Page 2 - Key features; reliability and fault-tolerant memory characteristics.; Scalability and performance; Intel QPI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four QPI links per CPU
IBM System x3850 X5 2 Key features The x3850 X5 is a mission-critical 4U four-socket server, capable of expanding to up to 8 processor sockets and 6 TB of memory in 10U of rack space. It offering outstanding performance, and superior reliability and fault-tolerant memory characteristics. IBM® has be...
Page 3 - Seven PCIe 2.0 slots for maximum I/O expandability; Availability and serviceability; service upgrades are available.
IBM System x3850 X5 3 Seven PCIe 2.0 slots for maximum I/O expandability Availability and serviceability The x3850 X5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime: Support for machine check architecture (MCA) recovery, a feature of the Intel Xeon processor E7 fami...
Page 4 - Manageability and security; through advanced server management capabilities.; Energy efficiency
IBM System x3850 X5 4 Manageability and security Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3850 X5: The server includes an Integrated Management Module (IMM) to monitor server availability and perform remote management.Integrated industry-standard Unified Ex...
Page 5 - Locations of key components; Figure 2 shows the front of the server with the front bezel removed.
IBM System x3850 X5 5 Locations of key components Figure 2 shows the front of the server with the front bezel removed. Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3850 X5 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3850 X5
Page 7 - Standard specifications; The following table lists the standard specifications.; Com ponents
IBM System x3850 X5 7 Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (Part 1) Com ponents Specification Form factor/height Rack/4U per chassis; MAX5 adds 1U. Scalability Machine type 7143 can scale as follows: One server (4U rack-mount...
Page 8 - Standard models
IBM System x3850 X5 8 Table 1. Standard specifications (Part 2) Com ponents Specification Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty. Dimensions Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches), depth: 712 mm (28.0 inches), height: 173 mm (6.8 inches) or 4 rack units (4U) Weight Mi...
Page 9 - Workload-optimized models
IBM System x3850 X5 9 Workload-optimized models The following table lists the announced workload-optimized models. These are all named IBM System x3950 X5 to distinguish them from base x3850 X5 models, even though the base hardware is the same. These are systems that are specially configured to meet...
Page 11 - QPI wrap card
IBM System x3850 X5 11 QPI wrap card In the x3850 X5, QPI links are used for interprocessor communication both in a single-node system and in a two-node system. They are also used to connect the system to a MAX5 memory expansion unit. In a single-node x3850 X5, the QPI links connect in a full mesh b...
Page 12 - Two-node and MAX5 scaling; The x3850 X5 supports the following scalable configurations:; Part
IBM System x3850 X5 12 Two-node and MAX5 scaling The x3850 X5 supports the following scalable configurations: A single x3850 X5 server with four processor sockets. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a single-node server.A single x3850 X5 server with a single MAX5 memory expansion unit ...
Page 13 - Processor options; Intel Xeon processor description
IBM System x3850 X5 13 Processor options The x3850 X5 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to four processors. The E7-8000 processors support native QPI scaling to two nodes without the need for a MAX5 memory expansion unit. All Intel Xeon E7 processor...
Page 14 - Memory options; Notes; Description
IBM System x3850 X5 14 Memory options IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and su...
Page 15 - The following memory protection technologies are supported:
IBM System x3850 X5 15 Table 9. Memory options - MAX5 V2, 88Y6529 Part num ber MAX5 V2feature code Description 44T1592 2429 2GB MAX5 1x2GB 1Rx8 1.5V PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM 49Y1407 A1MH 4GB MAX5 (1x4GB, 2Gb, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600R-999 LP ECC RDIMM 44T1599 2431 4GB MAX5 1x4GB DualRa...
Page 16 - Internal storage; Table 11. Drive backplane options; Internal drive options; Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 1)
IBM System x3850 X5 16 Internal storage The server supports either up to eight 2.5" drives or up to 16 1.8" drives internally. The number of drives that can be inserted depends on the backplanes that are installed. Backplane options are listed in the following table. The backplanes that are ...
Page 17 - Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2)
IBM System x3850 X5 17 Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2) Part num ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupported 2.5-inch 10K SAS hot-swap SEDs 00AD085 A48T IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS SED 8 81Y9662 A3EG IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8 90Y8908 A3EF...
Page 18 - Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 3)
IBM System x3850 X5 18 Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 3) Part num ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupported 2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise Value 00AJ000 A4KM S3500 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8 00AJ005 A4KN S3500 240GB SATA 2.5...
Page 19 - Controllers for internal storage
IBM System x3850 X5 19 Controllers for internal storage The following table lists the RAID controllers, SAS HBAs and additional options used for internal disk storage of x3850 X5 server. Table 13. RAID controllers and SAS HBAs for internal storage Part num ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupport...
Page 20 - Internal tape drives
IBM System x3850 X5 20 The ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications: Two Mini-SAS internal connectors Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M...
Page 21 - Optical drives; Table 14. Optical drives; Part num ber; Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X
IBM System x3850 X5 21 Optical drives The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. Table 14. Optical drives Part num ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupported Standard m odelswhere used 46M0901 4161 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM 1 - 46M0902 4163 UltraSlim En...
Page 22 - I/O expansion options; Note; : The use of slots 1 - 4 requires that a second processor be installed.; Network adapters
IBM System x3850 X5 22 I/O expansion options The server offers the following PCI Express 2.0 slots. None are hot-swap. Slot 1: PCI Express 2.0 x16, full length, full height Slot 2: PCI Express 2.0 x4 (x8 mechanical), full length, full height Slot 3: PCI Express 2.0 x8, full length, full height ...
