IBM x3630 M3 Product Manual

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IBM System x3630 M3 1I B M ®IBM System x3630 M3IBM Redbooks Product GuideThe IBM® System x3630 M3 is a storage-rich dual-socket 2U server that integrates the leadershipfeatures of traditional enterprise server offerings with affordable components to deliver outstanding valueto cost-conscious buyers. Based on the Intel Xeon 5600 processor technology, the x3630 M3 offers highperformance and maximum storage capacity. It provides up to 28 TB of internal storage capacity for amuch lower cost per terabyte than external storage, making it an ideal solution for storage-intensiveworkloads.The x3630 M3 helps keep your business running smoothly with availability features that includeredundant cooling fan modules and hot-swap/redundant power supplies, RAID protection, and predictivefailure analysis. The x3630 M3 also offers a comprehensive suite of systems management tools that helpsimplify management tasks.Suggested uses: Web 2.0 applications like online gaming, video/photo sharing, mail serving, community,messaging, web search, file/print, backup, imagery, and transactional data server.Figure 1. The IBM System x3630 M3Did you know?The x3630 M3 is the best choice to maximize internal storage. With support for up to 14 hot-swap 3.5-inchSAS or SATA disk drives, the server can house up to 44 TB of local storage. In addition, comprehensivesystems management tools such as the built-in integrated management module, light path diagnostics,Predictive Failure Analysis, and support for IBM Systems Director make it easy to deploy, integrate,service, and manage the server.