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Compact, powerful compute node for high-performance computing

  
 
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Product overview   Memory   I/O Warranties and RTS listings for x3450
Models   HDD   Racks    
Supported options   Storage controllers   Tape    



IBM System x3450

 Product overview

Compact, powerful compute node for high-performance computing

  • Features industry-leading technology to deliver maximum performance for minimal investment
  • Helps manage growth, complexity and risk with large memory addressability and scalable systems
  • Saves valuable real estate for large cluster deployments due to its 1U space-saving design

Features

  • Intel BMC w/ full IPMI 2.0
  • Up to 64 GB of high-speed Fully Buffered 800 MHz memory, 16 DIMM slots with Chipkill™ Memory Protection
  • Two hard disk drives for 1.5 TB SATA internal storage

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Feature Benefits
Rack-optimized 1U
  • Provides space savings for crowded data centers
Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processors; 12 MB L2 cache
  • 1600 MHz front-side bus provides high-speed information access within the system
  • Delivers ultimate processor performance with eight cores using optimized L2 cache
  • Dual-core processing provides significant performance gains over single core
Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors; 6 MB L2 cache
  • Improves productivity through higher processing performance
  • 1600 MHz front-side bus speeds information access within the system
  • Outstanding performance per watt with power-efficient Intel Core Microarchitecture
Fast 800 MHz, Fully Buffered DIMM memory
  • Match the high-performance speed of the Intel Xeon Processors with new-generation, high-performance memory supporting optimized throughout
  • Interleaved memory to improve application performance
64 GB of maximum memory
  • Offers better performance for applications that require lots of memory
  • Allows customers to scale up memory using lower-priced DIMMs

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Specifications  
Form factor/height Rack/1U
Processor (max) Quad-Core Intel™ Xeon™ X5482 up to 3.20 GHz and up to 1600 MHz front-side bus or Dual-Core Intel Xeon X5272 up to 3.40 GHz and up to 1600 MHz front-side bus
Number of processors (std/max) 2/2
L2 cache 12 MB per socket
Memory Up to 64 GB (max) Fully Buffered DIMM 667 MHz, up to 64 GB (max) Fully Buffered DIMM 800 MHz
Maximum internal storage 1.5 TB simple-swap SATA (3.5" drives)
Network interface Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion slots PCI-Express (1) x16 standard
Disk bays (total) 2
Power supply 600W capacity
Operating systems supported Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003, Red Hat Linux®, SUSE Linux
Limited warranty 1-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty

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 Models

Standard models


 Supported options

 Memory
16 DIMM slots available
Option# Description
44T1482 2GB DDR3-1333 1Rx4 LP RDIMM
44T1483 4GB DDR3-1333 2Rx4 LP RDIMM
44T1480 1GB DDR3-1333 1Rx8 LP RDIMM
44T1481 2GB DDR3-1333 2Rx8 LP RDIMM
46C7571 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400 CL5 ECC DDR2 Low Power FBD 800MHz
46C7572 8GB (2x4GB) PC2-6400 CL5 ECC DDR2 Low Power FBD 800MHz

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 HDD
Option# Description
39M4508 250GB 3.5" Simple-Swap SATA II
39M4514 500GB 3.5" Simple-Swap SATA II
43W7572 750GB Simple-Swap SATA II

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 Storage controllers
Option# Description
39R6525 QLogic 4Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x
39R6527 QLogic 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x
42C2069 Emulex 4 Gbps FC Single-Port PCI-e HBA for IBM System x
42C2071 Emulex 4Gbps FC Dual-Port PCI-e HBA for IBM System x

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 I/O [Help me decide]
Option# Description Adapter length PCI Support Slots supported Hot-Plus capable Max supported
39Y6126 PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel -   - - -
39Y6136 PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter by Intel -   - - -
42C1750 PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter by Intel -   - - -

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 Racks
172317X 1U 17in Flat Panel Console Kit
172319X 19" 1U Flat Panel Console Kit
93084EX IBM 42U Enterprise Expansion Rack 
93084PX IBM 42U Enterprise Rack
99564RX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack Cabinet
99564XX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Expansion Rack Cabinet

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 Tape
Option# Description Bays supported Storage interface Form factor Ext tape enclosure
Tape drives
46C5364 IBM RDX160 Internal USB Bundle - On-Board USB 5.25" HH Internal -
46C5387 IBM RDX320 Internal USB Bundle - On-Board USB 5.25" HH Internal -
46C5388 IBM RDX500 Internal USB Bundle - On-Board USB 5.25" HH Internal -
362516X IBM RDX160 External USB Bundle - External USB Port External Table Top -
362532X IBM RDX160 External USB Bundle - External USB Port External Table Top -
362550X IBM RDX160 External USB Bundle - External USB Port External Table Top -
46C5366 IBM RDX 160GB Cartridge - - - -
46C5367 IBM RDX 320GB Cartridge - - - -
46C5368 IBM RDX 500GB Cartridge - - - -

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 Warranties and RTS listings for x3450

Maintenance and warranty
51J9834 3 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 2 Hour Response
51J9833 3 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 4 Hour Response
51J9832 3 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 4 Hour Response
51J9831 3 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 Next Business Day
51J9838 4 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 2 Hour Response
51J9837 4 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 4 Hour Response
51J9836 4 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 4 Hour Response
51J9835 4 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 Next Business Day
51J9842 5 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 2 Hour Response
51J9841 5 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 4 Hour Response
51J9840 5 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 4 Hour Response
51J9839 5 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 Next Business Day
Maintenance only
69P9401 1 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 2 Hour Response
69P9400 1 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 4 Hour Response
69P9399 1 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 4 Hour Response
69P9398 1 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 Next Business Day
96P2120 2 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 2 Hour Response
96P2119 2 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 4 Hour Response
96P2118 2 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 4 Hour Response
96P2117 2 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 Next Business Day
Remote technical support services - Base support
29R5396 RTS for System x - Base - 3 yr IBM recommended
96P2702 RTS for System x - Base 1yr
Remote technical support services - Additional options
12X6925 1 Year Remote Tech Supt w/ VMware Consldtd Backup
12X6923 1 Year Remote Technical Support w/ VMware DRS
12X6921 1 Year Remote Technical Support w/ VMware HA
12X6919 1 Year Remote Technical Support w/ VMware VMotion
12X6926 3 Year Remote Tech Supt w/ VMware Consldtd Backup
12X6924 3 Year Remote Tech Supt w/ VMware DRS
12X6922 3 Year Remote Tech Supt w/ VMware HA
41C6015 RTS for MS Exchange Server - 1yr
41C6016 RTS for MS Exchange Server - 3yr
41C6013 RTS for MS SQL Server - 1yr
41C6014 RTS for MS SQL Server - 3yr
41C6019 RTS for MS Small Business Server - Premium - 1yr
41C6020 RTS for MS Small Business Server - Premium - 3yr
41C6017 RTS for MS Small Business Server - Standard - 1yr
41C6018 RTS for MS Small Business Server - Standard - 3yr
41C6011 RTS for VMware VirtualCenter Management Server - 1yr
41C6012 RTS for VMware VirtualCenter Management Server - 3yr

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