System x3550 M5 Lenovo Press Product Guide Designed in a compact, versatile 1U two-socket rack server, the System x3550 M5 rack server fuels almost any workload from infrastructure to high-performance computing (HPC) to cloud or big data with leadership security, efficiency, and reliability. Integrated with up to two Intel Xeon processors of the E5-2600 v3 product family with faster, energy-efficient TruDDR4 Memory, the x3550 M5 delivers exceptional performance.
Key features The System x3550 M5 is a cost- and density-balanced 1U, 2-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance and pay-as-you grow flexibility along with new features that improve server management capability. New, innovative, energy-smart design with powerful high-performance processors, a large capacity of high-performing DDR4 memory, and an improved feature set are ideal for business-critical applications and cloud deployments.
Availability and serviceability The x3550 M5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime: Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as processors, memory DIMMs, and adapter cards. The server offers hot-swap drives supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
Energy efficiency The x3550 M5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment: Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs. High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications. Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw.
The following figure shows the rear of the x3550 M5 server with three PCIe low profile slots. Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3550 M5 The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4.
Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) Components Specification Machine type 5463 Form factor 1U Rack. Processor Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family CPUs with 18 or 16 cores (2.3 GHz core speeds); or 14, 12, or 10 cores (up to 2.6 GHz core speeds); or 8 cores (up to 3.2 GHz core speeds); or 6 cores (up to 3.4 GHz core speeds); or 4 cores (up to 3.5 GHz core speeds). Two QPI links up to 9.
Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) Components Ports Specification Front: 1x USB 2.0 (8x 2.5" drive bay models) or 2x USB 2.0 l (4x 3.5" and 10x 2.5" drive bay models), 1x USB 3.0, and 1x DB-15 video. Rear: 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x DB-15 video, 1x RJ-45 systems management, 4x RJ-45 GbE network ports. Optional 1x DB-9 serial port. Internal: 1x USB port (for embedded hypervisor).
Standard models The following table lists the standard models of the x3550 M5. Table 2. Standard models MTM* Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard I/O NIC slots (std / max) Optical drive Power supply (std / max) M5210 2GB Flash 4x 2.5" HS / 8 Open bay 4x GbE 2/4 Optional 1x 750 W HS / 2 1x 16GB 2133MHz M5210 2GB Flash 4x 2.5" HS / 8 Open bay 4x GbE 2/4 Optional 1x 750 W HS / 2 1x E5-2697 v3 14C 2.
Express and TopSeller models The following table lists the Express and TopSeller models of the x3550 M5. Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 1) MTM Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) Optical drive Power supply (std / max) 5463-NAU 1x E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ M1215 4x 2.5" HS / 8 Open bay 4x GbE 2/4 Optional 1x 550 W HS / 2 5463-NBU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.
Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 2) MTM Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) Optical drive Power supply (std / max) 5463-ETU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz 15MB 1866MHz 85W 1x 16GB 2133MHz§ M1215 4x 2.5" HS / 8 2x 300GB 10K 4x GbE 2/4 Optional 2x 550 W HS / 2 5463-E8U 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz 15MB 1866MHz 85W 1x 16GB 2133MHz§ M1215 4x 2.
Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 3) MTM Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) Optical drive Power supply (std / max) 5463-EAU 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ M1215 4x 2.5" HS / 8 Open bay 4x GbE 2/4 Multi burner 1x 550 W HS / 2 5463-EBU 1x E5-2620 v3 6C 2.4GHz 15MB 1866MHz 85W 1x 16GB 2133MHz§ M5210 4x 2.
Table 3. Express and TopSeller models (Part 4) MTM Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) Memory (RDIMMs) RAID Drive bays Drives Onboard NIC I/O slots (std / max) Optical drive Power supply (std / max) Express - Asia Pacific (Australia and New Zealand only) 5463-EGM 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ M1215 4x 3.5" SS / 4 Open bay 4x GbE 4/4 Multi burner 1x 550 W HS / 2 5463-EHM 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1600MHz 85W 1x 8GB 2133MHz§ M5210 1GB Flash 4x 2.
