Abstract
The IBM® System x3530 M4 server delivers dual-socket performance in a 1U compact footprint. Featuring the latest Intel Romley EN platform, the x3530 M4 is a flexible rack server positioned as a good investment value, while considering your total cost of ownership and IBM commitment. It is designed to provide more affordable value and increased flexibility with performance and quality to match. Designed with redundancy, flexible subsystems, and a wider range of configuration options, the x3530 M4 also offers an innovative Feature on Demand (FoD) design for an easier upgrade path.
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Introduction
The IBM® System x3530 M4 server delivers dual-socket performance in a 1U compact footprint. Featuring the latest Intel Romley EN platform, the x3530 M4 is a flexible rack server positioned as a good investment value, while considering your total cost of ownership (TCO) and IBM commitment. It is designed to provide more affordable value and increased flexibility with performance and quality to match. Designed with redundancy, flexible subsystems, and a wider range of configuration options, the x3530 M4 also offers an innovative Feature on Demand (FoD) design for an easier upgrade path.
Suggested use: Business infrastructure, light databases, entry virtualization, enterprise applications, web serving, small HPC, and cloud applications.
The following figure shows the IBM System x3530 M4.
Figure 1. The IBM System x3530 M4
Did you know
The x3530 M4 offers a flexible and scalable design and a simple upgrade path to eight HDDs plus an optical drive at the same time. The flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides two standard integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and two additional integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with an optional software feature for an on-demand upgrade without needing to buy additional hardware. Comprehensive systems management tools with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to deploy, integrate, service, and manage.
Key features
The x3530 M4 delivers dual-socket performance in a compact 1U footprint and features the latest Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family technology with greater processing, memory, and I/O capabilities. Built with a focus on a reduced TCO, the x3530 M4 provides the 80 PLUS power supply certification to help enable energy savings. With a better balance between cost and system features, the x3530 M4 is an ideal platform for general business workloads.
Scalability and performance
The x3530 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
- The Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family improves productivity by offering affordable dual-socket system performance with eight-core processors with up to 2.3 GHz core speeds, up to 20 MB of L3 cache, and one QPI interconnect link of up to 8 GTps.
- Up to two processors, 16 cores, and 32 threads maximize the concurrent execution of multithreaded applications.
- Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows processor cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor thermal design power (TDP).
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
- Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
- Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVT) significantly improve floating point performance for compute-intensive technical and scientific applications.
- The 12 RDIMMs of 1600 MHz DDR3 ECC memory provide speed, high availability, and a memory capacity of up to 384 GB (running at 1066 MHz).
- The theoretical maximum memory bandwidth of the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family is 38.4 GBps at 1600 MHz, which is 20% more than the previous generation of Intel Xeon 5600 processors.
- The server offers up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with a convenient FoD upgrade process that does not require the purchasing of additional hardware.
- The server offers PCI Express 3.0 I/O expansion capabilities that improve the theoretical maximum bandwidth by almost 100% (8 GTps per link using 128b/130b encoding) compared to the previous generation of PCI Express 2.0 (5 GTps per link using 8b/10b encoding).
- With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon processor E5 family. This controller reduces I/O latency and increases overall system performance.
- Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap drive bays or four 3.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap drive bays provide maximum internal storage capacity in a compact 1U form factor.
Availability and serviceability
The x3530 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- The server offers Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
- Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as processor, memory, and adapter cards.
- The server offers simple-swap or hot-swap drives supporting affordable software RAID and advanced hardware RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
- The server offers two redundant hot-swap power supplies and up to six dual-motor redundant non-hot-swap fans to provide cost-efficient availability for applications.
- The power source-independent light path diagnostics panel and optional individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing) components. These features simplify servicing, speed up problem resolution, and improves system availability.
- Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, memory, hard disk drives, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
- Built-in Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failure, to minimize downtime.
- Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speeds up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
- Three-year customer replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, next business day 9x5. Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3530 M4:
- The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and perform remote management.
- An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) V1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
- Industry-standard AES NI support provides faster and stronger encryption.
- IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systems management tools that increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
- Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
- 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.
Energy efficiency
The x3530 M4 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.
- 80 PLUS certified power supplies enable greater energy savings while providing flexibility to meet your business needs.
- The Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family offers better performance over the previous generation, while fitting into the same TDP limits.
- Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw.
- Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
- Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 19% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs.
- The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system.
- IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced data center power notification and management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Locations of key components and connectors
The following figure shows the front of the server with four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (models with 3.5-inch simple-swap bays are also available).
Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays
The following figure shows the front of the server with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (models with 2.5-inch simple-swap bays are also available).
Figure 3. Front view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays
The following figures shows the rear of the server with hot-swap power supplies.
Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with hot-swap power supplies
The following figure shows the rear of the server with fixed power supply.
Figure 4. Rear view of the IBM System x3530 M4 with fixed power supply
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.
Figure 5. Inside view of the IBM System x3530 M4
Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Table 1. Standard specifications
| Components | Specification |
| Form factor | 1U rack. |
| Processor | Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family processors with eight cores (up to 2.3 GHz), six cores (up to 2.4 GHz), or four cores (up to 2.2 GHz), one QPI link up to 8.0 GTps, up to 1600 MHz memory speed, up to 20 MB L3 cache; or one Intel Xeon processor E5-1400 product family processor with four cores up to 2.8 GHz, 10 MB L3 cache, and 1333 MHz memory speed (CTO only); or one Intel Pentium processor 1400 product family processor with two cores up to 2.8 GHz, 5 MB L3 cache, and 1066 MHz memory speed (CTO only). |
| Chipset | Intel C600 series. |
| Memory | Up to 12 DIMM sockets (six DIMMs per processor). LRDIMMs, RDIMMs, and UDIMMs are supported, but the memory types cannot be intermixed. DIMM speeds up to 1600 MHz. |
| Memory maximums | With LRDIMMs: Up to 384 GB with 12x 32 GB RDIMMs and two processors. With RDIMMs: Up to 192 GB with 12x 16 GB RDIMMs and two processors. With UDIMMs: Up to 48 GB with 12x 4 GB UDIMMs and two processors. |
| Memory protection | ECC, Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing. |
| Disk drive bays | Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays, up to eight 2.5-inch simple-swap drive bays, up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays, or up to four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays. |
| Maximum internal storage | Up to 7.2 TB with 900 GB 2.5-inch SAS HDDs, up to 8 TB with 1 TB 2.5-inch NL SAS/SATA HDDs, up to 4.1 TB with 512 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, or up to 12 TB with 3 TB 3.5-inch NL SAS/SATA HDDs. Intermix of SAS/SATA is supported. |
| RAID support | RAID 0 and 1 with the C105. RAID 0, 1, and 10 with the H1110, M1115, or M5110. Upgrades to RAID 5 and 50 are available for the M1115. Upgrades to RAID 5 and 50 are available for the M5110 (zero-cache; 512 MB battery-backed cache; 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache). Optional upgrades to RAID 6 and 60 are available for the M5110 with caches. |
| Optical drive bays | One, for models with 2.5” drives. Support for optional DVD-ROM or multiburner. |
| Tape drive bays | None. |
| Network interfaces | Up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports with the onboard Intel I350-CM2 controller (two ports are enabled, and an additional two ports require the optional software FoD upgrade to enable them). |
| I/O expansion slots | Up to three slots, depending on the riser cards installed. The slots are as follows:
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| Ports | Two USB 2.0 ports and one DB-15 video port (CTO or special bid only, feature code A23Q) on the front. Four USB 2.0 ports, one DB-15 video port, one DB-9 serial port, and four RJ-45 GbE network ports on the rear. One internal USB port (for embedded hypervisor). |
| Cooling | IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling with up to six redundant non-hot-swap fans (four standard, additional two with second processor). Each fan has two motors. |
| Power supply | Up to two redundant hot-swap 460 W AC or 675 W HE AC power supplies (80 PLUS certification), or one fixed 460 W AC power supply (80 PLUS certification), or up to two redundant hot-swap 675 W DC power supplies. |
| Hot-swap parts | Hard drives (model dependent) and power supplies (model dependent). |
| Systems management | UEFI, IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), Predictive Failure Analysis, light path diagnostics (basic standard, advanced optional), Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager, and IBM ServerGuide. Optional IMM Advanced FoD Upgrade for remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual media). |
| Security features | Power-on password, administrator's password, and TPM. |
| Video | Matrox G200eR2 with 16 MB memory integrated into the IMM2. Maximum resolution is 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors. |
| Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, and 2008 (x64), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and 11, VMware ESX 4.1 and VMware ESXi 4.1 embedded hypervisor, and VMware vSphere 5. |
| Limited warranty | Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty with 9x5/NBD. |
| Service and support | Optional service upgrades (country-specific) are available through IBM ServicePac® offerings: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 8 hours fix time, one-year or two-year warranty extension, remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software. |
| Dimensions | Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.), width: 447 mm (17.6 in.), depth: 673 mm (26.5 in.) |
| Weight | Minimum configuration: 10.4 kg (22.9 lb), maximum: 15.6 kg (34.3 lb) |
The x3530 M4 servers are shipped with the following items:
- Registration flyer
- Statement of Limited Warranty
- Important Notices
- Rack Installation Instructions
- Documentation CD containing Installation and User's Guide
- IBM Systems Director 6.3 Base for x86 DVD-ROM
- Rail kit
- One 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 rack power cable
Standard models
The following table lists the standard models.
