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Lenovo System x3650 M5

Planned availability date

February 24, 2015

Overview

The new System x3650 M5 2U-high 2-socket rack server delivers capabilities to run a diverse set of complex workloads, 24/7, with leadership reliability, efficiency, and security. Equipped with up to two Intel E5-2600 v3 series processors and faster, power-saving DDR4 memory, the x3650 M5 tackles Cloud, Analytics, Big Data, Virtual Desktop, and other business-critical workloads. The x3650 M5 supports up to four 12 Gbps RAID controllers for enhanced data protection and performance.

Leverage leading security and reliability

The x3650 M5 integrates top-notch security and reliability features. Unique System x security features and practices at the firmware and hardware level ensure that all firmware is validated prior to execution. You can now also deploy self-encrypting drives (SEDs) using the optional IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM). Diagnostic tools such as Predictive Failure Analysis and the Next-Generation Diagnostics Panel offer descriptive error codes and status indicators for easy serviceability and reduced downtime and labor costs.

Innovative design with energy savings

Built on an innovative architecture, the x3650 M5 offers unique energy efficient features for data center cost savings. Dual fan zones with an N+1 redundancy design maintain advanced cooling performance and efficiency, supporting operation in up to 40 degrees Celsius environments. Available 80 PLUS Titanium power supplies can deliver up to 96 percent efficiency together with system power active/standby modes, saving energy and reducing heat. Add the optional 10/40 GbE ML2 or PCIe adapter from industry leaders such as Broadcom, Emulex, Intel, Mellanox, and QLogic, and gain faster I/O speeds. For extended performance or workloads requiring graphics processing units (GPUs), the x3650 M5 can support up to two 300 W GPU cards.

Key prerequisites

• Monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse

Note : PS/2-style keyboard and mouse are not supported.

At a glance

The System x3650 M5 Additional Models for Japan offers commanding performance and versatility, with leadership reliability and security for
enterprise workloads:

• Secure, efficient, reliable, rack-optimized, high-availability, 2U platform
• High-speed DDR-4 SDRAM Registered DIMMs standard; 24 DIMM (RDIMM/LRDIMM) slots that enable you to deploy up to 1.5 TB of memory with LRDIMMs (768 GB available now); fast memory bandwidth with the ability to run at 2133 MHz speed
• Integrated end-to-end 12 Gbps IBM ServeRAID, supporting RAID-0, RAID-1, RAID-10; optional RAID-5, RAID-50, or RAID-6, RAID-60 (model dependent), and up to four 4 GB flash-backed cache
• Support for up to 26 (24 in front and 2 in rear) hot-swap SAS/SATA 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs
• Support for multiple RAID adapters configuration and booting from two rear HDDs/SSDs
• Up to eight PCIe 3.0 I/O slots and one dedicated ServeRAID slot for the first adapter, to help provide flexibility and greater performance with long term investment protection
• 900-watt ac platinum, or 750-watt ac titanium auto-ranging power supplies (optional redundant and hot-swap)
• Integrated systems management processor
• Integrated Broadcom quad Gigabit Ethernet ports for high I/O capacity, plus optional ML2 design for 10 or 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports from industry leaders such as Broadcom, Emulex, Intel, Mellanox, and QLogic
• Up to eight USB ports (up to three front, four back, one internal), and two video ports (front and rear); optional internal redundant IBM SD Media RAID Adapter for System x
  

Warranty

• System - Three years
• Optional features - One year

An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of in stallation of the machine. An IBM part or feature which replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature is the same as the machine it is
installed.

The following have been designated as consumables, supply items, or structural parts and therefore not covered by this warranty:

• Baffles
• Fillers
• Covers
• Slide kits and cable management arms or kits
• Misc parts kit
• Fan bracket kit
• Lift handle kit
• Battery trays and holders
• HDD, 4-slot hot-swap kit

Physical specifications

Approximate Shipping dimensions and weight:

• Single Pack Dimensions L 39.06 x W 23.31 x H 11.10 in
• Single Pack Weight 92.59 lb
• Quantity per Pallet 8
• Pallet Load Dimensions L 49.24 x W 43.40 x H 49.13 in
• Pallet Load Weight 773.78 lb
• Estimated Safe Stacking 2 high

Operating environment

The IBM System x3650 M5 complies with ASHRAE class A3 specifications.