Processor options The x3550 M5 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two processors. This table shows which server models have each processor standard. If there is no corresponding where used model for a particular processor, this processor is only available through Configure-to-order (CTO). The processor part numbers include a CPU, a heatsink, and two system fans. Table 4.
Memory options System x3550 M5 supports TruDDR4 Memory. TruDDR Memory uses the highest-quality components sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets our strict requirements is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned on every System x server to maximize performance and reliability. TruDDR4 Memory will have a unique signature programmed into the DIMM, which will enable System x servers to verify whether the memory installed is qualified/supported.
The following table shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. Table cells highlighted with a gray background indicate when the number of DIMMs per channel still allows the DIMMs to operate at a rated speed. Table 5.
The following table lists memory options available for the x3550 M5 server. Table 6. Memory options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported Standard models where used RDIMMs - 2133 MHz 46W0784 A5B6 4GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx8, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM 24 (12 per CPU) - 46W0788 A5B5 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (1Rx4, 1.2V) PC4-17000 CL15 2133MHz LP RDIMM 24 (12 per CPU) - 46W0792 A5B8 8GB TruDDR4 Memory (2Rx8, 1.
Internal storage The System x3550 M5 server supports the following internal drive bay configurations: 1. 4x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays 2. 10x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 12x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays (10x front drive bays and 2x rear drive bays) 3. 4x 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.
The following table shows the internal storage options available for the x3550 M5 server. Table 7. Internal storage options Part number Feature code Description Maximum Standard models supported where used Base drive kits None* A59W System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" HS HDD Kit 1 62x, C2x, D2x, F2x, H2x, J2x, L2x, M2x, N2x, P2x, Q2x None* A5A4 System x3550 M5 4x 3.5" HS HDD Kit 1 C4x None* A5A0 System x3550 M5 10x 2.5" HS HDD Kit 1 G2x None** A59Y System x3550 M5 4x 2.
The following table lists possible internal storage configurations. Table 8. Internal storage configurations (FC=Feature Code, PN=Part Number, qty=quantity) (Part 1) Drive bay type 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap Drive bay qty 4 Storage controller 8 Drive kits required 1x M1215; or 1x M5210; or 1x N2215 Factory installed: 1x System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" HS HDD Kit (FC A59W) 1x M1215; or 1x M5210; or 1x N2215 Factory installed: 1x System x3550 M5 4x 2.
Table 8. Internal storage configurations (FC=Feature Code, PN=Part Number, qty=quantity) (Part 2) Drive bay type Drive bay qty 2.5-inch SATA Simple 4 Swap Storage controller Integrated 8-port 6 Gbps SATA (no RAID support) Factory installed: 1x System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit, Non-Raid (FC A59Y) 1x M1215; or 1x M5210; or 1x N2215 Factory installed: 1x System x3550 M5 4x 2.
Controllers for internal storage The following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal storage of the x3550 M5 server. The controllers are installed into a dedicated PCIe slot. Table 9.
The ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications: Eight internal 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports Up to 12 Gbps throughput per port Two internal mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8643) Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs LSI SAS3008 12 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller Support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 standard; support for RAID 5, 50 with optional FoD upgrade Zero Controller Cache, no battery/flash backup Optional support for self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with Mega
Internal drive options The following table lists hard drive options for internal disk storage of the x3550 M5 server. Table 10. Drive options for internal disk storage (Part 1) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gbps SAS HDDs 00NA221 ASBB 300GB 15K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 12 00NA241 ASBF 600GB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 12 00NA231 ASBD 600GB 15K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 12 00NA251 ASBH 900GB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.
