This document describes the IBM System x3550, a high-performance 1U server designed for power-managed data centers with optimized speed and application density.
The IBM System x3550 is a high-performance server designed to maximize IT investment and improve business availability through the Xtended Design Architecture. It features high-speed dual-core and quad-core processors, optimized power management tools like IBM PowerExecutive, and integrated data protection with hardware RAID.
The server is optimized for applications ranging from Web serving to workload consolidation and virtualization. It includes hot-swap redundant power supplies and fans, integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet, and supports various operating systems including Windows Server 2003 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
| Form factor/height | Rack/1U |
|---|---|
| Processor (max) | Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160 up to 3.0 GHz or Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5355 up to 2.66 GHz |
| Number of processors (std/max) | 1/2 |
| Memory (std/max) | 1GB or 2GB/32GB |
| Expansion slots | 2 PCI-Express (x8) half-length, full-height or optional riser card for 1 PCI-X (64-bit 133 MHz) |
| Disk bays (total/hot-swap) | 2/2 or 4/4 |
| Maximum internal storage | 2293.6GB hot-swap SAS or up to 1.5TB simple-swap SATA |
| Network interface | Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power supply (std/max) | 670W 1/2 |
| RAID support | Integrated RAID-0, -1, -10, optional RAID-5, -6 |
| Warranty | 3-year onsite limited warranty |
The supported operating systems include Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, TurboLinux Enterprise Server, Novell NetWare, and VMware ESX Server.
The maximum processor speed is 3.0 GHz for the Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160 or 2.66 GHz for the Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5355.