Introduction

The x3850 X5 server is the fifth 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. Environments that run around the clock to supply information world-wide require dependable servers with features that can tolerate a component failure without total shutdown.

The x3850 X5 server packs numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density, rack-optimized package that helps to significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network computing operations. A single x3850 X5 supports up to four of the new Intel Xeon E7 high-performance 10-core processors and up to 3 TB of memory. Two x3850 X5 servers can be connected together to form a single-system image with up to eight processors and up to 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is ideal for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the IBM® System x3850 X5.



Figure 1. The IBM System x3850 X5

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Did you know

The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads. The x3850 X5 currently holds the #1 scores in five industry-standard benchmarks. This includes a four-socket TPC-C (database benchmark) result of over 2.3 million transactions per minute (27% better than the closest HP result) and world record TPC-H (business intelligence) price performance result.

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Key features

The x3850 X5 is a mission-critical 4U four-socket server, capable of expanding to up to 8 processor sockets and 6 TB of memory in 10U of rack space. It offering outstanding performance, and superior reliability and fault-tolerant memory characteristics.

IBM® has been designing and implementing servers under the X-Architecture® name since 2001. IBM eX5 technology represents the fifth generation of enterprise servers based on the same design principle IBM began with in 1997: to offer systems that are expandable, offer “big iron” reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, with extremely competitive price/performance on an Intel Xeon processor-based system.

Scalability and performance

The x3850 X5 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

• The x3850 X5 supports up to four high-performance Intel Xeon E7 family allowing you to upgrade as business needs require.
• Scalable to eight processors by connecting two x3850 X5 servers together to form a single system image.
• Each x3850 X5 scalable to 2 TB of memory internally or 3 TB of memory with the addition of the MAX5 V2 memory expansion unit. With two x3850 X5 servers each with MAX5 units, the total available system memory is up to 6 TB.
• Supports the Intel Xeon E7-2800, E7-4800 and E7-8800 families of high performance processors, up to 10 cores each, offering superior system performance
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically turns off unused processor cores and increases the clock speed of the cores in use, by up to three model frequencies. For example, with 7-10 cores active, a 2.4 GHz E7-2870 10-core processor can run the cores at up to 2.53 GHz. With 5-6 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.67 GHz; with only 1-4 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.8 GHz
• Each processor includes two integrated memory controllers, to reduce memory bottlenecks and improve performance. Memory access is at up to 1066 MHz frequency, depending on the processor model and memory used.
• The MAX5 V2 adds an additional four memory controllers for a total of eight memory controllers to maximize memory parallelism and performance.
• In processors implementing Hyper-Threading technology, each core has two threads capable of running an independent process. Thus, an 8-core processor can run 16 threads concurrently.
• Intel’s Virtualization Technology (VT) integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.
• Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology for processor-to-processor connectivity and Intel Scalable Memory Interconnect (SMI) processor-to-memory connectivity:
  • Intel QPI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four QPI links per CPU
  • Intel SMI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four SMI links per CPU
• Up to 64 DIMM sockets in the server (eight per memory card), plus an additional 32 DIMMs with an optional 1U MAX5 V2 memory expansion unit, for a total of 96 DIMM sockets. With two x3850 X5 servers each with MAX5 units, the total number of DIMM sockets is 192.
• The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning 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.
• Up to 24 1.8-inch SSD bays, or up to 16 2.5-inch bays together with the option of an optical drive, provide a flexible and scalable all-in-one platform to meet your increasing demands.
• Seven PCIe 2.0 slots for maximum I/O expandability

