IBM X3620 M3 specifications IBM System x3620 M3, Product Overview

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A cost-optimized storage-rich alternative to traditional enterprise 2U dual-socket servers

Product Guide

May 2010

IBM System x3620 M3

Product Overview

Cost-effective 2U storage server packed with innovation

CONTENTS

Product Overview

Selling Features

Key Features

Key Options

x3620 M3 Images

x3620 M3 Specifications

The Bottom Line

Server Comparison

For More Information

Legal Information

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In today’s tough economic environment, your challenge is to do more with less—serve more Web

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pages, handle more secure connections, support more e-mail users, and do it all on a tight

budget. You need to reduce the costs of doing business and improve the service you deliver to

 

2your customers while lowering your overall risk. The dual-socket IBM® System x3620 M3 can

reduce your costs with its new energy-smart design and budget-conscious features. It can

4improve service with reduced operational complexity and increased management functionality. It

11can lower your IT risk with the resiliency that comes from hot-swap/redundant features. And like all IBM servers, the x3620 M3 offers you the trust that comes from the IBM global reach, service

13and support.

14The x3620 M3 is a game-changing rack server that uses significantly less power than previous generations, with unified systems management tools; high reliability, availability, and

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serviceability features; and broad system flexibility, housed in a compact 2U mechanical

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package.

The x3620 M3 features Intel® Xeon® 5600 Series 6-coreand 4-core, and 5500 Series 4-core

 

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processors, with up to 12MB of shared L3 cache, to provide you with the computing power you

19need to match your business needs and growth. The new line of Intel processors delivers unprecedented intelligent performance with features like adaptive performance for applications and environments, Turbo Boost Technology and Hyper-Threading Technology, and integrated power gates and automated power management.

The x3620 M3 supports up to 12 DIMMs / 96GB of RDIMM 1333MHz DDR3 memory and provides Chipkill™ ECC (Error Checking and Correcting) protection—for high performance and reliability. For even higher levels of availability, the x3620 M3 also offers memory mirroring. Two integrated high-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports are included, as are three high-performance PCIe adapter slots. The x3620 M3 offers an optional embedded hypervisor to manage your virtual workloads.

Some System x3620 M3 models support up to 8 hot-swap 3.5-inch Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) or Serial-Attached ATA (SATA) HDDs with an internal storage capacity of 16TB. Other

models support up to 4 simple-swap SATA drives, with a storage capacity of up to 8TB. The server includes firmware RAID-0/1 standard, and offers a choice of several IBM ServeRAID® storage controllers that provide broad levels of hardware-based RAID solutions. To meet your backup needs, the x3620 M3 supports a choice of internal tape drives, as well as the internal RDX Removable Disk Backup System.

The ultra-dense 2U form factor allows businesses to increase their computing power and spread their workload without outgrowing their current data center. Up to 21 of these 2U servers can be installed in a single 42U rack, for a total of up to 42 processors, 252 processor cores (and 504 threads), offering tremendous deployment flexibility.

Standard in the x3620 M3 is the Integrated Management Module (IMM) that enables the user to manage and control the server easily—both locally and remotely. The IMM offers a high level of manageability that is designed to keep costs down and the system up—even when network

usage increases. The IMM helps maximize network availability by increasing uptime, as do Active Memory™ protection, hot-swap/redundant SAS or SATA HDDs, hot-swap/redundant ultra-efficient power supplies and redundant fan modules; integrated RAID; temperature- controlled fans; IPMI 2.0 support, including highly secure remote power control and Serial over LAN; as well as text-console redirect over LAN.

Another improvement with the new generation of X-Architecture is the replacement of old BIOS with a new generation United Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). UEFI provides a more intuitive user interface and understandable event logs and better management.

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Contents Product Overview IBM System x3620 M3Price/Performance Selling FeaturesFlexibility DiskManageability / Security Availability and ServiceabilityKey Features DDR3 Memory with Chipkill ECC Protection Integrated Virtualization Drive Bays Disk ControllersFlexible Internal Storage Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller High-Performance Adapter SlotsGigabit Ethernet Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM Ultra-Efficient CoolingExtensive System Support Features Other FeaturesHot-Swap/Redundant Components Advanced Systems Management Capabilities Higher level Key OptionsEnvironment PXE Page Hot-Swap 3.5 HDDs IBM System x3620 M3 ImagesMaximum processor power draw Hot-Swap Power Supplies Hexagonal Ventilation HolesBios type Maximum memory access speedMemory interleaving Internal backup supportedPC3-10600 PC3L-106009 Dimm types / capacities supportedPower supply size Maximum video resolutionsOperating temperature range # of parallel portsBottom Line Length of limited warrantyBit extensions EM64T FlexibilityMemory mirroring Active Memory protectionFor More Information

X3620 M3 specifications

The IBM X3620 M3 is a robust 2U rack server that debuted as part of IBM's System X portfolio. It is designed to meet the demands of various workloads, from virtualization to database hosting and business applications. With its emphasis on reliability, performance, and expandability, the X3620 M3 has garnered attention from small to medium-sized businesses as well as enterprise users.

One of the standout features of the X3620 M3 is its dual-socket architecture, which supports Intel Xeon 5600 series processors. This configuration allows for impressive performance capabilities, with the ability to install up to two six-core processors, giving enterprises the horsepower needed for demanding applications. Additionally, the server's memory support can extend up to 192 GB with DDR3 RAM, enabling high-speed data processing and multitasking efficiencies. This capacity allows the X3620 M3 to handle multiple virtual machines simultaneously without sacrificing performance.

In terms of storage, the IBM X3620 M3 offers flexible options. The server is equipped with up to eight hot-swap 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive bays, supporting Serial ATA (SATA) or SAS drives. This not only enhances the system's capability for storage expansion but also provides redundancy and increased data protection through RAID configurations. The integrated SAS RAID controller bolsters data integrity, ensuring that critical enterprise information remains safe.

The X3620 M3 also prioritizes versatility and efficiency. Its energy-efficient design incorporates features such as AdvancedPM, which helps optimize power consumption based on workload demands. This can lead to significant cost savings for data centers focused on energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction.

Furthermore, the server supports various network connectivity options, including Integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and the ability to add additional networking cards. This ensures that the server can be tailored to meet specific networking needs, enhancing overall application performance.

In summary, the IBM X3620 M3 is an adaptable and high-performing rack server that addresses a wide range of business computing requirements. Its combination of powerful processing capabilities, extensive memory support, flexible storage options, and energy-efficient design makes it a favorable choice for businesses looking to maximize their IT investments. With its emphasis on reliability and performance, the X3620 M3 remains a competitive option in the ever-evolving server landscape.
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