Table 2. Standard models
| MTM* | Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) | Memory | RAID | Drive bays | Drives | Onboard NIC (std/max) | I/O slots (std/ max) | Optical drive | Power (std/max) |
| Models announced May 2012 | |||||||||
| 7160-A2x | 1x E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz 10MB 1066MHz 80W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz§ | C105 | 4x 3.5" SS / 4 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 2 / 3 | None | 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 |
| 7160-B2x | 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz 10MB 1066MHz 80W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz§ | H1110 | 4x 3.5" HS / 4 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | None | 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 |
| 7160-C2x | 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz | C105 | 4x 3.5" HS / 4 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 2 / 3 | None | 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 |
| 7160-D2x | 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz | M1115 | 4x 2.5" HS / 8 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Optional | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
| 7160-F2x | 1x E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz | M5110 1 GB (f) | 8x 2.5" SS / 8 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Optional | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
| 7160-G2x | 1x E5-2450 8C 2.1GHz 20MB 1600MHz 95W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz§ | M5110 512 MB | 4x 2.5" HS / 8 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Optional | 1x 675 W HS / 2 |
| 7160-H2x | 1x E5-2470 8C 2.3GHz 20MB 1600MHz 95W | 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz§ | M5110 1 GB (f) | 4x 2.5" HS / 8 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Optional | 1x 675 W HS / 2 |
| 7160-J2x | 1x E5-2450L 8C 1.8GHz 20MB 1600MHz 70W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz§ | M5110 1 GB (f) | 4x 2.5" HS / 8 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Optional | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
§ For models A2x and B2x, the standard DIMM is rated at 1333 MHz, but operates at up to 1066 MHz to match the processor memory speed. Conversely, for models G2x, H2x and J2x, the processor memory speed is rated at 1600 MHz, but operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the rated speed of the installed DIMM. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".
(f) The ServeRAID M5110 RAID controller in this model includes a flash-backed cache.
For information about standard features of the server, see the "Specifications" section.
Express models
The following table lists the express models.
Table 3. Express models
| MTM* | Intel Xeon processor† (2 maximum) | Memory | RAID | Drive bays | Drives | Onboard NIC (std/max) | I/O slots (std/ max | Optical drive | Power (std/max) |
| Europe, Middle East, Africa | |||||||||
| 7160-E1G | 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz 10MB 1066MHz 80W | 1x 4 GB 1333 MHz§ | C105 | 4x 3.5" HS / 4 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 2 / 3 | None | 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 |
| 7160-E2G‡ | 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz | C105 | 4x 3.5" HS / 4 | 1x 500 GB 7.2K SATA | 2x GbE / 4 | 2 / 3 | None | 1x 460 W Fixed / 1 |
| 7160-E3G | 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz | M1115 | 8x 2.5" HS / 8 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Multi- burner | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
| 7160-E4G‡ | 1x E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz | M5110 | 8x 2.5" HS / 8 | 2x 300 GB 10K SAS | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Multi- burner | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
| United States, Latin America, Canada | |||||||||
| 7160-EAU | 1x E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz 10MB 1066MHz 80W | 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz§ | M1115 | 4x 3.5" HS / 4 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | None | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
| 7160-EBU | 1x E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz | M1115 | 4x 3.5" HS / 4 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | None | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
| 7160-ECU | 1x E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz 15MB 1333MHz 95W | 1x 8 GB 1333 MHz | M5110 | 8x 2.5" HS / 8 | Open bay | 2x GbE / 4 | 3 / 3 | Multi- burner | 1x 460 W HS / 2 |
† Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP.
§ For models E1G and EAU, the standard DIMM is rated at 1333 MHz, but operates at up to 1066 MHz to match the processor memory speed. Actual memory speed maximums depend on several factors, as described in "Memory options".
‡ These models are not available in Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (R/CIS).
Processor options
The x3530 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family processors, one Intel Xeon processor E5-1410, one Intel Pentium processor 1403, or one Intel Pentium processor 1407. This table shows which server models have each processor standard. If there is no corresponding where used model for a particular processor, then this processor is only available through CTO.
Table 3. Processor options
| Part number* | Description | Standard models where used |
| Single or dual processor support: Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family | ||
| 94Y6380 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2403 4C 1.8GHz 10MB Cache 1066MHz 80W | A2x |
| 94Y6379 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2407 4C 2.2GHz 10MB Cache 1066MHz 80W | B2x |
| 46W9170 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2418L 4C 2.0GHz 10MB Cache 1333MHz 50W | - |
| 94Y6378 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2420 6C 1.9GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W | C2x |
| 94Y6377 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2430 6C 2.2GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W | D2x |
| 94Y6382 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2430L 6C 2.0GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 60W | - |
| 94Y6376 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2440 6C 2.4GHz 15MB Cache 1333MHz 95W | F2x |
| 94Y6375 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2450 8C 2.1GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W | G2x |
| 94Y6381 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2450L 8C 1.8GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 70W | J2x |
| 94Y6374 | Intel Xeon Processor E5-2470 8C 2.3GHz 20MB Cache 1600MHz 95W | H2x |
| Single processor support only: Intel Xeon processor E5-1410 and Intel Pentium processor 1400 product family | ||
| None** | Intel Pentium Processor 1403 2C 2.6GHz 5MB Cache 1066MHz 80W | - |
| None** | Intel Pentium Processor 1407 2C 2.8GHz 5MB Cache 1066MHz 80W | - |
| None** | Intel Xeon Processor E5-1410 4C 2.8GHz 10MB Cache 1333MHz 80W | - |
** These processors only support single processor configurations and are available only through CTO or special bid.
Memory options
IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal IBM System x® performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics panel for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide.
