IBM System x3550 M3

1 IBM Systems and TechnologyData SheetSystem xIBM System x3550 M3 Optimum computing performance in a compact designHighlights Get higher performance per watt forgreater cost efficiency Simplify management and serviceabilitywith flexible design Maintain availability and lower riskthrough a resilient architectureInnovative technology in slim packageThe IBM System x3550 M3 builds on the latest Intel Xeon processortechnology with extreme processing power and superior energy-management and cooling features. With twice the performance of previous generations and a flexible, energy-smart design that integrateslow-wattage components, the x3550 M3 can help you meet demandingworkloads at a lower cost per management and serviceabilityThe x3550 M3 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade pathfrom four to eight hard disk drives.

2 Comprehensive systems managementtools such as advanced diagnostics and the ability to control resourcesfrom a single point make it easy to deploy, integrate, service and risk and maintain availabilityIntegrated with new 6 Gbps RAID adapters and double the I/O performance, the x3550 M3 provides a resilient architecture ideal for mission-critical applications as well as virtualization memory support and greater disk capacity let you take advan-tage of higher processing speeds without sacrificing configurations of the x3550 M3 are part of the IBM ExpressAdvantage Portfolio designed to meet the needs of midsized to manage, Express models and configurations vary by RecycleIBM System x3550 M3 at a glanceForm factor/heightProcessor (max)Number of processors(std/max)Cache (max)Memory (max)Expansion slots Disk bays (total/hot swap)

3 Maximum internal storageNetwork interface Power supply (std/max)Hot-swap componentsRAID support NEBS 1/ETSI complianceEnergy-efficiency complianceSystems management Operating systems supported Rack/1 UUp to two GHz six-core ( GHz four-core) Intel Xeon 5600 series processors withQuickPath Interconnect technology1/2Up to 12 MB L3288 GB DDR-3 RDIMMs via 18 DIMM slots or 48 GB DDR-3 UDIMMs via 12 DIMM slots2Up to eight in. hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDsUp to TB (hot-swap SAS/SATA)Integrated 2 ports, plus 2 ports optionalGigabit Ethernet1/2; 460 W, 675 W, 675 W high efficiency or 675 W DC (model dependent)Power supplies, fan modules, disks6 Gbps RAID -0, -1, -10 or 6 Gbps RAID -0, -1, -10, -5, -50 with 256 MB or 512 MB cache and additional option battery backup (model dependent)Equivalent compliance for both AC and DCpower supply (model dependent)Compliant with 80-PLUS and ENERGYSTAR energy-efficiency standards (modeldependent)

4 IBM IMM with Virtual Media Key for optionalremote presence enablement, PredictiveFailure Analysis, Diagnostic LEDs, light pathdiagnostics panel, Automatic Server Restart,IBM Systems Director and IBM SystemsDirector Active Energy Manager Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi, OracleSolaris 10 (model dependent)Limited warranty3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warrantyFor more informationWorld Wide Copyright IBM Corporation 2011 IBM Systems and Technology GroupRoute 100 Somers, New York 10589 Produced in the United States of AmericaJune 2011 All Rights ReservedIBM, the IBM logo, and System x are trademarks orregistered trademarks of International Business MachinesCorporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

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