Table 10. Drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch simple-swap 12 Gbps SAS Enterprise SSDs 00FN384 AS7D 200GB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 8 00FN394 AS7F 400GB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 8 00FN404 AS7H 800GB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 8 00FN414 AS7K 1.6TB 12G SAS 2.5" MLC G3SS Enterprise SSD 8 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS HDDs 00AJ096 A4TL 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.
Table 10. Drive options for internal disk storage (Part 3) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS Enterprise SSDs 00AJ207 A4UA 200GB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 12 00AJ212 A4UB 400GB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 12 00AJ217 A4UC 800GB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 12 00AJ222 A4UD 1.6TB SAS 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise SSD 12 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS Enterprise Capacity SSDs 00NA671 ASW6 3.
Table 10. Drive options for internal disk storage (Part 4) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 3.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gbps NL SAS SEDs 00FN238 A5VS 2TB 7.2K 12Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED 4 00FN248 A5VT 4TB 7.2K 12Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED 4 00FN258 A5VU 6TB 7.2K 12Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS 512e SED 4 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps NL SAS HDDs 90Y8572 A2U0 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 90Y8577 A2R2 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 3.
Table 10. Drive options for internal disk storage (Part 5) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SAS Enterprise SSDs 00AJ480 A56G S3700 200GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 4 00AJ485 A56H S3700 400GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 4 00AJ490 A56J S3700 800GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 4 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gbps SATA Enterprise Value SSDs 00AJ435 A57F 120GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 4 00AJ440 A57G 240GB SATA 3.
Internal backup units The x3550 M5 server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units. However, it can be attached to the external tape drives using SAS or Fibre Channel connectivity (see Table 31). Optical drives The x3550 M5 server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. Server models with ten 2.5-inch drive bays on the front do not support an internal optical drive; a supported external optical drive can be used instead. Table 11.
I/O expansion options The x3550 M5 server supports up to four PCIe slots: one on the system planar that is dedicated for an internal RAID controller and up to three with different riser cards installed into two riser sockets on the system planar (one riser socket supports the installation of one riser card). The slot form factors are listed: Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 or ML2; low profile, half-length (not present if the HDD Rear Kit is installed) Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x16 or PCIe 3.
Riser 1 supplies slot 1, and riser 2 supplies slots 2 and 3. All standard models have one riser card (Riser 1) installed, which provides one low profile PCIe x16 Gen 3 slot (riser option part number 00KA061). You can replace the first riser card or add a second riser card with the riser card options that are listed in the following table (or configure these riser cards to be factory-integrated using special bid or CTO). Table 12.
Network adapters The x3550 M5 supports four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. The integrated network interface controller (NIC) has the following features: A Broadcom BCM5719 chip Four Gigabit Ethernet ports NIC Teaming (load balancing and failover) Ethernet features: I/O Virtualization features: Compliant with 1 Gb Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.
The following table lists additional supported network adapters. Table 14.
Table 14.
Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3550 M5 server. Table 15.
PCIe SSD adapters The x3550 M5 server supports the High IOPS PCIe SSD adapters listed in the following table. Table 16.
Power supplies The x3550 M5 server supports up to two redundant power supplies, and is capable of N+N redundancy depending on the configuration. Standard models come with one power supply. The following table lists the power supplies. Table 18.
A hot-swap power supply option ships standard with one 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, IEC 320-C13 to IEC 320-C14 rack power cable. Other country-specific and rack cables can be ordered if needed (see the following table). Table 19. Power cables Part number Feature code Description Rack power cables 39Y7932 6263 4.3m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable 39Y7937 6201 1.
Integrated virtualization The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key or one or two SD cards in the SD Media Adapter for System x. The USB memory key is installed in a USB socket inside the server. The SD Media Adapter is installed in a dedicated slot inside the server. When only one SD card is installed in the SD Media Adapter, you can create up to 16 volumes, each of which is presented to UEFI as a bootable device.
Systems management The server contains Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.
