Processor
| Processor system type |
DP |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Embedded options available |
Y |
| 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 |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) |
19 |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
1066, 800 MHz |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Processor code |
SLBF6 |
| Physical Address Extension (PAE) |
40 bit |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
N |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
80 W |
| Processor package size |
42.5 mm |
| Idle States |
Y |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
| Number of QPI links |
2 |
| Processor boost frequency |
2.8 GHz |
| Processor cache |
8 MB |
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
2 |
| Processor lithography |
45 nm |
| Stepping |
D0 |
| Bus type |
QPI |
| Memory types supported by processor |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| ECC supported by processor |
Y |
| Tcase |
76 °C |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
144 GB |
| Processor frequency |
2.53 GHz |
Processor special features
| 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® Turbo Boost Technology |
1.0 |
| Intel® Insider™ |
N |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology |
N |
| Processor ARK ID |
37104 |
| 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® 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 size |
2.5 " |
| Maximum storage capacity |
1.8 TB |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
Memory
| Memory clock speed |
1333 MHz |
| ECC |
Y |
| Internal memory type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Memory slots |
16 |
| Internal memory |
2 GB |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
16 MB |
Ports & interfaces
| Serial ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
2 |
Design
| Optical drive type |
DVD-ROM |
| Chassis type |
Rack (1U) |
Networking
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Additionally
| Processing die size |
263 mm² |
| InTru™ 3D Technology |
N |
| Intel AES New Instructions |
N |
| System bus data transfer rate |
5.86 GT/s |
| Graphics |
G200eV |
System x3550 M2, Intel Xeon E5540, 2048MB DDR3 RAM, SAS, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, Rack 1U
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 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 virtualization
Designed to provide leadership virtualization, the x3550 M2 supports the VMware ESXi 3.5 embedded hypervisor, the industry-leading solution for virtualization. In addition, the x3550 M2 provides exceptional memory capacity per core, enabling you to implement virtualization efficiently and cost-effectively.
Product features
- Outstanding power-optimized performance which can double compute capability of previous generation 2-socket servers;
- Help lower operational costs with innovative energy- smart 1U design;
- Improve service with a highly scalable, flexible design that is easy to deploy, integrate, service and manage;
- Manage risk with resilient architectures and virtualized environments.