The IBM System x3530 M4 supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to six DIMMs when one processor is installed, and up to 12 DIMMs when two processors are installed. Each processor has three memory channels, and there are two DIMMs per channel. The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- Mixing different types of memory (UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs) is not supported.
- Mixing 1.5 V and 1.35 V DIMMs in the same server is supported; in such cases, all DIMMs operate at 1.5 V.
- The maximum quantity of DIMMs that can be installed in a server depends on the number of processors (six DIMMs with one processor installed, 12 DIMMs with two processors installed)
- All DIMMs in all processor memory channels operate at the same speed, which is determined as the lowest value of:
- The memory speed supported by the specific processor.
- The lowest of maximum operating speeds for the selected memory configuration that depends on the rated speed, operating voltage, and quantity of DIMMs per channel, as shown under the "Maximum operating speed" section in Table 4.
Table 4. Maximum memory speeds
DIMM type Specification | UDIMM | RDIMM | LRDIMM | ||||||||
| Rank | Dual rank | Single rank | Dual rank | Quad rank | Quad rank | ||||||
| Rated speed | 1333 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1066 MHz | 1333 MHz | ||||
| Rated voltage | 1.35 V | 1.35 V | 1.5 V | 1.35 V | 1.5 V | 1.35 V | 1.35 V | ||||
| Operating voltage | 1.35 V | 1.5 V | 1.35 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.35 V | 1.5 V | 1.5 V | 1.35 V | 1.35 V | 1.5 V |
| Max quantity* | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Largest DIMM | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Max memory capacity | 48 GB | 48 GB | 48 GB | 48 GB | 48 GB | 192 GB | 192 GB | 96 GB | 96 GB | 384 GB | 384 GB |
| Max memory at rated speed | 24 GB | 24 GB | 48 GB | 48 GB | 48 GB | 192 GB | 192 GB | 96 GB | NS** | NS** | 192 GB |
| Maximum operating speed (MHz) |  | | | ||||||||
| 1 DIMM per channel | 1333 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1600 MHz | 800 MHz | 1066 MHz | 1333 MHz |
| 2 DIMMs per channel | 1066 MHz | 1066 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1333 MHz | 1600 MHz | 800 MHz | 800 MHz | 1066 MHz |
** Rated speed is not supported. Memory DIMMs always operate at speeds lower than rated.
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
- ECC
- Chipkill (x4-based memory DIMMs)
- Memory mirroring
- Memory rank sparing
Chipkill works only in independent channel mode (default operational mode) and supports only x4-based memory DIMMs.
If memory mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (a minimum of one pair per each processor, a maximum of two pairs per processor), and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size.
If memory rank sparing is used, then two single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs must be installed per populated channel (the DIMMs do not need to be identical). In rank sparing mode, one rank of a DIMM in each populated channel is reserved as spare memory. The size of a rank varies depending on the DIMMs installed.
Chipkill, memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing modes are mutually exclusive. Only one operational memory mode can be enabled on a server, and it is a system-wide setting.
The following table lists memory options available for the x3530 M4 server.
Table 5. Memory options
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported | Standard models where used |
| UDIMMs | ||||
| 49Y1404 | 8648 | 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC 1333MHz LP UDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| RDIMMs | ||||
| 49Y1405 | 8940 | 2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| 49Y1406 | 8941 | 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | A2x, B2x, C2x, D2x, F2x, G2x, J2x |
| 49Y1559 | A28Z | 4GB (1x4GB, 1Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| 49Y1407 | 8942 | 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| 90Y3178 | A24L | 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| 49Y1397 | 8923 | 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC 1333MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | H2x |
| 90Y3109 | A292 | 8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| 49Y1399 | A14E | 8GB (1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| 49Y1563 | A1QT | 16GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
| LRDIMMs | ||||
| 90Y3105 | A291 | 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP LRDIMM | 12 (6 per processor) | - |
Internal disk storage options
IBM System x3530 M4 server supports the following internal storage configurations:
- Four 2.5-inch Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays
- Eight 2.5-inch Slim-SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays
- Eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA simple-swap drive bays
- Four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays
- Four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays
Figure 6 shows the last three of these configurations.
Figure 6. Internal drive configurations
Backplanes
Standard models ship with four 2.5-inch SFF SAS/SATA hot-swap, eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA simple-swap, four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap, or four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap drive bays. The following table shows the internal storage expansion options available for the x3530 M4 server (models with 2.5-inch simple-swap drive bays and 3.5-inch drive bays are not expandable).
Table 6. Internal storage expansion options
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| 94Y6386 | A215 | 4 x 2.5" Hot-Swap SAS upgrade assembling kit | 1 |
| 00D4487 | A2TG | IBM HS SAS assembling kit for ServeRAID M1100/M5100 Series upgrade | 1 |
| 00D4488 | A34G | IBM SATA assembling kit for ServeRAID C105 upgrade | 1 |
Options 94Y6386 (backplane and bracket) and 00D4487 (cable) are used together to upgrade standard (see Table 2) or custom (CTO or special bid) models with four 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays and hardware RAID (H1110, M1115, or M5110) to eight 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays. If H1110 has been installed in custom model, it must be replaced with M1115 or M5110.
Options 94Y6386 (backplane and bracket) and 00D4488 (cable) are used together to upgrade custom (CTO or special bid) models with four 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays and software RAID (C105) to eight 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays. In addition, an 8-pack SATA Enabler (90Y4349) Feature-on-Demand (FoD) upgrade is required for ServeRAID C105 to support eight HDDs.
An optical drive can be installed internally in models with 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap drive bays (no optical drive support in models with 3.5-inch drive bays).
RAID controllers
The following table lists the RAID controllers and the additional options used for the internal disk storage of the x3530 M4 server.
Table 7. RAID controllers for internal storage
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported | Models where used |
| None# | A2VA | ServeRAID C105 for IBM System x | 1 | A2x, C2x |
| 90Y4349§ | A2V7 | 8-pack SATA Enabler for IBM System x | 1 | - |
| 81Y4492 | A1XL | ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x | 1 | B2x |
| 81Y4448 | A1MZ | ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x | 1 | D2x |
| 81Y4542 | A1X1 | ServeRAID M1100 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade | 1 | - |
| 81Y4481 | A347 | ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x | 1 | F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x |
| 81Y4544 | A1X2 | ServeRAID M5100 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade | 1 | - |
| 81Y4484 | A1J3 | ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade | 1 | G2x |
| 81Y4487 | A1J4 | ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade | 1 | - |
| 81Y4559 | A1WY | ServeRAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade | 1 | F2x, H2x, J2x |
| 81Y4508 | A22E | ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit for IBM System x | 1* | - |
| 81Y4546 | A1X3 | ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade for IBM System x | 1† | - |
| 90Y4273 | A2MC | ServeRAID M5100 Series Performance Accelerator for IBM System x | 1 | - |
| 90Y4318 | A2MD | ServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Caching Enabler for IBM System x | 1 | - |
| 46M0912 | 3876 | IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA | 1 | - |
§ An FoD upgrade for ServeRAID C105 that supports eight SATA HDDs.
