Before you start the host server to power on the MAX5, make sure that the serverhas the latest level of code or firmware installed. To obtain the latest code orfirmware and documentation, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.MAX5 features and specificationsThe following information is a summary of the features and specifications of theMAX5 memory expansion module:Table 2. MAX5 expansion module features and operating specificationsv Intel 7500 or 7510 scalable memorybuffer (depending on your model)with eight memory ports (fourDIMMs on each port)v Xcellerated Memory Technologyv EXA chip setv QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)architecture technology:– Four 6.4 Giga Transfers (GT) persecond QuickPath Interconnectlinks (for up to 2microprocessors)– Three 10.0 GT per second EXAscalability linksv Scalability:– Connects to the x3690 X5 (2U)rack servers using QPI cablesDIMMs:v Minimum: 2 DIMMs (two 2 GBDIMMs (4 GB))v Maximum: 32 DIMM connectors(up to 512 GB of memory,depending on the DIMM size)v Type of DIMMs: PC3-10600R-999,1333 MHz or PC3-8500R, 1066MHz, ECC, DDR3 registeredSDRAM dual inline memorymodules (DIMMs)v Supports 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16GB DIMMsv Supports l.35-volt (low-voltage)and 1.5-volt registered DIMMs (see“Installing a MAX5 memorymodule” on page 120 for moreinformation).Fans:v Five hot-swap 40 mm fansPower supply:v One 675-watt (110 - 220 V acauto-sensing) standardv Supports up to two 675-watt (110 -220 V ac auto-sensing) hot-swappower supplies with built-in fansfor redundancy supportLight path diagnostics LEDs:v Board LEDv Configuration LEDv Fan LEDsv Link LED (for QPI and EXA links)v Locate LEDv Memory LEDsv Power-on LEDsv Power supply LEDs26 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide
