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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers
Product Guide
May 2010
IBM System x3620 M3
Product Overview
Cost-effective 2U storage server packed with innovation
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers With the inclusion of unique IBM service and support features such as the IMM, IBM Systems ™ Director 6.1, IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager , IBM ToolsCenter, IBM ™ ServerGuide , and support for the optional Virtual Media Key for remote presence capability, the x3620 M3 is designed for superior uptime. If you need highly manageable, dual-socket/multi-core computing power in a budget rack-d
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers • Alternatively, direct-attach, network-attached storage (NAS), or iSCSI or Fibre Channel- ® attached storage can be attached using IBM System Storage servers. Manageability / Security Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3620 M3: • The x3620 M3 includes an Integrated Management Module (IMM) to monitor server availability, perform Predictive Failure Analy
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers allows an administrator to restart a server without having to visit it in person, saving travel time and getting the server back up and running quickly and securely. It also adds new features to those provided by IPMI 1.5, including VLAN support, Serial over LAN, enhanced authentication and encryption algorithms (RMCP+ and AES) and a firmware firewall. • Temperature-controlled fans adjust to compensat
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers concurrently. Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw. Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. Intel’s Virtualization Technology (VT) integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors t
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers The 5500 and 5600 Series processors support single-, dual-, and quad-rank memory. A memory rank is simply a segment of memory that is addressed by a specific address bit. • A typical memory DIMM description is 4GB 2Rx4 DIMM • The 2R designator is the rank count for this particular DIMM (2R = dual-rank) • The x4 designator is the data width of the rank It is important to ensure that DIMMs with the a
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers VMware ESXi includes all the performance, scalability and compatibility features of ESX, including full VMFS support across FC SAN, iSCSI SAN, and NAS, and 4-way VSMP. Because it runs from flash memory, it’s extremely fast and ideal for diskless configurations. It also offers enhanced security, because it runs without an operating system-based console and is updated/patched much like firmware. Licensi
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers High-Performance Adapter Slots The x3620 M3 provides three PCIe (PCI Express) Gen 2 I/O slots for long-term investment protection. PCI Express Gen 2 is the next-generation of high-performance, low-latency, serial I/O bus. Each slot is capable of supporting Gen 1 or Gen 2 adapters. • One x16/x8 (x16 physical/x8 electrical) full-height, half-length (8Gbps) • One x8/x8 (x8 physical/x8 electrical) ful
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers grouped more densely than round holes, providing greater airflow through the system cover. This cooling scheme is important because newer, more powerful processors generate a significant amount of heat, and heat must be controlled for the system to function properly. Hot-Swap/Redundant Components System availability is maximized through the extensive use of hot-swap and redundant components, includ
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers determination. Additional services include hardware warranty upgrades and factory-installed Product Customization Services (PCS), such as asset tagging, hardware integration, software imaging and operating systems personalization. IBM offers extensive technical support by phone and via the Web. Support options include links to forums/newsgroups, problem submission, online shopping support, service of
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers integrated suite of 8 tools. They are organized by function: deployment, updates, configuration and diagnostics. Tools are now simpler to access and use with a single webpage for access, a common look and feel and a common command line interface for the scripting tools. The ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator offers significantly more functionality than past tools with the ability to add more tools to
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers to a System x server is one of the most effective ways to increase application performance. For best performance in a server with a 4-core processor, there should be twice as much memory as for a 2-core processor. A 6-core processor should have three times as much memory as a 2-core processor. Hard Disk Drives — IBM hard disk drives help you improve the transaction and cost performance of your System
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers IBM System x3620 M3 Images Front View Hot-Swap 3.5” HDDs Power Button Hexagonal Ventilation Holes Status LEDs USB 2.0 Ports Simple-Swap 3.5” HDDs Optical Drive Inside View Hot-Swap Power Supplies 6 DIMM Slots Processor / Heatsink 4 Tandem Counter- rotating Processor Fan Socket Packs 6 DIMM Slots Adapter Slots Gb Ethernet Controller USB Port 13 Please see the Legal I
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers Rear View Hot-Swap Power Supplies Hexagonal Ventilation Holes Adapter Slots Serial Port Video Port USB Ports Fast Ethernet Gb Ethernet Ports Port for IMM IBM System x3620 M3 Specifications Machine type 7376-22x, 32x, 42x, 52x, 62x Form factor 2U 4-Core Xeon 6-Core Xeon (E56xx/L56xx) (L56xx/X56xx) 4-Core Xeon (E55xx) 2.4GHz E5620 (42x), Processor types (standard) 2.66GHz X5650 (62x);
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers Memory interleaving Yes (two-way using pairs of DIMMs) PC3-10600 9 1333MHz RDIMM PC3L-10600 1GB single-rank x8, 1.5V; 1333MHz RDIMM PC3L-8500R DIMM types / capacities supported 2GB single-rank x4, 1.5V; 2GB dual-rank x8 1.35V; 1066MHz RDIMM 2GB dual-rank x8 1.5V; 4GB dual-rank x4 1.35V; 8GB dual-rank x4 1.35V 4GB dual-rank x4 1.5V; 8GB dual-rank x4 1.35V 8GB dual-rank x4 1.5V Supports 1333MHz wit
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers # of PCI-X/133 slots (1GBps) None # of 33MHz legacy PCI slots None # of video ports 1 (rear) Matrox G200eV (in IMM) standard Video controller (NVIDIA FX580 optional) Video memory 16MB DDR3 SDRAM Maximum video resolutions 1280x1024 at 60Hz (32 bits) 1600x1200 at 85Hz (16 bits) Gigabit Ethernet controller Intel 82575 Fabric acceleration standard None # of Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 Emulex 10GbE In
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers 10 Length of limited warranty 3 years (parts and labor) The IBM System x3620 M3 is an extremely energy efficient, powerful system, incorporating The Bottom Line significantly redesigned management tools and abundant IBM-unique innovations: Price/Performance • High-throughput processors — Up to two 2.66GHz 6-core or 2.13GHz to 2.53GHz 4-core Xeon 5600 Series processors; or two 2.13GHz to 2.26GHz 4-
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x3950 X5 x3850 X5 x3755 x3690 X5 x3650 M3 x3620 M3 x3550 M3 x3250 M3 Distributed Deployment Security Systems Management High Availability Density I/O and Storage Integer Performance Memory Throughput Floating Point Performance Scalability A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers • Active Memory protection: Advanced Chipkill ECC memory protection support
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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers For More Information IBM System x Servers http://ibm.com/systems/x IBM Systems Director Service and Support Manager http://ibm.com/support/electronic IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator http://ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/powerconfig Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool http://ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/librar
