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IBM X3650 M4 w/ Intel Xeon E5-2620 16 GB

$218.45 (Ex. GST)

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The IBM System x3650 M4 (machine type 7914 or 5460 in some regions) with Intel Xeon E5-2620 processor and 16 GB memory is a 2U rack-mountable, dual-socket enterprise server from IBM's System x generation (launched 2012), based on the Intel Sandy Bridge-EP architecture.

This is a very popular, reliable, and long-lived 2U server that was widely deployed in data centers, virtualization hosts, file/print servers, small databases, web/application servers, and backup targets during the 2010s and early 2020s.

The x3650 M4 is a dual-processor 2U rack server offering excellent balance of compute power, memory capacity, storage flexibility, and I/O expansion for its era. The Intel Xeon E5-2620 (Sandy Bridge-EP, 6 cores/12 threads, 2.0 GHz base, 2.5 GHz turbo, 15 MB L3 cache, 95W TDP) is a cost-effective, mid-range processor that provides solid multi-threaded performance for virtualization, general-purpose workloads, and moderate database tasks.

The 16 GB memory configuration typically uses 4 × 4 GB or 2 × 8 GB DDR3-1333/1600 ECC RDIMMs (registered DIMMs), delivering good bandwidth for the time (~40–50 GB/s total) and supporting up to 768 GB maximum (24 DIMM slots).

Storage and I/O are highly flexible:

  • Up to 8 × 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap bays (or 4 × 3.5" in some configs)
  • Integrated ServeRAID M5110e RAID controller (0/1/10 standard; optional cache/flash for RAID 5/6/50/60)
  • Multiple PCIe 3.0 slots for HBAs, NICs, GPUs, or RAID controllers

The server runs VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, or older IBM-supported OSes — with full IBM/Lenovo validation and support for virtualization hypervisors.

Model: IBM System x3650 M4 (machine type 7914 or 5460)

Processor: 1 × Intel Xeon E5-2620 (6 cores / 12 threads, 2.0 GHz base, 2.5 GHz turbo, 95W TDP)
Upgradeable to dual CPU (second E5-2620 or higher E5-2600 v1/v2 series)

Total Cores/Threads: 6 cores / 12 threads (single CPU config); 12 cores / 24 threads with dual CPUs

Memory Installed: 16 GB DDR3 ECC RDIMM (typically 4 × 4 GB or 2 × 8 GB at 1333/1600 MHz)

Maximum Memory Supported: 768 GB (24 DIMM slots, 12 per CPU socket, up to 32 GB per DIMM)

Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable

Storage Bays: Up to 8 × 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap (standard); optional 4 × 3.5" + 8 × 2.5" mixed

Onboard RAID: ServeRAID M5110e (0/1/10 standard; optional cache for 5/6/50/60)

Networking: 4 × 1 GbE RJ-45 onboard (Broadcom BCM5719)

PCIe Slots: Up to 6 × PCIe 3.0 slots (depending on riser configuration)

Power Supplies: Dual redundant hot-swap PSUs (typically 750W or 1100W Platinum)

Management: Integrated Management Module 2 (IMM2) – dedicated RJ-45 management port

Primary Operating Systems: VMware ESXi, Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, CentOS

Launch Era: 2012 (Sandy Bridge-EP generation)

Status (2025–2026): Legacy / End-of-Life – IBM/Lenovo ended support years ago; no new production

Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2620 (Sandy Bridge-EP)
Cores/Threads: 6 / 12
Base/Turbo Frequency: 2.0 GHz / 2.5 GHz
L3 Cache: 15 MB
TDP: 95W

Memory: 16 GB DDR3 ECC RDIMM (configurable up to 768 GB)
Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600 (PC3-10600R / PC3L-12800R)
Memory Channels: 4 channels per CPU (8 total with dual CPUs)
Bandwidth: ~40–50 GB/s total (single CPU config)

Storage Bays: 8 × 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA (standard); optional 4 × 3.5" + 8 × 2.5"

Onboard RAID: ServeRAID M5110e (0/1/10 standard; optional cache/Flash for 5/6/50/60)

Networking: 4 × 1 GbE RJ-45 (Broadcom BCM5719 controller)

PCIe Slots: Up to 6 × PCIe 3.0 (x16/x8/x4 depending on riser and CPU population)

Power Supplies: Dual redundant hot-swap (750W or 1100W Platinum typical)

Cooling: Redundant hot-swap fans (front-to-back airflow)

Management: Integrated Management Module 2 (IMM2) – full remote KVM, virtual media, power control

Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Dimensions: 2U rack – 44.5 cm (W) × 76.0 cm (D) × 8.7 cm (H)

Weight: ≈25–30 kg (fully configured)

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$218.45 (Ex. GST)

$218.45 (Ex. GST)

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