Processor
| Processor system type |
DP |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Embedded options available |
N |
| Number of Processing Die Transistors |
820 M |
| Processor front side bus |
1333 MHz |
| Conflict Free processor |
N |
| Processor cache type |
L2 |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
Y |
| Idle States |
Y |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
50 W |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) |
7.5 |
| Processor lithography |
45 nm |
| Processor package size |
37.5 mm |
| Processor cache |
12 MB |
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
2 |
| Bus type |
FSB |
| ECC supported by processor |
N |
| Tcase |
57 °C |
| Processor frequency |
2.5 GHz |
| Stepping |
E0 |
| FSB Parity |
Y |
Processor special features
| Intel Enhanced Halt State |
Y |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
N |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) |
N |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
N |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology |
N |
| Intel Clear Video Technology |
N |
| Intel 64 |
Y |
| Intel® Insider™ |
N |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology |
N |
| Processor ARK ID |
33929 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Y |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
N |
| Intel Flex Memory Access |
N |
| Intel Fast Memory Access |
N |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
N |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
N |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) |
N |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) |
N |
| Intel Demand Based Switching |
Y |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Y |
| Intel FDI Technology |
N |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Y |
| Intel vPro Technology |
N |
| Intel Clear Video Technology for MID |
N |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) |
N |
Storage
| Hot-swap |
Y |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Maximum storage capacity |
0.6 TB |
Memory
| Memory clock speed |
667 MHz |
| ECC |
Y |
| Internal memory |
2 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR2-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
| Memory slots |
8 |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
16 MB |
Ports & interfaces
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Networking
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Additionally
| Processing die size |
214 mm² |
| InTru™ 3D Technology |
N |
| Intel AES New Instructions |
N |
| Graphics |
RN50 |
System x3550, Intel Xeon L5420, 2048MB DDR2 RAM, SAS, DVD/CD-RW Combo, Rack 1U
Optimized for speed
Designed for applications ranging from Web serving to workload consolidation and virtualization, the IBM System x3550 offers high-speed, dual-core and quad-core processors with blazing front-side bus speed. Optimized for exceptional application computing, the x3550 features a highly functional infrastructure that addresses more memory, lowers power consumption and provides dramatic systems performance increases.
Innovation comes standard
Standard integrated data protection with hardware RAID and 2.5" SAS hard disk drives keeps your data safe and readily available. Super-efficient network communication and hot-swap redundant power help keep your business humming at lower support costs.
Product features
- Reduced power usage with power-efficient, low-voltage processors and low-power 2.5" hard disk drives;
- Optimized power management with new integrated tools such as the IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ solution;
- Better application performance with snoop filters;
- Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ helps maintain healthy system by keeping internal components cool.
