System x3690 X5

System x3690 X5 is a powerful two-socket 2U rack-mount server using the latest Intel Xeon processors. The x3690 X5 servers can be combined with the MAX5 memory expansion unit for up to 2 TB of memory. Add to that the 16 2.5-inch disk drive bays and you have a high performance workhorse in a rack-dense package. The x3690 X5 server belongs to the family of a new generation of Enterprise X-Architecture® servers. The server delivers innovation with enhanced reliability and availability features to enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise applications, and virtualized environments.

The System x3690 X5 is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. The System x3690 X5

The x3690 X5 offers a two step approach to expanding the system with memory. You can first start with 16 DIMMs installed just on the system board, then as needs require, install the memory mezzanine and an additional 16 DIMMs. The for applications that can use the most amount of RAM, use the 1U MAX5 memory expansion unit which adds an additional 32 DIMM sockets. The MAX5 scalability and memory expansion feature is a unique Lenovo enhancement, not offered by other x86 server architectures. The total number of DIMM sockets available to the system is then 64 DIMMs -- in only 3U of rack space -- and with 32 GB DIMMs, that is 2 TB of RAM.

The x3690 X5 servers also contain up to 16 HDD bays that support 2.5-inch hot-swap internal SAS/SATA drives totaling up to 8TB, or up to 24 solid-state drive bays, supporting 1.8-inch hot-swap SSDs, using up to three eXFlash storage options. Each individual SSD is capable of sustaining approximately 4,300 IOPS, which is more than 10X what an enterprise 15,000 RPM 2.5-inch 146.8GB SAS HDD can achieve (420 IOPS).

The x3690 X5 is an outstanding 2U two-socket mission-critical server, offering outstanding performance, superior reliability, and fault-tolerant memory characteristics.

Lenovo has been designing and implementing servers under the X-Architecture® name since 2001. eX5 technology represents the fifth generation of enterprise servers based on the same design principle Lenovo began with in 1997: to offer systems that are expandable, offer “big iron” reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, with extremely competitive price/performance on an Intel Xeon processor-based system.

Scalability and performance

The x3690 X5 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

• The x3690 X5 supports up to two high-performance Intel Xeon E7 family allowing you to upgrade as business needs require.
• Supports the Intel Xeon E7-2800, E7-4800 and E7-8800 families of high performance processors, up to 10 cores each, offering superior system performance
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically turns off unused processor cores and increases the clock speed of the cores in use, by up to three model frequencies. For example, with 7-10 cores active, a 2.4 GHz E7-2870 10-core processor can run the cores at up to 2.53 GHz. With 5-6 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.67 GHz; with only 1-4 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.8 GHz
• Each processor includes two integrated memory controllers, to reduce memory bottlenecks and improve performance. Memory access is at up to 1066 MHz frequency, depending on the processor model and memory used.
• The MAX5 V2 adds an additional four memory controllers for a total of eight memory controllers to maximize memory parallelism and performance.
• In processors implementing Hyper-Threading technology, each core has two threads capable of running an independent process. Thus, an 8-core processor can run 16 threads concurrently.
• Intel’s Virtualization Technology (VT) integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.
• Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology for processor-to-processor connectivity and Intel Scalable Memory Interconnect (SMI) processor-to-memory connectivity:
  • Intel QPI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four QPI links per CPU
  • Intel SMI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four SMI links per CPU
• Up to 32 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) in the base system (16 on the system planar and 16 on an optional memory mezzanine inside the server), plus an additional 32 DIMMs with an optional 1U MAX5 V2 memory expansion unit, for a total of 64 DIMM sockets.
• Support for 32 GB DIMMs for a maximum of 2 TB per x3690 X5 with MAX5 V2
• The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning drives (HDDs) can significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
• Up to 24 1.8-inch SSD bays, or up to 16 2.5-inch bays together with the option of an optical drive, provide a flexible and scalable all-in-one platform to meet your increasing demands.

Availability and serviceability

The x3690 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 family, which enables the handling of system errors that otherwise require the operating system to be halted. SAP HANA is one of the first application which leverages the MCA recovery to handle system errors in order to prevent the application from being terminated in case of a system error.
• Extensive memory protection with Chipkill, and, with DIMMs containing x4 DRAM modules, Redundant Bit Steering (RBS) (also known as Double Device Data Correction or DDDC) is also supported . The combination of Chipkill and RBS provides very robust memory protection that sustains to two sequential memory DRAM chip failures without affecting overall system performance.
• Redundant CPU-to-I/O hub interconnect links provide ability to self-recover from CPU failure. If primary CPU fails then eX5 systems can use the second CPU to boot the OS as they still have access to the integrated I/O devices because of redundant links between CPUs and I/O hubs.
• Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
• Hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
• Four redundant hot-swap power supplies and five redundant hot-swap fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
• The power source independent light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory, HDDs, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of a possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
• Built-in Integrated Management Module Version II (IMM2) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
• Built-in diagnostics, using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
• Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, 9x5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.