* The ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit (81Y4508) is supported only with ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade (81Y4484).
† The ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade (81Y4546) requires RAID 5 Upgrade with caches (81Y4484, 81Y4487, or 81Y4559).
The hardware RAID adapter is installed into a dedicated PCIe slot (slot 3) supplied by Riser 2 (94Y6385). See Table 11 (PCI riser card options) for more details.
The following table lists drive types and internal drive bay configurations supported by the RAID controllers (SAS HDDs include both SAS and NL SAS HDDs, and SATA HDDs include both SATA and NL SATA HDDs).
Table 8. Drive types and internal drive bay configurations supported by the RAID controllers
| RAID controller | Drive type | 4x 2.5-in. hot-swap | 8x 2.5-in. hot-swap | 8x 2.5-in. simple-swap | 4x 3.5-in. hot-swap | 4x 3.5-in. simple-swap |
| ServeRAID C105 | SAS HDD | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support |
| SATA HDD | Yes | Yes* | Yes* | Yes | Yes | |
| SATA SSD | No support | No support | No support | No support | No support | |
| ServeRAID H1110 | SAS HDD | Yes | No support | No support | Yes | Yes |
| SATA HDD | Yes | No support | No support | Yes | Yes | |
| SATA SSD | Yes | No support | No support | No support | No support | |
| ServeRAID M1115 | SAS HDD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SATA HDD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SATA SSD | Yes | Yes | Yes | No support | No support | |
| ServeRAID M5110 | SAS HDD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SATA HDD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SATA SSD | Yes | Yes | Yes | No support | No support | |
| 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA | SAS HDD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SATA HDD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SATA SSD | Yes | Yes | Yes | No support | No support |
The ServeRAID C105 onboard controller has the following specifications:
- Supports up to eight (up to four standard, with an additional four with optional 8-pack enabler, 90Y4349) SATA HDDs (SAS not supported)
- Supports hot-swap and simple-swap drives
- Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 (non-RAID is not supported.)
- Up to 3 Gbps throughput per port
- Support for up to two volumes
- Support for virtual drive sizes greater than 2 TB
- Fixed stripe unit size of 64 KB
- Support for MegaRAID Storage Manager management software
The ServeRAID H1110 adapter has the following specifications:
- Four internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
- One x4 mini-SAS internal connector (SFF-8087)
- Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
- Based on the LSI SAS2004 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
- PCIe 2.0 x4 host interface
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, and 10
- Connects to up to four SAS or SATA drives (SAS expanders are not supported.)
The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
- Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
- Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
- Supports connections to SAS/SATA drives and SAS Expanders
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
- Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M1100 Series RAID 5 upgrades
- Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
- PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface
- Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps ROC controller
The ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
- Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
- Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
- Supports connections to SAS/SATA drives and SAS Expanders
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
- Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades
- Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade
- Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache
- Support for SSD performance optimization with the optional M5100 Series Performance Accelerator and SSD Caching Enabler
- Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller
The IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA has the following specifications:
- Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
- Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
- Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs
- Optimized for SSD performance
- No RAID support
- Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port
- PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface
- Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps ROC controller
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the RAID adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=raid
Drive options for internal storage
The following table lists hard drive options for the internal disk storage of the x3530 M4 server.
Table 9. Disk drive options for internal disk storage
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| 2.5-inch NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs | |||
| 90Y8953 | A2XE | IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD | 8 |
| 81Y9690 | A1P3 | IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD | 8 |
| 2.5-inch NL SATA Hot-Swap HDDs | |||
| 81Y9722 | A1NX | IBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD | 8 |
| 81Y9726 | A1NZ | IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD | 8 |
| 81Y9730 | A1AV | IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD | 8 |
| 2.5-inch NL SATA Simple-Swap HDDs | |||
| 81Y9734 | A1NY | IBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF SS HDD | 8 |
| 81Y9738 | A1P0 | IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF SS HDD | 8 |
| 81Y9742 | A1P2 | IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF SS HDD | 8 |
| 2.5-inch SAS Hot-Swap HDDs | |||
| 90Y8926 | A2XB | IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD | 8 |
| 90Y8944 | A2ZK | IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED | 8 |
| 90Y8877 | A2XC | IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD | 8 |
| 90Y8913 | A2XF | IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED | 8 |
| 81Y9670 | A283 | IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD | 8 |
| 90Y8872 | A2XD | IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD | 8 |
| 90Y8908 | A3EF | IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED | 8 |
| 81Y9650 | A282 | IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD | 8 |
| 2.5-inch SAS Simple-Swap HDDs | |||
| 90Y8935 | A2ZG | IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2SS HDD | 8 |
| 90Y8895 | A2ZH | IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2SS HDD | 8 |
| 81Y9674 | A24J | IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF SS HDD | 8 |
| 90Y8890 | A2ZJ | IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2SS HDD | 8 |
| 81Y9654 | A24H | IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF SS HDD | 8 |
| 2.5-inch SATA Hot-Swap SSDs | |||
| 00W1125 | A3HR | IBM 100GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD | 8 |
| 43W7718 | A2FN | IBM 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS SSD | 8 |
| 49Y5839 | A3AS | IBM 64GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 90Y8648 | A2U4 | IBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 90Y8643 | A2U3 | IBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 49Y5844 | A3AU | IBM 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 2.5-inch SATA Simple-Swap SSDs | |||
| 00W1130 | A3HS | IBM 100GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise SSD | 8 |
| 43W7742 | 5419 | IBM 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS SSD | 8 |
| 49Y5849 | A3AT | IBM 64GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 90Y8668 | A2UB | IBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 90Y8663 | A2UC | IBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 49Y5854 | A3AV | IBM 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC SS Enterprise Value SSD | 8 |
| 3.5-inch SAS Hot-Swap HDDs | |||
| 49Y6092 | A3DV | IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 49Y6097 | A3DW | IBM 450GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 49Y6102 | A3DX | IBM 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 3.5-inch NL SAS Hot-Swap HDDs | |||
| 90Y8567 | A26M | IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 90Y8572 | A2U0 | IBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 90Y8577 | A2R2 | IBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 3.5-inch NL SATA Hot-Swap HDDs | |||
| 81Y9786 | A22Y | IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 81Y9790 | A22P | IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 81Y9794 | A22T | IBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 81Y9798 | A22S | IBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD | 4 |
| 3.5-inch NL SATA Simple-Swap HDDs | |||
| 81Y9802 | A22U | IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD | 4 |
| 81Y9806 | A22X | IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD | 4 |
| 81Y9810 | A22W | IBM 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD | 4 |
| 81Y9814 | A22V | IBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS HDD | 4 |
Internal backup units
The 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 28).
Optical drives
The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. Server models with 3.5-inch HDDs do not support an internal optical drive.
