports, optional serial port.
Internal: Two internal USB 3.0 ports (for embedded hypervisor and internal tape drive).
Optional SD Media Adapter.
Cooling Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to four hot-swap fans (two fans shipped standard on
single processor models and four fans shipped on dual processor models). For single-
processor models, optional Redundant Cooling Kit provides two extra fans for N+1
redundancy.
Power supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 550 W, 750 W, 900 W or 1500 W High Efficiency Platinum AC
power supplies, or 750 W High Efficiency Titanium AC power supplies.
Hot-swap parts Hard drives, power supplies, and fans
Systems
management
UEFI, IMM2.1 that is based on Renesas SH7758, Predictive Failure Analysis, light path
diagnostics panel on the front of the server with optional upgrade kit, Automatic Server Restart,
ToolsCenter, Systems Director and Active Energy Manager. Optional IMM Advanced Upgrade
software feature for remote presence.
Security features Power-on password, administrator's password, two TPMs: On the IMM2.1 (TPM 1.2) and on
the host (TPM 1.2/2.0). Lockable front bezel.
Video Matrox G200eR2 with 16 MB memory integrated into the IMM2.1. Maximum resolution is
1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors.
Operating
systems
supported
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012 and 2008 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7,
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.1 and 5.5.
Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5/NBD.
Service and
support
Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 8-
hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for Lenovo
hardware and selected Lenovo and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software.
Dimensions Tower: Width: 218 mm (8.6 in), depth: 720 mm (28.3 in), height: 440 mm (17.25 in).
With rack conversion kit: Width: 423 mm (16.6 in), depth: 706 mm (27.8 in), height: 218 mm (8.6
in )
Weight Tower: 45.5 kg (100.3 lb) fully configured, 30.8 kg (67.9 lb) minimum configuration
With rack conversion kit: 44.2 kg (97.4 lb) fully configured, 29.5 kg (65 lb) minimum
configuration
Components Specification
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The x3500 M5 servers are shipped with the following items:
Statement of Limited Warranty
Important Notices
Registration flyer
Documentation CD that contains the Installation and User's Guide
One 2.8 m C13 line cord (country-specific)
Notes:
Rack models include a rail kit but do not include a cable management arm. Order the CMA
separately by using part number 00KC334.
EMEA models do not contain line cord. It must be purchased separately.
Standard models
The following table lists the standard models.
Table 2. Standard models
MTM* Intel Xeon processors†
(two maximum)
Memory RAID Drive bays
(std / max)
Drives Slots
(std /
max)
GbE Optical Power
supply (std
/ max)
Tower models
5464-
A2x
1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5464-
B2x
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5464-
C2x
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M1215 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5464-
C4x
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M1215 6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5464-
D2x
1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M1215 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5464-
G2x
1x E5-2650 v3 10C
2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
1x 16 GB M5210 1GB
Flash
8x 2.-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 750 W
HS / 2
5464-
H2x
1x E5-2670 v3 12C
2.3GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
1x 16 GB M5210 2GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 900 W
HS / 2
5464-
J2x
1x E5-2680 v3 12C
2.5GHz
30MB 2133MHz 120W
1x 16 GB M5210 2GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 900 W
HS / 2
Rack models
5464-
C3x
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M1215 6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 550 W
HS / 2
5464-
G3x
1x E5-2650 v3 10C
2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
1x 16 GB M5210 1GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 4 DVD 1x 750 W
HS / 2
* x in the Machine Type Model (MTM) represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA MTM is
7983-A5G, and the US MTM is 7383-A5U). Ask a Lenovo representative for specific information.
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
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TopSeller and Express models
The following table lists the express models.
