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Lenovo System x3550 M5 Product Manual

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System x3550 M5

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. Storage can include up to 12 drives in an impressive selection of sizes and types.
Suggested use : Database, virtualization and cloud computing, infrastructure security, systems
management, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media, web, and HPC.
The following figure shows the System x3550 M5.
Figure 1. The System x3550 M5
Did you know?
The x3550 M5 incorporates energy smart features for minimized costs and efficient performance. Dual fan
zones support operation in up to 40°C environments. 80 PLUS Titanium power supply units (PSUs) can
deliver 96% efficiency at 50% load.
The x3550 M5 has outstanding memory performance that is achieved by supporting two-RDIMM-per-
channel configurations at speeds up to 12% faster than the Intel specification, while still maintaining world-
class reliability.
System x® servers achieved the highest reliability of any x86 servers (ITIC 2014-2015 Global Server
Hardware, Server OS Reliability Survey:
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/common/ssi/ecm/en/xsl03126usen/XSL03126USEN.PDF
The x3550 M5 integrates leadership security and reliability. System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an
exclusive set of System x features and practices, establishes a foolproof security foundation for your
workloads. Enterprise-class data protection is provided with optional self-encrypting drives and simple,
centralized key management through IBM Security Key Lifecycle Management. Diagnostic tools facilitate
reduced downtime and costs.
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  • Page 1: Product Guide

    System x3550 M5 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.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    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.
  • Page 3 Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space protected from all other software running on a system. System x3550 M5...

  • Page 4: Components And Connectors

    Components and connectors The following figure shows the front of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the System x3550 M5 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...

  • Page 5: Standard Specifications

    The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3550 M5 Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications Components Specification Machine type 5463 Form factor...
  • Page 6 Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1) management based on Renesas SH7758, Predictive Failure Analysis, light path diagnostics, Automatic Server Restart, ToolsCenter, XClarity Administrator, and Intel Node Manager. Optional Advanced Management Module Advanced Upgrade for remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual media). System x3550 M5...
  • Page 7 Important Notices Rack Installation Instructions Documentation CD containing Installation and User's Guide System x3550 M5 Slide Kit G4 2.8 m C13-C14 power cord (one for models with one power supply and two for models with two power supplies) Note: Cable Management Arm (CMA) is not included. See the "Rack options" section for ordering information.

  • Page 8: Standard Models

    * x in the Model number represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA model number is 5463A2G, and the US Model number is 5463A2U). Ask a Lenovo representative for specifics. ** Titanium power supply; supports 200-240 V AC only.

  • Page 9: Express And Topseller Models

    5463K7G 1x E5-2650 v3 10C 2.3GHz 1x 16GB M5210 4x 2.5" Open 4x GbE 2 / 4 Optional 1x 750 W 25MB 2133MHz 105W 2133MHz HS / 8 HS / 2 TopSeller - Latin America (Brazil only) System x3550 M5...
  • Page 10 HS / 2 5463EHM 1x E5-2609 v3 6C 1.9GHz 1x 8GB M5210 4x 2.5" 4x GbE 4 / 4 Multi 1x 550 W 15MB 1600MHz 85W 2133MHz§ 1GB Flash HS / 8 300GB burner HS / 2 System x3550 M5...

  • Page 11: Processor Options

    § For these models, the standard DIMM is rated at 2133 MHz, but operates at a lower speed to match the processor memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options". Processor options System x3550 M5...
  • Page 12 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2698 v3 16C 2.3GHz 40MB 2133MHz 135W 00KF584 ARZ8 / ARZ9 Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699 v3 18C 2.3GHz 45MB 2133MHz 145W * The first feature code is for the first processor; the second feature code is for the second processor. System x3550 M5...

  • Page 13: Memory Options

    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.
  • Page 14 CPU) LRDIMMs - 2133 MHz 46W0800 A5B9 32GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4, 1.2V) 24 (12 per PC417000 CL15 2133MHz LP LRDIMM CPU) 95Y4812 A5UK 64GB TruDDR4 Memory (4Rx4,1.2V) PC4- 24 (12 per 17000 CL15 2133MHz LP LRDIMM CPU) System x3550 M5...