Table 10. Optical drives
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported | Standard models where used |
| 46M0901 | 4161 | IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM | 1 | - |
| 46M0902 | 4163 | UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner | 1 | - |
IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading:
- CD-ROM 24X
- CD-R 24X
- CD-RW 24X
- DVD-ROM (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD-ROM (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 8X
- DVD-R (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD-R (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 8X
- DVD+R (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD+R (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 8X
- DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD+RW (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD-RAM (4.7 GB) 5X
IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (46M0902) supports the same media and speeds for reading as DVD-ROM (46M0901). 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
- Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 24X
- DVD-R (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD-R (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 6X
- DVD+R (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD+R (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 6X
- DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 6X
- DVD+RW (4.7 GB) 8X
- DVD-RAM (4.7 GB) 5X
I/O expansion options
The server supports up to three PCIe slots 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 as follows:
- Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired), optional PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired); full-height, half-length
- Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8-wired); low-profile, half-length (not present if an optional x16-wired slot 1 riser is used)
- Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (dedicated slot for ServeRAID adapter); standard on hardware RAID models, optional on software RAID models
Riser 1 supplies slots 1 and 2, and riser 2 supplies slot 3. Standard models have one (00D4489 in models with ServeRAID C105) or two (00D4489 and 94Y6385 in models with hardware RAID adapters) riser cards installed.
You can replace the first riser card with a riser with one PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16-wired) slot (or configure the riser with one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot instead of the first riser card using special bid or CTO).
The following table lists the PCI riser card options.
Table 11. PCI riser card options
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported | Standard models where used |
| Riser 1 (supplies slots 1 and 2) options | | |||
| 00D4489 | A1ZA | PCIe Riser Card for slot 1 (1 x8 FH/HL + 1 x8 LP Slots) | 1 | A2x, C2x |
| 00D4490 | A1ZB | PCIe Riser Card 1 (1 x16 FH/HL Slot) for Graphic card | 1 | - |
| Riser 2 (supplies slot 3) options | | |||
| 94Y6385 | A219 | Slot 2 PCI Riser Cage | 1 | A2x, B2x, C2x, D2x, F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x |
Network adapters
The x3530 M4 supports up to four integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports (two enabled standard, and two enabled optionally with the FoD upgrade).
Integrated NIC has the following features:
- An Intel I350-CM2 chip
- Up to four Gigabit Ethernet ports (two enabled standard, and two enabled optionally with the 90Y9314 FoD upgrade)
- NIC Teaming (load balancing and failover)
- Ethernet Features:
- 1 Gb Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab PHY specifications compliant
- Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps for multispeed, full, and half-duplex auto-negotiation
- IEEE 802.3x and 802.3z compliant flow control support with software-controllable Rx thresholds and Tx pause frames
- Automatic cross-over detection function (MDI/MDI-X)
- IEEE 1588 protocol and 802.1AS implementation
- IEEE802.3az - Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
- Full wake up support
- Advanced Power Management (APM) support
- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification v2.0c
- Magic packet wake-up enable
- I/O Virtualization Features:
- Eight transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) queue pairs per port
- Flexible port partitioning: 32 virtual functions (VF) with four ports or 16 VFs with two ports
- Support for PCI-SIG SR-IOV specification
- Rx/Tx round-robin scheduling
- Traffic isolation and traffic steering
- Virtual machine (VM) to VM packet forwarding (packet loopback)
- MAC and VLAN anti-spoofing
- Malicious driver detection
- Storm control
- Per-pool statistics, off loads, and jumbo support
- Independent Function Level Reset (FLR) for physical and virtual functions
- IEEE 802.1q Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) support with VLAN tag insertion, stripping, and packet filtering for up to 4096 VLAN tags
- IEEE 802.1q advanced packet filtering
- Mirroring rules
- Support for simple VEPA
- VF promiscuous modes
- Stateless offload and performance features:
- TCP/UDP, IPv4 checksum offloads (Rx/ Tx/Large-send); extended Tx descriptors
- IPv6 support for IP/TCP and IP/UDP receive checksum offload
- Tx TCP segmentation offload (IPv4, IPv6)
- Transmit Segmentation Offloading (TSO)
- Interrupt throttling control
- Legacy and Message Signal Interrupt (MSI)
- Message Signal Interrupt Extension (MSI-X)
- Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for Windows
- Scalable I/O for Linux environments (IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP)
- Support for packets up to 9.5 KB (jumbo frames)
The following table lists additional supported network adapters.
Table 12. Network adapters
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| Integrated NIC upgrades | |||
| 90Y9314 | A2GT | Intel I-350 Embedded Dual Port GbE Activation for IBM System x (FoD) | 1 |
| 10 Gb Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapters (VFAs) | |||
| 95Y3762 | A2U1 | Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ VFA III for IBM System x | 1* |
| None** | A2UN | Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Integrated VFA III for IBM System x | 1* |
| 95Y3760 | A2U2 | Emulex VFA III FCoE/iSCSI License for IBM System x (FoD) | 2† |
| 10 Gb Ethernet | |||
| 49Y7960 | A2EC | Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x | 2 |
| 49Y7970 | A2ED | Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x | 2 |
| Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) | |||
| 42C1800 | 5751 | QLogic 10 Gb Dual Port CNA for IBM System x | 2* |
| 42C1820 | 1637 | Brocade 10 Gb Dual-port CNA for IBM System x | 2* |
| Gigabit Ethernet | |||
| 39Y6066 | 1485 | NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter | 2 |
| 42C1780 | 2995 | NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Ethernet Adapter | 2 |
| 49Y4220 | 5766 | NetXtreme II 1000 Express Quad Port Ethernet Adapter | 2 |
| 42C1750 | 2975 | PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter by Intel | 2 |
| 49Y4230 | 5767 | Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 for IBM System x | 2 |
| 49Y4240 | 5768 | Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for IBM System x | 2 |
| 90Y9352 | A2V3 | Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x | 2 |
| 90Y9370 | A2V4 | Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x | 2 |
* Virtual Fabric Adapters and Converged Network Adapters require SFP+ optical transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately.
** This adapter can only be ordered through CTO or special bid.
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Ethernet and IB adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters
Storage host bus adapters
The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3530 M4 server.
Table 13. Storage adapters
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| Fibre Channel - 16 Gb | |||
| 81Y1675 | A2XV | Brocade 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y1668 | A2XU | Brocade 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y1662 | A2W6 | Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y1655 | A2W5 | Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| Fibre Channel - 8 Gb | |||
| 46M6050 | 3591 | Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 46M6049 | 3589 | Brocade 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 42D0494 | 3581 | Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 42D0485 | 3580 | Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 42D0510 | 3579 | QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 42D0501 | 3578 | QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| Fibre Channel - 4 Gb | |||
| 59Y1993 | 3886 | Brocade 4Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 59Y1987 | 3885 | Brocade 4Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 42C2069 | 1698 | Emulex 4Gb FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 42C2071 | 1699 | Emulex 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x | 2 |
| 39R6525 | 3567 | Qlogic 4Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for System x | 2 |
| 39R6527 | 3568 | Qlogic 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCIe HBA for System x | 2 |
| SAS | |||
| 46M0907 | 5982 | IBM 6Gb SAS HBA Controller | 2 |
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=hba
PCIe SSD adapters
The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.
Table 14. SSD adapters
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| 46C9078 | A3J3 | IBM 365GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter | 2 |
| 46C9081 | A3J4 | IBM 785GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter | 2 |
| 90Y4377 | A3DY | IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter | 2 |
GPU adapters
The server supports graphics processing units (GPUs) provided riser card 00D4490 is installed. The following table lists the supported GPUs.
Table 15. GPU adapters
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| None* | A13K | NVIDIA Quadro 600 | 1 |
The use of GPU adapters requires installation of one or two 675 W power supplies. 460 W power supplies are not supported. If the NVIDIA Quadro 600 is installed, the maximum memory that can be installed is 128 GB.