Table 3. Express models
MTM**
Form
factor
Intel Xeon processors†
(two maximum) Memory RAID
Drive bays
(sth / max) Drives
Slots
(sth /
max) Optical
Power
supply (2
max)
United States and Canada
5464-EAU
Tower
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
5464-EBU
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 750W
5464-ECU
Tower
1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
1x 16 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 750W
5464-EDU
Tower
2x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
2x 16 GB M5210 2GB
Flash
6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
2x 550W
5464-EEU
Tower
2x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
2x 16 GB M5210 2GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
2x 750W
Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
5464-E1G
Tower
1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 4 GB M1215 +
RAID 5/50
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
5464-E2G
Tower
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 +
RAID 5/50
6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
5464-E3G
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M5210 1GB
No backup
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
2x 550W
5464-E4G
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M5210 1GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
3x
300GB
10K SAS
4 / 7 Multi-
burner
2x 750W
5464-E5G
Tower
1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
1x 16 GB M5210 2GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
2x 750W
Latin America & Brazil
5464-EFx
Tower
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M5210 1GB
Flash+Cap
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 DVD 1x 550W
5464-EGx
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 1GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 DVD 1x 550W
5464-EHx
Tower
1x E5-2650 v3 10C
2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
1x 16 GB M5210 1GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 DVD 1x 750W
Japan
5464-E6J
Tower
1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M5210 1GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 DVD 1x 550W
5464-E7J
Tower
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M5210 1GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 DVD 1x 550W
Australia & New Zealand
5464-EIM
Tower
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 +
RAID 5/50
6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
5464-EJM
Tower
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 +
RAID 5/50
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
5464-EKM
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
2x 8 GB M5210 1GB
Flash+Cap
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 550W
5464-ELM
Tower
1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
2x 8 GB M5210 1GB
Flash+Cap
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x 750W
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** MTM = Machine Type Model
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed,
TDP.
Table 4. TopSeller Models
MTM**
Form
factor
Intel Xeon processors†
(two maximum)
Memory RAID Drive bays
(std / max)
Drives Slots
(std /
max)
Optical Power
supply
(2 max)
United States and Canada
5464-NAY
Tower
1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-NBY
Tower
1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-NCY
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M1215 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-NDY
Tower
1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-NEY
Tower
1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-NFY
Tower
1x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz
25MB 2133MHz 105W
1x 16 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
750W
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
5464-K1G
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 2GB
Flash
8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Multi-
burner
1x
550W
5464-K2G
Tower
1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M1215 +
RAID 5
6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-K3G
Tower
1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz
15MB 1600MHz 85W
1x 8 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-K4G
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
550W
5464-K5G
Tower
1x E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz
20MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
750W
5464-K6G
Tower
1x E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz
20MB 1866MHz 90W
1x 16 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
750W
5464-K7G
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 6x 3.5-inch
HS / 12
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
750W
5464-K8G
Tower
1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz
15MB 1866MHz 85W
1x 16 GB M5210 8x 2.5-inch
HS / 32
Open 4 / 7 Open 1x
750W
Processor options
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Processor options
The x3500 M5 supports the processor options that are listed in the following table. The server supports up
to two processors. This table shows which server models feature each processor as standard. If there is
no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, this processor is available through CTO
only.
Table 5. Processor options
Part
number
Feature
codes*
Description Standard models
where used
81Y7113 A5C8 / A5MP Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W A2x
00MW030 ASU2 / ASUD Intel Xeon E5-2608L v3 6C 2.0GHz 15MB 1866MHz 52W -
81Y7114 A5C9 / A5MQ Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W B2x
00MW031 ASU3 / ASUE Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 8C 2.3GHz 20MB 1866MHz 75W -
81Y7115 A5CA / A5MR Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz 15MB 1866MHz 85W C2x, C3x, C4x
00MU332 ASLW / ASLZ Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3 4C 3.0GHz 10MB 1866MHz 105W -
