IBM System x3690 X5 Server Motherboard / OEM System Board

IBM System x3690 X5 Server Motherboard (system board) is the OEM replacement board engineered for the IBM System x3690 X5 mission-critical rack server.

Designed with robust enterprise capabilities including support for dual Intel Xeon E7 processors, DDR3 RDIMM/LRDIMM memory, and server-grade I/O connectivity, this board delivers scalable performance and reliability for virtualization, database, and heavy compute workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions For IBM System x3690 X5 Motherboard

Q1. What servers does this motherboard fit?

Designed specifically for the IBM System x3690 X5 enterprise 2U server model.

Q2. Which CPUs are supported by this board?

It supports dual Intel Xeon E7-2800, E7-4800, and E7-8800 series processors on an LGA1567 socket platform.

Q3. What type and how much memory can this board handle?

The board supports DDR3 RDIMM/LRDIMM memory, typically up to 32 DIMM slots on the system board, with further expansion available through optional memory mezzanine and MAX5 memory units, allowing up to ~2 TB of RAM.

Q4. Does it include onboard networking?

Yes — it usually includes integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet, with optional 10 Gb adapters available depending on configuration.

Q5. Is this an OEM or aftermarket board?

These are OEM System boards originally manufactured by IBM/Lenovo, often sold as refurbished and professionally tested units. (Vendor dependent)