Power on:

• Temperature: 5 C to 40 C (41 F to 104 F) up to 950m (3,117 ft) - Above 950m, de-rated maximum air temperature 1C / 175m
• Humidity, non-condensing: -12 C dew point (10.4 F) and 8% - 85% relative humidity
• Maximum dew point: 24 C (75 F)
• Maximum altitude: 3050 m (10,000 ft) and 5 C - 28 C (41 F - 82 F)
• Maximum rate of temperature change: 20 C/hr (68 F/hr) for HDDs

Power off:

• Temperature: 5 C to 45 C (41 F - 113 F)
• Relative humidity: 8% - 85%
• Maximum dew point: 27 C (80.6 F)

Storage (non-operating):

• Temperature: 1 C to 60 C (33.8 F - 140 F)
• Altitude: 3050 m (10,000 ft)
• Relative humidity: 5% - 80%
• Maximum dew point: 29 C (84.2 F)

Shipment (non-operating):

• Temperature: -40 C to 60 C (-40 F - 140 F)
• Altitude: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)
• Relative humidity: 5% - 100%
• Maximum dew point: 29 C (84.2 F)

Attention: Design to ASHRAE Class A3, Temperature: 36 C - 40 C (96.8 F - 104 F) with relaxed support:

• Support cloud like workload with no performance degradation acceptable (Turbo-Off)
• Under no circumstance, can any combination of worst case workload an configuration result in system shutdown or design exposure at 40 C
  o The worst case workload(like Linpack,Turbo-On ) may have performance degradation

Hardware Requirements

For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible:

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• HDD
• Display
  

Unattended or remote installation may be performed without requiring some or all of these components. Review your unattended software in-
stallation program information for specific hardware configuration requirements.

For service, the server requires a compatible:

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• HDD
• Display
  

When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly through the use of a console
switch.

Software Requirements

The following software products have been tested by IBM and software publishers in the latest available versions, and where appropriate, are
or will soon be certified by the publisher to be compatible with the System x3650 M5 server.

Operating systems

• Microsoft
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
• Linux
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 x86n for AMD64/EM64T
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
• VMware
  • VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)
    

NOTE: For information on additional support, certification, version information, or network operating systems, visit

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/

Compatibility

The System x3650 M5 server systems contain licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. System UEFI
is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This UEFI provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features ofthe x3650 M5 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 xSeries servers,
visit http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and
software for System x servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are announced that support these servers.

Limitations

• The System x3650 M5 server contains a single, configurable serial port. It can be configured to be operating-system-controlled,
  service-processor-controlled, or shared between the two. You can set the configuration by UEFI configuration. The default configuration
  from the factory is in the shared position. In the shared position, the service processor controls the port until the operating system
  is running, then the operating system takes control. The service processor can regain control of the port for user-configured dial-
  out situations or if the operating system is not available, but operating system control cannot be reestablished without resetting the
  server.
• System x3650 M5 servers can address a maximum of 1.5 TB of system memory. All supported system memory is addressable through direct
  memory access. The System x3650 M5 server supports 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB DDR-4 SDRAM Registered DIMMs, 16 GB or 32 GB LRDIMM. Different types of DIMMs can not coexist in the same system.
• To ensure proper air flow for cooling, the System x3650 M5 server requires a rack with a perforated door, such as the NetBAY25 SR. An
  alternative is to remove the front door of rack cabinets where the door panel is of solid construction.
• Microprocessor upgrades must be of the same type and clock speed. Mixing microprocessors of different speeds or cache size is not supported.
• Regarding the used of solid-state disk drives, solid-state memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of write cycles that each cell can incur. As a result, each solid-state device has a maximum amount of write cycles to which it can be subjected, documented as Total Bytes Written (TBW). IBM is not responsible for replacement of hardware that has reached the maximum guaranteed number of write cycles. This limit may be revealed as the device failing to respond to system-generated commands or becoming incapable of being written to. Additional information is available at : http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/options/storage/solidstate/index.html