IBM System x3550 Express Server

The IBM System x3550 offers high-speed, dual-core processor with blazing 1333 MHz front-side bus. Optimized for exceptional application computing, the x3550 features a highly functional infrastructure that addresses more memory, lowers power consumption and provides dramatic systems performance increases.



• Manufacturer: IBM Corporation
• Manufacturer Part Number: 797871U
• Manufacturer Website Address: www.ibm.com
• Product Line: System x
• Product Series: x3550
• Product Model: 797871U
• Product Name: System x3550 Express Server
• Total Processor Support: 2
• Processor: 1 x Intel Xeon 5160 Dual-core 3GHz
• Processor Technology: Virtualization Technology
• Bus Speed: 1333MHz
• Standard Memory: 1GB
• Maximum Memory: 32GB
• Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory Standard: DDR2-667/PC2-5300
• Hard Drive: Not Included
• Optical Drive: Combo Drive - CD-RW/DVD-ROM (ATAPI)
• Controller: Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controller supporting 0, 1, 1+0 RAID Level
• Graphics Controller: ATi RN50 16MB DDR2 PCI
• Network: 2 x Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab
• Case Style: 1U Rack
• Dimensions: 1.7" Height x 17.3" Width x 28" Depth, 1.7" Height x 17.3" Width x 28" Depth
• Weight: 35.5 lb

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