  • Page 15: Internal Storage

    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.
  • Page 16 System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit PLUS, Non-Raid 00KA060 A5A7 System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit PLUS, HW RAID * Available in standard or CTO models. ** Available in CTO models only. Base drive kits are always factory installed in either standard or custom (CTO) models. Upgrade drive kits can be factory installed or can be installed as a field upgrade for supported standard or custom models.
  • Page 17 1x System x3550 M5 10x 2.5" HS HDD Kit (FC 1x N2215 A5A0); and 1x System x3550 M5 2x 2.5" HS HDD Rear Kit (FC A5A2) Field upgrade for the 10-drive bay model: 1x System x3550 M5 2x 2.5" HS HDD Rear Kit (PN 00KA058) 2.5-inch SATA...
  • Page 18 1x M1215; or Factory installed: 1x M5210; or 1x System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit, HW 1x N2215 RAID (FC A5A6); and 1x System x3550 M5 4x 2.5" SS HDD Kit PLUS, HW RAID (FC A5A7) Field upgrade for the 4-drive bay model: 1x System x3550 M5 4x 2.5"...

  • Page 19: Controllers For Internal Storage

    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 MegaRAID SafeStore (with RAID 5 upgrade) Fixed stripe size of 64 KB System x3550 M5...

  • Page 20: Internal Drive Options

    1.2TB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 00NA271 ASBM 1.8TB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS 512e HDD 2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 6 Gbps SAS 00AJ096 A4TL 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS HDD 00AJ081 A4TR 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G3HS HDD System x3550 M5...
  • Page 21 A577 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise Value SSD 00YC390 AT8S 240GB Enterprise Entry SATA G3HS 2.5" SSD 00AJ400 A578 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC G3HS Enterprise Value SSD 00FN337 AS0G 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC G3HS Entry SSD System x3550 M5...
  • Page 22 2.5-inch simple-swap HDDs - 6 Gbps NL SATA 00NA597 ASLC 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" G3SS HDD 00NA622 ASLD 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" G3SS HDD 00NA536 AT82 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5'' G3SS 512e HDD System x3550 M5...

  • Page 23: Internal Backup Units

    3.5-inch simple-swap HDDs - 6 Gbps NL SATA 81Y9802 A22U 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD 81Y9806 A22X 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD 81Y9810 A22W 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD Internal backup units System x3550 M5...

  • Page 24: Optical Drives

    DVD-ROM (part number 00AM066). This drive also supports the following media and speeds for writing: CD-R 24X CD-RW 4X High-Speed CD-RW 10X Ultra Speed CD-RW 24X DVD-R 8X DVD+R 8X DVD-R DL 6X DVD+R DL 6X DVD-RW 6X DVD+RW 8X DVD-RAM 5X System x3550 M5...

  • Page 25: I/O Expansion Options

    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). System x3550 M5...
  • Page 26 System x3550 M5 PCIe Riser 1 (1x ML2 x16 CPU0) Riser 2 (supplies slots 2 and 3) 00KA062 A5AC System x3550 M5 PCIe Riser 2, 1 CPU (2xLP, LP x8 CPU0 + LP x8 CPU0) None* A5AD System x3550 M5 PCIe Riser 2, 1-2 CPU (FHHL x16...

  • Page 27: Network Adapters

    Optionally, the x3550 M5 server supports ML2 adapters that are installed in the custom ML2 slot provided by the PCIe ML2 riser card (part number 00KA063). This slot supports adapters with either two 10 Gb ports or four Gigabit ports and supports direct connectivity to the IMM2 service processor for out-of-band systems management. System x3550 M5...
  • Page 28 Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter * SFP+ and QSFP+ based adapters require supported transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately. For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Networking adapters category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/networkadapters System x3550 M5...

  • Page 29: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    3200GB Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapter 00AE992 ARYN 6400GB Enterprise Value io3 Flash Adapter * The 5200GB and 6400GB io3 Flash Adapters cannot be factory installed; they are supported as field-installable options only. The server cannot be shipped with these adapters installed. System x3550 M5...

  • Page 30: Gpu Adapters

    Important: It is highly recommended to validate server configuration for specific power requirements using the latest version of the System x Power Configurator: https://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=LNVO-PWRCONF This will ensure that the right power supply is chosen for optimal performance. System x3550 M5...

