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Up to two Intel® Xeon® Processors X5570 up to 2.93 GHz and up to 8 MB cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel HT Technology |
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- Ultimate processor performance with eight total cores using optimized L2 cache
- Additional performance boost during peak demand times with Turbo Boost
- Faster execution and more concurrent processing of multithreaded applications
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Fast 1333 MHz, DDR-3 registered DIMM memory |
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- Matching the speed of high-performance Intel Xeon processors with new-generation, high-performance memory to optimize throughput
- Improved application performance with interleaved memory
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Support for up to 16 small form factor (SFF) 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives |
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- Increased performance, simplified cabling and better fault isolation than parallel SCSI without cost premium via SAS
- Up to 2.3 TB of data storage capacity
- Eight drive bays standard with the option to add eight additional drives
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Up to six PCI-Express slots |
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- Faster interconnect speeds than PCI-X 133 MHz
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One available PCI I/O slot for system expansion |
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- Provides investment protection by supporting legacy adapters
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Up to two PCI-X slots |
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- Enables you to continue using your existing PCI-X adapters while you transition to the PCI-Express standard; replaces one PCI-Express slot
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Integrated Hardware RAID-0, -1, -1E |
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- Advanced Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) protection delivers basic high availability to your HDDs efficiently without sacrificing performance
- Standard on all models of the x3500 M2
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Optional SAS RAID-5, -50, -6, -60, -10 |
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- Optional upgrade to RAID-5, -50, -6, -60 or -10 protection efficiently brings advanced data availability to your HDDs without sacrificing performance
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Optional hot-swap/redundant power and cooling |
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- Potentially eliminates downtime by maintaining system availability if a fan or power supply needs to be replaced
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Virtualization support |
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- Supports most major virtualization environments
- Supports optional hypervisor USB key
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Externally visible light path diagnostics panel |
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- Gives information about a failing component without interrupting system operation—visible without removing the system cover
- Expedites hardware repairs to dramatically reduce service time
- Provides a lighted path to failing component inside the system
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Integrated management module (IMM) and optional remote presence key |
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- Provides around-the-clock remote management capabilities
- Increases server availability by continuously monitoring your system and notifying you of potential system failures or changes
- Activates dedicated systems management Ethernet port enabling remote access
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Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet |
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- Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) standard |
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- Integrated hardware chip enabling advanced security features
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IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ |
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- Provides comprehensive systems management tools
- Helps increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity with advanced server management capabilities
- Allows continuous real-time monitoring, measuring and management of power consumption
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IBM ServerGuide software |
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- Assists with the installation of operating systems and drivers
- Gets your server up and running faster
- Simplifies installation and configuration of your IBM System x® servers
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Standard three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty1 |
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- Provides peace of mind for an extended period of time
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