Leadership enterprise server with significantly lower cost of ownership in a highly available and
expandable, rack-dense, 2U dual-socket server
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pop out and drop down for easy viewing without the need to open the server cover or remove the
server from the rack. The light path diagnostics panel tells the servicer which component requires
attention. In addition, many components have their own identifying LEDs. For example, each of
the memory modules has an LED next to the socket, as do both processors, all adapter slots, all
fans, all power supplies, the voltage regulator module and the service processor, allowing the
servicer to easily identify exactly which component needs servicing. By following the “light path,”
the component can be replaced quickly, and without guesswork. (
Note:
In the event of a failed
DIMM, the system will restart and mark the DIMM as bad while offline, thus allowing the system to
continue running, with reduced memory capacity, until serviced.)
Hot-Swap/Redundant Components
System availability is maximized through the extensive use of hot-swap and redundant
components, including:
•
Redundant memory protection
(with
Chipkill
protection, and
memory mirroring
enabled)
•
Hot-swap, redundant hard disk drives
and
solid-state drives
(with
RAID
protection)
•
Hot-swap, redundant power supplies
•
Hot-swap, redundant cooling fan modules
Other Features
•
Five USB 2.0 ports
— Provides flexibility to add high-speed external devices. The USB 2.0
specification supports up to 480Mbps transfer rates. (
Note:
Not all USB 2.0 devices are
capable of achieving this rate.) Two ports are provided on the front of the server, two on the
back, plus one USB connector reserved for an internal tape drive, RDX removable disk
cartridge, or USB flash memory key containing an embedded hypervisor. For pre-boot and
normal drive use, use the external ports.
•
One additional
internal USB port
is available when the optional
Tape Enablement Kit
(TEK)
is installed.
•
Dual video ports
— To simplify local systems management,
one
video port is provided on the
front of the unit and
one
on the back.
•
Toolless slides
— Allows quick rack installation and quicker upgrade and servicing of the
server.
•
Toolless chassis
— The cover can be opened without tools, and many components can be
removed and replaced without tools, including the CD-RW/DVD combo drive, hot-swap drives,
and PCIe adapters, as well as the integrated ServeRAID card, embedded hypervisor key, and
Virtual Media Key. This can save a servicer significant time.
Extensive System Support Features
The IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world-class, consistent, high-quality
service and support. The x3650 M3 server offers a number of tools and services designed to
make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for you to
plan for, configure and purchase System x servers, get them running and keep them running long-
term. These features include IBM Express Portfolio, IBM ServerProven
®
, IBM Standalone
Solutions Configuration Tool, IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator, IBM
ServerGuide,
IBM Systems Director Service and Support Manager, Product Customization
Services and extensive technical support offerings.
The IBM
ServerProven
program provides the confidence that specific options and operating
systems have been tested on the server and are officially supported to work together. It is updated
frequently to ensure that the latest compatibility information is always at your fingertips.
The IBM
Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool
(SSCT) is a downloadable tool that
simplifies the often complex chore of configuring a full rack of servers (including blade servers)
and confirming that you have all the cables, power distribution units, KVM (keyboard, video and
mouse) switch boxes and other components you need, as well as the proper airflow clearances,
electrical circuits and other environmental conditions.
IBM
System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator
helps IT managers plan for data center
power needs, by providing the following information for specific configurations of System x and
BladeCenter systems:
power input
(watts),
PDU sizing
(amps),
heat output
(BTUs),
airflow
requirements through chassis
(CFM),
VA rating
,
leakage current
(mA), and
peak inrush current
(amps).
IBM
ServerGuide
(installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System x
servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with the automated
installation of the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Server 2003 and 2008 operating systems, device drivers
and other system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also included for
support of Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on deployment helps