Manageability and security

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3690 X5:

• The server includes an Integrated Management Module (IMM) to monitor server availability and perform remote management.
• Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
• IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.

Energy efficiency

The x3690 X5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:

• Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
• Support for one, two or four highly efficient 675 W ac power supplies allows for efficient use and scalability to meet the power requirements of the installed components.
• Intel Xeon processor E7-2800/4800/880 product family offers significantly better performance over the previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
• 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 15% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3 RDIMMs.
• Solid state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
• The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which is a part of 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.

Figure 2 shows the front of the server.

Figure 2. Front view of the System x3690 X5

Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.

Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3690 X5

Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.

Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3690 X5

Figure 5 shows the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit.

Figure 5. Inside view of the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit for the System x3690 X5

Table 1 lists the standard specifications.

The x3690 X5 servers are shipped with the following items:

• Rack rails and hardware
• Cable management hardware
• Country kit carton
• Two 2.8m 220 V intra-rack cables
• On/off switch cover
• Documentation CD
• IBM Systems Director 6.2 DVD

Table 2 lists the standard models.

Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7147 (Intel Xeon E7-2800 and E7-8800 series processors)

* Standard / Maximum

Refer to the Standard Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.

Table 3 lists the announced workload-optimized models. These are systems that are specially configured to meet the requirements of a particular software stack.

Table 3. Workload optimized models - Machine type 7147 (Intel Xeon E7-2800 series processors)

** Processor detail: model, core speed, cores, L3 cache, memory speed
† The HAx and HBx models include two Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II (each with two IBM 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers) and one Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4. The D1x, D2x, F1x, and F2x models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter (no transceivers included). The D3x and D4x models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II (no transceivers included)
‡ NS = Not supported. MAX5 is not currently certified for use with SAP HANA and is therefore not supported.

About these models:

• Models 7147-D1x, D2x, D3x, D4x: These models are designed for database applications and uses solid state drives for the best I/O performance.

  Backplane connections for 16 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSD) are standard as are 16 200GB high-performance solid-state drives. Model D1x includes four SSD-optimized ServeRAID B5015 RAID controllers, models D2x and D4x includes two SSD host bus adapters, and model D3x includes two ServeRAID M5015 RAID controllers each with the ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key.

• Models 7147-HAx, HBx: These models are optimized to run the SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance (HANA) solution.

  HANA is an integrated, ready-to-run, hardware-software offering, featuring the new SAP In-Memory Computing Engine. These models include a preload comprised of SLES for SAP, IBM GPFS™, and the SAP HANA software stack. They include two processors, 128 or 256 GB of memory and choice of either all eXFlash solid state drives or a combination of solid state and spinning disk. They are designed for use in small to mid-sized SAP HANA configurations. Note: MAX5 is not currently certified for use with SAP HANA and is therefore not supported. H models also include a SATA Multiburner optical drive.

• Model 7147-F1x: This model is designed for virtualization applications and include VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 on an integrated bootable USB memory key. The model comes standard with the MAX5 memory expansion unit and 256 GB of memory implemented using cost-effective 4GB memory DIMMs (128 GB in the server and in the MAX5).
• Model 7147-F2x: This model is designed for Open Virtualization and includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux with the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, KVM). The software is not preloaded. The model comes standard with the MAX5 memory expansion unit and 256 GB of memory implemented using cost-effective 4GB memory DIMMs (128 GB in the server and 128 GB in the MAX5).

The server supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports one or two processors. Some processors do not support the attachment of the MAX5 memory expansion unit - these are noted in the table. The table also 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 configure-to-order (CTO).

Table 4. Processor options - Machine type 7147 (Intel Xeon E7-2800 and E7-8800 series processors)

The MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U unit that has 32 DDR3 DIMM sockets, two 675-watt power supplies, and five 40-mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It provides added memory for the x3690 X5 server. Some models include the MAX5 standard as listed in the model table above. The MAX5 options are listed in Table 5.

There are two MAX5 options available as listed in the table:

• MAX5 for System x®, part number 59Y6265 (also known as MAX5 V1)
• MAX5 V2 for System x, part number 88Y6529

MAX5 V2 is the second generation unit and features newer versions of the Intel scalable memory buffers, which enable support for both 1.35V DIMMs and 32 GB DIMMs.

