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Server features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Table 1. Server features and specifications

Microprocessor (depending on the model):

  • Support up to two Intel Xeon™ EN E5-2400 series multi-core microprocessors with integrated memory controller (IMC) and Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) architecture
  • Up to 20 MB Last Level Cache (LLC)
  • One QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link speed up to 8 Giga Transfers (GT) per second
  • Three memory channels DDR3 per microprocessor on the system board that supports two DIMMs per channel
Note
  • Use the Setup utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors
  • For a list of supported microprocessors, see the Lenovo ServerProven website.

Fans:

  • The server comes standard with two speed-controlled fans for one-microprocessor configuration
  • Support up to four fans with two microprocessors installed (including one redundant fan)

Memory:

  • Slots: 6 DIMM connectors (12 DIMM connectors when the microprocessor 2 expansion board is installed
  • Minimum: 2 GB
  • Maximum: up to 384 GB (when the microprocessor 2 expansion board is installed)
    • 96 GB using unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)
    • 192 GB using registered DIMMS (RDIMMs)
    • 384 GB using load reduction DIMMs
  • Type:
    • 1066, 1333 or 1600 MHz
    • Single-rank, Dual-rank or Quad-rank DDR3
    • UDIMM/RDIMM, up to 32 GB
  • Support:
    • UDIMM: 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB
    • RDIMM: 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

Drive:

  • Diskette: External USB hard disk drive
  • Supported hard disk drive (HDD):
    • Four 3.5-inch hot-swap/simple-swap SATA HDD in default (can be upgraded to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap/simple-swap SATA HDD via FoD key)
    • Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD in default (can be upgraded to sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD via optional hardware upgrade kit)
Attention
As a general consideration, do not mix standard 512-byte and advanced 4-KB format drives in the same RAID array because it might lead to potential performance issues.
Note
  • LSI C105 ServeRAID only support SATA HDD models
  • LSI C105 does not support VMware
  • The system board does not support parallel IDE/ATA interface. No floppy disk Interface connector and no embedded floppy disk drive is supported

Optional SATA optical drives:

  • Two Patsburg SATA ports for:
    • DVD-ROM
    • Multi-Burner (Rambo)

RAID controllers:

  • ServeRAID C105 supports up to eight SATA ports
    • support for RAID level 0, 1 and 10
    • support 3.5-inch SATA 3TB HDDs
    • support HDD simple-swap and hot-swap
    • support 4 SATA HDDs in default (can be upgraded to 8 SATA HDDs via FoD key)
Note
  • In 2.5" system, two internal SAS cable connecting SAS RAID controller to SAS hard drive backplane. One type of backplanes will be used to support eight 2.5" hot-swap HDDs. In addition, the system will use 2 types of backplanes to support sixteen 2.5" hot-swap HDDs
  • In 3.5" system, two internal SAS cable is required to support eight 3.5" hot-swap HDDs with the required backplane
PCI and PCI-X expansion slots:
  • Six PCI-e expansion slots on the system board
    • Slot 1: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x8 wired); full-height, half-length (requires second processor)
    • Slot 2: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x8 wired) ; full-height, full-length
    • Slot 3: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x4 wired); full-height, half-length
    • Slot 4: PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x8 wired); full-height, full-length
    • Slot 5: Gen2 PCI Express x4 (x1 wired); full-height, half-length
    • Slot 6: Gen2 PCI Express x8 (x4 wired); full-height, half-length, has PCI-X capability by using a PCI-e (of Lenovo System x3500 M4 Type 7383) to PCI-X converter kit
  • One PCI-X Slot (optional): 64-bit/133MHz

Environment:

The Lenovo System X3300 compute node complies with ASHRAE class A3 specifications.
  • Power on:
    • Temperature: 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F) up to 950mm (3,117ft) Above 950m, de-rated maximum air temperature 1C / 175m
    • Humidity, non-condensing: -12°C dew point (10.4°F) and 8% - 85% relative humidity
    • Maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
    • Maximum altitude: 3050 m (10,000 ft) & 5°C - 28°C (41°F - 82°F)
    • Maximum rate of temperature change: 5°C/hr (41°F/hr) for tape drive, 20°C/hr (68°F/hr) for HDDs
  • Power off:
    • Temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F - 113°F)
    • Relative humidity: 8% - 85%
    • Maximum dew point: 27°C (80.6°F)
  • Storage (non-operating)
    • Temperature: 1°C to 60°C (33.8°F - 140°F)
    • Altitude: 3050 m (10,000 ft)
    • Relative humidity: 5% - 80%
    • Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)
  • Shipment (non-operating)
    • Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F - 140°F)
    • Altitude: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)
    • Relative humidity: 5% - 100%
    • Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)
  • Particulate contamination:
    Attention
    Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see Particulate contamination.

