Lenovo System x3550 M5 Server Description
The Lenovo System x3550 M5 is a versatile 1U rack server designed for medium to large enterprises, offering exceptional performance and reliability for business-critical workloads. It's built to handle diverse workloads from databases and cloud computing to infrastructure virtualization and enterprise applications.
Successor Information
The x3550 M5 has been succeeded by the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530/SR550 servers, which offer improved performance with newer generation processors, enhanced memory capabilities, and better energy efficiency.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Server |
| Processor | Up to 2x Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors |
| Memory | Up to 1.5TB TruDDR4 Memory (24 DIMM slots) |
| Storage Capacity | Up to 12 drive bays (2.5-inch) or up to 4 drive bays (3.5-inch) |
| Expansion Slots | Up to 4x PCIe 3.0 slots |
| Network Interface | Multiple 1GbE and 10GbE options |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap power supplies (550W/750W/900W) |
| Systems Management | Integrated Management Module 2.1 (IMM2.1) |
Model Comparison
The x3550 M5 comes in two main machine types:
- Machine Type 5463
- Machine Type 8869
Both offer similar capabilities but may differ in specific configurations and target markets.
Available Configurations
Storage configurations:
- Up to 12x 2.5" drives with optional NVMe support
- Up to 4x 3.5" drives
- Optional internal tape drive
Network configurations:
- Embedded 1GbE controllers
- Optional 10GbE networking
- Optional Fibre Channel adapters
Key Features
- High Performance
- Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors
- TruDDR4 Memory technology
- NVMe storage support
- Reliability
- Hot-swap components
- Redundant power supplies and fans
- Predictive Failure Analysis
- Flexibility
- Multiple storage configurations
- Various networking options
- Extensive PCIe expansion capabilities
- Management
- Integrated Management Module 2.1
- Optional remote presence features
- Mobile device management support
Applications
- Database and analytics
- Virtualization and cloud
- Enterprise applications
- Infrastructure services
- High-performance computing
- Web serving and cloud applications
Competitive Alternatives
| Feature | Lenovo x3550 M5 | Dell PowerEdge R630 | HP ProLiant DL360 Gen9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U | 1U | 1U |
| Max Processors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Processor Family | Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 | Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 | Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 |
| Max Memory | 1.5TB | 1.5TB | 1.5TB |
| Max Drive Bays | 12 (2.5") | 10 (2.5") | 10 (2.5") |
| PCIe Slots | Up to 4 | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
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