Description
IBM System x3650 M4 servers with M5100 RAID, dual Fibre Channel HBAs, and riser cards. Reliable 2U enterprise servers for storage and virtualization.
The IBM System x3650 M4 is a proven, enterprise-grade 2U rackmount server designed for performance, reliability, and scalability. This configured with M5100 RAID controllers, dual Fibre Channel (FC) HBAs, and riser cards, making it an ideal choice for IT resellers, data centers, and businesses expanding their infrastructure.
Built on IBM’s robust engineering, the x3650 M4 supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 family processors, high-capacity DDR3 ECC Registered memory, and flexible storage options. With the M5100 RAID controller, it provides advanced storage management and data protection, while the dual FC HBAs deliver high-speed connectivity to SAN environments.
Its modular riser card design, redundant power supplies, and enterprise-class management tools ensure reliability and uptime. Whether deployed for virtualization clusters, enterprise databases, or storage networks, the IBM x3650 M4 delivers excellent performance-to-cost efficiency.
This servers is a smart investment for IT service providers, resellers, or organizations requiring scalable, enterprise-ready solutions.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | IBM / Lenovo |
| Model | System x3650 M4 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount Server |
| Processors Supported | Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 / E5-2600 v2 series |
| Socket Type | LGA2011 |
| Memory Support | DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 768GB (depending on CPU and DIMM config) |
| Drive Bays | SAS/SATA hot-swappable drive bays |
| RAID | 1x IBM M5100 RAID Controller |
| Networking | 1x Integrated Gigabit Ethernet + FC HBAs |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe 3.0 riser cards included |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable PSU |
| Management | IBM IMM (Integrated Management Module) |
| Operating Systems | VMware ESXi, Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE, CentOS) |
| Warranty | Sold as-is (refer to store policy) |
Compatible Products
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CPUs: Intel Xeon E5-2600 / E5-2600 v2 family
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Memory: DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB)
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Storage: SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs (hot-swappable)
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Networking: Fibre Channel SANs, additional Gigabit or 10GbE NICs
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Operating Systems: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows Server, Linux distributions
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization clusters and hypervisors
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Enterprise storage networks (SAN/NAS)
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High-performance databases (Oracle, SQL, PostgreSQL)
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Cloud hosting and virtualization environments
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IT resellers and refurbishers supplying enterprise-grade hardware
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Disaster recovery and backup solutions
Key Features / Highlights
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IBM System x3650 M4 servers – enterprise-grade hardware bundle
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Configured with IBM M5100 RAID controller for storage reliability
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Includes 2x Fibre Channel HBAs per server for SAN connectivity
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Riser cards included for flexible PCIe expansion
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Supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600/v2 processors
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Scalable memory support up to 768GB DDR3 ECC
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Redundant power supplies for high availability
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Compatible with VMware, Windows Server, and Linux platforms
Comparison Angle
The IBM System x3650 M4 stands out against previous generations and competing models (Dell R720, HPE DL380 Gen8):
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M5100 RAID controller provides advanced data protection compared to basic RAID cards
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Dual FC HBAs make it SAN-ready without additional investment
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DDR3 ECC Registered memory scalability ensures affordability vs. DDR4 platforms
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Riser cards allow flexible PCIe expansion for networking or accelerators
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Redundant PSU design matches enterprise-class uptime standards
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Intel Xeon E5-2600/v2 CPUs (E5-2650, E5-2660, etc.)
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DDR3 ECC memory kits (16GB, 32GB, 64GB modules)
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Enterprise SAS HDDs (600GB, 1.2TB, 2TB) or SSDs
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Additional Fibre Channel HBAs or 10GbE NICs
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IBM rack rails and cable management arms
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VMware or Microsoft Server OS licenses