Power supplies
The server supports one 460 W AC fixed power supply or up to two redundant 460 W or 675 W HE hot-swap power supplies. These power supplies are 80 PLUS certified. The server also supports up to two redundant hot-swap 675 W -48 V DC power supplies. Standard models come either with one fixed or one hot-swap power supply (model dependent). The following table lists the power supplies. An AC hot-swap power supply option ships standard with one 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 rack power cable.
Table 16. Power supplies
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported | Standard models where used |
| None* | A223 | 460W Fixed Power Supply | 1 | A2x, B2x, C2x |
| 00D4412 | A2ZR | 675W Power Supply - HE (Redundant) | 2 | G2x, H2x |
| 00J6451 | A3KV | 675W -48V Redundant DC PSU | 2 | - |
| 00D4413 | A2ZS | 460W Power Supply (Redundant) | 2 | D2x, F2x, J2x |
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 17. Virtualization options
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| 41Y8298 | A2G0 | IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads | 1 |
| 41Y8300 | A2VC | IBM USB Memory Key for VMware vSphere 5.0 | 1 |
Remote management
The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), 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 IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM2 also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.
The IMM2 provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:
- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3
- Common Information Model (CIM)
- Web browser
The optional IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features. The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
- Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel, regardless of the system state
- Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
- Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
- Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
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.
Table 18. Remote management option
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| 90Y3901 | A1ML | IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade | 1 |
In the default UEFI configuration, Ethernet port 2 is configured to be dedicated to remote access to the IMM2. If preferred, you can change the UEFI setting so that remote access to the IMM2 is via Port 1 and also accessible to the operating system. This Shared setting is also useful if you do not have a dedicated management network - management and production networks are combined into a single network. The following table shows this setting and its effect on the Ethernet ports.
Table 19. UEFI settings for remote access to the IMM
| UEFI mode | Ethernet Port 1 | Ethernet Port 2 | Ethernet Port 3 (optional) | Ethernet Port 4 (optional) |
| IMM network interface port dedicated (default) | Production Ethernet | IMM2 dedicated | Production Ethernet | Production Ethernet |
| IMM network interface port shared | Shared - Production Ethernet and IMM2 | Production Ethernet | Production Ethernet | Production Ethernet |
Light path diagnostics panel
The light path diagnostics panel allows system engineers and administrators to easily and quickly diagnose hardware problems on IBM System x servers. If a failure occurs, a light is illuminated on the front panel of the server (level 1 light path) to alert the systems administrator that there is a problem. The light path diagnostics panel (light path level 2) will have a light next to the LED for the failed subsystem. This light directs the engineer or administrator to the failed component, also shows an illuminated LED near it (light path level 3) (for example, the DIMM error LED on the system board).
x3530 M4 offers two variants of light path diagnostics: basic and advanced. All standard x3530 M4 models include basic functionality that provides light path levels 1 and 3. Advanced functionality is optional; it contains a pop-out panel that adds light path level 2.
The following figures show the basic (level 1) and advanced (level 2) light path levels.
Figure 7. Basic (level 1) light path
Figure 8. Advanced (level 2) light path
The following table lists the advanced light path kit.
Table 20. Advanced light path kit
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| 90Y6533 | A1LE | Lightpath Upgrade kit | 1 |
Supported operating systems
The server supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Edition
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for x86
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
- VMware ESX 4.1
- VMware ESXi 4.1
- VMware vSphere 5
- VMware vSphere 5.1
For the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites, see the IBM ServerProven® website at:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml
Physical and electrical specifications
Dimensions and weight:
- Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.)
- Width: 447 mm (17.6 in.)
- Depth: 673 mm (26.5 in.)
- Weight:
- Minimum configuration: 10.4 kg (22.9 lb).
- Maximum configuration: 15.6 kg (34.3 lb).
Supported environment:
- Air temperature
- Server on: 5 °C - 40 °C (41.0 °F - 104 °F); altitude: 0 - 915 m (3,000 ft).
- Server on: 5 °C - 32 °C (41.0 °F - 89.6 °F); altitude: 915 - 2,134 m (7,000 ft).
- Server on: 5 °C - 28 °C (41.0 °F - 82.4 °F); altitude: 2,134 - 3,050 m (10,000 ft).
- Server off: 5 °C - 45 °C (41.0 °F - 113 °F).
- Shipment: -40 °C - 60 °C (-40 °F - 140 °F).
- Humidity
- Server on: 8% - 85%, maximum dew point 24 °C, maximum rate of change 5 °C/hr.
- Server off: 8% - 80%, maximum dew point 27 °C.
- Shipment: 5% - 100%.
- Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 35 °C - 40 °C, with relaxed support
- Supports a cloud like workload with no acceptable performance degradation (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 675 W hot-swap power supplies:
- 100 - 127 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 7.8 A
- 200 - 240 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 3.8 A
- Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
- Minimum configuration: 0.14 kVA
- Maximum configuration: 0.77 kVA
- Models with 460 W hot-swap power supplies:
- 100 - 127 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 5.6 A
- 200 - 240 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 2.8 A
- Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
- Minimum configuration: 0.12 kVA
- Maximum configuration: 0.53 kVA
- Models with 460 W fixed power supplies:
- 100 - 127 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 6.0 A
- 200 - 240 (nominal) V AC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 3.0 A
- Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):
- Minimum configuration: 0.13 kVA
- Maximum configuration: 0.57 kVA
- Models with 675 W hot-swap power supplies:
- BTU output
- Minimum configuration: 406 Btu/hr (119 watts)
- Maximum configuration: 2627 Btu/hr (770 watts)
- Noise level
- 6.5 bels (operating)
- 6.3 bels (idle)
Warranty options
The IBM System x3530 M4 has a three-year on-site warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePac offerings, described in this section. The IBM ServicePac® is a series of prepackaged 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.
IBM ServicePac offerings are country-specific, that is, each country might have its own service types, service levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePac offerings might be available in a particular country. For more information about IBM ServicePac offerings available in your country, visit the IBM ServicePac Product Selector at:
https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac
The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.
Table 21. Warranty service definitions
| Term | Description |
| IBM on-site repair (IOR) | A service technician comes to the server's location for equipment repair. |
| 24x7x2 hour | A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client’s location within two hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day, including IBM holidays. |
| 24x7x4 hour | A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client’s location within four hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day, including IBM holidays. |
| 9x5x4 hour | A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client’s location within four business hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the client's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays. If it is after 1:00 p.m. and it is determined that on-site service is required, the client can expect the service technician to arrive the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service requests, a service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day. |
| 9x5 next business day | A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your client’s location on the business day after we receive your call, following remote problem determination. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the client's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays. |
In general, the types of IBM ServicePac offerings are as follows:
- Warranty and maintenance service upgrades
- One, two, three, four, or five years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
- On-site repair from 2 or 4 hours to next business day
- One or two years of warranty extension
- Remote technical support services
- One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5/next business day for all severities
- Installation and startup support for System x servers
- Remote technical support for System x servers
- Software support - Support Line
- Microsoft or Linux software
- VMware
- IBM Director
Regulatory compliance
The server conforms to the following standards:
- FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
- Canada ICES-003, issue 4, 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
- IEC 60950-1(CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- China CCC (GB4943), GB9254 Class A, GB17625.1
- Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A; CNS14336-1
- Korea KN22, Class A; KN24
- Russia/GOST ME01, IEC-60950-1, GOST R 51318.22, GOST R 51318.24, GOST R 51317.3.2, GOST R 51317.3.3
- CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)
- CISPR 22, Class A
- TUV-GS (EN60950-1 /IEC60950-1, EK1-ITB2000)
External disk storage expansion
The x3530 M4 supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures, such as the EXP2500 series, by using the ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller. The x3530 M4 can also be attached to supported external storage systems, such as the IBM System Storage® DS3500 series, using the supported HBAs listed in Table 13.
