Best Parts for IBM System x3500 M5
Complete compatibility guide for the System x3500 M5. 105 of the 2,001 parts listed are matched to the System x3500 M5 by part number; the other 1,896 are the component families ICD lists for it. Part-level fit is confirmed on every quote.
ICD Group lists 2,001 compatible parts for the IBM System x3500 M5 in 15 component categories, led by Hard Drive (605), SSD (316) and Memory (313), with 342 distinct configurations. 105 of the 2,001 parts listed are matched to the System x3500 M5 by part number; the other 1,896 are the component families ICD lists for it. Part-level fit is confirmed on every quote.
Server Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | System x3500 M5 |
| Generation | M5 |
| Type | Server |
| Lifecycle Status | Legacy |
| OEM End of Support | 2022-12-31 (ICD Care+ TPM continues coverage) |
| Processor Options | 1-2x Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 (to 18C/45MB L3); QPI 9.6 GT/s |
| Memory Configuration | 24x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM to 2133 MHz (12/CPU), max 768GB RDIMM / 1.5TB LRDIMM; Chipkill |
| Drive Configurations | Up to 32x 2.5in hot-swap SAS/SATA, or 12x 3.5in, mixed 6x3.5+16x2.5, or simple-swap; + 2x 5.25in bays; max 122.9TB |
| Power Supply Options | Up to 2x redundant hot-swap 550/750/900/1500W Platinum or 750W Titanium |
| RAID Controllers | ServeRAID M1215/M5210 (RAID 5/50, 6/60 upgrades, to 4GB FBC); N2215 HBA |
| Networking Options | 4x 1GbE (BCM5719) |
| GPU Options | Slots 3+6 double-wide GPU capable |
| Specification Source | IBM official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hard Drive for System x3500 M5
110 hard drive configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 605 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Capacity | Interface | Form Factor | Speed | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 10,000 RPM (10K) | 40 | 00AD102, 00AJ091, 00AJ092 |
| 146 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 15,000 RPM (15K) | 38 | 00AJ111, 00E6169, 00E8643 |
| 300 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 10,000 RPM (10K) | 35 | 00AJ096, 00AJ097, 00D5300 |
| 300 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 15,000 RPM (15K) | 32 | 00AJ081, 00AJ082, 00AR324 |
| 900 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 10,000 RPM (10K) | 31 | 00AJ071, 00AJ075, 00AR326 |
| 1 TB | SATA | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 18 | 42C0497, 43W7622, 43W7625 |
| 1.2 TB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 10,000 RPM (10K) | 17 | 00AD075, 00AD076, 00AD080 |
| — | SAS | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | — | 16 | 00W1152, 00W1155, 00Y5146 |
| 250 GB | SATA | — | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 16 | 39M0141, 39M4508, 39M4509 |
| 2 TB | SATA | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 15 | 00FN113, 00FN114, 00FN118 |
| 146 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 10,000 RPM (10K) | 13 | 42D0424, 42D0632, 42D0633 |
| 600 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 15,000 RPM (15K) | 13 | 00AJ126, 00AJ127, 00AJ246 |
| 73 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 15,000 RPM (15K) | 13 | 42C0263, 42C0274, 42D0672 |
| 283 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 15,000 RPM (15K) | 11 | 00E8681, 00E9966, 00FX369 |
| 4 TB | NL-SAS | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 11 | 00AR144, 00FN208, 00FN209 |
| 73.4 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 10,000 RPM (10K) | 11 | 26K5655, 26K5657, 39R7366 |
| — | SAS | — | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 10 | X287A-R5, X291A-R5, X302A-R5 |
| 4 TB | SATA | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 10 | 00FN143, 00FN144, 00FN148 |
| 1 TB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 9 | 00AJ141, 00AJ142, 00NA622 |
| 2 TB | NL-SAS | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 9 | 00FN188, 00ML203, 00ML218 |
| 3 TB | SATA | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 9 | 00FN128, 00FN129, 00FN133 |
| 1.8 TB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 10,000 RPM (10K) | 8 | 00MN526, 00NA271, 00NA306 |
