IBM System x3550 M3 1U Server Chassis (7944-AC1) is a 1U rack-mount server platform designed for enterprise computing and data-center environments. The x3550 M3 supports up to two Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series processors, DDR3 ECC registered memory, and multiple 2.5-inch SAS/SATA storage configurations. IBM documentation identifies 7944-AC1 as the System x3550 M3 machine type/model.
- Part Number / Machine Type: 7944-AC1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Product Type: Server Chassis / Rack Server
- Server Model: System x3550 M3
- Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
- Processor Support: Up to 2 × Intel Xeon 5500/5600 Series processors
- Memory Type: DDR3 ECC Registered
- Maximum Memory: Up to 288GB, configuration dependent
- Storage Support: Up to 4 × 2.5-inch SFF SAS drives in standard 4-bay configuration; 8-bay configurations are also available
- Storage Interface: SAS / SATA, configuration dependent
- RAID Support: IBM ServeRAID M5014, M5015, BR10i and MR10i controllers
- Network: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
- Expansion: PCI Express expansion slots, configuration dependent
- Power Supply: Supports redundant hot-swap power supplies, including 460W and 675W options
- Application: Enterprise Server / Data Center
- Compatible Platform: IBM System x3550 M3
- Chassis Dimensions: Approx. 1.7 × 17.3 × 28 inches
