IBM System x3950 X6 Product Manual

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IBM System x3950 X6 1IBM System x3950 X6Lenovo Product GuideThe IBM® System x3950 X6 server is an eight-socket 8U rack-mounted server that represents the sixthgeneration of the IBM Enterprise X-Architecture®. It delivers fast application performance, is based on anagile system design, and is a resilient platform that is needed for mission-critical databases, enterpriseapplications, and virtualized environments.The x3950 X6 packs numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density, 8Urack-optimized lid-less package that helps reduce the space that is needed to support massive networkcomputing operations and simplify servicing. The x3950 X6 supports up to eight Intel Xeon E7-8800 v2high-performance processors and up to 12 TB of memory.Suggested use: mission-critical scalable databases, business analytics, virtualization, enterpriseapplications, and cloud applications.Figure 1. The IBM System x3950 X6Did you know?The x3950 X6 server employs a lid-less design where all serviceable components are front- andrear-accessible. In addition, each major subsystem is implemented as modular "book" design, such as theCompute Books and I/O Books. This configuration means that components are easy to upgrade andservice, which translates to greater uptime of applications to your users. The x3950 X6 offers enterprisescalability and advanced RAS features to support the most demanding mission-critical applications thatrequire 24x7 operations.