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Overview - IBM System x3850 M2 (Type 7141, 7144)

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Abstract

Overview with technical information and relevant links for the IBM System x3850 M2 (Type 7141, 7144)

Content

Features and specifications
Processor
  • Models are powered with dual-core and quad-core Intel Xeon(tm) MP processors at up to 2.93 GHz with 2 x 4 MB L2 cache
Memory
  • Memory reliability and availability
  • Low power cost effective memory with Advanced Buffer eXecution chip delivering as much as 37% power savings and lower latency for optimal performance
  • Active Memory with hot-swap support: Memory ProteXion, Chipkill memory mirroring, and hot-swap and hot-add memory, for high performance with 256 MB XceL4v cache per chassis
  • Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processors, memory, fans, power supply, and HD options to help warn of problems before they occur
  • Up to 32 DIMM slots per chassis delivering up to 128 GB of high speed PC2-5300 double data rate (DDR2) memory; expandable to 512 GB in a 16-socket (64-core) complex
  • Memory ProteXion and memory mirroring support
  • Advanced fourth-generation Chipkill ECC memory controller to help correct single, two, three, and four-bit memory errors
  • 4 GB PC2-3200R CL3 ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM (System x3850 M2 (Type 7144) option)
Hard drive (HD)
  • Four 2.5-inch SAS HDs, up to 584 GB of maximum internal storage
  • Hot-swap drive bays and redundant fans to replace select components without powering down the server
  • Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processors, memory, fans, power supply, and HD options to help warn of problems before they occur
Networking
  • High-performance integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet built-in, high speed networking with support for latest technologies
Adapter
  • Integrated remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
  • Active PCIE x8 I/O slots, as well as hot-add and hot-swap adapters
  • Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) plus RAID to maximize throughput and ease installation of RAID Adapter
Power supply
  • Two hot-swap, rear access, redundant power supplies
  • Hot-swap drive bays and redundant fans to replace select components without powering down the server
  • Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processors, memory, fans, power supply, and HDD options to help warn of problems before they occur
Ports
  • Five USB ports, (two can be used for USB keyboard & mouse), SVGA 5 video port, one serial port, and two Gb Ethernet ports per chassis
Configuration
  • 4 U rack-optimized, tool-free chassis that strikes the balance between rack density and ease of maintenance
Detailed specifications
  • All specifications for the IBM System x

Note: Specifications are dependent on the machine type and model.

For warranty service upgrades and maintenance service, refer to Warranty service upgrades and maintenance services.

Hardware compatibility
For detailed information about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with System x servers, visit the ServerProven compatibility Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

Manuals

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5072812

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