Availability and serviceability

The x3850 X5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• Support for machine check architecture (MCA) recovery, a feature of the Intel Xeon processor E7 family, which enables the handling of system errors that otherwise require the operating system to be halted. SAP HANA is one of the first application which leverages the MCA recovery to handle system errors in order to prevent the application from being terminated in case of a system error.
• Extensive memory protection with IBM Chipkill, and, with DIMMs containing x4 DRAM modules, Redundant Bit Steering (RBS) (also known as Double Device Data Correction or DDDC) is also supported . The combination of IBM Chipkill and RBS provides very robust memory protection that sustains to two sequential memory DRAM chip failures without affecting overall system performance.
• Redundant CPU-to-I/O hub interconnect links provide ability to self-recover from CPU failure. If primary CPU fails then eX5 systems can use the second CPU to boot the OS as they still have access to the integrated I/O devices because of redundant links between CPUs and I/O hubs.
• Single image 8-way systems consisting of two interconnected 4-way nodes provide self-healing capabilities in case of single node failure. Two independent nodes form a resilient 8-way configuration. In case of single node failure the system can be restarted in degraded mode thus eliminating unexpected downtime that requires service specialist to recover.
• Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
• Hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
• Two 1975 W hot-swap power supplies and five fans (three hot-swap, two integrated into the power supplies).
• The power source independent light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory, HDDs, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of a possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
• Built-in Integrated Management Module (IMM) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
• Built-in diagnostics, using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
• Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, 9x5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.

Manageability and security

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3850 X5:

• The server includes an Integrated Management Module (IMM) 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.
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
• IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.

Energy efficiency

The x3850 X5 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.
• Support for one or two or four highly efficient 675 W ac power supplies allows for efficient use and scalability to meet the power requirements of the installed components.
• Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family offers significantly better performance over the previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
• Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
• Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs.
• Solid state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
• The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which is a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology. 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 management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.

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Locations of key components

Figure 2 shows the front of the server with the front bezel removed.


Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3850 X5

Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.


Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3850 X5

Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.


Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3850 X5

The x3850 X5 supports the addition of the MAX5 memory expansion unit. This 1U device is cabled directly to the server and provides an additional 512 GB of memory capacity for applications that can benefit from the extra RAM. Figure 5 shows the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit.


Figure 5. Inside view of the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit for the IBM System x3850 X5

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Standard specifications

The following table lists the standard specifications.

Table 1. Standard specifications

The x3850 X5 servers are shipped with the following items:

• Rack rails and hardware
• Cable management hardware
• Country kit carton
• Two 2.8 m 220 V intra-rack cables
• On/off switch cover
• Documentation CD

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Standard models

The following table lists the standard models.

Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)

* The number in brackets is the number of memory cards standard in each model. Up to eight cards are supported. Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs.

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Workload-optimized models

The following table lists the announced workload-optimized models. These are all named IBM System x3950 X5 to distinguish them from base x3850 X5 models, even though the base hardware is the same. These are systems that are specially configured to meet the requirements of a particular software stack.

Table 3. Workload-optimized models - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)

* Models H4x and H5x are for Canada only and are the same configuration as H1x and H2x respectively.
** The number in brackets is the number of memory cards standard in each model. Up to eight cards are supported. Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs.
† The H models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter (with two IBM 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers), one Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II (with two IBM 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers), and one Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for a total of four 10Gb ports and six 1Gb ports. All F models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter. D3x and D4x models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II.
‡ Models HCx and HEx include the QPI Scalability Kit (four cables), part number 46M0072. Use model HBx plus HCx or HDx plus HEx to form a 2-node scaled complex.
§ MAX5 is not currently certified for use with SAP HANA and is therefore not supported.

About these models:

• Models 7143-D3x, D4x: These models are designed for database applications and use solid state drives for the best I/O performance.

  Backplane connections for sixteen 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSD) are standard, as are sixteen 200 GB high-performance solid-state drives. Model D3x includes two SSD host bus adapters. Model D4x includes four ServeRAID M5015 RAID controllers with four ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Keys.

• Models 7143-HAx, HBx, HCx: These models are optimized to run the SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance (HANA) solution.

  The x3950 X5 Workload Optimized Solution for SAP HANA is an integrated, ready-to-run, hardware-software offering, featuring the new SAP HANA software. Models HDx and HEx are specifically designed for SAP Business Suite, powered by SAP HANA (OLTP) workloads.

  Models HAx, HBx, HDx include a preload comprising SLES for SAP, IBM GPFS, and the SAP HANA software stack.

