IBM X3500 Availability and Serviceability, Key Features, High-Performance Xeon Processors

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

Availability and Serviceability

	The x3500 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
	•	x3500 servers use Chipkill-enabled fully buffered memory DIMMs. Chipkill memory is up to 16X
		better than standard ECC memory at correcting memory errors. This can help reduce downtime
		caused by memory errors. Fully buffered DIMMs provide additional availability features, including
		CRC (cyclic redundancy check) monitoring.
	•	The x3500 offers selectable online hot-spare memory and memory mirroring for redundancy in the
		event of a noncorrectable memory failure.
	•	Toolless cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts. Similarly, the
		Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, hot-swap/redundant HDDs, fans and power supplies, as
		well as online hot-spareand mirrored memory can be installed and replaced without tools, meaning
		greater system uptime while these components are being serviced.
	•	The externally visible light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the
		technician to failed (or failing) components. This simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution and
		helps improve network availability.
	•	Integrated RAID-1/10/1E/5/6 SAS or SATA arrays allow the server to keep operating in the event of a
		drive failure
	•	IPMI 2.0 supports highly secure remote system power control using data encryption. This allows an
		administrator to restart a server without having to visit it in person, saving travel time and getting the
		server back up and running quickly and securely. It also adds new features to those provided by IPMI
		1.5, including VLAN support, Serial over LAN, enhanced authentication and encryption algorithms
		(RMCP+, SHA-1, AES) and a firmware firewall.
	•	Temperature-controlled fans adjust to compensate for changing thermal characteristics. At the lower
		speeds they draw less power and suffer less wear. Equally important in a crowded data center,
		temperature-controlled fans produce less ambient noise in the data center than if they were constantly
		running at full speed.
	•	The three-year (parts and labor) limited onsite warranty3 affords you peace of mind and greater
		investment protection than a one-year warranty does.
Key Features	High-Performance Xeon Processors
	The x3500 supports up to two high-performance Intel Xeon processors, allowing you to upgrade to a
	second processor as business needs require. The x3500 offers a choice of processor clock rates, FSB
	speeds and power draw:
	•	120W quad-coreXeon processor model X5450 at 2.66GHz, with 64-bit extensions, only 30W per core
		of power draw, a 1333MHz FSB, and 12MB of L2 processor cache (2 x 6MB)
	•	120W quad-coreXeon processor model X5355 at 2.66GHz, with 64-bit extensions, only 30W per core
		of power draw, a 1333MHz FSB, and 8MB of L2 processor cache (2 x 4MB)
	•	80W quad-coreXeon processor models E5405, E5410, E5420, E5430, or E5440 at 2.0, 2.33, 2.5,
		2.66, or 2.83GHz (respectively), with 64-bit extensions, only 20W per core of power draw, a 1333MHz
		FSB, and 12MB of L2 processor cache (2 x 6MB)
	•	80W quad-coreXeon processor models E5335 or E5345 at 2.0 or 2.33GHz (respectively), with 64-bit
		extensions, only 20W per core of power draw, a 1333MHz FSB, and 8MB of L2 processor cache (2 x
		4MB)
	•	80W quad-coreXeon processor models E5310 or E5320 at 1.6 or 1.86GHz (respectively), with 64-bit
		extensions, only 20W per core of power draw, a 1066MHz FSB, and 8MB of L2 processor cache (2 x
		4MB)
	•	80W dual-core Xeon processor model 5160 at 3.0GHz, with 64-bit extensions, reduced power draw, a
		1333MHz FSB, and 4MB of shared L2 processor cache (1 x 4MB)
	•	65W dual-core Xeon processor models 5130 at 2.0GHz, with 64-bit extensions, low power draw, a
		1333MHz FSB, and 4MB of shared L2 processor cache (1 x 4MB)
	•	65W dual-core Xeon processor models 5110 at 1.6GHz, with 64-bit extensions, low power draw, a
		1066MHz FSB, and 4MB of shared L2 processor cache (1 x 4MB)

Dual-core Xeon processors contain two complete processor cores; quad-core processors, similarly, contain four cores. Processors contain one or two shared 4MB, 8MB or 12MB L2 caches. The shared cache is dynamically allocated between the cores as needed. The multiple cores appear to software as multiple physical processors. The dual-core processors offer considerably higher performance than a same-speed Xeon processor with a single core. Likewise, quad-core processors offer considerably higher performance than a same-speed Xeon processor with dual cores.

3For terms and conditions or copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-772-2227 in the U.S. In Canada call 800- 426-2255. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges. For warranties including onsite labor, a technician is sent after IBM attempts to resolve the problem remotely. International warranty service is available in any country in which this product is sold.

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