The following table provides the ordering part numbers for the ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller.
Table 22. Ordering part numbers and feature codes
| Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
| 81Y4478 | A1WX | ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y4484 | A1J3 | ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y4487 | A1J4 | ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y4559 | A1WY | ServeRAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y4508 | A22E | ServeRAID M5100 Series Battery Kit for IBM System x | 2 |
| 81Y4546 | A1X3 | ServeRAID M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade for IBM System x | 1* |
| 90Y4273 | A2MC | ServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Performance Accelerator for IBM System x | 1* |
| 90Y4318 | A2MD | ServeRAID M5100 Series SSD Caching Enabler for IBM System x | 1* |
Important: The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller ships standard without a cache. One of the available cache upgrades (81Y4484, 81Y4487, or 81Y4559) is required for the M5120 adapter operations, and it must be purchased together with the controller.
The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:
- Eight external 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
- Two external x4 mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8088)
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
- Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades
- Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade
- Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache
- 6 Gbps throughput per port
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps ROC controller
- Supports connectivity to the EXP2512 and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures
For more information, see the IBM Redbooks® Product Guide ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x at:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0858.html?Open
The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller supports connectivity to the IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures listed in the following table. Up to nine expansion enclosures can be daisy-chained per one M5120 external port. For better performance, distribute expansion enclosures evenly across both M5120 ports.
Table 23. IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures
| Part number | Description | Maximum quantity supported per one M5120 |
| 174712X | IBM System Storage EXP2512 Express | 18 |
| 174724X | IBM System Storage EXP2524 Express | 9 |
The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion enclosures and the ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller.
Table 24. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures
| Part number | Description | Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure |
| 39R6531 | IBM 3 m SAS Cable | 1 |
| 39R6529 | IBM 1 m SAS Cable | 1 |
The following table lists the drives supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures.
Table 25. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures
| Part number | Description | Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure |
| 3.5-inch NL SAS HS HDDs | ||
| 49Y1903 | 1TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD | 12 |
| 49Y1902 | 2TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD | 12 |
| 90Y8720 | 3TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD | 12 |
| 3.5-inch SAS HS HDDs | ||
| 49Y1899 | 300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.5" HDD | 12 |
| 49Y1900 | 450GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.5" HDD | 12 |
| 49Y1901 | 600GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 3.5" HDD | 12 |
The following table lists the hard disk drives supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures.
Table 26. Drive options for EXP2524 external expansion enclosures
| Part number | Description | Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure |
| 2.5-inch NL SAS HS HDDs | ||
| 49Y1898 | 500GB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2.5” HDD | 24 |
| 81Y9952 | 1TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2.5” HDD | 24 |
| 2.5-inch SAS HS HDDs | ||
| 49Y1896 | 146GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD | 24 |
| 49Y1895 | 300GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD | 24 |
| 81Y9944 | 300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD | 24 |
| 81Y9596 | 600GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD | 24 |
| 81Y9948 | 900GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5” HDD | 24 |
| 2.5-inch SAS HS SSDs | ||
| 81Y9956 | 200GB 2.5" SAS SSD | 24 |
| 81Y9960 | 400GB 2.5" SAS SSD | 24 |
External disk storage systems
The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3530 M4 and can be ordered through the System x sales channel. The server might support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information at:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic
Table 27. External disk storage systems
| Part number | Description |
| 1746A2D | IBM System Storage DS3512 Express Dual Controller Storage System |
| 1746A2S | IBM System Storage DS3512 Express Single Controller Storage System |
| 1746A4D | IBM System Storage DS3524 Express Dual Controller Storage System |
| 1746A4S | IBM System Storage DS3524 Express Single Controller Storage System |
| 181494H | IBM System Storage DS3950 Model 94 |
| 181498H | IBM System Storage DS3950 Model 98 |
| 181492H | IBM System Storage EXP395 Expansion Unit |
| 1746A2E | IBM System Storage EXP3512 Express Storage™ Expansion Unit |
| 1746A4E | IBM System Storage EXP3524 Express Storage Expansion Unit |
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the System Storage category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=externalstorage
External backup units
The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.
Table 28. External backup options
| Part number | Description |
| External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives | |
| 87651UX | 1U Tape Drive Enclosure |
| 8767HHX | Half High Tape Drive Enclosure |
| 87651NX | 1U Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord) |
| 8767HNX | Half High Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord) |
| Tape enclosure adapters (with cables) | |
| 44E8869 | USB Enclosure Adapter Kit |
| 40K2599 | SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit |
| Internal backup drives supported by external tape enclosures | |
| 46C5399 | IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive |
| 39M5636 | IBM DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive |
| 43W8478 | IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drive |
| 44E8895 | IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 SAS Tape Drive |
| 49Y9898 | IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 Internal SAS Tape Drive |
| External backup units* | |
| 36251TY | IBM RDX USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge |
| 362532Y | IBM RDX USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge |
| 362550Y | IBM RDX USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge |
| 3628L3X | IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord) |
| 3628L4X | IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord) |
| 3628L5X | IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord) |
| 3628N3X | IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord) |
| 3628N4X | IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord) |
| 3628N5X | IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord) |
| 3580S3V | IBM System Storage TS2230 Tape Drive Express Model H3V |
| 3580S4V | IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Express Model H4V |
| 3580S5E | IBM System Storage TS2250 Tape Drive Express Model H5S |
| 3580S5X | IBM System Storage TS2350 Tape Drive Express Model S53 |
| 3572S4R | TS2900 Tape Library with LTO4 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit |
| 3572S5R | TS2900 Tape Library with LTO5 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit |
| 35732UL | TS3100 Tape Library Model L2U Driveless |
| 35734UL | TS3200 Tape Library Model L4U Driveless |
| 46X2682† | LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Drive |
| 46X2683† | LTO Ultrium 5 SAS Drive Sled |
| 46X2684† | LTO Ultrium 5 Half High Fibre Drive Sled |
| 46X2685† | LTO Ultrium 5 Half High SAS Drive Sled |
| 46X6912† | LTO Ultrium 4 Half High Fibre Channel Drive Sled |
| 46X7117† | LTO Ultrium 4 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled |
| 46X7122† | LTO Ultrium 3 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled |
† Note: These part numbers are the tape drives options for 35732UL and 35734UL.
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape
Top-of-rack Ethernet switches
The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking that are listed in the following table.
