Lenovo x3690 X5 7147D2G Data Sheet

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7147D2G
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IBM Systems and Technology
Data Sheet
System x®
IBM System x3690 X5
Ground-breaking two-processor server delivers
outstanding performance, memory and storage
Highlights:
Achieve four-processor performance at a
two-processor investment
Grow to meet changing workload
demands with unmatched memory
expansion
Own and operate your systems with less
complexity and cost
Get peace of mind with enterprise-class
reliability and availability
EXA performance, two-processor value
When it comes to business productivity, more is always better—
especially if you can achieve it without using more money, space or
energy. Innovative and cost-efficient, the IBM® System x3690 X5 deliv-
ers four-processor performance, memory capacity and reliability features
in a slim, breakthrough two-processor system that incorporates Intel®
Xeon® processors and fifth-generation IBM X-Architecture® (eX5) 
technology. By purchasing a system with two fewer processors, you can
cut your licensing costs in half while using less energy for a lower total
cost of ownership. And you won’t have to trade performance for a denser
form factor. The x3690 X5 offers leadership performance, including the
ability to better handle database transactions than industry-standard 
two-processor servers.
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The x3690 X5 also offers simple-to-deploy, preconfigured systems 
that are optimized specifically for database workloads, virtualized 
environments or SAP High Performance Analytics Appliance. x3690 X5
database-optimized systems offer the right balance of processing power,
memory and high-IOPS, high-capacity storage technology for your 
database workloads. x3690 X5 virtualization-optimized systems with
embedded VMware vSphere Hypervisor come standard with MAX5 for
unmatched memory capacity in a two-processor system, allowing you to
increase the size and quantity of your virtual machines. The x3690 X5
SAP High Performance Analytics Appliance (HANA) helps provide
super-charged analytics performance for businesses that need timely
answers to vital business questions