IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual

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Server features and specificationsThe following information is a summary of the features and specifications of theserver. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, orsome specifications might not apply.Table 1. Server features and specificationsMicroprocessor:v Supports up to two of thefollowing Intel Xeon ™ EX versionsof the 6000 and 7000 Series or E7Series microprocessors, dependingon your model (the server comeswith one microprocessor installed):– Four-core with 12 MB or 18 MBshared among cores– Six-core Turbo with 12 MB or 18MB shared among cores– Eight-core Turbo with 18 MB or24 MB shared among cores(depending on your model)– Ten-core Turbo with 24 MB or30 MB shared among coresv Level-3 cachev Four QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)links speed up to 6.4 GigaTransfers (GT) per second, withfour QPI links per microprocessorv Four Scalable Memory Interface(SMI) links speed up to 6.4 GT persecond, with four SMI links permicroprocessorv Intel EX core chipset (I/O Hub)v Intel 7500 or 7510 scalable memorybuffer (depending on your model)with up to eight memory ports(memory channels) when theoptional memory tray is installed(four ports on the system boardand four ports on the optionalmemory tray). Each port controlsfour DIMMs.v HyperThreadingNote:v Use the Setup utility program todetermine the type and speed ofthe microprocessors.v For a list of supportedmicroprocessors, seehttp://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.Memory (depending on the model):v Slots: 16 dual inline memorymodule connectors (on the systemboard).v Minimum: 2 GBv Maximum: 512 GB (on the basesystem board)Note:1. If you purchase and install theoptional 16-DIMM memorytray, another 512 GB ofadditional memory is available(depending on the model).2. If you purchase and attach theoptional 32-DIMM IBM MAX5for System x memoryexpansion module, another 1TB of additional memory isavailable (depending on themodel).3. The server can support a totalof 2 TBs of memory when boththe optional memory tray andthe MAX5 are installed(depending on the model).v Type: 1333 MHz PC3-10600R-999,1333 MHz PC3L-10600, 1600 MHzPC3-12800, or 1066 MHz PC3-8500(single-rank, double-rank, orquad-rank), ECC, 240 pin, DDR3registered SDRAM DIMMs only– PC3-10600R-999 is available in 2GB, 4 GB, and 16 GB DIMMs– PC3L-10600 is available in 16GB LP-RDIMMs (supported onMachine Types 7147 and 7192only)– PC3-12800 is available in 16 GBDIMMs– PC3-8500 is available in 8 GB,16 GB, and 32 GB DIMMsv Supports l.35-volt (low-voltage)and 1.5-volt registered DIMMs (see“Replacing a memory module” onpage 296 for more information).Scalability:v Scales with the IBM MAX5 forSystem x memory expansionmodule with QPI links foradditional memoryNote: When you add an optionalMAX5 to your server configurationand you plan to use the optional USBflash device with VMware ESXiembedded hypervisor software, seethe documentation that comes withthe USB flash device and theoperating system installationinstructions for installing VMwareESXi (or ESX, depending on yourenvironment) on your server at theIBM website at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.The documentation providesadditional installation andconfiguration information that youneed to follow before you use theMAX5.Drive expansion bays, depending onthe model):v The server can support up to 24hot-swap drives using thesupported SAS\SATA backplaneconfigurations. The followingdrives are supported:v 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swapSATA hard disk drivev 1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drive(SSD)v 2.5-inch hot-swap solid state drive(SSD)Note: Configurations with all1.8-inch drive backplanes can supportone additional simple-swap drive ifyou purchase the optionalSimple-swap 2.5-inch SATA Driveand Backplate kit.8 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Problem Determination and Service Guide