| 3 TB | NL-SAS | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 8 | 00X2350, 00Y2425, 81Y9758 |
| 500 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | 7,200 RPM (7.2K) | 8 | 00AJ136, 00AJ137, 00NA597 |
| Other hard drive parts (no structured spec yet) | 14 | Browse all → | |||
+86 more hard drive configurations (190 parts) →
SSD for System x3500 M5
78 ssd configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 316 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Capacity | Interface | Form Factor | Speed | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 20 | 00AJ010, 00AJ030, 00AJ181 |
| 240 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 19 | 00AJ005, 00AJ025, 00AJ176 |
| 800 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 18 | 00AJ015, 00AJ035, 00AJ166 |
| 120 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 14 | 00AJ000, 00AJ020, 00AJ171 |
| 775 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 14 | 00LY325, 00LY334, 00LY578 |
| 387 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 12 | 00LY324, 00LY577, 01LU863 |
| 800 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 9 | 00AJ217, 00AJ218, 00AR252 |
| 200 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 8 | 00AJ156, 00AJ157, 00YC320 |
| 400 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 8 | 00AJ212, 00AJ213, 00FN389 |
| 960 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 8 | 00FN332, 00FN347, 00FN348 |
| 1.6 TB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 7 | 00AJ222, 00AJ223, 00FN409 |
| 1551 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 7 | 00LY335, 00LY605, 01LU870 |
| 3720 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 7 | 00LY561, 01LU818, 01LU904 |
| 400 GB | SATA | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 7 | 00AJ161, 00AJ162, 00AJ320 |
| 931 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 7 | 00LY559, 01LU805, 01LU902 |
| 1860 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 6 | 01LU806, 01LU903, 02YC596 |
| 200 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 6 | 00AJ207, 00AJ208, 00FN379 |
| 400 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 6 | 00AR443, 01EJ590, 01EJ727 |
| 7450 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 6 | 01LU807, 01LU905, 02YC598 |
| 177 GB | — | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 5 | 1995, 43W7749, 59Y1834 |
| 387 GB | SAS | 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 5 | ES0A, ES0B, ES0M |
| 480 GB | SATA | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 5 | 00AJ445, 00AJ446, 00FN358 |
| 6 GB | SAS | — | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 5 | EJ0J, EJ0M, EJ0X |
| 800 GB | SATA | 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) | Solid State (no rotational speed) | 5 | 00AJ451, 00AJ490, 00AJ491 |
+54 more ssd configurations (102 parts) →
Memory for System x3500 M5
58 memory configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 313 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Capacity | Speed | Type | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2133 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 52 | 00P5767, 01K8045, 0446 |
| 16 GB | 2133 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 21 | 00VK248, 00VK252, 00VK253 |
| 8 GB | 2133 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 17 | 201, 3015, 4449 |
| 1 GB | 2133 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 15 | 00P5769, 00P5771, 09P1220 |
| 32 GB | 2133 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 15 | 04N3033, 04N3034, 4188 |
| 4 GB | 2133 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 12 | 39M5812, 4445, 4448 |
| — | — | RDIMM ECC Registered | 9 | 01K1142, 07L9304, 09N4306 |
| 2 GB | 2133 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 9 | 00P5773, 3046, 3096 |
| 4 GB | 1333 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 8 | 4525, 46C0575, 47J0145 |
| 2 GB | 1333 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 7 | 43X5051, 44T1491, 44T1497 |
| 8 GB | 1600 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 6 | 00D4993, 00D4995, 00D5018 |
| 16 GB | 1600 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 5 | 00D4966, 00JA656, 00LP777 |