Note that some models and some processors do not support the MAX5 (either generation). See the model table and the processor options table for details. The MAX5 (V1) includes one power supply. The second power supply is optional (part 60Y0332) and provides redundancy. The MAX5 V2 includes two power supplies; no additional power supplies are needed or available.

Table 5. MAX5

Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. Lenovo memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty.

The System x3690 X5 supports DDR3 memory. Memory is installed in DIMM sockets either on the system planar (16 sockets) in an optional memory mezzanine tray (16 sockets). The DIMMs on the system planar are directly connected to the first processor, and the DIMMs on the mezzanine are directly connected to the second processor. If you install the mezzanine then you must install the second processor. However the reverse is different: you do not have to install the mezzanine if you have two processors installed (although for performance reasons the mezzanine is recommended).

The following table lists memory options available for x3690 X5 server and for the MAX5 memory expansion unit.

* Withdrawn from marketing
** When two feature codes are listed, the first is the feature code when the DIMM is used in the server, and the second is the feature code when the DIMM is used in the MAX5 V2.

The MAX5 V2 supports a subset of the memory DIMMs listed as shown in the table. The 16 GB and 32 GB x4 memory options that are supported in the MAX5 as listed in the above table are only supported when it is the only type of memory used in the MAX5. No other memory options can be used in the MAX5 if one of the 16 GB or 32 GB DIMMs options are used in the MAX5. These x4 DIMM also supports redundant bit steering (RBS) when used in the MAX5 or when used in x3690 X5 servers with E7 processors (machine type 7147).

The following memory protection technologies are supported:

• ECC
• ChipKill
• Memory Mirroring
• Memory Sparing
• Redundant Bit Steering (MAX5 or servers with E7 processors only, x4 DIMMs only)

System x3690 X5 server supports internally up to 16 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, or up to 24 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs). 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 standard in each model are listed in Table 2. Only certain combinations of backplanes are supported; see the Installation and User's Guide for information.

Table 7. Drive backplane options

* Only two 4x 2.5" are supported when building an initial configuration using one of the configurators, however the server does support four 4x 2.5" backplanes if installed after an initial configuration.

The following table lists the hard drive options available for internal storage.

* Available via special bid or configure-to-order (CTO) only

The following table lists the RAID controllers, SAS HBAs and other options used for internal disk storage of x3690 X5 server.

Table 9. RAID controllers for internal storage

† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.

The x3690 X5 RAID Expansion Adapter (also known as the ServeRAID Expansion Adapter or 4x4 Drive Backplane ServeRAID Expansion adapter) is a SAS expander that allows you to create RAID arrays of up to 16 drives and across up to four backplanes. You can use only the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanes with this adapter. You can use the Expansion Adapter only with the following RAID controllers:

• ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA adapter
• ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA adapter
• ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA adapter
• ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA adapter

The Expansion Adapter must be installed in PCI Slot 1 and the ServeRAID adapter must be installed in PCI Slot 3.

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
• Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Configurable stripe size up to 64 KB

The ServeRAID M5014 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 M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 256 MB of onboard cache
• Optional Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Kit

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 M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 512 MB of onboard cache
• Standard Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention

The ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
• Eight internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• 800 MHz dual-core PowerPC® processor
• Based on the LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
• PCI Express x8 Gen 2 host interface
• 1 GB of onboard data cache (DDR3 running at 1333 MHz)
• CacheVault technology to protect data in cache in case of critical power or server failure
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
• Connects to up to 128 SAS or SATA drives
• Intermix of SAS and SATA drives are supported, but the mixing of SAS and SATA drives in the same RAID array is not supported
• Supports up to 64 logical volumes
• Supports LUN sizes up to 64 TB
• Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB

The ServeRAID B5015 SSD Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 1 and 5
• 6 Gbps throughput per SAS port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on PMC-Sierra PM8013 maxSAS 6 Gb/s SAS RoC controller
• Performance optimized for SSDs
• Stripe size of up to 1 MB

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the RAID adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid

The server does not support an internal backup option.

The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table.

Table 10. Optical drives

UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (part number 46M0902) supports the following media and speeds for reading:

• CD-ROM 24X
• CD-DA (DAE) 20X
• CD-R 24X
• CD-RW 24X
• DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X
• DVD-ROM (dual layer) 8X
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) 6X
• DVD-R DL 4X
• DVD+R 6X
• DVD+R DL 4X
• DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 4X
• DVD+RW 4X
• DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 4X

UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (part number 46M0902) supports the following media and speeds for writing:

• CD-R 24X
• CD-RW 4X
• High Speed CD-RW 10X
• Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X
• Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 16X
• DVD-R 8X
• DVD-R DL 6X
• DVD+R 8X
• DVD+R DL 6X
• DVD-RW 6X
• DVD+RW 8X
• DVD-RAM 5X

The server offers the up to five PCI Express 2.0 slots through two riser slots. The slots available depend on the riser cards used. None of the slots are hot-swap. All slots are available regardless of whether one or two processors are installed.

