IBM System X3550 M4 Rack Server

IBM System x3550 M4 Rack Server – 1U Performance Powerhouse for Enterprise Workloads

The IBM System x3550 M4 Rack Server is a high-performance, energy-efficient 1U rack server designed for dynamic cloud environments and demanding enterprise applications. Powered by Intel Xeon E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2 series processors, it offers outstanding compute performance with up to 12 cores per CPU, enabling intensive multitasking and virtualization support.

This enterprise-grade server supports up to 768GB DDR3 ECC Registered Memory across 24 DIMM slots, ensuring smooth and reliable operation for mission-critical workloads. With flexible storage options including up to 8x 2.5" or 4x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs, the x3550 M4 is tailored for scalability and high IOPS requirements.

Integrated with RAID support (ServeRAID M5110 or M5210) and redundant hot-swap 750W or 550W Platinum power supplies, it ensures high availability and system resilience. The server also includes dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, optional 10GbE, and advanced remote management through IMM2 with dedicated management port, making it ideal for data centers, virtualization, and business-critical IT infrastructures.

Key Features:

• Processor: Dual-socket Intel Xeon E5-2600 / E5-2600 v2 series (up to 12 cores per CPU)

• Memory: Up to 768GB DDR3 ECC Registered RAM (24 DIMM slots)

• Storage: Supports up to 8x 2.5" or 4x 3.5" hot-swap drives (SAS/SATA/SSD)

• RAID Controller: ServeRAID M5110/M5210 support

• Networking: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (optional 10GbE)

• Expansion Slots: Up to 2 PCIe 3.0 slots

• Power Supply: Redundant 550W or 750W 80+ Platinum hot-swap PSUs

• Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

• Management: Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) with remote access

Ideal For:

• Virtualization and cloud workloads

• Enterprise applications and databases

• Web hosting, file/print, and business-critical environments

FAQs

1. What processor is compatible with the IBM System x3550 M4 server?

The x3550 M4 supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 and E5-2600 v2 series processors, with up to 12 cores per CPU.

2. How much memory does the x3550 M4 support?

It supports up to 768GB of DDR3 ECC Registered Memory across 24 DIMM slots.

3. Can I use SSDs in the x3550 M4 server?

Yes, it supports both SATA and SAS SSDs as well as HDDs. You can install up to 8x 2.5" or 4x 3.5" drives depending on the chassis configuration.

4. Does the server support RAID?

Yes, the IBM x3550 M4 supports RAID through optional ServeRAID controllers such as the M5110 or M5210.

5. Is remote server management available?

Yes, it includes Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which provides advanced remote management features over a dedicated network port.

6. What type of power supply is used in the x3550 M4?

It uses hot-swappable redundant 550W or 750W Platinum power supplies for maximum uptime and energy efficiency.

7. Is the x3550 M4 suitable for virtualization?

Yes, it is ideal for virtualization, offering powerful CPU options, large memory capacity, and flexible storage—making it perfect for running multiple virtual machines.