00MW032 ASU4 / ASUF Intel Xeon E5-2628L v3 10C 2.0GHz 25MB 1866MHz 75W -
81Y7116 A5CB / A5MS Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz 20MB 1866MHz 85W D2x
00KG052 ARZK / ARZL Intel Xeon E5-2630L v3 8C 1.8GHz 20MB 1866MHz 55W -
00MW028 ASU0 / ASUB Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 4C 3.5GHz 15MB 2133MHz 135W -
81Y7117 A5CC / A5MT Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 8C 2.6GHz 20MB 1866MHz 90W -
00MW029 ASU1 / ASUC Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3 6C 3.4GHz 20MB 2133MHz 135W -
00MW033 ASU5 / ASUG Intel Xeon E5-2648L v3 12C 1.8GHz 30MB 2133MHz 75W -
81Y7118 A5CD / A5MU Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz 25MB 2133MHz 105W G2x, G3x
81Y7121 A5CG / A5MX Intel Xeon E5-2650L v3 12C 1.8GHz 30MB 2133MHz 65W -
00MW034 ASU6 / ASUH Intel Xeon E5-2658 v3 12C 2.2GHz 30MB 2133MHz 105W -
00MU330 ASLU / ASLX Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 12C 2.3GHz 30MB 2133MHz 105W -
00MU331 ASLV / ASLY Intel Xeon E5-2667 v3 8C 3.2GHz 20MB 2133MHz 135W -
81Y7119 A5CE / A5MV Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz 30MB 2133MHz 120W H2x
81Y7120 A5CF / A5MW Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz 30MB 2133MHz 120W J2x
00MW026 ASTY / ASU9 Intel Xeon E5-2683 v3 14C 2.0GHz 35MB 2133MHz 120W -
00MW027 ASTZ / ASUA Intel Xeon E5-2685 v3 12C 2.6GHz 30MB 2133MHz 120W -
00KG038 ARYU / ARYX Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 12C 2.6GHz 30MB 2133MHz 135W -
00MW025 ASTX / ASU8 Intel Xeon E5-2695 v3 14C 2.3GHZ 35MB 2133MHz 120W -
00KG039 ARYV / ARYY Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 14C 2.6GHz 35MB 2133MHz 145W -
00MW024 ASTW / ASU7 Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 16C 2.3GHz 40MB 2133MHz 135W -
00KG040 ARYW / ARYZ Intel Xeon E5-2699 v3 18C 2.8GHz 45MB 2133MHz 145W -
* The first feature code is for the first processor; the second feature code is for the second processor.
Memory options
The System x3500 M5 supports TruDDR4 memory. TruDDR Memory uses the highest quality components
that are sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets our strict requirements is
selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned on every System x server to maximize performance and
reliability. TruDDR4 Memory has a unique signature programmed into the DIMM that enables System x
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servers to verify whether the installed memory is qualified or supported. Because TruDDR4 Memory is
authenticated, certain extended memory performance features can be enabled to extend performance over
industry standards. From a service and support standpoint, System x memory automatically assumes the
system's warranty, and service and support provided worldwide.
The following table lists the available memory options for the x3500 M5 server.
Table 6. Memory options
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Standard
models
where used
RDIMMs - 2133 MHz
46W0784 A5B6 4GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx8, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15
2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per CPU) -
46W0788 A5B5 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx4, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15
2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per CPU) A2x, B2x
46W0792 A5B8 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx8, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15
2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per CPU) -
46W0796 A5B7 16GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx4, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15
2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per CPU) All other
models
95Y4808 A5UJ 32GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx4, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15
2133MHz LP RDIMM
24 (12 per CPU) -
LRDIMMs - 2133 MHz
46W0800 A5B9 32GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4, 1.2V) PC417000 CL15
2133MHz LP LRDIMM
24 (12 per CPU) -
95Y4812 A5UK 64GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4,1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15
2133MHz LP LRDIMM
24 (12 per CPU) -
The server supports up to 12 DIMMs when one processor is installed and up to 24 DIMMs when two
processors are installed. Each processor has four memory channels; there are three DIMMs per channel.
The following rules apply when the memory configuration is selected:
The server supports RDIMMs and LRDIMMs.
Mixing types of memory (RDIMMs and LRDIMMs) is not supported.
The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in the server depends on the number of
processors.
All DIMMs in the server operate at the same speed, which is determined as the lowest value of the
following factors:
Memory speed that is supported by the specific processor.
Lowest of maximum operating speeds for selected memory configuration that depends on
quantity of DIMMs per channel, as shown under "Maximum operating speed" section in the
following table.
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
ECC
Chipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)
Memory mirroring
Memory rank sparing
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Chipkill works only in independent channel mode (the default is operational mode) and supports only x4-
based memory DIMMs.
If memory mirroring is used, DIMMs must be installed in pairs (a minimum of one pair per each processor).
Both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size.
If memory rank sparing is used, a minimum of one quad-rank LRDIMM or two single-rank or dual-rank
RDIMMs 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.
The following table shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Tables cells that are highlighted
with a gray background indicate when the number of DIMMs per channel still allows the DIMMs to operate
at a rated speed.
