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Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)

Product Guide

The Lenovo System x3750 M4 (machine type 8753) is a 4-socket server featuring a streamlined design,
optimized for price and performance, with best-in-class flexibility and expandability. Models of the x3750
M4, machine type 8753, are powered with Intel Xeon E5-4600 v2 processors, up to 12 cores each, for an
entry-level 4-socket solution. The x3750 M4 provides maximum storage density, with flexible PCI and 10
Gb Ethernet networking options in a 2U form factor.
Withdrawn from marketing : The models covered in this product guide are now withdrawn from
marketing. The replacement system is the ThinkSystem SR850 which is described in
https://lenovopress.com/LP0645.
Suggested uses: High performance computing (HPC), workloads with floating-point computations, and
small to medium databases requiring fast I/O; applications that require 4-socket performance without
needing the scalability that the X6 systems provide.
Figure 1. The Lenovo System x3750 M4
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With a dense 2U design, the Lenovo System x3750 M4 provides advanced features and capabilities. These
include support for up to four sockets and 48 DIMMs, mix and match internal storage, up to 16 HDDs or 32
eXFlash solid-state drives (SSDs), six hot-swap, dual-rotor fans and two power supplies.
A Mezzanine LOM socket provides a choice of 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) or 10 GbE networking options.
Predictive Failure Analysis and light path diagnostics proactively monitor the system's sub-components
and provide advanced warning on power supplies, fans, drives, processors and memory.
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  • Page 1: Product Guide

    Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753) Product Guide The Lenovo System x3750 M4 (machine type 8753) is a 4-socket server featuring a streamlined design, optimized for price and performance, with best-in-class flexibility and expandability. Models of the x3750 M4, machine type 8753, are powered with Intel Xeon E5-4600 v2 processors, up to 12 cores each, for an entry-level 4-socket solution.
  • Page 2: Key Features

    Key features The Lenovo System x3750 M4 blends outstanding flexibility and expandability. The x3750 M4 2+2 socket design enables pay-as-you-grow processing with the new Intel Xeon E5-4600 v2 series processors and memory scalability to help lower cost and manage growth. The 5+3 PCIe socket design allows you to pay for PCIe capabilities as needed.
  • Page 3 Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption. Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system. Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors

    Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system. Locations of key components and connectors The following figure shows the front of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the Lenovo System x3750 M4 (machine type 8753) Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 5 The following figure shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. Rear view of the Lenovo System x3750 M4 (machine type 8753) The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the Lenovo System x3750 M4 (machine type 8753)
  • Page 6: Standard Specifications

    9 serial, one RJ-45 systems management ports, mezzanine LOM adapter with either four 1 GbE network ports or two 10 GbE (RJ-45 or SFP+) network ports in dedicated slot. Internal: Two internal USB ports (for the embedded hypervisor). Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 7: Standard Models

    Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 next business day warranty (NBD). Service and Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo Services: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, support 8-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for hardware and some Lenovo and OEM software.
  • Page 8: Processor Options

    † Models C1x and C2x include the ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade (part number 47C8660) which is a 1 GB flash-backed cache with support for RAID 5. See the Standards specifications section for information about the standard features of the server. Processor options Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 9: Memory Options

    Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty. The Lenovo System x3750 M4 supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to 48 DIMMs when four processors are installed, with 12 DIMMs for each processor. There are 24 DIMM sockets (for processors 1 and 2) on the system board.
  • Page 10 Tables cells highlighted with a gray background indicate when the specific combination of DIMM voltage and number of DIMMs per channel still allows the DIMMs to operate at rated speed Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 11: Internal Storage

    DIMMs must be installed per populated channel (the DIMMs do not need being identical). In rank sparing mode, one rank of a DIMM in each populated channel is reserved as spare memory. The size of a rank varies depending on the DIMMs installed. Internal storage Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 12 SAS expander backplane is connected to the single RAID controller with two cables. All backplane options include the necessary cables. See the System x3750 M4 Installation and Service Guide for a description of all supported backplane combinations.
  • Page 13: Controllers For Internal Storage

    Note: The drives and backplanes currently supported in the x3750 M4 operate at 6 Gbps speeds, so the M5210e will also operate at 6 Gbps. For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the RAID adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid Note: The supported adapters for internal storage need to be installed in slots 1, 2 and 3 because of cable routing requirements.
  • Page 14 ServeRAID M5200 Series Performance Accelerator-FoD 47C8712 A3Z8 ServeRAID M5200 Series SSD Caching Enabler-FoD 00AE930 A5H5 ServeRAID M1200 Zero Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade for Systems * These M5200 upgrades require one of the cache upgrades (47C8656, 47C8660, 47C8664, or 47C8668) Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 15: Internal Drive Options

