IBM System x3630 M3 Specification

Also see for x3630 M3 7377: Product guide Problem determination and service guide

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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket serversPlease see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 10• Hot-swap, redundant hard disk drives (with RAID protection)• Optional hot-swap, redundant power supplies• Redundant fan modulesOther Features• Five USB 2.0 ports — Provides flexibility to add high-speed external devices. The USB 2.0specification supports up to 480Mbps transfer rates. (Note: Not all USB 2.0 devices are capableof achieving this rate.) Two ports are provided on the front of the server, two on the back, and oneinternal USB connector reserved for a USB flash memory key containing an embeddedhypervisor. For pre-boot and normal drive use, use the external ports.• Toolless slides — Allows quick rack installation and quicker upgrade and servicing of the server.• Toolless chassis — The cover can be opened without tools, and many components can beremoved and replaced without tools, including the hot-swap drives, DIMMs, PCIe adapters,embedded hypervisor key, and Virtual Media Key. This can save a servicer significant time.Extensive System Support FeaturesThe IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world-class, consistent, high-qualityservice and support. The x3630 M3 server offers a number of tools and services designed to makeownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for you to plan for,configure and purchase System x or xSeries servers, get them running and keep them running long-term. These features include IBM Express Portfolio, IBM ServerProven®, IBM Standalone SolutionsConfiguration Tool, IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator, IBM ServerGuide, IBMSystems Director Service and Support Manager, Product Customization Services and extensivetechnical support offerings.The IBM ServerProven program provides the confidence that specific options and operatingsystems have been tested on the server and are officially supported to work together. It is updatedfrequently to ensure that the latest compatibility information is always at your fingertips.The IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT) is a downloadable tool that simplifiesthe often complex chore of configuring a full rack of servers (including blade servers) and confirmingthat you have all the cables, power distribution units, KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switchboxes and other components you need, as well as the proper airflow clearances, electrical circuitsand other environmental conditions.IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator helps IT managers plan for data centerpower needs, by providing the following information for specific configurations of System x andBladeCenter systems: power input (watts), PDU sizing (amps), heat output (BTUs), airflowrequirements through chassis (CFM), VA rating, leakage current (mA), and peak inrush current(amps).IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System xand xSeries servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with theautomated installation of the Microsoft Windows Server® 2003 and 2008 operating systems, devicedrivers and other system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also included forsupport of Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on deployment helps youreduce both you total cost of ownership and the complexity that administrators and technicalpersonnel face.IBM Systems Director Service and Support Manager (previously called IBM Electronic ServiceAgent™) is an innovative “call home” feature that allows System x and BladeCenter servers toautomatically report hardware problems to IBM support, which can even dispatch onsite service ifnecessary to those customers entitled to onsite support under the terms of their warranty or an IBMMaintenance Agreement. Service and Support Manager resides on a server and provides electronicsupport and problem management capabilities through a highly secure electronic dialogue betweenyour systems and IBM. It monitors networked servers for hardware errors and it can performhardware and software inventories and report inventory changes to IBM. All information sent to IBMis stored in a highly secure database and used for improved problem determination.Additional services include hardware warranty upgrades and factory-installed ProductCustomization Services (PCS), such as asset tagging, hardware integration, software imaging andoperating systems personalization.IBM offers extensive technical support by phone and via the Web. Support options include links toforums/newsgroups, problem submission, online shopping support, service offerings, device driversfor all IBM product lines, software downloads and even upcoming technical seminar worldwideschedules and registration. Also available are remote installation, configuration and usage supportfor System x and xSeries hardware and software, as well as onsite custom services to provide thelevel of expertise you require.IBM Maintenance and Technical Support solutions can help you get the most out of your IT