Table 29. IBM System Networking - Top-of-rack switches
| Part number | Description |
| IBM System Networking - 1 Gb top-of-rack switches | |
| 0446013 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000R |
| 7309CFC | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000F |
| 7309CD8 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000DC |
| 7309G52 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052R |
| 730952F | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052F |
| 427348E | IBM Ethernet Switch J48E |
| 6630010 | Juniper Networks EX2200 24 Port |
| 6630011 | Juniper Networks EX2200 24 Port with PoE |
| 6630012 | Juniper Networks EX2200 48 Port |
| 6630013 | Juniper Networks EX2200 48 Port with PoE |
| IBM System Networking - 10 Gb top-of-rack switches | |
| 7309BD5 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124DC |
| 7309BR6 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124ER |
| 7309BF7 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124EF |
| 7309G64 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264R |
| 730964F | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264F |
| 7309CR9 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264TR |
| 7309CF9 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264TF |
| 0719410 | Juniper Networks EX4500 - Front to Back Airflow |
| 0719420 | Juniper Networks EX4500 - Back to Front Airflow |
| IBM System Networking - 40 Gb top-of-rack switches | |
| 8036ARX | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316R |
| 8036AFX | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316F |
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Top-of-rack switches category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor
Uninterruptible power supply units
The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the following table.
Table 30. Uninterruptible power supply units
| Part number | Description |
| Rack-mounted UPS | |
| 21303RX | IBM UPS 7500XHV |
| 21304RX | IBM UPS 10000XHV |
| 24195KX | IBM UPS5000 |
| 53951AX | IBM 1500VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (100V/120V) |
| 53951KX | IBM 1500VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (230V) |
| 53952AX | IBM 2200VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (100V/120V) |
| 53952KX | IBM 2200VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (230V) |
| 53953AX | IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100 V/120 V) |
| 53953JX | IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V) |
| 53956AX | IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V) |
| 53956KX | IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230 V) |
| 53959KX | IBM 11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200V/208V/230V) |
For more information, see the following IBM Redbooks Product Guide publications:
- IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack Uninterruptible Power Supply for IBM System x at:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0782.html?Open - IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS at:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0793.html?Open
Power distribution units
The server supports attachment to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table.
Table 31. Power distribution units
| Part number | Description |
| Switched and Monitored PDUs | |
| 46M4002 | IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU |
| 46M4003 | IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU |
| 46M4004 | IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI PDU |
| 46M4005 | IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU |
| 46M4167 | IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Switched and Monitored 30A 3 Phase PDU |
| 46M4116 | IBM 0U 24 C13 Switched and Monitored 30A PDU |
| 46M4119 | IBM 0U 24 C13 Switched and Monitored 32A PDU |
| 46M4134 | IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 Switched and Monitored 50A 3 Phase PDU |
| 46M4137 | IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 Switched and Monitored 32A 3 Phase PDU |
| Enterprise PDUs | |
| 71762MX | IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 PDU+ (WW) |
| 71762NX | IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 PDU (WW) |
| 71763MU | IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 3 Phase 60A PDU+ (NA) |
| 71763NU | IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 3 Phase 60A PDU (NA) |
| 39M2816 | IBM DPI C13 Enterprise PDU without linecord |
| 39Y8923 | DPI 60A Three Phase C19 Enterprise PDU with IEC309 3P+G (208 V) fixed line cord |
| 39Y8941 | DPI Single Phase C13 Enterprise PDU without line cord |
| 39Y8948 | DPI Single Phase C19 Enterprise PDU without line cord |
| Front-end PDUs | |
| 39Y8934 | DPI 32 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 2P+Gnd connector |
| 39Y8935 | DPI 63amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 2P+Gnd connector |
| 39Y8938 | 30 amp/125 V Front-end PDU with NEMA L5-30P connector |
| 39Y8939 | 30 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with NEMA L6-30P connector |
| 39Y8940 | 60 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 60A 2P+N+Gnd connector |
| Universal PDUs | |
| 39Y8951 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV line cords |
| 39Y8952 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with CEE7-VII Europe LC |
| 39Y8953 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with Denmark LC |
| 39Y8954 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with Israel LC |
| 39Y8955 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with Italy LC |
| 39Y8956 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with South Africa LC |
| 39Y8957 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with UK LC |
| 39Y8958 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with AS/NZ LC |
| 39Y8959 | DPI Universal Rack PDU with China LC |
| 39Y8962 | DPI Universal Rack PDU (Argentina) |
| 39Y8960 | DPI Universal Rack PDU (Brazil) |
| 39Y8961 | DPI Universal Rack PDU (India) |
| 0U Basic PDUs | |
| 46M4122 | IBM 0U 24 C13 16A 3 Phase PDU |
| 46M4125 | IBM 0U 24 C13 30A 3 Phase PDU |
| 46M4128 | IBM 0U 24 C13 30A PDU |
| 46M4131 | IBM 0U 24 C13 32A PDU |
| 46M4140 | IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3 Phase PDU |
| 46M4143 | IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3 Phase PDU |
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power
Rack cabinets
The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table.
Table 33. Rack cabinets
| Part number | Description |
| 201886X | IBM 11U Office Enablement Kit |
| 93072PX | IBM 25U Static S2 Standard Rack |
| 93072RX | IBM 25U Standard Rack |
| 93074RX | IBM 42U Standard Rack |
| 93074XX | IBM 42U Standard Rack Extension |
| 93084EX | IBM 42U Enterprise Expansion Rack |
| 93084PX | IBM 42U Enterprise Rack |
| 93604EX | IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack |
| 93604PX | IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack |
| 93614EX | IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack |
| 93614PX | IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack |
| 93624EX | IBM 47U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack |
| 93624PX | IBM 47U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack |
| 99564RX | IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack |
| 99564XX | IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Expansion Rack |
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack
Rack options
The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table.
Table 34. Rack options
| Part number | Description |
| Monitor kits and keyboard trays | |
| 172317X | 1U 17in Flat Panel Console Kit |
| 172319X | 1U 19in Flat Panel Console Kit |
| Console switches | |
| 1754D2X | IBM Global 4x2x32 Console Manager (GCM32) |
| 1754D1X | IBM Global 2x2x16 Console Manager (GCM16) |
| 1754A2X | IBM Local 2x16 Console Manager (LCM16) |
| 1754A1X | IBM Local 1x8 Console Manager (LCM8) |
| Console cables | |
| 43V6147 | IBM Single Cable USB Conversion Option (UCO) |
| 39M2895 | IBM USB Conversion Option (4 Pack UCO) |
| 39M2897 | IBM Long KVM Conversion Option (4 Pack Long KCO) |
| 46M5383 | IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) |
| 46M5382 | IBM Serial Conversion Option (SCO) |
For more information, see the following IBM Redbooks Product Guide publications:
- IBM 1754 LCM8 and LCM16 Local Console Managers at:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0788.html?Open - IBM GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers at:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0772.html?Open - IBM 1U 17-inch and 19-inch Flat Panel Console Kits at:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0731.html?Open
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Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- US Announcement Letter - IBM System x3530 M4:
http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-094 - IBM System x3530 M4 product page:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3530m4/index.html - IBM System x3530 M4 Installation and User's Guide:
http://ibm.com/support - IBM System x3530 M4 Problem Determination and Service Guide:
http://ibm.com/support - ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3530 M4:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7160.html - IBM Redbooks Product Guides for IBM System x servers and options:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pgbycat - IBM System x DDR3 Memory Configurator:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/ddr3config/ - Configuration and Option Guide:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/ - xREF - IBM System x Reference Sheets:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/xref - IBM System x Support Portal:
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Downloads/Hardware/Systems/System_x/System_x3530_M4 - IBM System Storage Interoperability Center:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic
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