Description
IBM System x3650 M4 server with dual Xeon E5-2609 v2, 128GB DDR3 ECC RAM, dual PSUs & no HDDs. Enterprise-grade 2U rack server for labs & virtualization.
Product Features
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Dual Intel Xeon E5-2609 v2 CPUs (4 cores each, 8 cores total @ 2.5GHz)
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128GB DDR3 ECC Registered Memory (8x 16GB IBM 47J0226)
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Flexible storage-ready chassis – HDDs/SSDs supported but not included
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Enterprise-grade dual redundant power supplies for high availability
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RAID controller available on request for optimized storage management
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Compact 2U rackmount form factor for enterprise deployments
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Fully tested and ready for datacenter, virtualization, or lab use
General Product Information
The IBM System x3650 M4 (Model 7915B3A) is a powerful and reliable 2U rackmount server engineered for performance, scalability, and efficiency. Equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2609 v2 processors, delivering a combined total of 8 physical cores, this system is designed to handle business workloads, virtualization, and IT lab environments with ease.
This configuration includes 128GB of DDR3 ECC Registered memory (8x 16GB IBM 47J0226 DIMMs), ensuring stability and error correction for mission-critical tasks. While the system is sold without HDDs, the storage chassis is fully compatible with enterprise SAS/SATA drives, allowing you to customize capacity to your exact needs. An optional RAID controller can be included to optimize performance and provide data redundancy.
The dual redundant hot-plug power supplies provide energy-efficient uptime and failover protection, ensuring uninterrupted operations in demanding enterprise environments. With its proven 2U rackmount design, the x3650 M4 fits seamlessly into datacenter infrastructures and is scalable for future upgrades.
Whether used as a virtualization host, file server, backup infrastructure, or IT lab system, the IBM System x3650 M4 delivers enterprise-class reliability at excellent value.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand / Model | IBM System x3650 M4 |
| Machine Type | 7915B3A |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack Server |
| Processor | 2x Intel Xeon E5-2609 v2 (4 cores, 2.5GHz, 10MB cache, 80W TDP) |
| Total Cores | 8 cores |
| Memory | 128GB DDR3 ECC Registered (8x 16GB IBM 47J0226) |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 768GB DDR3 ECC |
| Storage | Not included (supports 2.5”/3.5” SAS or SATA drives) |
| RAID Controller | Available on request |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe Gen3 slots available |
| Networking | Integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-plug PSUs (wattage varies by configuration) |
| Voltage / Current | 100–240V AC, 10A–5A |
| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Condition | Used and working |
Compatible Products
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Intel C600 series chipset motherboards
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DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs (8GB, 16GB, 32GB modules)
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Enterprise SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (2.5” / 3.5”)
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Proxmox VE
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Microsoft Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012, 2016)
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Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian)
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization & hypervisor host (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
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Backup & disaster recovery infrastructure
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File & storage server for SMBs or enterprises
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Test labs & IT training environments
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Enterprise application hosting (ERP, CRM, SQL databases)
Comparison Angle
Compared to the earlier IBM x3650 M3, the M4 generation features Intel Xeon E5 v2 processors, higher memory capacity (up to 768GB DDR3), PCIe Gen3 support, and improved energy efficiency. This makes the M4 a better choice for virtualization, scalability, and enterprise-grade performance.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Enterprise SAS or SATA HDDs / SSDs (1TB, 2TB, 4TB options)
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IBM RAID controller upgrades
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Additional DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs
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IBM rail kits for 2U rackmount deployment
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Redundant PSU spare units