Memory
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
| Memory slots |
16 x DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 4 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
1066 MHz |
| ECC |
Y |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Processor special features
| Intel Enhanced Halt State |
N |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) |
N |
| 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 |
53578 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Y |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
Y |
| Intel Flex Memory Access |
N |
| Intel Fast Memory Access |
N |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
Y |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
N |
| 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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) |
N |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) |
N |
| Intel Demand Based Switching |
N |
Processor
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Scalability |
S2S |
| Embedded options available |
N |
| FSB Parity |
N |
| Conflict Free processor |
N |
| Memory channels supported by processor |
Quad |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
1333, 1066, 978, 800 MHz |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Processor code |
SLC3U |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
Y |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
| Processor cache |
30 MB |
| Processor cores |
10 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
130 W |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) |
18 |
| Processor lithography |
32 nm |
| Processor package size |
49.17 mm |
| Processor boost frequency |
2.8 GHz |
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
2 |
| Tcase |
69 °C |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
1024 GB |
| Processor frequency |
2.4 GHz |
| Stepping |
A2 |
| Bus type |
QPI |
| Memory types supported by processor |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Supported instruction sets |
SSE4.2, SSE4.1 |
| ECC supported by processor |
Y |
Other features
| Disk array controller |
M5015 |
| Graphics adapter family |
Matrox |
Storage
| Hot-swap |
Y |
| Hard drive size |
2.5 " |
| RAID support |
Y |
| Maximum storage capacity |
8 TB |
| Number of hard drives supported |
16 |
Power
| Number of power supply units |
1 |
| Power supply type |
AC/DC |
| Power supply |
675 W |
Networking
| LAN controller |
Broadcom BCM5709C |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Y |
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x4 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x8 slots |
5 |
| PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
Design
| Optical drive type |
N |
| Chassis type |
Rack (2U) |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
16 MB |
Ports & interfaces
| Serial ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
2 |
Certificates
| Compliance industry standards |
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab |
| Energy Star certified |
Y |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel 7500 |
| InTru™ 3D Technology |
N |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| System bus data transfer rate |
6.4 GT/s |
| Graphics |
G200eV |
| Intel AES New Instructions |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
2 |
x3690 X5, Intel Xeon E7-2870 (30M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel QPI), 2 x 4GB DDR3 ECC, 0GB HDD, Matrox G200eV 16MB DDR2, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x RJ-45, 16 x 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD, 6 x USB 2.0, 675W, 12800g
Highlights:
- Achieve four-processor performance at a two-processor investment.
- Grow to meet changing workload demands with unmatched memory expansion.
- Own and operate your systems with less complexity and cost.
- Get peace of mind with enterprise-class reliability and availability.
EXA performance, two-processor value
When it comes to business productivity, more is always better—especially if you can achieve it without using more money, space or energy. Innovative and cost-efficient, the IBM System x3690 X5 delivers four-processor performance, memory capacity and reliability features in a breakthrough two-processor system that incorporates Intel® Xeon® processors and fifth-generation IBM X-Architecture® (eX5) technology. By purchasing a system with two fewer processors, you can cut your licensing costs in half while using less energy for a lower total cost of ownership. And you won’t have to trade performance for a denser form factor. The x3690 X5 offers leadership performance, including the ability to better handle database transactions than industry-standard two-processor servers.
Unparalleled flexibility
The x3690 X5 features greater flexibility to help you meet changing workload demands as your business grows. With MAX5, you can double the memory capacity of your two-processor system to 64 DIMM slots. Increase utilization and optimize your investments by fitting 100 percent more virtual machines per system at half the cost per virtual machine with MAX5 memory expansion. An easy upgrade path and customizable growth options offer freedom of choice. For example, you can add more memory without having to purchase unneeded processing capabilities.
Product features
- Performance and memory capacity of previous 4-processor, 4U servers in a 2-processor, 2U system.
- Built on the latest IBM X-Architecture technology with fifth-generation eX5 chipset design enhancements.
- Easy upgrade path and customizable growth options for unmatched flexibility.
- Advanced service and remote management capabilities for greater ease of use and improved productivity.
- Balanced, power-optimized design for enhanced performance per watt.
Hardware summary
- 2-processor, 2U rack-optimized enterprise server with Intel Xeon processors.
- 6-core, 8-core and 10-core processor options with up to 2.4 GHz (ten-core), 2.67 GHz (eight-core) and 1.73 GHz (six-core) speeds with up to 30 MB L3 cache.
- Expand memory in a 2-processor system from 32 DIMMs to 64 DIMMs via MAX5.
- 5 PCIe Gen 2 expansion slots.
- Up to 16 2.5" HDDs or 24 1.8" SSDs.
- Internal USB for embedded hypervisor.
