System x3620 M3

Highlights

Provides a value alternative to traditional enterprise offerings with cost-optimised performance and functionality
Delivers ultimate reliability and simplified management with IBM-backed service, support and tools
Offers customisable design and flexible configurations for affordable growth.

A cost-focused alternative

IBM System x3620 M3 gives growing businesses an affordable alternative to traditional enterprise server offerings. Built on the latest Intel Xeon technology, the x3620 M3 helps keep costs down by providing energy efficiency, integrated software Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) and support for up to eight high-capacity, low-cost 3.5" hard disk drives (HDDs).

IBM designed, tested and certified

Reliable and easy to manage, the x3620 M3 is backed by IBM service and support. Embedded RAID and an optional 6 Gigabits per second (Gbps) adapter can protect your data, while optional redundant power and cooling promote uptime. Access to IBM Systems Director, ToolsCentre and IBM Integrated Managed Module (IMM) capabilities offer proactive support to help maintain availability.

Product features

Cost-optimised performance builds on the latest Intel processor technology
IBM designed, tested and certified for enhanced reliability, service and support
Simplified serviceability with easy-to-use management tools
Customisable design with multiple configurations and an easy upgrade path
Advanced memory support and greater disk capacity to leverage higher processing speeds without sacrificing uptime

Hardware summary

2U chassis
Up to two 2.93 GHz six-core (2.66 GHz four-core) Intel Xeon 5600 series processors with QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology, and up to 1333 MHz memory access speed. Also supports select Intel Xeon 5500 series processors
Up to 96 GB¹ in 12 slots, using Registered Dual Inline Memory Modules (RDIMMs)
Internal storage flexibility with up to four 3.5" simple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) HDDs or up to eight 3.5" hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)/SATA HDDs
Optional 6 Gbps RAID and 3 Gbps RAID adapters standard
Three-year on-site world-class support standard
VMWare ESXi 4.0 embedded hypervisor support with optional Universal Serial Bus (USB) key

¹ DDR3L RDIMM (1.35 V) support when 2 GB/4 GB/8 GB RDIMMs are available in 3Q 2010