    A4KN S3500 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 00AJ010 A4KP S3500 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 00AJ015 A4KQ S3500 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD Internal backup units Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 16: Optical Drives

    CD-R 24X CD-RW 4X High Speed CD-RW 10X Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 16X DVD-R 8X DVD-R DL 6X DVD+R 8X DVD+R DL 6X DVD-RW 6X DVD+RW 8X DVD-RAM 5X I/O expansion options Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 17 Slot 5: PCIe 3.0 x8: Low profile, half-length (requires processor 2) Slot 6: PCIe 3.0 x8: Low profile, half-length Slot 7: PCIe 3.0 x8: Low profile, half-length Slot 8: PCIe 3.0 x8: Low profile, half-length Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 18: Network Adapters

    Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x 49Y7970 A2ED Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for System x 81Y3520 AS73 Intel X710 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x 00D9690 A3PM Mellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter for System x Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 19 (this maximum does not apply to the 10 Gb cards in the dedicated slot). For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Networking adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet The following table lists the supported 10 Gb Ethernet SFP+ optical transceivers and DAC cables. For multi-port adapters, all adapter ports must have the same type of transceiver or DAC cable selected.
  • Page 20: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters

    # Maximum quantity is achieved with processor 2 and the 3-slot riser card (88Y7371) installed. With one processor, the maximum quantity is three. For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba...
  • Page 21: Sas Adapters For External Storage

    * Each M5120 controller requires a cache memory upgrade (81Y4487, 81Y4559, or 47C8670). For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba The following table compares the specifications of the external SAS HBAs and RAID adapters.
  • Page 22: Pcie Flash Storage Adapters

    One of the available cache upgrades (81Y4487, 81Y4559, or 47C8670) is required for the M5120 adapter operations, and it must be purchased together with the controller. For more information about the adapters, see these Lenovo Press Product Guides: N2125: http://lenovopress.com/tips1062 ServeRAID M5120: http://lenovopress.com/tips0858...
  • Page 23: Power Supplies

    * These modular adapters are not available through CTO or Special build. The adapter cannot be shipped installed and instead must be shipped in its option box and configured at the final installation location. For details about these adapters, see the Lenovo Press product guides in the Flash Adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ssdadapter Power supplies The server supports up to two redundant power supplies.
  • Page 24: Remote Management

    ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server Uploading a diskette image to the IMM2 memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive Capturing blue-screen errors Rack installation Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 25: Operating System Support

    Rack installation The following table lists the rack installation options that are available for the System x3750 M4 server. Table 23. Rack installation options Models where Option Feature Code Description standard Rail slides 81Y6821 A228 Gen-III Slides Kit All models...
  • Page 26: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    VMware ESXi 6.5 U1 For a complete list of supported, certified and tested operating systems, plus additional details and links to relevant web sites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide: https://lenovopress.com/osig#servers=x3750-m4-8753 Physical and electrical specifications Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 27: Warranty Options

    Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings are country-specific. Not all warranty service upgrades are available in every country. For more information about Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings that are available in your country, go to the Data Center Advisor and Configurator (formerly known as LESC) website http://lesc.lenovo.com, then do the following:...
  • Page 28 Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure, you retain possession of your hard drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands.
  • Page 29: Regulatory Compliance

    RTS can reduce problem resolution time, decreasing the cost to address technical problems and increasing uptime. Offerings are available for Windows, Linux, IBM Systems Director, VMware, Microsoft business applications, and Lenovo System x storage devices, and IBM OEM storage devices.
  • Page 30 The following table lists the 6 Gbps SAS external drive enclosures that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the server for storage expansion. Table 25. E1012 and E1024 external drive enclosure models Part number Description 64111B1 Lenovo Storage E1012 LFF Disk Expansion Single SAS IO Module, Rail Kit, 9x5 NBD...
  • Page 31 D1224 SFF Chassis, Dual 3-port ESMs, 18x 1.2TB 10K HDDs, 2x 400GB SSDs, 4x 0.5m SAS cables 4587E3U D1224 SFF Chassis, Dual 3-port ESMs, 18x 1.2TB 10K HDDs, 4x 400GB SSDs, 4x 0.5m SAS cables For details about supported drives and cables for the Lenovo Storage D1212 and D1224, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide: http://lenovopress.com/lp0512 The following table lists the standard models of the 12 Gbps SAS external high density drive enclosures offered by Lenovo.
  • Page 32 Lenovo Storage D3284 10TB x 42 HD Expansion Enclosure 6413E4H Lenovo Storage D3284 10TB x 84 HD Expansion Enclosure 6413E4F For details about supported drives, adapters, and cables for the Lenovo Storage D3284, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide: http://lenovopress.com/lp0513 Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 33: External Storage Systems