  HCx, HEx are add-on models designed to be connected to model HBx or HDx system respectively to form an eight-processor system. HCx and HEx include the four QPI cables necessary to join two systems together to form a two-node complex. HCx and HEx also include the additional GPFS software and SLES licenses to cover the extra four sockets, but do not include any preload because the are designed as an add-on to the HBx and HDx offerings respectively.

  All H models include either 256 GB, 512 GB or 1024 GB of RAM, SAS disk drives, and a high IOPS solid-state storage PCIe adapter.

• Model 7143-F1x, B9x: These models are designed for virtualization applications and include VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 on an integrated bootable USB memory key. The model comes standard with the MAX5 memory expansion unit and 384 GB of memory implemented using 4GB memory DIMMs (256 GB in the server and 128 GB in the MAX5).

  F1x is available world-wide and includes a MAX5 V2, 88Y6529. Model B9x is for China only and includes a MAX5 V2, 88Y6529.

• Model 7143-F2x: This model is designed for Open Virtualization and includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux with the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, KVM). The software is not preloaded. The model comes standard with the MAX5 memory expansion unit and 384 GB of memory implemented using cost-effective 4GB memory DIMMs (256 GB in the server and 128 GB in the MAX5).

Refer to the Standard Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.

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QPI wrap card

In the x3850 X5, QPI links are used for interprocessor communication both in a single-node system and in a two-node system. They are also used to connect the system to a MAX5 memory expansion unit. In a single-node x3850 X5, the QPI links connect in a full mesh between all CPUs. To complete this mesh, the QPI wrap card is used. QPI wrap cards are installed in sockets where the scalability cables are installed.

The QPI wrap cards are only for single-node configurations with three or four processors installed and only when a MAX5 unit is not installed. Two QPI wrap cards are needed.

Table 4. QPI wrap card

QPI wrap cards are not necessary for any of the following configurations:

• Single-node configurations with two processors
• Any configurations with MAX5 memory expansion units
• Two-node configurations

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MAX5

The IBM MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U device and has 32 DDR3 DIMM sockets, two 675-watt power supplies, and five 40 mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It provides added memory and multinode scaling support for the x3850 X5 server. Some models include the MAX5 standard, as listed in the Standard Models and Workload-optimized models sections. The MAX5 options are listed in the following table.

There are two MAX5 options available.

• IBM MAX5 for System x®, part number 59Y6265 (also known as MAX5 V1)
• IBM MAX5 V2 for System x, part number 88Y6529

Both x3850 X5 machine types (7143 and 7145) support both MAX5 options, provided the firmware is at least UEFI level G0E171T/A. When used with the x3850 X5 machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors), MAX5 V2 supports low-voltage (operating at 1.35V DIMMs).

Note that some models and some processors do not support the MAX5. See the model table and the processor options table for details. The MAX5 V1 includes one power supply. The second power supply is optional (part 60Y0332) and provides redundancy. The MAX5 V2 includes two power supplies; no additional power supplies are needed or available.

Table 5. MAX5

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Two-node and MAX5 scaling

The x3850 X5 supports the following scalable configurations:

• A single x3850 X5 server with four processor sockets. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a single-node server.
• A single x3850 X5 server with a single MAX5 memory expansion unit attached. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a memory-expanded server.
• Two x3850 X5 servers connected together to form a single-image eight-socket server. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a two-node server.
• Two x3850 X5 servers connected together to form a single-image eight-socket server with two MAX5 memory expansion units attached. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a two-node memory-expanded server. Only machine type 7143 supports this configuration.

The following table lists the cable options needed when scaling. Note that not all processors and models support all of these configurations - see the Processor options section below for details.

Table 6. Cables for two-node and MAX5 scaling

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Processor options

The x3850 X5 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to four processors. The E7-8000 processors support native QPI scaling to two nodes without the need for a MAX5 memory expansion unit. All Intel Xeon E7 processors support two-node scaling with MAX5. Two-node scaling with MAX5 is supported with IBM MAX5 V2 for System x (88Y6529) or IBM MAX5 for System x (59Y6265).

Table 7. Processor options - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)

* Supports IBM MAX5 V2 for System x (88Y6529) or IBM MAX5 for System x (59Y6265).