Riser slot 1 can accept one of the riser cards listed in the following table, however, all standard models have the 2x8 riser card installed. This card provides the following PCIe 2.0 slots:

• Slot 1, PCIe 2.0 x8 full height, half length slot
• Slot 2, PCIe 2.0 x8 full height, half length slot

For CTO customers, the 2x8 riser can be replaced by another riser with one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, either a full-length slot or a 3/4-length slot, as listed in the following table. Additional power for the adapter is available from an on-board power connector if needed. Note that you cannot install the full-length riser (60Y0337) if the memory mezzanine is installed.

Table 11. Riser cards for riser slot 1

* The 1x16 full-length riser cannot be used if the memory mezzanine is installed in the server.

Riser slot 2 has the 3x8 riser card installed in all standard models, except for model 7148-ARx. For model ARx, it can be ordered using 60Y0366. See the following table. This riser card has the following three slots:

• Slot 3, PCIe 2.0 x8 low profile adapter.
• Slot 4, PCIe 2.0 x4 low profile adapter (x8 mechanical).
• Slot 5, PCIe 2.0 x8 low profile adapter. The Emulex 10Gb Ethernet adapter is installed in this slot if the adapter is part of the server configuration.

The 3x8 riser card also contains two USB ports, one of which supports the use of an embedded hypervisor key with VMware ESXi installed on it. The other USB port is not used.

Table 12. Riser cards for riser slot 2

* Some ordering systems refer to this option as the PCIe x4 and x8 Adapter with 2 USB Ports

Note: Full-length adapters cannot be installed in any slots if the memory mezzanine is also installed. Instead, adapters up to 3/4 length are supported.

The x3690 X5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709C controller. The following table lists additional supported network adapters.

* Maximum of 3 if Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for System x (FC A148) is not installed, otherwise maximum of 2

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Networking adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet

The following table lists storage HBAs supported by x3690 X5 server.

Table 14. Storage adapters

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba

The RAID controllers listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures.

Table 15. RAID controllers for external storage expansion enclosures

† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.

The ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS external 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 M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 512 MB of onboard cache
• Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention
• Supports connectivity to the EXP3000, EXP2512, and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures

The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.

Table 16. High IOPS SSD adapters

* MLC Modular Adapters not available via CTO or Special build. The adapter cannot be shipped installed and instead must be shipped in its option box and configured at the final installation location. For more information, see https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-IOMA

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the PCIe SSD Adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ssdadapter

The x3690 X5 power subsystem consists of up to four hot-pluggable 675W auto-sensing power supplies. The modules are independently powered by AC line cords. Most standard models have one or two power supplies as standard; workload-optimized models have all four standard. An AC power supply ships standard with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord.

One power supply is sufficient when the total power budget is less than 675W. Use the System x and BladeCenter® Power Configurator to determine the power requirements of your configuration. The Power Configurator is available at:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/lnvo-pwrconf

For power budgets under 675W, installing a second power supply provides redundancy. To install a second power supply, use the High Efficiency 675W Power Supply, part number 60Y0332. Installing four power supplies ensures redundancy even with a fully loaded server. To install the third and fourth power supplies, use the 675W Redundant Power Supply Kit, part number 60Y0327. The power subsystem is designed for N+N operation and hot-swap exchange. Having four power supplies installed allows for N+N redundancy, where N=2 (that is, a total of four power supplies where two are redundant backups for the other two). The following table lists the part numbers.

The MAX5 V1 has one power supply standard and a second optional power supply for redundancy. See the MAX5 section for details. The MAX5 V2 has two power supplies installed. No further power supplies are needed or available.

Table 17. Power supplies

The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server on a riser card. The following table lists the virtualization options.

Note: The System x3690 X5 PCI-Express (3x8) Riser Card, part number 60Y0366, is required.

Table 18. Virtualization options

The server contains Integrated Management Module (IMM), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. The IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.