| 32 GB | 1600 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 5 | 00JA664, 00LP740, 00VK296 |
| 4 GB | 533 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 5 | 1932, 45D1199, 45D1202 |
| 1 GB | — | RDIMM ECC Registered | 4 | 09N4308, 39M5808, 7044 |
| 16 GB | 1066 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 4 | 4527, 46C7489, 49Y1418 |
| 2 GB | — | RDIMM ECC Registered | 4 | 09N4309, 38L4033, 53P3232 |
| 1 GB | 667 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 3 | 38L6031, 45D1187, 46C7421 |
| 16 GB | 2400 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 3 | 00NV204, 46W0829, 46W0831 |
| 16 GB | 667 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 3 | 40V2751, 43X5043, 46C0517 |
| 2 GB | 667 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 3 | 43X5035, 45D3365, 46C0518 |
| 256 GB | 1600 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 3 | 00VK242, 00VK243, EM95 |
| 4 GB | 667 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 3 | 40T1474, 41Y2851, 43X5036 |
| 64 GB | 1600 MHz | RDIMM ECC Registered | 3 | 00VK306, EM88, EM93 |
| Other memory parts (no structured spec yet) | 42 | Browse all → | ||
+34 more memory configurations (52 parts) →
Networking for System x3500 M5
4 networking configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 180 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Speed | Connector | Ports | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | RDIMM ECC Registered | 1 GB | 1 | 39M5800 |
| — | SFP+ Ethernet Transceiver | — | 1 | 46C3449 |
| — | SFP+ Transceiver | — | 1 | 31P1630 |
| 2G | SFP Transceiver | — | 1 | 52P6537 |
| Other networking parts (no structured spec yet) | 176 | Browse all → | ||
Controllers for System x3500 M5
15 controllers configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 113 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Controller | Interface | Speed | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | — | 8 Gb/s | 17 | 00JY847, 00JY848, 00MJ027 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | PCI-X | 2 Gb/s | 14 | 00P4297, 03N6440, 03N6441 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | PCIe | 4 Gb/s | 14 | 10N7255, 39R6525, 39R6527 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | PCIe | 8 Gb/s | 13 | 00E0806, 00Y5628, 10N9824 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | PCI-X | 4 Gb/s | 12 | 03N5027, 03N5029, 10N8620 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | — | 16 Gb/s | 8 | 00JY849, 00Y3337, 01AC487 |
| SAS / SATA HBA | PCIe | — | 7 | 25R8072, 44E8702, 46C8934 |
| — | PCIe | — | 6 | 00Y3341, 39Y6146, 39Y6149 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | — | — | 6 | 03N5014, 1957, 19K1271 |
| SAS / SATA HBA | — | — | 6 | 00AE912, 00AE916, 00KH483 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | PCIe | 16 Gb/s | 3 | EN0A, EN0B, EN1C |
| — | PCI-X | — | 1 | 5714 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | — | 2 Gb/s | 1 | 00P2995 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | — | 4 Gb/s | 1 | 39Y9304 |
| Fibre Channel (FC) HBA | PCI-X | — | 1 | 1977 |
| Other controllers parts (no structured spec yet) | 3 | Browse all → | ||
Processors for System x3500 M5
60 processors configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 104 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Clock | Cores / TDP | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 GHz | — | 6 | 00KG040, 00MW024, 00MW025 |
| 2.6 GHz | — | 5 | 00KG038, 00KG039, 00MU330 |
| 1.8 GHz | 12 Cores | 4 | 00KG845, 00MU299, 00MU406 |
| 2.6 GHz | 12 Cores | 4 | 00FK649, 00KA076, 00KG841 |
| 1.8 GHz | — | 3 | 00KG052, 00MW033, 81Y7121 |
| 2.0 GHz | — | 3 | 00MW026, 00MW030, 00MW032 |
| 2.3 GHz | 16 Cores | 3 | 00KF372, 00KG844, 00MU405 |
| 1.6 GHz | 6 Cores | 2 | 00FK640, 00KA070 |
| 1.8 GHz | 8 Cores | 2 | 00FK655, 00KA077 |
| 1.9 GHz | 6 Cores | 2 | 00FK641, 00KA071 |
| 2.0 GHz | 10 Cores | 2 | 00MU298, 00MU568 |
| 2.0 GHz | 14 Cores | 2 | 00KG840, 00MU401 |
| 2.0 GHz | 6 Cores | 2 | 00MU296, 00MU566 |
| 2.2 GHz | 12 Cores | 2 | 00MU300, 00MU570 |
| 2.3 GHz | 10 Cores | 2 | 00FK645, 00KA072 |
| 2.3 GHz | 12 Cores | 2 | 00FK647, 00KA074 |
| 2.3 GHz | 14 Cores | 2 | 00KG842, 00MU403 |
