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IBM System x3850 M2

Balanced, reliable enterprise server for everyday business needs

  
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Feature Benefits
Enterprise 4-socket six-coreIntel® processor-based server
  • Leadership x86 performance for database, enterprise applications and virtualized server workloads

Fourth generation IBM X-Architecture chipset design
  • Performance enhancements including 60% front-side bus speed improvement, and up to 60% faster memory speed than the previous X3 generation, and separate front-side bus for each socket to deliver a balanced system design


  • Innovative and efficient snoop filtering to reduce latency and improve performance


  • Unique lower memory latency with registered DIMMs versus fully buffered DIMM technology

Memory reliability features through Active Memory
  • Enhanced error recovery with Chipkill memory, Memory ProteXion and memory mirroring to help maintain data integrity

Hot-swap, redundant, rear-access power supplies
  • Increase system and application uptime by eliminating another single point of failure with a second hot-swap power supply


  • Access power supplies from the rear of system


  • Improved usability with rear chassis accessibility allowing you to remove the power supplies without having to pull the system from the rack

Drop-down, front-access light path diagnostics panel
  • Gives information about a failing component without interrupting system operation


  • Expedites hardware repairs to dramatically reduce service time


  • Maximizes uptime by quickly and easily identifying component failures

Hot-swap redundant fans
  • Allow the server to continue operating even with fan failure


  • Replacing fans is easy, without taking your server offline or out of the rack

Integrated System Management Processor
  • Provides around-the-clock remote management capabilities


  • Increases server availability by continuously monitoring your system and notifying you of potential system failures or changes


  • Decreases downtime by allowing you to remotely perform systems management functions in many cases whether your server is operational or not

IBM Director
  • Comprehensive systems management tools


  • Helps increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via advanced server management capabilities

ServerGuide™ software
  • Assists with the installation of operating systems and drivers


  • Gets your server up and running faster


  • Simplifies installation and configuration of your System x servers

Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet
  • Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration

OS flexibility
  • Choice of Windows®, Red Hat or SUSE operating systems


  • Runs both 32-bit and 64-bit OS support allowing you to migrate to 64-bit computing at a pace that makes sense to your business

Three-year onsite limited warranty for parts and labor*
  • Provides peace of mind for an extended period of time




* IBM hardware products are made from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts. Regardless, our warranty terms apply. For a copy of applicable product warranties, write to: Warranty Information, P.O. Box 12195, RTP, NC 27709, Attn: Dept. JDJA/B203. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services, including those designated as ServerProven® or ClusterProven®.
 
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