IBM System x3690 X5
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MAX5 memory expansion unit
The IBM MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U unit that has 32 DDR3 DIMM sockets, one or 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 tables above. For power
supply fault redundancy order the optional second power supply. The MAX5 options are listed in Table 8.
There are two MAX5 options available as listed in the table:
IBM MAX5 for System x
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, part number 59Y6265, is for x3690 X5 models with Intel Xeon 7500 and
6500 series processors (machine type 7148)
IBM MAX5 V2 for System x, part number 88Y6529, is for x3690 X5 models with Intel Xeon E7-2800
and E7-8800 series processors (machine type 7147)
Note that some models and some processors do not support the MAX5. See the model tables and the
processor options tables for details.
Table 8. MAX5
Part number
Description
Maximum quantity
supported
59Y6265
IBM MAX5 for System x (for machine type 7148 only)
1
88Y6529
IBM MAX5 V2 for System x (for machine type 7147 only)
1
60Y0332
IBM 675W HE Redundant Power Supply
1
59Y6269
IBM MAX5 to x3690 X5 Cable Kit
1