| 2.3 GHz | 18 Cores | 2 | 00FK663, 00KF584 |
| 2.3 GHz | 8 Cores | 2 | 00MU297, 00MU567 |
| 2.4 GHz | — | 2 | 81Y7115, 81Y7116 |
| 2.4 GHz | 6 Cores | 2 | 00FK642, 00KA067 |
| 2.4 GHz | 8 Cores | 2 | 00FK643, 00KA068 |
| 2.5 GHz | 12 Cores | 2 | 00FK648, 00KA075 |
| 2.6 GHz | 10 Cores | 2 | 00KG839, 00MU400 |
| Other processors parts (no structured spec yet) | 1 | Browse all → | |
+36 more processors configurations (41 parts) →
RAID / HBA for System x3500 M5
3 raid / hba configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 85 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Controller | Interface | Speed | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAID Controller | SAS | — | 44 | 00FV554, 00FW232, 00MA054 |
| RAID Controller | — | — | 26 | 00AR108, 00D5074, 00D5075 |
| RAID Controller | SAS / SATA | — | 15 | 00AE809, 00AE811, 00AE939 |
Power for System x3500 M5
11 power configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 55 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Output | Type | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900W output | — | 13 | 00FV929, 01AF895, 01KL603 |
| 750W output | — | 9 | 09P1794, 09P2535, 69Y5871 |
| 750W output | High Efficiency | 8 | 00AL534, 00AL535, 00FK932 |
| 900W output | High Efficiency | 5 | 00AL536, 00FK936, 00KA098 |
| 550W output | 80 PLUS Platinum | 4 | 94Y5975, 94Y6668, 94Y8139 |
| 550W output | High Efficiency | 4 | 00AL533, 00FK930, 00KA094 |
| 900W output | 80 PLUS Platinum | 4 | 00YL567, 94Y5973, 94Y6667 |
| 550W output | — | 3 | 550W, 94Y8064, 94Y8104 |
| 750W output | 80 PLUS Platinum | 3 | 94Y5974, 94Y6669, 94Y8142 |
| 550W output | Redundant | 1 | 88Y7367 |
| 750W output | 80 PLUS Titanium | 1 | 94Y8152 |
GPU for System x3500 M5
3 gpu configurations listed for the System x3500 M5, 39 parts in total. Each row is one configuration ICD supplies; the part numbers are examples from that row.
| Memory | Type | Interface | Parts | Example part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | GXT800P | — | 5 | 07L7112, 07L7113, 07L7115 |
| — | GXT135P | — | 3 | 00P5756, 00P5758, 03N5853 |
| — | GXT250P | — | 1 | 2851 |
| Other gpu parts (no structured spec yet) | 30 | Browse all → | ||
Post-Warranty Support for System x3500 M5
ICD Care+ TPM covers the System x3500 M5 past OEM end-of-support: parts and on-site support at SLA levels set per contract, typically 40-60% less than OEM post-warranty support.
Learn About ICD Care+ →Frequently Asked Questions — System x3500 M5
What memory is compatible with the System x3500 M5?
The memory modules listed are the component families ICD lists for the System x3500 M5; part-level fit is confirmed on every quote. Maximum capacity: per OEM spec sheet. Module type, speed and rank are confirmed against your configuration on the quote.
Does ICD ship System x3500 M5 parts to Egypt, UAE, KSA?
Yes. Egypt: same-day in Cairo Metro or 1-2 days. North Africa: 2-4 days. GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) and Levant: 3-4 days. East Africa: 4-6 days. West Africa: 5-7 days. Southern Africa: 5-8 days. Europe: 3-5 days. North America: 5-7 days. Asia: 4-7 days. Express door-to-door from Cairo via DHL, Aramex or FedEx; customs clearance may add 1-3 days. Exact transit time is stated per quote. For NTRA-regulated networking parts bound for Egypt, the import route is stated per quote.
Is the System x3500 M5 still supported?
OEM support for the System x3500 M5 ended in December 2022. ICD Care+ TPM continues hardware support and parts at SLA levels set per contract.
How do I get a compatibility-verified quote?
Send your part list or workload requirement via the quote form or WhatsApp +20 104 022 22 14. We reply within 24 hours with a USD quotation matched by part number; the lead time is stated on each quote.
Are ICD parts for the System x3500 M5 new or refurbished?
Both, clearly labeled on every listing and quote: New, Renewed or Refurbished (tested). Every ICD part except consumables carries a warranty: 1 year included on drives, power supplies and other wear parts, 3 years included on CPUs, memory, networking and optics, and extendable up to 10 years.
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