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Overview - IBM System x3950, x3950E

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Abstract

Overview with technical information and relevant links for the IBM System x3950, x3950E

Content

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Features and specifications
Processor
  • Dual-core Intel Xeon MP processors at up to 3.30 GHz with 2x 2 MB L2 cache, and up to 16 MB L3 cache
Memory
  • 2 GB of high-speed PC2-3200 double data rate (DDR2) memory; expandable to 512 GB in a 32-socket complex
  • Advanced third-generation Chipkill ECC memory controller to help correct single-bit, two-bit, three-bit and four-bit memory errors
Hard drive (HD)
  • Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller
  • Six 2.5-inch SAS HDs, up to 438 GB of maximum internal storage
CD and DVD drives
  • DVD-ROM standard
Slots
  • Six Active 64-bit/266 MHz Peripheral Component Interconnect-X (PCI-X
    2.0) slots
Bays
  • Six 2.5 inch hot-swap bays for flexible installation of HDs, supporting up to 440.4 GB(1) internal data storage
Networking
  • Integrated Broadcom 5704 Dual-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter
  • Standard Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline, enabling remote,
    full-band systems management
Video
  • SVGA video controller with 16 MB of video memory
Power supply
  • Two 1300-watt, voltage sensing, hot-swap redundant power supplies
Ports
  • Three USB ports,
  • Two serial ports,
  • Two Gb Ethernet ports
  • SVGA video port, mouse port, , and one keyboard port
Configuration
  • 3U rack-optimized, tool-free chassis that strikes the balance between rack density and ease of maintenance
Detailed specifications
  • All specifications for the IBM System x

Note: Specifications are dependent on the machine type and model

Warranty

Three-year onsite limited warranty for parts and labor

For warranty service upgrades and maintenance service, refer to Warranty service upgrades and maintenance services.

Hardware compatibility
For detailed information about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with System x servers, visit the ServerProven compatibility Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

Additional product information


Manuals

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-63863

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