IBM 71413SU - System x3950 M2 Reference

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12 IBM System x3950 M2 and x3850 M2 Technical IntroductionCurrent modelsTable 3 shows the x3850 M2 models that were announced in October 2007.Table 3 The x3850 M2 models announced in October 2007Table 4 shows the models of the x3950 M2 that were announced in January 2008.Table 4 x3950 M2 models announced as of January 2008The amount of memory installed does not have to match the other nodes in a multinodecomplex; however, for performance reasons, having the same amount of memory isrecommended.Windows Datacenter modelsIBM now offers two methods to run Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, DatacenterEdition on the x3950 M2, either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. Windows 2000Datacenter Server is not supported. IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization High Availability Program OfferingThis comprehensive offering is designed to provide a fully configured, certified solution forcustomers that want to maintain a tightly controlled environment for maximum availability.Unlimited virtualization means customers can run an unlimited number of virtualizedinstances of Windows Server without purchasing additional licenses. This applies toWindows Server 2003 R2 (or previous editions) Standard, Enterprise, and Datacentereditions as virtual instance.The Unlimited Virtualization High Availability Program delivers a complete systemconfiguration that has been both IBM Server Proven and Microsoft Cluster Certified toensure that every major hardware and software component has been tested together toprovide maximum availability within the customer’s environment. To maintain this highavailability, the solution must continue to be comprised of components that are both IBMModel Standard CPUs L2 cache StandardmemoryMemorycards7141-1RU 2x 2.40 GHz Xeon E7210 Dual core 4 MB 4x1 GB 27141-2RU 2x 2.13 GHz Xeon E7320 Quad core 4 MB 4x1 GB 27141-3RU 2x 2.40 GHz Xeon E7330 Quad core 6 MB 8x1 GB 47141-4RU 2x 2.93 GHz Xeon X7350 Quad core 8 MB 8x1 GB 4Model Standard CPUs L2 cache StandardmemoryMemorycards7141-1SU 2x 1.6 GHz Xeon E7310 Dual core 4 MB 4x 1 GB 27141-3SU 2x 2.40 GHz Xeon E7330 Quad core 3 MB 8x 1 GB 47141-4SU 2x 2.93 GHz Xeon X7350 Quad core 8 MB 8x 1 GB 4Note: The U in the model numbers is for countries in North America and South America.For EMEA, substitute G (for example, 1RG). For Asia-Pacific countries, the letter variesfrom country to country. Consult the announcement letter or xSeries Configuration andOption Guide.