IBM Systems and TechnologyData SheetSystem x®IBM System x3850 X5Maximize memory, minimize cost and simplifydeploymentHighlights● Unmatched flexibility to meet changingworkload demands● Workload-optimized systems with cus-tomizable configurations for targetworkloads● Achieve greater performance and uti-lization at a lower total cost● Keep consolidated workloads up andrunning with mainframe-inspiredreliability● Easy-to-own, simplified power and sys-tems management with an energy-smart design and remote accessTailored to your workload demandsWith rising costs, increasing workloads and demands for 24x7 avail-ability, there’s no room in your organization for underutilized or unre-liable servers. Built on the next generation of enterprise IBM®X-Architecture® technology and Intel® Xeon® processors, theIBM System x3850 X5 offers superior performance and unbeatablereliability within an energy- and wallet-friendly design. Best of all, itoffers ultimate flexibility to help you get what you need, when youneed it.The new x3950 X5 offers simple-to-deploy, preconfigured systems thatare optimized for specific workloads. These x3950 X5 DatabaseOptimized Systems offer the right balance of processing power, mem-ory, and high-IOPS storage technology for your database workloads.x3950 X5 Virtualization Optimized Systems with embedded VMwarevSphere 4.1 come standard with MAX5 for unmatched memory capac-ity, allowing you to increase the size and quantity of your virtualmachines.Grow as your business growsThe x3850 X5 server allows freedom of choice with extremely flexibleconfigurations plus memory expansion capabilities. A modular buildingblock design lets you customize your system for current needs whileproviding the ability to react to changing workloads. Expand your