IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet System x IBM System x3550 M3 Optimum computing performance in a compact design Innovative technology in slim package Highlights ● Get higher performance per watt for greater cost efficiency ● Simplify management and serviceability with exible design ● Maintain availability and lower risk through a resilient architecture The IBM System x3550 M3 builds on the latest Intel Xeon processor technology with extreme processing power and superior energymanagement and cooling features. With twice the performance of previous generations and a exible, energy-smart design that integrates low-wattage components, the x3550 M3 can help you meet demanding workloads at a lower cost per watt. Simplifying management and serviceability The x3550 M3 offers a exible, scalable design and simple upgrade path from four to eight hard disk drives. Comprehensive systems management tools such as advanced diagnostics and the ability to control resources from a single point make it easy to deploy, integrate, service and manage. Reduce risk and maintain availability Integrated with new 6 Gbps RAID adapters and double the I/O performance, the x3550 M3 provides a resilient architecture ideal for mission-critical applications as well as virtualization environments. Advanced memory support and greater disk capacity let you take advantage of higher processing speeds without sacricing uptime. Select congurations of the x3550 M3 are part of the IBM Express Advantage® Portfolio designed to meet the needs of midsized businesses. Easy to manage, Express® models and congurations vary by country.

IBM System x3550 M3 at a glance Form factor/height Rack/1U Processor (max) Up to two 3.46 GHz six-core (3.60 GHz fourcore) Intel Xeon 5600 series processors with QuickPath Interconnect technology Number of processors (std/max) 1/2 Cache (max) Up to 12 MB L3 Memory (max) 288 GB DDR-3 RDIMMs via 18 DIMM slots or 48 GB DDR-3 UDIMMs via 12 DIMM slots Expansion slots 2 Disk bays (total/hot swap) Up to eight 2.5 in. hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs Maximum internal storage Up to 8.0 TB (hot-swap SAS/SATA) Network interface Integrated 2 ports, plus 2 ports optional Gigabit Ethernet Power supply (std/max)...