The high performance IBM System x3950 is a scalable solution with features designed to meet the needs of large database enterprise application and virtualization services. Fourth-generation IBM X-Architecture chipset improvements help deliver performance and balance.


The system x3950 can help you manage growth and risk with Active Memory and Memory ProteXion, as well as hot-add/hot-swap memory and Chipkill. Vibrant buys and sells new and used IBM X3950 Servers and upgrades.

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IBM xSeries 3950 Features
Specifications Description
Processor Intel Xeon Processor MP up to 3.50 GHz (dual-core)/667 MHz front-side bus
Number of Processors 2/4
Cache Up to 2MB L2 and up to 16MB L3
Memory 2GB or 4GB/64GB PC2-3200 DDR II per chassis, 512GB maximum
Disk Bays 6/6
Max Internal Storage 440.4GB SAS per chassis
I/O Slots 6/6
Network Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply 1300W 220V 2/2
Hot-Swap Components Power supplies, fans, memory, HDDs and PCI-X adapters
RAID Support Integrated RAID-0, -1, -5
Warranty 3-year, limited onsite

IBM x3950 M2 Features:

  • 4U rack-optimized enterprise server with Intel Xeon 7400 processors
  • Six-core and four-core processor options with up to 2.66 GHz (six cores) and 2.40 GHz (quad-core) speeds, with up to 9 MB L2 and up to 16 MB L3 cache
  • 32 DIMM slots per chassis with the ability to scale up to 1.0 TB of memory in a 4-chassis configuration
  • Seven PCI-Express x8 high-performance I/O slots with two slots being hot-swappable (supports up to 28 I/O slots with four chassis)

For pricing on new or used IBM x3950 servers, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.