IBM System x3690 X5
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Supported operating systems
The server supports the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
VMware ESX 4.1
VMware ESXi 4.1
VMware ESX 4.0
VMware ESXi 4.0
See the IBM ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service
levels supported and any other prerequisites:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml
Related publications and links
For more information, see the following resources:
IBM System x3690 X5 product page
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/enterprise/x3690x5/index.html
IBM System x 3690 X5 Installation and User's Guide
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085206
IBM System x 3690 X5 Problem Determination and Service Guide
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085205
ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3690 X5
http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7148.html
At-a-glance guides for IBM System x servers and options
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=ataglance
IBM System x DDR3 Memory Configurator
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/ddr3config/
Configuration and Options Guide
http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/
xREF - IBM System x Reference Sheets
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/xref
IBM System x Support Portal
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Downloads/Hardware/Systems/System_x/System_x3690_X5