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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):
  • Supports up to two multi-core microprocessors (one installed)
  • Level-3 cache
  • Two QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links speed up to 8.0 GT per second
Note
  • Use the Setup utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.
  • For a list of supported microprocessors, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

Memory (depending on the model):

  • Minimum: 2 GB
  • Maximum: 768 GB
    • 64 GB using unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)
    • 384 GB using registered DIMMs (RDIMMs)
    • 768 GB using load reduction DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
  • Type:
    • PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066), PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333), PC3-12800 (DDR3-1600), or PC3-14900 (DDR3-1866)
    • Single-rank, dual-rank, or quad-rank
    • Registered DIMM (RDIMM), unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM), or load reduced DIMM (LRDIMM)
  • Slots: 24 dual inline
  • Supports (depending on the model):
    • 4 GB UDIMM
    • 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB RDIMMs
    • 32 GB LRDIMM

SATA optical drives (optional for 2.5-inch models):

  • DVD-ROM
  • Multi-burner

Hard disk drive expansion bays (depending on the model):

  • 2.5-inch models: Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive bays (with an optional optical drive bay)
  • 3.5-inch models: Up to three 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA or simple-swap SATA hard disk drive bays
Attention
  • As a general consideration, do not mix standard 512-byte and advanced 4-KB format drives in the same RAID array because it may lead to potential performance issues.

PCI expansion slots:

Supports two PCI riser slots:
  • Slot 1 supports low-profile cards.
    • PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Slot 2 supports half-length, full-height cards.
    • PCI Express 3.0 x8
    • PCI Express 3.0 x16 (two microprocessors installed)
    • PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz
Video controller (integrated into IMM2):
  • Matrox G200eR2
    Note
    The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.
    • SVGA compatible video controller
    • DDR3 528 MHz SDRAM video memory controller
    • Avocent Digital Video Compression
    • 16 MB of video memory (not expandable)

Hot-swap fans:

  • One microprocessor: 4 dual-motor hot-swap fans.
  • Two microprocessors: 6 dual-motor hot-swap fans.
Power supply:
  • Up to two hot-swap power supplies for redundancy support
    • 550-watt ac
    • 750-watt ac
    • 750-watt dc
Note
Power supplies in the server must be with the same power rating or wattage.
Integrated functions:
  • Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip.
  • Intel I350AM4 Quad Port Gigabit Ethernet controller with Wake on LAN support
  • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for 3.5-inch models. Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for 2.5-inch models. One port is for optional USB flash device with embedded hypervisor software is installed.
  • Six network ports (four 1 Gb Ethernet ports on the system board and two additional ports when the optional Dual-Port 10 Gb Network Adapter is installed)
  • One System Management 1 Gb Ethernet port on the rear connected to a systems management network. This system management connector is dedicated to the IMM2 functions.
  • One serial port

RAID controllers (depending on the model):

  • A ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID 0, 1, and 10.
  • A ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID 0, 1, and 10 with optional FoD RAID 5/50 and SED (Self Encrypting Drive) upgrade.
  • A ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID 0, 1, and 10. Optional upgrade:
    • RAID 5/50 (512 MB Cache) with optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
    • RAID 5/50 (512 MB Flash) with optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
    • RAID 5/50 (1 GB Flash) with optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
    • RAID 5/50 and SED (Zero Cache)
  • A ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID 0, 1, and 10. Optional upgrade:
    • RAID 5/50 (512 MB Cache) with optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
    • RAID 5/50 (512 MB Flash) with optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
    • RAID 5/50 (1 GB Flash) with optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
    • RAID 5/50 and SED (Zero Cache)

Environment: compliant with ASHRAE class A3 specifications.

Server on:
  • Temperature:
    • 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
    • Altitude: 0 to 950 m (3,117 ft); decrease the maximum system temperature by 1°C for every 175-m increase in altitude.
  • Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft), 5°C to 28°C (41°F to 82.4°F)
  • Humidity:
    • Non-condensing: -12°C dew point (10.4°F)
    • Relative humidity: 8% to 85%
  • Maximum dew point: 24°C (75.2°F)
  • Maximum rate of temperature change:
    • Tape drives: 5°C/hr (41°F/hr)
    • Hard disk drives: 20°C/hr (68°F/hr)
Server off:
  • Temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
  • Relative humidity: 8% to 85%
  • Maximum dew point: 27°C (80.6°F)
Storage (non-operating):
  • Temperature: 1°C to 60°C (33.8°F to 140°F)
  • Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 80%
  • Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)
Shipment (non-operating):
  • Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
  • Maximum altitude: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 100%
  • Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)

Particulate contamination: 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.

Attention
  • Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 40°C, with relaxed support:
    • Support cloud like workload with no performance degradation acceptable (Turbo-Off)
    • Under no circumstance, can any combination of worst case workload and configuration result in system shutdown or design exposure at 40°C
  • Specific microprocessors supported environment:
    • Microprocessor Intel Xeon E5-2690, 135W:
      • Temperature: 10°C to 27°C (50°F to 80.6°F)
      • Altitude: 0 to 304.8 m (1,000 ft)
    • Microprocessor models with 115W and 130W:
      • Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
      • Altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3,000 ft)
Size:
  • 1U
  • Height: 43 mm (1.7 inches)
  • Depth: 734 mm (28.9 inches)
  • Width: 429 mm (16.9 inches)
  • Weight: approximately 16.4 kg (36.16 lb) when fully configured
Acoustical noise emissions:
  • Sound power, idling: 6.5 bels maximum
  • Sound power, operating: 6.5 bels maximum

Heat output:

Approximate heat output:
  • Minimum configuration: 461 Btu per hour (AC 135 watts)
  • Maximum configuration: 3378 Btu per hour (AC 990 watts)
Electrical input:
  • Sine-wave input (50 - 60 Hz) required
  • 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: 0.14 kVA
    • Maximum: 0.993 kVA
Note
  1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.
  2. The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance 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, in bels, for a random sample of system.
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):
219
Sleep mode power (watts):
Not applicable for servers.
Off mode power (watts):
17
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.