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IBM System x3550 M2 Specifications
| # of PCIe x16 slots (5GBps) | 2 (standard | 
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| # of video ports | 2 (one front, one rear) | ||||
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| Video controller | Matrox G200eV (in IMM) | ||||
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| Video memory | 16MB SDRAM | ||||
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| Maximum video resolution at  | 1280x1024  | ||||
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| Gigabit Ethernet controller | Broadcom BCM5709 | ||||
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| # of Gigabit Ethernet ports | 2 standard plus 2 optional | ||||
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| # of serial ports | 1 (rear) | 
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| # of parallel ports | None  | ||||
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| # of mouse ports | None  | ||||
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| # of keyboard ports | None  | ||||
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| # of USB 2.0 ports | 5 ports (2 front, 2 rear,1 internal for optional USB Flash memory key to support | ||||
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| Integrated systems management | Yes (IMM) | 
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| Optional systems management | Virtual Media Key (optional) | ||||
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| Light path diagnostics support | Yes, with external  | ||||
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| Predictive Failure Analysis support | Processors, memory, voltage regulator modules (VRMs), HDDs, power supplies (plus | ||||
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| Power supply size | 675W universal, autoswitching,  | ||||
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| # of fan modules/blowers standard / | 6 (with one processor installed) | 
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| Rack mount method | Slides and Cable Management Arm (provided standard) | ||||
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| Maximum altitude | 7,000 ft; | 
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| 2,133 m | 
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| Operating temperature range | 50 – 95º F; 10 – 35º C (up to 3,000 ft / | 
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| 914.4 m) | 
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| Dimensions (HWD) / weight | 17.3” (440mm) W | 
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| Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (Standard/Enterprise Editions), Microsoft Small | ||||
| Business Server Standard Edition, RHEL 4/5  | |||||
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