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Bts):
  • Minimum configuration: 392 Btu per hour (ac 115 watts)
  • Maximum configuration: 2900 Btu per hour (ac 850 watts)
Integrated functions:
  • Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote hard disk drive capabilities
  • Onboard Intel Powerville Gigabit Ethernet controller with Wake on LAN support. The controller provides up to four ports when the optional Feature on Demand (FoD) feature is activated.
  • Combine "Intel PCH SAS/SATA RAID controller which supports for RAID levels 0, 1 and 10 with SW RAID controller - ServeRAID C105
  • Light path diagnostics
  • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports:
    • Two on the front of the chassis
    • Four on the rear of the chassis
    • Two internal USB ports: one is for option USB flash device with embedded hypervisor, one is for option USB tape drive
  • One serial connector
  • One D-Sub VGA connector
Power supply:
  • One fixed 460-watt power supply
    • None support AEM function
    • None support graphic card
    • For two microprocessors installed, the maximum HDD is up to 4 and the maximum PCIe cards is up to 3
  • Up to two hot-swap power supply for redundant supply
    • 550-watt ac
      Note
      1. None support graphic card
      2. The maximum PCIe card is up to 3 when two microprocessors installed for 550-watt ac
    • 750-watt ac
Video controller (integrated into IMM2):
  • Matrox G200eR2
    • SVGA compatible video controller
    • DDR2 250 MHz SDRAM video memory controller
    • One analog video port (rear)
    • Video memory 16MB is not expandable in this system
    • Avocent Digital Video Compression
    Note
    The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.
Electrical input:
  • Sine-wave input (50 - 60 Hz) required
  • Input voltage automatically selected
  • Input voltage low range:
    • Minimum: 100 V ac
    • Maximum: 127 V ac
  • Input voltage high range:
    • Minimum: 200 V ac
    • Maximum: 240 V ac
  • Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA), approximately:
    • Minimum: 0.12 kVA
    • Maximum: 0.9 kVA
Acoustical noise emissions:
  • Non-redundant power system, Idle: 5.5 bels, operating: 5.8 bels
  • Redundant power system, Idle: 6.0 bels, operating: 6.3 bels
Chassis
  • 4U standing and rack mountable mechanical
  • Physical dimensions: 425 mm (Height) x 176 mm (Width) x 635 mm (Depth)
  • Weight approximately: 29.7 kg (65.43 lb) when fully configured or 20 kg (42 lb) minimum
Note
  • The Lenovo System x3300 M4's tower-to-rack kit is required for the High IOPS MLC Mono adapter. The High IOPS MLC Mono adapter is only supported in the rack mount system.
  • Power supplies in the server must be with the same power rating or wattage.
  • Legacy 5V PCI adapters are not supported.
  • When NVIDIA Quadro 600 graphics Adapter is supported, the max memory can’t exceed 128 GB.
  • Graphic Card (VGA Card in SPP list) can only be installed for PCI Slot 4 with Full-Height bracket. It might be performance limited if VGA Card installed due to the elec. link is x8.
  • Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.
  • The sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The noise emission level stated in the declared (upper limit) sound-power level for a random sample of system.

  • When more than 2 PCI-e adapters have been installed on the system, it is necessary to follow the fan configuration instruction as the table below.

    Table 2. Fan configuration instruction
    FansConditions
    2 and Rear fanStandard for all systems
    3
    1. When the second microprocessor is populated, the fan is included in the second microprocessor kit (P/N: 00D2581 ~ 00D2589). Or,
    2. When more than 2 PCI-e adapters have been installed on the system, the fan (P/N: 00D2593) must be populated separately.
    1Optional redundant fan (P/N: 00D2593).
    Attention
    16 GB 1.5V / 32 GB 1.35V DIMMs are installed, fan 1 must also be populated.
EU Regulation 617/2013 Technical Documentation:

For more information on the energy efficiency program, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/energy-star/index.html

Product Type:
Computer server
Year first manufactured:
2012
Internal/external power supply efficiency:
Maximum power (watts):
See Power supply.
Idle state power (watts):
318
Sleep mode power (watts):
Not applicable for servers.
Off mode power (watts):
21
Noise levels (the declared A-weighed sound power level of the computer):
See Acoustical noise emissions.
Test voltage and frequency:
230V / 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Total harmonic distortion of the electricity supply system:
The maximum harmonic content of the input voltage waveform will be equal or less than 2%. The qualification is compliant with EN 61000-3-2.
Information and documentation on the instrumentation set-up and circuits used for electrical testing:
ENERGY STAR Test Method for Computer Servers; ECOVA Generalized Test Protocol for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Internal Ac-Dc and Dc-Dc Power Supplies.
Measurement methodology used to determine information in this document:
ENERGY STAR Servers Version 2.0 Program Requirements; ECOVA Generalized Test Protocol for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Internal Ac-Dc and Dc-Dc Power Supplies.