The IMM 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 server also supports virtual media and remote control features which provide the following functions:

• Remotely viewing video with Matrox G200eR2, 16 MB DDR2 SDRAM memory. Maximum graphic resolution is 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with 16 M colors.
• 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
• Capture blue-screen errors

The server supports the following operating systems:

• 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 Server 2012
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
• 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

See the Lenovo Operating System Interoperability Guide for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites:
http://lenovopress.com/osig

Dimensions:

• Height: 86 mm (3.5 inches, 2U)
• Depth: 698 mm (27.4 inches)
• Width: 429 mm (16.8 inches)

Maximum weight: 31.3 kg (69 lb) when fully configured

Electrical:

• 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; System 20A (10A/PS)
• 200 to 208 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; System 10A
• 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; System 9A
  • Minimum configuration: 0.20 kVA (one power supply)
  • Minimum configuration: 0.26 kVA (two power supplies)
  • Typical configuration: 1.12 kVA (two power supplies)
  • Maximum configuration: 2.16 kVA (two power supplies)

BTU output:

• Ship configuration (1 power supply): 648 BTU/hr (190 watts)
• Ship configuration (2 power supplies): 802 BTU/hr (235 watts)
• Typical configuration: 3,753 BTU/hr (1100 watts)
• Full configuration (chassis/MAX5): 5115 BTU/hr (1498 watts)

Noise level: 6.3 bels

Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.

The system has a three-year warranty with 24x7 standard call center support and 9x5 Next Business Day onsite coverage. Also available are Lenovo Services warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements, with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.

The following Lenovo warranty service upgrades are available:

• Warranty and maintenance service upgrades:
  • Three, four, or five years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
  • Onsite response from next business day to 2 or 4 hours
  • Committed repair service
  • Warranty extension of up to 5 years
  • Post warranty extensions
• Committed Repair Service

  Committed Repair Services enhances the level of Warranty Service Upgrade or Post Warranty/Maintenance Service offering associated with the selected systems. Offerings vary and are available in select countries.

  • Priority handling to meet defined time frames to restore the failing machine to good working condition
  • Committed repair service levels are measured within the following coverage hours:
    • 24x7x6: Service performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, within 6 hours
    • 24x7x8: Service performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, within 8 hours
    • 24x7x24: Service performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, within 24 hours
• Hard Disk Drive Retention

  Lenovo’s Hard Disk Drive Retention (HDDR) service is a multi-drive hard drive retention offering that ensures your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of hard drives that are installed in your Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure, you retain possession of your hard drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands. The Hard Drive Retention service can be purchased in convenient bundles with our warranty upgrades and extensions.

• Microcode Support

  Keeping microcode current helps prevent hardware failures and security exposure. There are two levels of service: analysis of the installed base and analysis and update where required. Offerings vary by region and can be bundled with other warranty upgrades and extensions.

• Remote Technical Support Services (RTS)

  RTS provides comprehensive technical call center support for covered servers, storage, operating systems, and applications. Providing a single source for support of hardware and software issues, RTS can reduce problem resolution time, decreasing the cost to address technical problems and increasing uptime. Offerings are available for Windows, Linux, IBM Systems Director, VMware, Microsoft business applications, and Lenovo System x storage devices, and IBM OEM storage devices.

The server conforms to the following international standards:

• FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
• Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A
• IEC/UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition
• CAN/CSA - C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Edition
• NOM-019
• Japan VCCI, Class A
• IEC-60950-1, 2nd edition (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
• Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Mark CISPR 22, Class A
• Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A and CNS14336
• China CCC (GB4943-2001), GB9254-2008 class A, GB17625.1-2003 (See note)
• Korea - MIC
• CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950, and EN55024)
• CISPR 22, Class A
• TUV-GS (EN60950-1:2001, 2nd edition)
• FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules (Class A) prior to product delivery
• IEC-60950-1, 2nd edition (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)

The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the UPS category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups

The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo.

For more information, see the Lenovo Press documents in the PDU category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu

The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table.

Table 23. Rack cabinets

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks

The x3690 X5 is a 2U-high device (1U is one rack unit and is 1.75 inches). The MAX5 memory expansion unit is an additional 1U high unit. Both are designed to be installed in standard 19-inch racks. Three slide kits are available for use with the x3690 X5, as listed in the following table. Cable management arms are optional but useful because they help prevent cables from becoming tangled and causing server downtime. Available cable management arms are also listed.

Table 24. Rail kit options and cable management arms

* Available via special bid or CTO only

The following table lists the supported KVM consoles, keyboards, and KVM switches.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm

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For more information, see the following resources:

• System x3690 X5 Installation and User's Guide
  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085206
• System x3690 X5 Problem Determination and Service Guide
  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085205
• ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3690 X5
  http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/xseries_old/7147.shtml