Table 7. Maximum memory speeds
DIMM specification RDIMM LRDIMM
Rank Single rank Dual rank Quad rank
Part numbers 46W0784 (4 GB)
46W0788 (8 GB)
46W0792 (8 GB) 46W0796 (16 GB)
95Y4808 (32 GB)
46W0800 (32 GB)
95Y4812 (64 GB)
Rated speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated voltage 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.2 V
Maximum quantity supported* 24 24 24 24
Maximum DIMM capacity 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB 64 GB
Maximum memory capacity 192 GB 192 GB 384 GB 1.5 TB
Maximum memory at rated speed 64 GB 64 GB 256 GB 512 GB
Maximum operating speed
1 DIMM per channel 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
2 DIMMs per channel 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
3 DIMMs per channel 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz 1866 MHz
* The maximum quantity that is supported is shown for two processors installed.
Internal storage
The internal drive bays of the x3500 M5 are shown in the following figure.
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Figure 5. Internal drive bays
The System x3500 M5 server supports the following internal storage configurations:
Configurations with 2.5-inch hot-swap drives:
8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (1 RAID adapter)
16x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (1 RAID adapter)
16x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (2 RAID adapters)
24x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (1 RAID adapter)
24x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (2 RAID adapters)
32x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (1 RAID adapter)
32x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (2 RAID adapters)
Configurations with 3.5-inch hot-swap drives:
6x 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives (1 RAID adapter)
12x 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives (2 RAID adapters)
Configurations with 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hot-swap drives: 6x 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives +
16x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (2 RAID adapters)
Configurations with 3.5-inch simple-swap drives:
6x 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives (6 Gb SATA onboard connectors)
6x 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives (1 adapter)
Note: A configuration of 12 simple-swap drives is not supported.
The following drive type mixing rules apply:
Hot-swap SATA HDDs and hot-swap SAS HDDs can be intermixed on the same backplane , but
cannot be intermixed in the same RAID array.
Hot-swap SATA HDDs and hot-swap SAS HDDs can be intermixed with SSDs on the same
backplane, but SAS nor SATA HDDs can be configured with SSDs within the same RAID array.
Backplanes
The following table lists the available backplanes for the x3500 M5. Standard models ship with one 8x 2.5-
inch hot-swap backplane or one 6x 3.5-inch hot-swap backplane, as listed.
Table 8. Internal storage backplane (configure to order)
Feature
code Name
Models
where used
Maximum
supported
A5D4 System x3500 M5 2.5-inch Hot Swap SAS:
8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Connect to 1 adapter (2 ports) or 2 adapters (1 port each)
Supported by M5210, M1215, or N2215
All other
standard
models
2
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A5N5 System x3500 M5 2.5-inch Hot Swap SAS 8-16:
8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Includes a SAS expander
Connects to backplane A5D4 to support up to 16 drives per port
Supported by M5210, M1215, or N2215
- 2
A5D5 System x3500 M5 3.5-inch Hot Swap SAS:
6x 3.5-inch hot-swap drives
Supported by M5210, M1215, or N2215
C3x, C4x 2
A5UM System x3500 M5 3.5-inch Simple Swap:
6x 3.5-inch simple-swap drives
Connections to onboard SATA ports
- 1
A5D2 System x3500 M5 3.5-inch Simple Swap:
6x 3.5-inch simple-swap drives
Connections to RAID controller
- 1
Feature
code Name
Models
where used
Maximum
supported
The following table list the available hot-swap drive bay upgrades.
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Table 9. Drive bay upgrade options
Option
part
number
Name
00AL540 8x 2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Upgrade Kit for 16 or 24 HDDs:
For existing configurations with 8x or 16x 2.5-inch bays
Adds 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Backplane Includes a SAS expander
Same backplane as feature A5N5
00AL541 8x 2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Upgrade Kit for 32 HDDs:
For existing configurations with 24x 2.5-inch bays
Adds 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Same backplane as feature A5D4
00AL542 6x 3.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Upgrade Kit for 12 HDDs:
For existing configurations with 6x 3.5-inch drives
Adds 6x 3.5-inch hot-swap drives
Same backplane as feature A5D5
00AL543 6x 3.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Upgrade Kit for 22 HDDs (Intermix):
For existing configurations with 16x 2.5-inch drives
Adds 6x 3.5-inch hot-swap drives
Same backplane as feature A5D5
00AL544 8x 2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Upgrade Kit for 14 HDDs (Intermix):
For existing configurations with 6x 3.5-inch drives
Adds 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Same backplane as feature A5D4
00KG037 8x 2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Upgrade Kit for 22 HDDs (Intermix):
For existing configurations with 6x 3.5-inch and 8x 2.5-inch drives
Adds 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Same backplane as feature A5N5
00AL539 SAS cable option for Dual RAID array (RAID adapter not included):
For configurations with two RAID cards
Only needed when upgrading from 8x 2.5-inch drives to 16, 24 or 32 drives, as shown in
Figure 7 below.
