Lenovo System x3550 M5 (Machine Type 8869)
Product Guide
Designed in a compact, versatile 1U two-socket rack server, the Lenovo System x3550 M5 (E5-2600 v4)
server (Machine Type 8869) fuels almost any workload in the software-defined data center from infrastructure
to high-performance computing (HPC) to cloud or big data with leadership security, efficiency, and reliability
features. With support for Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v4 product family and faster, energy-efficient
TruDDR4 memory, the System x3550 M5 delivers exceptional performance. Flexible and scalable internal
storage configurations include up to 12x 2.5-inch or 4x 3.5-inch drives with a wide selection of drive sizes and
types.
Suggested use: Database, virtualization and cloud computing, infrastructure security, systems management,
enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media, web, and HPC.
The following figure shows the System x3550 M5.
Figure 1. Lenovo System x3550 M5
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The System x3550 M5 incorporates energy smart features for minimized costs and efficient performance. Dual
fan zones support operation in up to 40°C environments. 80 PLUS Titanium power supply units (PSUs) can
deliver 96% efficiency at 50% load.
The System x3550 M5 has outstanding memory performance that is achieved by supporting two-RDIMM-per-
channel configurations at speeds up to 12% faster than the Intel specification, while still maintaining world-
class reliability.
The System x3550 M5 integrates leadership security and reliability. System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an
exclusive set of System x features and practices, establishes a solid security foundation for your workloads.
Enterprise-class data protection is provided with optional self-encrypting drives, and advanced diagnostic
tools facilitate reduced downtime and costs.
Lenovo System x3550 M5 (Machine Type 8869)
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