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IBM System x3950 M2 and x3850 M2 Technical Introduction
Current models
Table 3 shows the x3850 M2 models that were announced in October 2007.
Table 3 The x3850 M2 models announced in October 2007
Table 4 shows the models of the x3950 M2 that were announced in January 2008.
Table 4 x3950 M2 models announced as of January 2008
The amount of memory installed does not have to match the other nodes in a multinode
complex; however, for performance reasons, having the same amount of memory is
recommended.
Windows Datacenter models
IBM now offers two methods to run Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Datacenter
Edition on the x3950 M2, either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. Windows 2000
Datacenter Server is not supported.
IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization High Availability Program Offering
This comprehensive offering is designed to provide a fully configured, certified solution for
customers that want to maintain a tightly controlled environment for maximum availability.
Unlimited virtualization means customers can run an unlimited number of virtualized
instances of Windows Server without purchasing additional licenses. This applies to
Windows Server 2003 R2 (or previous editions) Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter
editions as virtual instance.
The Unlimited Virtualization High Availability Program delivers a complete system
configuration that has been both IBM Server Proven and Microsoft Cluster Certified to
ensure that every major hardware and software component has been tested together to
provide maximum availability within the customer’s environment. To maintain this high
availability, the solution must continue to be comprised of components that are both IBM
Model
Standard CPUs
L2 cache
Standard
memory
Memory
cards
7141-1RU
2x 2.40 GHz Xeon E7210 Dual core
4 MB
4x1 GB
2
7141-2RU
2x 2.13 GHz Xeon E7320 Quad core
4 MB
4x1 GB
2
7141-3RU
2x 2.40 GHz Xeon E7330 Quad core
6 MB
8x1 GB
4
7141-4RU
2x 2.93 GHz Xeon X7350 Quad core
8 MB
8x1 GB
4
Model
Standard CPUs
L2 cache
Standard
memory
Memory
cards
7141-1SU
2x 1.6 GHz Xeon E7310 Dual core
4 MB
4x 1 GB
2
7141-3SU
2x 2.40 GHz Xeon E7330 Quad core
3 MB
8x 1 GB
4
7141-4SU
2x 2.93 GHz Xeon X7350 Quad core
8 MB
8x 1 GB
4
Note:
The U in the model numbers is for countries in North America and South America.
For EMEA, substitute G (for example, 1RG). For Asia-Pacific countries, the letter varies
from country to country. Consult the announcement letter or
xSeries Configuration and
Option Guide
.
