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System x3850 X5 (7143)

Product Guide

The x3850 X5 server is the fifth generation of the Enterprise X-Architecture, delivering innovation with
enhanced reliability and availability features to enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise
applications, and virtualized environments. Environments that run around the clock to supply information
world-wide require dependable servers with features that can tolerate a component failure without total
shutdown.
The x3850 X5 server packs numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density, rack-
optimized package that helps to significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network
computing operations. A single x3850 X5 supports up to four of the new Intel Xeon E7 high-performance
10-core processors and up to 3 TB of memory. Two x3850 X5 servers can be connected together to form a
single-system image with up to eight processors and up to 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is ideal
for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the System x3850 X5.
Figure 1. The System x3850 X5
Did you know?
The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads. The x3850 X5 held #1
scores in five industry-standard benchmarks. This included a four-socket TPC-C (database benchmark)
result of over 2.3 million transactions per minute (27% better than the closest HP result at the time) and
world record TPC-H (business intelligence) price performance result.
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  • Page 1: Product Guide

    10-core processors and up to 3 TB of memory. Two x3850 X5 servers can be connected together to form a single-system image with up to eight processors and up to 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is ideal for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the System x3850 X5. Figure 1. The System x3850 X5 Did you know? The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads.
  • Page 2: Key Features

    6 TB of memory in 10U of rack space. It offering outstanding performance, and superior reliability and fault-tolerant memory characteristics. Lenovo eX5 technology represents the fifth generation of enterprise servers based on the same design principle that began with in 1997: to offer systems that are expandable, offer “big iron” reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, with extremely competitive price/performance on an Intel Xeon processor-based system.
  • Page 3 Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation. IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components

    Locations of key components Figure 2 shows the front of the server with the front bezel removed. Figure 2. Front view of the System x3850 X5 Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 5 Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3850 X5 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3850 X5 The x3850 X5 supports the addition of the MAX5 memory expansion unit. This 1U device is cabled directly to the server and provides an additional 512 GB of memory capacity for applications that can benefit from the extra RAM.
  • Page 6: Standard Specifications

    Figure 5. Inside view of the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit for the System x3850 X5 Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications Components Specification Machine type 7143 Firmware IBM-signed firmware Form Rack/4U per chassis; MAX5 adds 1U.
  • Page 7: Standard Models

    Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb), maximum configuration: 49.9 kg (110 lb) The x3850 X5 servers are shipped with the following items: Rack rails and hardware Cable management hardware Country kit carton Two 2.8 m 220 V intra-rack cables On/off switch cover Documentation CD Standard models System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 8 The following table lists the announced workload-optimized models. These are all named System x3950 X5 to distinguish them from base x3850 X5 models, even though the base hardware is the same. These are systems that are specially configured to meet the requirements of a particular software stack. System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 9 Models 7143-HAx, HBx, HCx: These models are optimized to run the SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance (HANA) solution. The x3950 X5 Workload Optimized Solution for SAP HANA is an integrated, ready-to-run, hardware- software offering, featuring the new SAP HANA software. Models HDx and HEx are specifically System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 10: Qpi Wrap Card

    X5 and x3950 X5 QPI wrap card kit (quantity 2) 1 pair QPI wrap cards are not necessary for any of the following configurations: Single-node configurations with two processors Any configurations with MAX5 memory expansion units Two-node configurations MAX5 System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 11 MAX5 V2 for System x 60Y0332 4782 High Efficiency 675W Power Supply (MAX5 V1 only, 59Y6265) 59Y6267 4192 MAX5 to x3850 X5 Cable Kit (quantity of four cables) (Used to connect one server to one MAX5) Two-node and MAX5 scaling System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 12: Processor Options

    Used to connect two servers together without MAX5 units 59Y6271 4198 eX5 MAX5 2-Node EXA Scalability Kit (for machine type 7143 only) Used to connect two servers together when MAX5 units are also used Processor options System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 13: Memory Options

    Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide. The System x3850 X5 supports DDR3 memory. Memory is installed in memory cards. The server supports eight memory cards, and each card holds eight DIMMs. Two memory cards are connected to each processor.
  • Page 14 4GB MAX5 1x4GB DualRankx8 PC310600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM 46C7482 2432 8GB MAX5 1x8GB QuadRankx8 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM 46C7483 2433 16GB MAX5 1x16G QuadRankx4 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM The following memory protection technologies are supported: ChipKill System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 15: Internal Storage

