System x3500 M2 at-a-glance guide

An affordable single-socket, dual-core server with high performance and data protection for small and medium businesses

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IBM System x3500 M2

• High availability features and integrated systems management tools maximize uptime
• Stability combined with flexible growth options delivers increased investment protection
• The latest processor technology with superior energy-management and cooling efficiency

Features

• Ideal for mid-size to emerging enterprise and virtualized environments
• Dual-socket computing platform offering high availability and resiliency with standard or optional redundant features such as hot-swap hard disk drives, dual network connections, fully redundant hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap redundant cooling fans
• Integrated systems management with integrated management module (IMM) and optional remote presence key
• Stable-life platform offers longevity and flexible growth options
• Dynamic adaptability features help allocate resources for more efficient utilization and power consumption

	Feature		Benefits
	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		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
	Fast 1333 MHz, DDR-3 registered DIMM memory		Matching the speed of high-performance Intel Xeon processors with new-generation, high-performance memory to optimize throughput Improved application performance with interleaved memory
	Support for up to 16 small form factor (SFF) 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives		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
	Up to six PCI-Express slots		Faster interconnect speeds than PCI-X 133 MHz
	One available PCI I/O slot for system expansion		Provides investment protection by supporting legacy adapters
	Up to two PCI-X slots		Enables you to continue using your existing PCI-X adapters while you transition to the PCI-Express standard; replaces one PCI-Express slot
	Integrated Hardware RAID-0, -1, -1E		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
	Optional SAS RAID-5, -50, -6, -60, -10		Optional upgrade to RAID-5, -50, -6, -60 or -10 protection efficiently brings advanced data availability to your HDDs without sacrificing performance
	Optional hot-swap/redundant power and cooling		Potentially eliminates downtime by maintaining system availability if a fan or power supply needs to be replaced
	Virtualization support		Supports most major virtualization environments Supports optional hypervisor USB key
	Externally visible light path diagnostics panel		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
	Integrated management module (IMM) and optional remote presence key		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
	Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet		Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration
	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) standard		Integrated hardware chip enabling advanced security features
	IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™		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
	IBM ServerGuide software		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
	Standard three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty		Provides peace of mind for an extended period of time

¹ 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 ServerProven®.

	Specifications
	Form factor/height		Tower/5U (rack-mountable)
	Processor (max)		Intel® Xeon® X5570 up to 2.93 GHz and up to 8 MB cache
	Number of processors (std/max)		1/2
	Cache (max)		8 MB per processor socket
	Memory1 (max)		2 GB/128 GB max 1333 MHz DDR-3 registered DIMMs via 16 DIMM slots
	Expansion slots		6 PCI-Express, 1 PCI, 2 PCI-X (optional—requires removal of 1 PCI-Express)
	Disk bays (total/hot-swap)		16/16 (SFF) (8 standard with additional 8 available)
	Maximum internal storage1, 2		2.3 TB hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
	Network interface		Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet
	Power supply (std/max)		920 W 1/2
	Hot-swap components		Power supply, fans and hard disk drives
	RAID support		Integrated Hardware RAID-0, -1, -1E, optional RAID-5, -6, -10, -50, -60
	Systems management		Automatic Server Restart; IBM Predictive Failure Analysis on hard disk drives, processors, voltage regulator modules (VRMs), fans and memory; light path diagnostics; integrated management module; optional remote presence hardware key; IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™
	Operating systems supported3,4		Microsoft® Windows®, Red Hat Enterprise Linux®, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMware ESX and ESXi
	Limited warranty5		1-/3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty

¹ Maximum internal hard disk and memory capacities may require the replacement of any standard hard drives or memory, and the population of all hard disk bays and memory slots with the largest currently supported drives available. When referring to variable speed CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and DVDs, actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.

² When referring to storage capacity, GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, and TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Accessible capacity is less.

³ OS support and certification information can be found on the ServerProven Web site at ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/indexsp.html

⁴ Microsoft, Red Hat, Novell SUSE and/or VMware offerings are available for purchase with System x servers in most countries.

⁵ 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 ServerProven®.

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Memory
  16 DIMM slots available

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HDD

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Raid Controllers

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Power

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Tape

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