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Memory options

IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics 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 x3850 X5 supports DDR3 memory. Memory is installed in memory cards. The server supports eight memory cards, and each card holds eight DIMMs. Two memory cards are connected to each processor. As a result, all eight memory cards are usable only when all four processors are installed. Adding a MAX5 memory expansion unit to the server offers an additional 32 DIMM slots for a total of 96 DIMM slots per node.

The following table lists the memory options that are supported in the server and MAX5 (either MAX5 V2 or MAX5).

Notes:

• In the MAX5 memory expansion unit, do not mix DIMMs with x4 technology (DIMMs with DRAMs that are organized with 4 data lanes, as indicated by "x4" in the description) with DIMMs with x8 technology (DIMMs with DRAMs that are organized with 8 data lanes).
• In the server, you can mix DIMMs with x4 and x8 technology.

Table 8. Memory options - x3850 X5 machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7 series processors)

Table 9. Memory options - MAX5 V2, 88Y6529

Table 10. Memory options - MAX5, 59Y6265

The following memory protection technologies are supported:

• ECC
• ChipKill
• Memory Mirroring
• Memory Sparing
• Redundant Bit Steering (MAX5, or servers with E7 processors only, x4 DIMMs only)

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Internal storage

The server supports either up to eight 2.5" drives or up to 16 1.8" drives internally. The number of drives that can be inserted depends on the backplanes that are installed. Backplane options are listed in the following table. The backplanes that are standard in each model are listed in Table 2.

Table 11. Drive backplane options

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Internal drive options

The following table lists the hard drive options available for internal storage.

Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage

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Controllers for internal storage

The following table lists the RAID controllers, SAS HBAs and additional options used for internal disk storage of x3850 X5 server.

Table 13. RAID controllers and SAS HBAs for internal storage

† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
• Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Configurable stripe size up to 64 KB

The ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
• Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
• Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 256 MB of onboard cache
• Optional Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Kit

The ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
• Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
• Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 512 MB of onboard cache
• Standard Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention

The ServeRAID M5016 adapter card has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• 800 MHz dual-core PowerPC® processor with LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
• PCI Express x8 Gen 2 host interface
• 1 GB of onboard data cache (DDR3 running at 1333 MHz)
• CacheVault flash power module to protect data in cache in case of critical power or server failure
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
• Supports up to 64 logical volumes
• Supports LUN sizes up to 64 TB
• Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB

The ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray, 90Y4304, is used to house the M5016 power module remotely from the controller. The tray replaces the existing tray supplied with the server and supports up to two power modules. Only one ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray can be installed in the x3850 X5.

The ServeRAID B5015 SSD Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 1 and 5
• 6 Gbps throughput per SAS port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on PMC-Sierra PM8013 maxSAS 6 Gb/s SAS RoC controller
• Performance optimized for SSDs
• Stripe size of up to 1 MB

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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Internal tape drives

The server does not support an internal tape drive option.

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Optical drives

The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table.

Table 14. Optical drives

IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading:

• CD-ROM 24X
• CD-DA (DAE) 20X
• CD-R 24X
• CD-RW 24X
• DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X
• DVD-ROM (dual layer) 8X
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) 6X
• DVD-R DL 4X
• DVD+R 6X
• DVD+R DL 4X
• DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 4X
• DVD+RW 4X
• DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 4X

IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (part number 46M0902) supports the same media and speeds for reading as DVD-ROM (46M0901). In addition, this drive supports the following media and speeds for writing:

• CD-R 24X
• CD-RW 4X
• High Speed CD-RW 10X
• Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X
• Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 16X
• DVD-R 8X
• DVD-R DL 6X
• DVD+R 8X
• DVD+R DL 6X
• DVD-RW 6X
• DVD+RW 8X
• DVD-RAM 5X

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I/O expansion options

The server offers the following PCI Express 2.0 slots. None are hot-swap.

• Slot 1: PCI Express 2.0 x16, full length, full height
• Slot 2: PCI Express 2.0 x4 (x8 mechanical), full length, full height
• Slot 3: PCI Express 2.0 x8, full length, full height
• Slot 4: PCI Express 2.0 x8, full length, full height
• Slot 5: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height
• Slot 6: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height
• Slot 7: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height (used by the Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter)

The server has an additional PCI Express slot dedicated to the BR10i RAID controller if installed.