    1.8-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Enterprise Entry (<3 DWPD) 00AJ040* A4KV S3500 80GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 00AJ050 A4KX S3500 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 00AJ455* A58U S3500 800GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD * Withdrawn from marketing System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 16 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 90Y8908 A3EF 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 81Y9662 A3EG 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 00AD085 A48T 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" G2HS SED System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 17: Controllers For Internal Storage

    9749 ServeRAID M1000 Series Advance Feature Key 81Y4426 A10C ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key† 46M0930 5106 ServeRAID M5000 Series Advance Feature Key† 46M0917 5744 ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly 88Y5874 A39Q ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 18 1 GB of onboard data cache (DDR3 running at 1333 MHz) CacheVault flash power module to protect data in cache in case of critical power or server failure Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 Supports up to 64 logical volumes System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 19: Internal Tape Drives

    The tray replaces the existing tray supplied with the server and supports up to two power modules. Only one ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray can be installed in the x3850 X5. For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the RAID adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid Internal tape drives The server does not support an internal tape drive option.
  • Page 20: I/O Expansion Options

    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 System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 21: Network Adapters

    For technical details about this card, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II and III family for System x, TIPS0844, available at http://lenovopress.com/tips0844...
  • Page 22: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    Mellanox ConnectX-3 40GbE / FDR IB VPI Adapter for System x * The Emulex integrated adapters are either included in standard models or available via CTO only For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Ethernet and IB adapters categories: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet...
  • Page 23: Pcie Flash Storage Adapters

    46C9010 A3MV N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for System x For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba PCIe Flash Storage adapters The server supports the PCIe Flash Storage adapters listed in the following table.
  • Page 24: Integrated Virtualization

    USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update1 41Y8311 A2R3 USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.1 41Y8382 A4WZ USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 41Y8385 A584 USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.5 Remote management System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 25: Supported Operating Systems

    ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive Capture blue-screen errors Supported operating systems System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 26: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi) VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi) VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi) See the ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites: http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml Physical and electrical specifications System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • 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

    EXP2512 Storage Enclosure 610024X EXP2524 Storage Enclosure Lenovo ThinkServer SA120 support For details about supported drives and cables for the Lenovo ThinkServer SA120, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide: http://lenovopress.com/tips1234 EXP2512 and EXP2524 support The external SAS cables listed in the following table are supported with EXP2512 and EXP2524 expansion enclosures and M5025 RAID controllers.
  • Page 30 Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key 6 Gbps throughput per port PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 31: External Disk Storage Systems

    For more information, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for System x , TIPS0739, at: http://lenovopress.com/tips0739 External disk storage systems The following table lists the NAS and SAN external storage systems that are offered by Lenovo. Table 25. External storage systems Part number Description...
  • Page 32 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 33: External Backup Units

    Part number Description 5135J3x Lenovo Storage DX8200D Storage Virtualization Entry, 4TB, 4yr SW S&S 51351Wx Lenovo Storage DX8200D Storage Virtualization Entry, 4TB, 5yr SW S&S 5135B3x Lenovo Storage DX8200D Storage Virtualization Mid, 16TB, 3yr SW S&S 5135L3x Lenovo Storage DX8200D Storage Virtualization Mid, 16TB, 4yr SW S&S 51352Wx Lenovo Storage DX8200D Storage Virtualization Mid, 16TB, 5yr SW S&S...
  • Page 34: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches

    External backup units The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo. Table 26. 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 35: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The following table lists the Ethernet LAN switches that are offered by Lenovo. Table 27. 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 36: Power Distribution Units

    Uninterruptible power supply units The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo. Table 28. 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 37: Rack Cabinets

    DPI 30a Line Cord (NEMA L6-30P) 40K9615 DPI 60a Cord (IEC 309 2P+G) 40K9617 DPI Australian/NZ 3112 Line Cord 40K9618 DPI Korean 8305 Line Cord For more information, see the Lenovo Press documents in the PDU category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu Rack cabinets System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 38: Rack Options

    42U S2 standard Rack 99564RX S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack Cabinet 99564XX S2 42U Dynamic Expansion Rack Cabinet For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Rack cabinets category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks Rack options System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 39: Lenovo Financial Services

    46M5383 5341 Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) 46M5382 5340 Serial Conversion Option (SCO) For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the KVM Switches & Consoles category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm Lenovo Financial Services System x3850 X5 (7143)
  • Page 40: 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 41 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 42 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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