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The server uses the following features and technologies.

  • System Director Active Energy Manager

    Systems Director Active Energy ManagerTM (AEM) will measure, monitor, and manage the energy components built into Lenovo systems enabling a cross-platform management solution. This solution helps customers monitor energy consumption to allow better utilization of available energy resources. The application software enables customers to trend actual energy consumption and corresponding thermal loading of Lenovo Systems running in their environment with their applications. For more information, including the required levels of Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, see the Systems Director documentation on the Systems Director DVD, or see the IBM System Director Active Energy Manager website.

  • Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot

    The server comes with the Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic program stored in the integrated USB memory on the server. DSA Preboot collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems, as well as offering a rich set of diagnostic tests of the major components of the server. DSA Preboot collects the following information about the server:

    • Drive health information
    • Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
    • Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB information
    • Light path diagnostics status
    • Microprocessor, input/out hub, and UEFI error logs
    • Network interfaces and settings
    • RAID controller configuration
    • Service processor (Integrated Management Module II) status and configuration
    • System configuration
    • Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration

    DSA Preboot also provides diagnostics for the following system components (when they are installed):

    • Intel network adapter
    • IMM i2C bus
    • Light path diagnostics panel
    • Memory modules
    • Microprocessors
    • Optical devices (CD or DVD)
    • SAS or SATA drives

    For information about both editions (DSA Preboot and Portable) of the Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) diagnostic programs, see DSA editions.

  • Lenovo next generation technology

    Lenovo next generation technology systems combine proven, innovative Lenovo designs to make your x86-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see IBM next generation technology website.

  • LenovoServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

    The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the Web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.

  • Systems Director CD

    Systems Director is the platform management backbone to achieve Smarter Computing. An integral component of the Smarter Systems portfolio, Systems Director enables integration with Tivoli, and third party management platforms, providing the building block for integrated services management. For more information, see the Systems Director documentation on the Systems Director CD and Systems Director.

  • Lenovo XClarity Administrator

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized resource-management solution that enables administrators to deploy infrastructure faster and with less effort. The solution seamlessly integrates into System x, ThinkServer, and NeXtScale servers, as well as the Flex System converged infrastructure platform.

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides the following features:

    • Intuitive graphical user interface

    • Automated discovery and inventory

    • Firmware updates and compliance

    • Configuration patterns

    • Bare metal deployment

    • Security management

    • Upward integration

    • Representational state transfer (REST) application programming interfaces and Windows PowerShell

    • Simple network management protocol (SNMP), system log, and e-mail forwarding

    For more information, see Using Lenovo XClarity Administrator.

  • Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)

    The Integrated Management module II (IMM2) combines service processor functions, video controller, and remote presence and blue-screen capture features in a single chip. The IMM2 provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the IMM event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM2 also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM2 provides remote server management through the following industry-standard interfaces:
    • Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
    • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3.0
    • Common Information Model (CIM)
    • Web browser

    For additional information, see Using the integrated management module II and the Lenovo Support Portal.

  • Integrated network support

    The server comes with an Intel Powerville Gigabit Ethernet Controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller.

  • Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

    This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the System Security menu choice (seeUsing the Setup utility).

  • Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability

    The server can support a maximum of sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap HDD or eight 3.5-inch simple-swap or hot-swap HDDs.

    With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

  • Large system-memory capacity

    The server system implements 6 DIMM slots per processor which is total 12 DIMM slots. It supports up to 384 GB Max. Memory (12 DIMMs x 32 GB RDIMM = 384 GB).

    The server memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 12 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 1333 MHz, PC3-12800 1600 MHz, and PC3-8500 1066 MHz (single-rank or dual-rank), DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered or unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

  • Mobile access to Lenovo Service Information website

    The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information website. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support. For the QR code, see QR code information on page The Lenovo System x3300 M4 Type 7382 server.

  • Multi-core processors

    Depending on your server models, the server supports up to two Intel Xeon™ EN E5-2400 series microprocessors. This server comes with only one microprocessor installed.

  • PCI Express adapter capabilities

    The system board provides six PCI express slots. Slot one can be functional only when the microprocessor 2 is populated. Slot 6 has PCI-X capability by using PCIe to PCI-X converter kit. See Installing an adapter for detailed information.

  • Redundant connection

    The Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller provides failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection with the applicable application installed. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection and the optional Ethernet adapter is installed in the server, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to an optional Ethernet connection. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.

    A feature upgrade key (part number 90Y4349) is required to enable ports 3 and 4 on the Gigatbit Ethernet controller. See the Lenovo Features on Demand websitefor detailed information on product feature activation.

  • Cooling and optional power capabilities

    The server supports up to four speed-controlled simple-swap fans for a full configuration.

    The server comes with one fixed 460-watt, or two hot-swap 550-watt or 750-watt power supply installed. The server supports a maximum of two 550-watt or two 750-watt hot-swap power supplies.

    For redundancy support on hot-swap models, two power-supplies must be installed in the server. Two power supplies enables continued operation if one of the power supplies fails.

  • ServeRAID support

    A ServeRAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks (RAID) support to create configurations. The standard RAID adapter provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. An optional RAID adapter is available for purchase.

  • Service Advisor

    The server comes with the Service Advisor feature that can collect data about the system when a the system detects a fault and sends that data to Lenovo Service for problem determination. It also includes the call home feature that automatically calls Lenovo Service when a problem occurs. The Service Advisor feature is integrated into the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2). You will need to setup and configure the Service Advisor feature before you can use it. For more information about how to setup and configure the Service Advisor feature, see the Integrated Management Module User's Guide at the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide website.

  • Systems-management capabilities

    The server comes with an integrated management module II (IMM2). When the IMM is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The IMM also provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert capability. The systems-management connector on the rear of the server is dedicated to the IMM. The dedicated systems-management connector provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network. You can use the Setup utility to configure the server to use a dedicated systems-management network or a shared network.

    Table 1. Network Configuration vs. Ethernet Ports
    Network ConfigurationEthernet Port 1Ethernet Port 2Ethernet Port 3 (optional via FOD)Ethernet Port 4 (option via FOD)
    Network interface port dedicated (default)Production EthernetIMM2 dedicatedProduction EthernetProduction Ethernet
    Network interface port sharedShared by Production Ethernet and IMM2Production EthernetProduction EthernetProduction Ethernet

  • UEFI-compliant server firmware

    The UEFI firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) version 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Management (AEM) technology, enhanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities, and basic input/output system (BIOS) compatibility support. UEFI replaces the BIOS and defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices. The server is capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters. For more information about UEFI-compliant firmware, go to Introducing UEFI-Compliant Firmware on Lenovo System x and BladeCenter Servers.
    Note
    The server does not support DOS (Disk Operating System).

  • VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

    An optional USB flash device with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available for purchase. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. See Using the embedded hypervisor for additional information.