    External storage systems The following table lists the NAS and SAN external storage systems that are offered by Lenovo. Table 30. External storage systems Part number Description Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series Storage (SAS host connectivity) 4599A41* Lenovo ThinkSystem DS2200 LFF SAS Dual Controller Unit (US English documentation)
  • Page 34 IBM Storwize V7000 SFF Control Enclosure, 5YR SWMA, LA (Model HC1 [Gen2+]) Lenovo Storage DX8200 Series (S3 cloud storage) 5120D1x Lenovo Storage DX8200C 56TB (14x 4TB HDDs) with Cloudian HyperStore - 3yr HW/SW S&S 5120D2x Lenovo Storage DX8200C 84TB (14x 6TB HDDs) with Cloudian HyperStore - 3yr HW/SW S&S 5120D3x Lenovo Storage DX8200C 112TB (14x 8TB HDDs) with Cloudian HyperStore - 3yr HW/SW S&S...
  • Page 35: External Backup Units

    Part number Description 51353Wx Lenovo Storage DX8200D Storage Virtualization High, 64TB, 5yr SW S&S 5135D3x Lenovo Storage DX8200D ServerSAN Entry, 8TB, 3yr SW S&S 5135N3x Lenovo Storage DX8200D ServerSAN Entry, 8TB, 4yr SW S&S 51354Wx Lenovo Storage DX8200D ServerSAN Entry, 8TB, 5yr SW S&S 5135F3x Lenovo Storage DX8200D ServerSAN Mid, 16TB, 3yr SW S&S...
  • Page 36: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches

    External backup units The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo. Table 31. External backup options Part number Description External RDX USB drives 362532Y RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge 362550Y RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge 36251TY RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge...
  • Page 37: Fibre Channel San Switches

    Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The following table lists the Ethernet LAN switches that are offered by Lenovo. Table 32. Ethernet LAN switches Part number Description 1 Gb Ethernet switches 7165H1X Juniper EX2300-C PoE Switch 7165H2X Juniper EX2300-24p PoE Switch 7159BAX Lenovo RackSwitch G7028 (Rear to Front)
  • Page 38: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    Fibre Channel SAN switches The following table lists the Fibre Channel SAN switches that are offered by Lenovo and can be used with this system. Table 33. Fibre Channel SAN switches Part number Description 8 Gb FC 3873AR3 Lenovo B300, 8 ports activated, 8x 8Gb SWL SFPs, 1 PS, Rail Kit...
  • Page 39 Uninterruptible power supply units The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo. Table 34. Uninterruptible power supply units Part number Description 55941AX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) 55941KX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) 55942AX RT2.2kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC)
  • Page 40: Power Distribution Units

    Power distribution units The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo. Table 35. Power distribution units Part number Description 0U Basic PDUs 00YJ776 0U 36 C13/6 C19 24A/200-240V 1 Phase PDU with NEMA L6-30P line cord...
  • Page 41: Rack Cabinets

    99564RX S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack 99564XX S2 42U Dynamic Standard Expansion Rack For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks KVM console options The following table lists the supported KVM consoles, keyboards, and KVM switches.
  • Page 42: Lenovo Financial Services

    USB Conversion Option (4 Pack UCO) 46M5383 Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) 46M5382 Serial Conversion Option (SCO) For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm Lenovo Financial Services Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 43: Related Publications And Links

    For you, this dedication provides a high-quality, easy, and positive financing experience. For your region specific offers please ask your Lenovo sales representative or your technology provider about the use of Lenovo Financial Services. For more information, see the following Lenovo website: http://www.lenovofs.com...
  • Page 44: Related Product Families

    Related product families Product families related to this document are the following: 4-Socket Rack Servers Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753)
  • Page 45 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment.
  • Page 46 Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and For Those Who Do are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. A current list of Lenovo trademarks is available on the Web at http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/legal/copytrade/. The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both:...

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