Connects second adapter to backplane
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Drive bay configurations
The following figure shows how models with eight 2.5-inch drive bays can be upgraded to a total of 32
drive bays. In such configurations, all drives are connected to one RAID controller. Supported adapters are
the ServeRAID M5210, ServeRAID M1215, and N2215 host bus adapter.
Figure 6. Configurations of 2.5-inch drives with one RAID adapter
The following figure shows how models with eight 2.5-inch drive bays can be upgraded to a total of 32
drive bays that use two RAID controller for added performance. Supported adapters are the ServeRAID
M5210, ServeRAID M1215, and N2215 host bus adapter.
Figure 7. Configurations of 2.5-inch drives with two RAID adapters
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The following figure shows how models with six 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays can be upgraded to 12 drive
bays. Such a configuration requires two RAID controllers. Supported adapters are the ServeRAID M5210,
ServeRAID M1215, and N2215 host bus adapter.
Figure 8. Configurations of 3.5-inch drives
For configure-to-order configurations, the server also supports simple-swap 3.5-inch drives. The simple-
swap drives can be connected to the 6 Gb SATA ports on the system board of the server or to a RAID
controller. Only six 3.5-inch drives are supported; a configuration of 12 simple-swap drives is not
supported.
Figure 9. Simple-swap 3.5-inch drives
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The server also supports combinations of 2.5-inch drive bays (up to 16) and 3.5-inch drive bays (6 bays).
The upgrade path from models with 2.5-inch drives is shown in the following figure. The 3.5-inch drives
must be connected to a separate RAID adapter.
Figure 10. Combinations of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays from a 2.5-inch base
The following figure shows the upgrade path from models with 3.5-inch drives.
Figure 11. Combinations of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays from a 3.5-inch base
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Controllers for internal storage
The following table lists the RAID controllers and additional options that are used for internal disk storage
of the x3500 M5 server.
Table 10. RAID controllers and HBAs for internal storage
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Standard models
where used
12 Gb Controllers
46C9114 A45W ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller 2 A2x, B2x, C2x, C3x, C4x,
D2x
46C9110 A3YZ ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller 2 G2x, G3x, H2x, J2x
47C8675 A3YY N2215 SAS/SATA HBA 2 -
Hardware upgrades for the M5210
47C8656 A3Z0 ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Cache/RAID 5
Upgrade
2 -
47C8660 A3Z1 ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5
Upgrade
2 G2x, G3x
47C8664 A3Z2 ServeRAID M5200 Series 2GB Flash/RAID 5
Upgrade
2 H2x, J2x
47C8668 A3Z3 ServeRAID M5200 Series 4GB Flash/RAID 5
Upgrade
2 -
Feature on Demand upgrades for the M1215†
00AE930 A5H5 ServeRAID M1200 Zero Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade 1† -
Feature on Demand upgrades for the M5210†
47C8708 A3Z6 ServeRAID M5200 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5
Upgrade
1† -
47C8706 A3Z5 ServeRAID M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade 1†* -
47C8710 A3Z7 ServeRAID M5200 Series Performance Accelerator 1†* -
47C8712 A3Z8 ServeRAID M5200 Series SSD Caching Enabler 1†* -
* Requires cache memory upgrade (47C8656, 47C8660, 47C8664 or 47C8668).
† Features on Demand (FoD) upgrades for ServeRAID adapters are applied system-wide; that is, one FoD
upgrade is required to activate the feature on all RAID controllers of the same type installed in the server.
The ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port
Two internal mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8643)
Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs
LSI SAS3008 12 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
Support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 standard; support for RAID 5, 50 with optional FoD upgrade
Zero Controller Cache, no battery/flash backup
Optional support for self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with MegaRAID SafeStore (with RAID 5 upgrade)
Fixed stripe size of 64 KB
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