All standard models ship with basic light path diagnostics, which include the system LEDs on the front of the server (See Figure 2) and the LEDs near the monitored components (for example, the DIMM error LED on the system board). Standard models with 2.5-inch drive bays and the basic light path can be upgraded to a next-gen light path LCD display panel. The LCD display enables you to have quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information.
Operating systems The server supports the following operating systems: Microsoft: Red Hat: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition (Update 5) SUSE: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 with Xen SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T (SP3) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T (SP3) VMware:
Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 40 °C (104 °F), with relaxed support: Supports cloud-like workload with no performance degradation acceptable (Turbo-Off). Under no circumstance can any combination of worst case workload and configuration result in system shutdown or design exposure at 40 °C. Electrical: Models with 1500 W AC Platinum power supplies: Models with 900 W AC Platinum power supplies: -48 - -60 (nominal) V dc; 25.
Warranty options The System x3550 M5 has a three-year warranty with 24x7 standard call center support and 9x5 Next Business Day onsite coverage. Also available are Lenovo Services warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements, with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions. Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings are country-specific.
The following Lenovo warranty service upgrades are available: Warranty and maintenance service upgrades: Three, four, or five years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage Onsite response from next business day to 2 or 4 hours Committed repair service Warranty extension of up to 5 years Post warranty extensions Committed Repair Service Committed Repair Services enhances the level of Warranty Service Upgrade or Post Warranty/Maintenance Service offering associated with the selected systems.
Regulatory compliance The server conforms to the following regulations: FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A Canada ICES-003, issue 5, Class A UL/IEC 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 NOM-019 Argentina IEC60950-1 Japan VCCI, Class A Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A; AS/NZS 60950.1 China CCC GB4943.1, GB9254 Class A, GB17625.
The ServeRAID M5225 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications: Eight external 12 Gbps SAS/SATA ports Supports 12, 6, and 3 Gbps SAS and 6 and 3 Gbps SATA data transfer rates Two external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8644) Supports 2 GB flash-backed cache (standard) Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 (standard) Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade Supports optional M5200 Series Performance Accelerator and SSD Caching upgrades PCIe x8 Gen
The following table lists the drives supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures. Table 28. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure 3.5" NL SAS HS HDDs 00NC555 2TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 00NC557 3TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 00NC559 4TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 The following table lists the hard disk drives supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures. Table 29.
External disk storage systems The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server and that can be ordered through System x sales channel. The server might support other disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center for further information: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic Table 30.
External backup units The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table. Table 31. External backup options Part number Description External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives 87651UX 1U Tape Drive Enclosure 87651NX 1U Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord) Tape enclosure adapters (with cables) 44E8869 USB Enclosure Adapter Kit Internal backup drives supported by external tape enclosures 00D2786 RDX Internal USB 3.
Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches listed in the following table. Table 32.
Uninterruptible power supply units The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the following table. Table 33. Uninterruptible power supply units Part number Description Rack-mounted or tower UPS units 55941AX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) 55941KX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) 55942AX RT2.2kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) 55942KX RT2.
Power distribution units The server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Table 34.
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Rack cabinets The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 35.
Rack options The server supports the rack options listed in the following table. Table 36. Rack options Part number Feature code Description Miscellaneous options for the x3550 M5 00KA606 A5AK System x3550 M5 Slide Kit G4 (included with the server) 00KA607 A5AL System x Enterprise 1U Cable Management Arm (CMA) 00KA500 A5FW System x Gen-II Universal Slides Kit 00KA162 A5AP Lockable Front Bezel Monitor kits and keyboard trays 17238BX 1723HC1 fc A3EK 1U 18.
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Related publications and links For more information, see these resources: System x3550 M5 product page http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3550m5/index.html System x3550 M5 Type 5463 Installation and Service Guide http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systemx/documentation/topic/com.ibm.sysx.5463.doc/r_printable_doc .html US Announcement Letter - May 5, 2015 http://ibm.
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