Note: The use of slots 1 - 4 requires that a second processor be installed.

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Network adapters

x3850 X5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709C controller.

Most models also have an Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x (feature A148) installed as standard in slot 7. See Table 2 for specifics. This adapter is functionally identical to the Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x, 49Y7950. The difference is that the integrated adapter has a longer edge connector, meaning that the card can only be installed in this server.

For technical details about this card, see the IBM Redbooks® Product Guide Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II and III family for IBM System x, TIPS0844, available at http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0844.html.

The following table lists additional supported network adapters.

Table 15. Network adapters

* The Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x is either included in standard models or available via CTO only

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Ethernet and IB adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters

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Storage host bus adapters

The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3850 X5 server.

Table 16. Storage adapters

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=hba

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PCIe SSD adapters

The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.

Table 17. SSD adapters

Part number	Feature code	Description	Maximum supported
46M0877	0096	IBM 160GB High IOPS SS Class SSD PCIe Adapter
46M0878	0097	IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class SSD PCIe Adapter
46M0898	1649	IBM 320GB High IOPS MS Class SSD PCIe Adapter
90Y4377	A3DY	IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter
90Y4397	A3DZ	IBM 2.4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter
46C9078	A3J3	IBM 365GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter
46C9081	A3J4	IBM 785GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter
81Y4535	A1NE	320GB High IOPS SLC Adapter For IBM System x
81Y4539	A1ND	640GB High IOPS SLC Duo Adapter For IBM System x
90Y4361*	A3MZ	IBM 300GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter
90Y4365*	A3N0	IBM 600GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter
90Y4369*	A3N1	IBM 800GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter
90Y4373*	A3N2	IBM 300GB High IOPS SLC Modular Adapter

* These modular adapters are not available via CTO or Special build. The adapter cannot be shipped installed and instead must be shipped in its option box and configured at the final installation location. For more information, see https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-IOMA

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Internal Storage category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage

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Power supplies

The server supports up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies, providing N+N redundancy. Most standard models come with two power supplies (Table 2).

The MAX5 power subsystem consists of two hot-pluggable 675 W power supplies, designed for N+N (fully redundant) hot-swap operation. The MAX5 V1 has one power supply standard and a second optional power supply for redundancy. See the MAX5 section for details. The MAX5 V2 has two power supplies installed. No further power supplies are needed or available.

Table 18. Power supplies

An AC power supply ships standard with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord.

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Integrated virtualization

The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options.

Table 19. Virtualization options

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Remote management

The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. The IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.

The IMM provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:

• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3
• Common Information Model (CIM)
• Web browser

The server also supports virtual media and remote control features, which provide the following functions:

• Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system state
• Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
• Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
• Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
• Capture blue-screen errors

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Supported operating systems

The server supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
• Solaris 10 Operating System
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
• VMware ESX 4.1
• VMware ESXi 4.1
• VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)
• VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)

See the IBM ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml

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Physical and electrical specifications

Dimensions:

• Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches)
• Depth: 712 mm (28.0 inches)
• Height: 173 mm (6.8 inches) or 4 rack units (4U)

Weight:

• Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb)
• Maximum configuration: 49.9 kg (110 lb)

Electrical:

• 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 20A (10A/PS)
• 200 to 208 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 10A
• 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 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 (one power supply): 648 Btu/hr (190 watts)
• Ship configuration (two power supplies): 802 Btu/hr (235 watts)
• Typical configuration: 3,753 Btu/hr (1100 watts)
• Full configuration: 7,336 Btu/hr (2150 watts)

Noise level: 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.

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Warranty options

The IBM System x3850 X5 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next-business-day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePacs®, discussed in this section. The IBM ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

IBM ServicePac offerings are country-specific. That is, each country might have its own service types, service levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePacs might be available in a particular country. For more information about IBM ServicePac offerings available in your country, see the IBM ServicePac Product Selector at:

https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac

The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.

