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IBM System x3550 M4 1I B M ®IBM System x3550 M4IBM Redbooks Product GuideThe IBM® System x3550 M4 server provides outstanding performance for your bu

IBM System x3550 M4 10Memory optionsIBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal IBM System x® performance and throughput. IBM memory

IBM System x3550 M4 11 The following memory protection technologies are supported:ECCChipkill (for x4-based memory DIMMs)Memory mirroringMemory ran

IBM System x3550 M4 12Internal disk storage optionsIBM System x3550 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:Eight 2.5" S

IBM System x3550 M4 13RAID controllersThe following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of

IBM System x3550 M4 14The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA portsTwo x4 mini-SAS in

IBM System x3550 M4 15Drive options for internal storageThe following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3550 M4 server.

IBM System x3550 M4 16Internal backup unitsThe server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units.Optical drivesThe se

IBM System x3550 M4 17I/O expansion optionsThe server supports two PCI slots with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the system

IBM System x3550 M4 18Network adaptersThe x3550 M4 supports four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Integrated NICs have the following features:An Int

IBM System x3550 M4 19Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3550 M4 server.Table 12. Storage adaptersPart

IBM System x3550 M4 2Key featuresThe x3550 M4 is a cost- and density-balanced 1U, 2-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance and

IBM System x3550 M4 20Integrated virtualizationThe server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket ins

IBM System x3550 M4 21Supported operating systemsThe server supports the following operating systems:Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2Microsoft Window

IBM System x3550 M4 22Supported environment:Air temperatureServer on: 5 C to 40 C (41.0 F to 104 F); altitude: 0 to 915 m (3,000 ft) for 60W to 95W 

IBM System x3550 M4 23Warranty optionsThe IBM System x3550 M4 has a three-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warran

IBM System x3550 M4 24Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Clas

IBM System x3550 M4 25External backup unitsThe server supports the external backup attachment options listed in Table 18. Table 18. External backup op

IBM System x3550 M4 26Table 18. External backup options (Part 2)Part number DescriptionExternal backup units*362516X IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Stora

IBM System x3550 M4 27Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the foll

IBM System x3550 M4 28Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the

IBM System x3550 M4 29Power distribution unitsThe server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Ta

IBM System x3550 M4 3Availability and serviceabilityThe x3550 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime: The ser

IBM System x3550 M4 30Table 21. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV

IBM System x3550 M4 31Rack cabinetsThe server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 22. Rack cabinetsPart number Description

IBM System x3550 M4 32Rack optionsThe server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 23. Rack options

IBM System x3550 M4 33Related publications and linksFor more information see these resources:IBM System x3550 M4 product pagehttp://www.ibm.com/syste

IBM System x3550 M4 34NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services, o

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IBM System x3550 M4 4Energy efficiencyThe x3550 M4 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase

IBM System x3550 M4 5Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3550 M4Figure 4 shows the locations of key component

IBM System x3550 M4 6Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)Components

IBM System x3550 M4 7Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationSystems management UEFI, IBM Integrated Management Module 2 (IMM

IBM System x3550 M4 8Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models.Table 2. Standard modelsModel Intel Xeon Processors†(2 maximum)Memor

IBM System x3550 M4 9Processor optionsThe x3550 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two process