The server offers redundant hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap redundant fans to provide
availability for business-critical applications.
The new Next Gen light path diagnostics LCD display panel simplifies servicing, speeds up problem
resolution, and helps improve system availability.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (memory and disks) operate outside
of standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing
uptime.
SSDs offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1) 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.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the System x3650 M5 and
deliver enterprise-class data protection:
The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1) 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.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase
uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enables advanced cryptographic functionality such as
digital signatures and remote attestation.
System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an exclusive set of System x security features and practices,
establishes a solid security foundation for workloads by delivering firmware that is securely built, tested,
digitally signed and verified prior to execution.
The server offers enterprise-class data protection with optional self-encrypting drives.
Energy efficiency
The System x3650 M5 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.
High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications.
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 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs offer energy savings compared to 1.35 V and 1.5 V DDR3
DIMMs.
The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology.
Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow
through the system.
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provide advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-
based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Lenovo System x3650 M5 (E5-2600 v4)
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