IBM System x3690 X5
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Models 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).
Workload optimized models with Intel Xeon 6500 series processors
Table 5. Workload optimized models - Machine type 7148 (Intel Xeon 6500 series processors)
Model
Processor* (2 max)
MAX5
Memory
Mem
mez.
RAID
Disk
bays
Disks
GbE
Power
Database workload -optimized model
7148-3Dx
2x X6550 2.0GHz
8C 18MB 1066MHz
Opt
4x 4GB
Std
Opt
16x1.8”
/ 24
None
2x 1Gb
4 / 4
Virtualization workload -optimized model
7148-2Dx
2x E6540 2.0GHz
6C 18MB 1066MHz
Std
Server: 32x4GB
MAX5: 32x4GB
Std
M1015
4x2.5"
/ 16
None
2x1Gb +
2x10Gb
4 / 4
* Processor detail: model, core speed, cores, L3 cache, memory speed
About these models:
Model 7148-3Dx is 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 are standard and there is space for an
additional 16 solid state drives. The SSDs themselves must be ordered separately. No SAS
controllers are standard letting you select from the available cards. The memory mezzanine is
standard. The MAX5 is optional.
Model 7148-2Dx is designed for virtualization applications and includes VMware ESXi 4.1 on an
integrated USB memory key.
Backplane connections for four 2.5-inch SAS drives are standard and there is space for an additional
12 2.5-inch disk drives. The drives themselves must be ordered separately. The MAX5 and the
memory mezzanine are both standard
