IBM System x3950 X6 Product Manual

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IBM System x3950 X6 4Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistanceto malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, which isprotected from all other software running on a system.Redundant Intel Platform Controller Hub (PCH) connections to the processors allow the platform tomaintain access to networking, storage, and server management during a processor failure.IBM eXFlash DIMMs support RAID 1 mirroring for data protection.Hot-swap drives support RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.Hot-swap I/O Books enabling you to install or replace adapters while the server is still running.Tool-less lid-less design provides front and rear access for easy upgrades and serviceability. There isno need to pull the server out of the rack to access internal components.Hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap dual-motor redundant fans provide availability formission-critical applications.A new LCD diagnostics panel that is combined with individual light path diagnostic LEDs quickly leadthe technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problemresolution, and helps improve system availability.Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory,HDDs, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactivealerts in advance of a possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.Built-in Integrated Management Module Version II (IMM2) continuously monitors system parameters,triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.Includes two special Mezzanine LOM (ML2) adapter slots with support for adapters with either two 10Gb ports or 4 Gb ports. Supports direct connectivity to the IMM2 service processor for out-of-bandsystems management.Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.Two integrated Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographicfunctionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster and stronger encryption.IBM Systems Director® provides proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systemsmanagement tools that help increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity throughadvanced server management capabilities.Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.Built-in diagnostic tests, using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot, speed up troubleshootingtasks to reduce service time.Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, 9x5 next business day. Optionalservice upgrades are available.