Table 20. Warranty service definitions

In general, the types of IBM ServicePacs are:

• Warranty and maintenance service upgrades
  • One, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
  • Onsite repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours
  • One or two years of warranty extension
• Remote technical support services
  • One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5/next business day for all severities
  • Installation and startup support for System x servers
  • Remote technical support for System x servers
  • Software support - Support Line
    • Microsoft or Linux software
    • VMware
    • IBM Systems Director

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Regulatory compliance

The server conforms to the following international standards:

• Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4
• Hardware-enabled to meet ISO 9241, Part 3
• FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
• Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A
• IEC/UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition
• CAN/CSA - C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Edition
• NOM-019 (This server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.)

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External disk storage expansion

The following table lists the external SAS disk storage expansion enclosures that are available.

Table 21. External SAS storage expansion enclosures

The hard disk drives listed in the following are supported with external expansion enclosures.

Table 22. Hard drive options for external expansion enclosures

The RAID controllers listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures.

Table 23. RAID controllers for external storage expansion enclosures

† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.

The ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS external connectors
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
• Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
• Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 512 MB of onboard cache
• Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention
• Supports connectivity to the EXP3000, EXP2512, and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures

For more information, see the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x at-a-glance guide, TIPS0739, at: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open

The external SAS cables listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures and M5025 RAID controllers.

Table 24. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures

* Note: The EXP3000 and EXP2500 series can be chained with each other. In such a case, one cable is used to connect first EXP25xx or EXP3000 to the RAID controller, and every consecutive EXP unit is connected to the previous one by one cable.

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External disk storage systems

The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be ordered through System x sales channel. The server may support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information, http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic

Table 25. External disk storage systems

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the System Storage category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=externalstorage

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External backup units

The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.

Table 26. External backup options

* Note: The external tape drives listed can be ordered through System x sales channel. Server may support other IBM tape drives that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information.
† Note: These part numbers are the tape drives options for 35732UL and 35734UL.

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape

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Top-of-rack Ethernet switches

The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the following table.

Table 27. IBM System Networking - Top-of-rack switches

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Top-of-rack switches category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor

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Uninterruptible power supply units

The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in Table 24.

Table 28. Uninterruptible power supply units

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power

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Power distribution units

The following table lists the server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs).

Table 29. Power distribution units

39Y8958	DPI Universal Rack PDU with AS/NZ LC
39Y8959	DPI Universal Rack PDU with China LC
39Y8962	DPI Universal Rack PDU (Argentina)
39Y8960	DPI Universal Rack PDU (Brazil)
39Y8961	DPI Universal Rack PDU (India)
0U Basic PDUs
46M4122	IBM 0U 24 C13 16A 3-Phase PDU
46M4125	IBM 0U 24 C13 30A 3-Phase PDU
46M4128	IBM 0U 24 C13 30A PDU
46M4131	IBM 0U 24 C13 32A PDU
46M4140	IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3-Phase PDU
46M4143	IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3-Phase PDU

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power

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Rack cabinets

The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table.

Table 30. Rack cabinets

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack

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Rack options

The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table.

Table 31. Rack options

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack

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IBM Global Financing

IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strategic investments and optimizing cash flow. Our Fair Market Value (FMV) lease helps ensure that you have the latest IBM technology and with our mid-lease upgrade capability, you can increase the capacity of the system with little to no change in monthly payments. At the end of the lease, take advantage of our flexible end-of-lease options to fit your changing business needs. IBM Global Financing has the breadth and depth of offerings, longevity, proven success and global reach to help you develop a robust financing and asset management strategy that provides you the opportunity to leverage new technologies and turn your ambitious vision into a tangible solution.

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IBM Global Financing operates in more than 50 countries. Go to http://ibm.com/financing for financing options in your country and to contact a local financing specialist.

IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates and availability subject to client’s credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment and product type and options, and may vary by country. Non-hardware items must be one-time, non-recurring charges and are financed by means of loans. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice and may not be available in all countries. Please contact your local IBM Global Financing representative for additional detail.