IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware
Announcement ZG10-0267
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– SUSE Linux ES 10 for x86-64
– SUSE Linux ES 10 for x86-64 (with Xen)
– SUSE Linux ES 11 for x86-64
– SUSE Linux ES 11 for x86-64 (with Xen)
• VMware
– VMware 4.1
Note:
For information on additional support, certification, and versions of network
operating systems, visit
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products, including
those designated as ServerProven.
Compatibility
The IBM System x3690 X5 Virtualized System contains licensed system programs
that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. IBM system BIOS is
loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions
and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the IBM System x3690
X5 server and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
For detailed information about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and
network operating systems supported with IBM System x3690 X5 servers, visit
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/indexsp.html
Contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, or refer to the
IBM Sales
Manual
for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for IBM
System x3690 X5 servers. The
Sales Manual
is updated periodically as new features
and options are announced that support these servers.
Limitations
Memory
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers are shipped with 256 GB high-
speed PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory standard, supporting up to 512 GB of system
memory per chassis. A maximum of up to 1024 GB of system memory is supported
by adding a 16 GB PC3-10600 CL4 ECC DDR3 SDRAM RDIMM in each of the 64
DIMM sockets when adding the memory expansion card. All supported system
memory is addressable through direct memory access (DMA). This server supports 2
GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB 1.8 V, 240-pin, PC3-10600 ECC DDR3 SDRAM RDIMMs.
Supported DIMMs can coexist in the same server; however, memory DIMMs of the
same capacity must be installed in matched pairs. Refer to the
Planning information
section or the IBM System x3690 X5 server Web page memory options.
The x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 has RAID 0, 1, and 10 standard. The
optional ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA, ServeRAID BR10i, and ServeRAID M1015
Controllers provide additional RAID 5 level.
ServerGuide
Use the
ServerGuide
, available on the Web, to load software and drivers. Earlier
versions of
ServerGuide
may not be compatible with the server.