Page 23 - Table 15. Network adapters
IBM System x3850 X5 23 The following table lists additional supported network adapters. Table 15. Network adapters Partnum ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupported 40 Gb Ethernet 00D9550 A3PN Mellanox ConnectX-3 40GbE / FDR IB VPI Adapter for IBM System x 7 10 Gb Ethernet 49Y7910 A18Y Broadcom ...
Page 24 - Storage host bus adapters; Table 16. Storage adapters
IBM System x3850 X5 24 Storage host bus adapters The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3850 X5 server. Table 16. Storage adapters Partnum ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupported 16 Gb Fibre Channel 81Y1675 A2XV Brocade 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7 81Y1668 A2XU Br...
Page 25 - PCIe SSD adapters; Table 17. SSD adapters; Power supplies; installed. No further power supplies are needed or available.; An AC power supply ships standard with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord.
IBM System x3850 X5 25 PCIe SSD adapters The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table. Table 17. SSD adapters Partnum ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupported 46M0877 0096 IBM 160GB High IOPS SS Class SSD PCIe Adapter 7 46M0878 0097 IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class S...
Page 26 - Integrated virtualization; Remote management
IBM System x3850 X5 26 Integrated virtualization The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options. Table 19. Virtualization options Part num ber Featurecode Description Maxim um...
Page 27 - Supported operating systems
IBM System x3850 X5 27 Supported operating systems The server supports the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition Micro...
Page 28 - Physical and electrical specifications
IBM System x3850 X5 28 Physical and electrical specifications Dimensions: Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches) Depth: 712 mm (28.0 inches) Height: 173 mm (6.8 inches) or 4 rack units (4U) Weight: Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb) Maximum configuration: 49.9 kg (110 lb) Electrical: 100 to 127 (...
Page 29 - Warranty options; Term
IBM System x3850 X5 29 Warranty options The IBM System x3850 X5 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next-business-day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePacs®, discussed in this section. The IBM ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and...
Page 30 - Regulatory compliance; The server conforms to the following international standards:
IBM System x3850 X5 30 Regulatory compliance The server conforms to the following international standards: Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4 Hardware-enabled to meet ISO 9241, Part 3 FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A IEC/UL...
Page 31 - External disk storage expansion; Table 21. External SAS storage expansion enclosures; Table 22. Hard drive options for external expansion enclosures
IBM System x3850 X5 31 External disk storage expansion The following table lists the external SAS disk storage expansion enclosures that are available. Table 21. External SAS storage expansion enclosures Part num ber Description Maxim um quantity supported per one M5025 172701X IBM System Storage® E...
Page 32 - ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x
IBM System x3850 X5 32 The RAID controllers listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures. Table 23. RAID controllers for external storage expansion enclosures Part num ber Featurecode Description Maxim umsupported 46M0830 0094 ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller 2 4...
Page 33 - External disk storage systems; Table 25. External disk storage systems
IBM System x3850 X5 33 External disk storage systems The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be ordered through System x sales channel. The server may support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage I...
Page 34 - External backup units
IBM System x3850 X5 34 External backup units The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table. Table 26. External backup options (Part 1) Part num ber Description External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives 87651UX 1U Tape Drive Enclosure 8767H...
Page 37 - Uninterruptible power supply units; Table 28. Uninterruptible power supply units
IBM System x3850 X5 37 Uninterruptible power supply units The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in Table 24. Table 28. Uninterruptible power supply units Part num ber Description 21304RX IBM UPS 10000XHV 53953AX IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100 V/120 V...
Page 38 - Power distribution units
IBM System x3850 X5 38 Power distribution units The following table lists the server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs). Table 29. Power distribution units (part 1) Part num ber Description Switched and monitored PDUs 46M4002 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU...
Page 40 - Rack cabinets; Table 30. Rack cabinets
IBM System x3850 X5 40 Rack cabinets The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. Table 30. Rack cabinets Part num ber Description 93072PX IBM 25U Static S2 Standard Rack 93604EX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack 93604PX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack 93614EX IBM...
Page 41 - Rack options; Table 31. Rack options
IBM System x3850 X5 41 Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 31. Rack options Part num ber Feature code Description Monitor kits and keyboard trays 17238BX 1723HC1 fc A3EK IBM 1U 18.5" Standard Console 17238EX 1723HC1 fc ...
Page 42 - IBM Global Financing; your ambitious vision into a tangible solution.
IBM System x3850 X5 42 IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strategic investments and optimizing cash flow. Our Fair Market Value (FMV) lease helps ensure that you have the latest IBM technology and with our mid-lea...
Page 43 - Related publications and links; For more information see the following resources:
IBM System x3850 X5 43 Related publications and links For more information see the following resources: IBM System x3850 X5 product page http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/enterprise/x3850x5/ IBM System x 3850 X5 Installation and User's Guide http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lnd...
Page 44 - No t i c es
IBM System x3850 X5 44 No t i c es This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services cur...
Page 45 - Contact us; Tr ad em ar k s
IBM System x3850 X5 45 This document was created or updated on February 14, 2014.Send us your comments in one of the following ways: Use the online Contact us review form found at: ibm.com /redbooks Send your comments in an e-mail to: [email protected] Mail your comments to: IBM Corporation, ...