Processor special features
| 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 |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State |
Y |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) |
N |
| Intel® Smart Cache |
Y |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Y |
| CPU configuration (max) |
2 |
| 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 |
37103 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Y |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
N |
| Intel Flex Memory Access |
N |
| Intel Fast Memory Access |
N |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
N |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) |
N |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) |
N |
Processor
| ECC supported by processor |
Y |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
144 GB |
| Processor frequency |
2.4 GHz |
| Stepping |
D0 |
| Processor system type |
DP |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Embedded options available |
N |
| FSB Parity |
N |
| Number of Processing Die Transistors |
731 M |
| Conflict Free processor |
N |
| Physical Address Extension (PAE) |
Y |
| Memory channels supported by processor |
Triple |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) |
25.6 GB/s |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
1066, 800 MHz |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Processor code |
SLBF7 |
| Physical Address Extension (PAE) |
40 bit |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
N |
| Idle States |
Y |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
| Number of QPI links |
2 |
| Processor boost frequency |
2.66 GHz |
| Processor cache |
8 MB |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
80 W |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) |
18 |
| Processor lithography |
45 nm |
| Processor package size |
42.5 mm |
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
2 |
| Bus type |
QPI |
| Memory types supported by processor |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Tcase |
76 °C |
Storage
| Hard drive interface |
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Maximum storage capacity |
3 TB |
| Hot-swap |
Y |
Memory
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Memory slots |
16 DIMM |
| Internal memory |
6 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
1333 MHz |
| ECC |
Y |
| Internal memory type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Other features
| Mac compatibility |
N |
| Disk array controller |
M1015 |
| Bandwidth |
25.6 Gbit/s |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
16 MB |
Networking
| Network ready |
Y |
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Ports & interfaces
| Serial ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
2 |
Additionally
| Intel AES New Instructions |
N |
| System bus data transfer rate |
5.86 GT/s |
| Graphics |
G200eV |
| Processing die size |
263 mm² |
| InTru™ 3D Technology |
N |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
2 |
System x3550 M2, Xeon E5530, 2.4 GHz, 8M L2, 3x 2GB, 6.35 cm (2.5 ") , 1x PS, 1x 675W
Highlights
- Reduce cost with an energy-smart design that provides optimal quad-core computing performance per watt
- Improve service with a highly flexible design that is easy to deploy, integrate and manage
- Manage risk with resilient architectures and virtualised environments.
Energy-efficient profile
The IBM System x3550 M2 offers robust, proven technology and a flexible, energy-smart design. Delivering quad-core computing on Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series processors with QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology, this server delivers significant performance improvement per watt compared to previous generation servers by integrating low-wattage components for an energy-smart thermal profile.
Powerful systems management
This server offers feature-rich systems management capabilities from power management to proactive hardware monitoring. The Integrated Management Module (IMM) increases server availability by continuously monitoring your system and notifying you of potential system failures or changes. The Virtual Media key option provides remote presence capabilities without taking up a slot on the planar, while IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager provides advanced power monitoring and notification.
Leadership virtualisation
Designed to provide leadership virtualisation, the x3550 M2 supports the VMware ESXi 3.5 embedded hypervisor, the industry-leading solution for virtualisation. In addition, the x3550 M2 provides exceptional memory capacity per core, enabling you to implement virtualisation efficiently and cost-effectively.
