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TheSystem x3750 M4, machine type 8722, is a 4-socket server featuring a streamlined design, optimized for price and performance, with best-in-class flexibility and expandability. Models of the x3750 M4 are powered with Intel Xeon E5-4600 processors, up to 8 cores each, for an entry-level 4-socket solution. The x3750 M4 provides maximum storage density, with flexible PCI and 10 Gb Ethernet networking options in a 2U form factor.

This product guide provides essential pre-sales information to understand the x3750 M4 server, its key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the x3750 M4 and consider its use in IT solutions.

Withdrawn from marketing: The models covered in this product guide are now withdrawn from marketing. The replacement system is the Lenovo System x3750 M4 (8753) which is described in

The System x3750 M4 is a 4-socket server featuring a streamlined design, optimized for price and performance, with best-in-class flexibility and expandability. Models of the x3750 M4, machine type 8722, are powered with Intel Xeon E5-4600 processors, up to 8 cores each, for an entry-level 4-socket solution. The x3750 M4 provides maximum storage density, with flexible PCI and 10 Gb Ethernet networking options in a 2U form factor.

Suggested uses: High performance computing (HPC), workloads with floating-point computations, and small to medium databases requiring fast I/O; applications that require 4-socket performance without needing the scalability that the eX5 systems provide.

The x3750 M4 has outstanding memory performance that is achieved by supporting three-RDIMM-per-channel configurations at speeds up to 25% faster than the Intel specification, while still maintaining world-class reliability. LR-DIMM speeds are also 25% beyond the Intel specification for 1.35 V DIMMs, and this speed improve not only performance, but reduces overall system power at the same time.

The x3750 M4 offers a flexible, scalable design and simple upgrade path to 16 hard-disk drives (HDDs) or 32 eXFlash solid-state drives (SSDs), with up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and up to 1.5 TB of memory. The flexible embedded Ethernet solution provides two standard Gigabit Ethernet ports onboard, along with a dedicated 10 GbE slot that allows for a choice of either two copper or two fiber optic connections. Comprehensive systems management tools with the next-generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to deploy, integrate, service, and manage.

The System x3750 M4 blends outstanding flexibility and expandability. The x3750 M4 2+2 socket design enables pay-as-you-grow processing with the new Intel Xeon E5-4600 series processors and memory scalability to help lower cost and manage growth. The 5+3 PCIe socket design allows you to pay for PCIe capabilities as needed.

With the capability to support up to 48 DIMMs, four sockets, mix and match internal storage with up to 16 HDDs or 32 eXFlash SSD drives, 6 hot-swap dual rotor fans, two power supplies, and integrated 10 GbE networking with options for fiber or copper, the x3750 M4 provides unmatched features and capabilities in a dense 2U design.

The x3750 M4 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to four processors. Two processors are installed in sockets on the system board. Processors 3 and 4 are installed on the processor and memory expansion tray. Most models (with the exception of A2x, as listed in Table 2) have the expansion tray installed as standard. For model A2x, order part number 88Y7365 for the processor and memory expansion tray.

The following table also shows which server models have each processor standard. If there is no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, this processor is only available through CTO.

Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. Lenovo memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty.

The System x3750 M4 supports DDR3 memory. The server supports up to 48 DIMMs when four processors are installed, with 12 DIMMs for each processor. 24 DIMM sockets (for processors 1 and 2) are located on the system board. The remaining DIMM sockets (for processors 3 and 4) are located on the processor and memory expansion tray. Each processor has four memory channels, and there are three DIMMs per channel.

The x3750 M4 memory system has been carefully tuned so that the server supports higher memory frequencies than the Intel processor specification. You can, for example, use low-voltage DIMMs but still operate them at the rated speed.

* Maximum quantity supported is shown for four processors installed. When two processors are installed, the maximum quantity supported is a half of the quantity that is shown. When one processor is installed, the quantity is one quarter of that shown.

If memory rank sparing is used, then a minimum of one quad-rank DIMM or two single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs must be installed per populated channel (the DIMMs do not need being identical). In rank sparing mode, one rank of a DIMM in each populated channel is reserved as spare memory. The size of a rank varies depending on the DIMMs installed.

The server can support up to 16x 2.5-inch drives, up to 32x 1.8-inch drives, or a combination of both 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch hot-swap drives, using the supported SAS/SATA backplane configurations. The server supports 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drives, 2.5-inch hot-swap SATA solid-state drives, or 1.8-inch hot-swap SATA solid-state drives. You can mix drives in the same server as long as you do not mix drives on the same array.

When building drive backplane configurations, all 1.8-inch SSD drive backplanes must be installed to the right of all 2.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD drive backplanes (when looking at the front of the server). Every four drives uses a SAS signal cable except when the 8-drive backplane with SAS expander is used. When the 8-drive backplane with SAS expander is used, the other backplanes connect to the SAS expander backplane with the supplied cables and then the SAS expander backplane is connected to the single RAID controller with two cables. All backplane options include the necessary cables.

The integrated ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA Controller is a chip on the system board. The ServeRAID M5110 is a PCIe low-profile, half-length (MD2) form factor adapter. Both controllers have the following specifications:

The server supports up to eight PCIe slots. Five slots are on the system board and three are through a riser card. The riser card is standard on some models as shown in the table below. It is optional on all other models. The use of slots 1 - 5 require processor 2 to be installed. The slot specifics are as follows:

x3750 M4 supports two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Optionally, two 10 Gb Ethernet ports can be added by installing one of the available dual-port 10 Gb Ethernet cards listed in Table 12 (88Y7429 or 88Y7427). These cards use a dedicated connector on the system board and do not consume a PCI expansion slot. The onboard Emulex BE3 controller provides both the Gigabit Ethernet ports and the 10 Gb Ethernet ports. The optional cards are used route the ports to external RJ45 or SFP+ ports.

The following table lists storage HBAs supported by x3750 M4 server. The maximum quantity is achieved with processor 2 and the 3-slot riser card (88Y7371) installed. With one processor, the maximum quantity is three (this configuration does not apply to the 10 Gb cards in the dedicated slot).

* These modular adapters are not available via CTO or Special build. The adapter cannot be shipped installed and instead must be shipped in its option box and configured at the final installation location. For more information, see =SERV-IOMA

The server supports up to two redundant power supplies. Standard models come with one or two 1400 W power supplies (model dependent; see Table 2). 900 W AC and 750 W DC power supplies also available through CTO or Special Bid.

Installing a second power supply requires that the processor and memory expansion tray (88Y7365) or the power interposer card (88Y7367) be installed. The power interposer card option enables redundancy power support when the processor and memory expansion tray is not installed. If you do not have the processor and memory expansion tray installed and want to install two power supplies, then the power interposer card must be installed.

Two installed 1400 W power supplies form a redundant pair. Under extreme configurations, it may be possible to exceed 1400 W DC output. If this condition exists and a power supply fails, the server caps power at 1400 W until the second power supply is back online.

The server contains Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions. 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 event log, and alerts you to the problem. A virtual presence capability also comes standard in this server for remote server management.

Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings are region-specific. Not all warranty service upgrades are available in every region. For more information about Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, go to the Data Center Advisor and Configurator website , then do the following:

Committed Repair Services enhances the level of Warranty Service Upgrade or Post Warranty/Maintenance Service offering associated with the selected systems. Offerings vary and are available in select countries.

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