  • Page 31: Integrated Virtualization

    (RAID 1) across both cards, up to a total of eight mirrored volumes. The use of mirrored volumes improves system availability because the server remains operational, even if one SD card fails. The RAID functionality is handled internally by the SD Media Adapter. System x3550 M5...

  • Page 32: Systems Management

    The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue- screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. The following table lists the remote management option. System x3550 M5...

  • Page 33: Operating Systems

    Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa 00FP648 A5U1 IBM SKLM for System x w/SEDs - FoD per Install w/1Yr S&S 00FP649 AS6C IBM SKLM for System x w/SEDs - FoD per Install w/3Yr S&S Operating systems System x3550 M5...

  • Page 34: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    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. System x3550 M5...

  • Page 35: Warranty Options

    6.4 bels (idle) 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.
  • Page 36 Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure, you retain possession of your hard drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands.

  • Page 37: Regulatory Compliance

    RTS can reduce problem resolution time, decreasing the cost to address technical problems and increasing uptime. Offerings are available for Windows, Linux, IBM Systems Director, VMware, Microsoft business applications, and Lenovo System x storage devices, and IBM OEM storage devices.
  • Page 38 EXP2512 Storage Enclosure 610024X EXP2524 Storage Enclosure Lenovo ThinkServer SA120 support For details about supported drives and cables for the Lenovo ThinkServer SA120, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide: http://lenovopress.com/tips1234 EXP2512 and EXP2524 support The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion enclosures and the ServeRAID M5225 SAS/SATA Controller.

  • Page 39: External Disk Storage Systems

    600GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 00NC567 900GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 00NC569 1.2TB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 2.5" SAS HS SSDs 00NC573 200GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD 00NC575 400GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD External disk storage systems System x3550 M5...
  • Page 40 External disk storage systems The following table lists the external storage systems that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3550 M5 solutions. Table 30. External disk storage systems Part number Description Lenovo Storage S2200 64112B1 Lenovo Storage S2200 LFF Chassis SAS Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD...

  • Page 41: External Backup Units

    External backup units The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3550 M5 solutions. Table 31. External backup options Part number Description External tape enclosures 61901UX IBM Multimedia Backup Enclosure...

  • Page 42: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches

    Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The following table lists the top-of-rack Ethernet switches that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3550 M5 solutions. Table 32. Top-of-rack switches Part number Description 1 Gb Ethernet top-of-rack switches 7159BAX Lenovo RackSwitch G7028 (Rear to Front)

  • Page 43: Power Distribution Units

    For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/power Power distribution units The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3550 M5 solutions. Table 34. Power distribution units...
  • Page 44 DPI 30a Line Cord (NEMA L6-30P) 40K9615 DPI 60a Cord (IEC 309 2P+G) 40K9617 DPI Australian/NZ 3112 Line Cord 40K9618 DPI Korean 8305 Line Cord For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/power System x3550 M5...

  • Page 45: Rack Cabinets

    Rack cabinets The following table lists the rack cabinets that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3550 M5 solutions. Table 35. Rack cabinets Part number Description 201886X 11U Rack Office Enablement Kit 93072RX 25U S2 Standard Rack...

  • Page 46: Lenovo Financial Services

    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...

  • Page 47: Related Publications And Links

    For you, this dedication provides a high-quality, easy, and positive financing experience. For your region specific offers please ask your Lenovo sales representative or your technology provider about the use of Lenovo Financial Services. For more information, see the following Lenovo website: http://www.lenovofs.com...
  • Page 48 Related publications and links For more information, see these resources: Lenovo servers product page http://www.lenovo.com/systems/servers System x3550 M5 Type 5463 documentation http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systemx/documentation/topic/com.lenovo.sysx.5463.doc/ c_product_page.html US Announcement Letter - May 5, 2015 http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS115-066 US Announcement Letter - September 9, 2014 http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS114-141 ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3550 M5 http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/xseries/5463.shtml...
  • Page 49 Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 50 This document is available online at http://lenovopress.com/TIPS1194. Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and For Those Who Do are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. These and other Lenovo trademarked terms are marked on their first occurrence in this information with the appropriate symbol (®...

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