Astable, long-life, dual-socket, dual- and quad-core SMP server, offering high-performance, massive capacity and outstanding availability

￿ One 33MHz legacy PCI slot

Integrated DVD-ROMdrive

Optional iSCSI HBA Adapter for IXA Connectivity (to System i/iSeriesservers)

Manageability, Serviceability and Availability

IBM Director systems management software, including:

￿IBM Management Processor Assistant

￿IBM Rack Manager

￿IBM RAID Manager

￿IBM Update Assistant

￿IBM Software Distribution

￿IBM System Availability

Integrated Baseboard Management Controller (BMC):

￿IPMI 2.0 compliance, including highly secure remote power control

￿Text console redirection systems management standard

Active Memory protection:

￿Advanced Chipkill ECC memory protection, and either

￿Online hot-spare memory, or

￿Memory mirroring

Support for highly available hardware-based RAID-1/10/1E/5/6arrays standard, without consuming an adapter slot

Hot-swap SAS or SATA II hard disk drives

Ultra-efficient cooling incorporating Calibrated Vectored Cooling features

Optional hot-swap/redundant power supplies and cooling

Light path diagnostics (front LED panel, externally viewable light path panel)

Optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine daughter card (no slot required)

￿Supports the LDAP and SSL industry standards

Optional tower-to-rack conversion kit

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IBM X3500 One 33MHz legacy PCI slot, Integrated Baseboard Management Controller BMC, Active Memory protection

X3500 specifications

The IBM X3500 is a versatile and powerful server designed to meet the demands of modern businesses. As part of IBM's System x line, it combines cutting-edge technologies with a reliable architecture, making it suitable for a variety of applications ranging from virtualization to data-intensive tasks.

One of the key features of the IBM X3500 is its scalability. The server supports multiple processors, allowing for enhanced performance as workloads increase. Typically equipped with Intel Xeon processors, the X3500 can handle demanding applications while providing efficient power consumption. This flexibility ensures that businesses can adapt their server capabilities based on evolving needs without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.

Memory capacity is another strong suit of the IBM X3500. It allows for an extensive amount of RAM, facilitating high-performance computing and efficient multitasking. With support for DDR3 memory, organizations can take advantage of faster data transfer rates, leading to improved application responsiveness. This is particularly beneficial in virtualized environments where multiple virtual machines run concurrently on a single physical server.

The X3500 also features advanced storage options. Designed with multiple drive bays, it can accommodate a mix of HDDs and SSDs, catering to both high-capacity and high-speed storage requirements. IBM’s Advanced RAID technology further enhances data protection and performance, ensuring that critical business data is secure and readily accessible.

In terms of energy efficiency, the X3500 incorporates IBM's innovative energy management technologies. These features help reduce total cost of ownership while achieving significant improvements in power consumption. This is crucial for businesses looking to optimize their operational costs, particularly in large data centers where energy expenses can be substantial.

The server is designed with robust management capabilities as well. IBM's Integrated Management Module (IMM) allows for comprehensive system monitoring and management, providing IT administrators with tools to manage hardware health, performance, and security effectively. This enables proactive maintenance and minimizes downtime.

Finally, the IBM X3500 is built with industry-standard components, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of software and applications. This makes it an ideal choice for businesses looking for a reliable server solution that can easily integrate into existing IT environments.

In conclusion, the IBM X3500 is a powerful and adaptable server that blends performance, scalability, energy efficiency, and advanced management capabilities, making it a valuable asset for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.