IBM System x3250 M4 Product Manual
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A highly-affordable, ultradense, uniprocessor server for edge-of-network and Web-based
computing in space-constrained environments
Product Guide
September 2011
Product Overview
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IBM System x3250 M4
Value-priced performance, capacity and availability
Suggested uses: Retail/kiosks, and SMBs, looking for file and printer servers, Web serving,
small business infrastructure, and virtual desktops for small workgroups.
Budgets are tight and you need to reduce IT infrastructure expenses and save space without
sacrificing performance or
quality.
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IBM X-Architecture
features, is a cost-efficient, edge-of-network solution to that
supports, at the high end, the latest quad-core Intel
with speedy 1333MHz memory access, 8MB of L3 cache, and multithreading, to help provide
the computing power you need to match your business needs and growth. For lower
processing speed requirements, there are also models featuring dual-core Core
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Pentium
processors with 3MB of L3 cache. All models are designed with an integrated
memory controller for greatly improved memory performance (up to 1333MHz access),. In
addition, the x3250 M4 uses industry-standard DDR3 ECC (Error Checking and Correcting)
memory-for high performance and reliability.
All models offer impressive scalability, including up to 32GB of memory and up to two 3.5-inch
simple-swap enterprise-class SATA II hard disk drives with a total capacity of up to 6TB
up to four 2.5-inch simple-swap enterprise-class SAS hard disk drives with a total capacity of
up to 2.4TB, available via the configure-to-order (CTO) process.
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IBM ServeRAID
C100 for IBM system x provides RAID-0/1 support for internal SATA HDDs.
For data backup, the x3250 M4 supports external tape drives or an internal 3.5-inch DDS-6
tape drive or RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive.
The x3250 M4 is compliant with 80 PLUS
efficiency.
Standard in the x3250 M4 is the Integrated Management Module version 2 (IMM2) that
enables the user to manage and control the server easily. The IMM2 offers a high level of
manageability that is designed to keep costs down and the system up-even when network
usage increases. Industry-standard IPMI 2.0 support includes highly secure remote power
control and Serial over LAN, as well as text-console redirect over LAN.
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is an evolutionary leap over legacy BIOS. UEFI
provides a more intuitive user interface and understandable event logs and better
management. This high level of manageability is designed to keep costs down and the system
up-even when network usage increases.
With the inclusion of unique IBM service and support features such as IBM Systems Director,
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and IBM ServerGuide
, the x3250 M4 is designed for superior uptime.
If you need single-socket, quad- or dual-core computing price/performance and vast internal
storage in a budget rack package, the x3250 M4 is the ideal system.
Price/Performance
The x3250 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance and reduce product and
operating costs:
• Models with a quad-core Xeon processor, high-end 1333MHz memory access, and 8MB of
L3 cache, offer peak performance, capable of tackling the toughest jobs.
• Models containing a high-performance dual-core Core i3 processor, with high-end
1333MHz memory access and 3MB of L3 cache, offer superior performance at an
aggressive price.
• Energy-efficient 20-65W processors draw less power and produce less waste heat than
high-wattage processors, thus helping to reduce your energy costs.
• Ultra-fast 1333MHz DDR3 ECC memory offers high speed and high availability.
• High-speed PCIe adapter slots offers investment protection by supporting high-
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
C100 for IBM system x provides RAID-0/1 support for internal SATA HDDs. For More Information For data backup, the x3250 M4 supports external tape drives or an internal 3.5-inch DDS-6 Legal Information tape drive or RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive. - Page 2 Flexibility The x3250 M4 has the ability to grow with your application requirements, thanks to: • A choice of one quad-core Xeon E3 processor with 2.2 to 3.5GHz clock rate, 8MB of L3 cache, and 1333MHz memory access, or a dual-core Core i3 processor with a 3.1 or 3.3GHz clock rate, 3MB of L3 cache, and 1333MHz memory access.
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Page 3: Key Features
1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology For terms and conditions or copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-772-2227 in the U.S. In Canada call 800- 426-2255. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges. For warranties including onsite labor, a technician is sent after IBM attempts to resolve the problem remotely. -
Page 4: Disk Controllers
1333MHz for fast access, and provides ECC memory protection. The x3250 M4 supports either 1, 2, or 4 UDIMMs. When 2 or 4 DIMMs are installed, memory operates in two-way interleaved mode for increased performance. UDIMMs are available in kits consisting of one 1GB DIMM or two 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB DIMMs (available in 2Q 2011). -
Page 5: Drive Bays
High-Performance Adapter Slots The x3250 M4 offers two adapter slots via riser. Two PCIe (PCI Express) adapter slots are provided. PCI Express Gen 2 is the next generation of high-performance, low-latency, serial I/O bus. One slot is a x8 (“by 8”) Gen 2 half-length/full-height slot; that is, x8 physical and x8... -
Page 6: Other Features
Strategically located fans, combined with efficient airflow paths, provide highly effective system cooling for the x3250 M4. The server includes four system fans, plus a fan in the power supply. In addition, the server uses hexagonal ventilation holes in the chassis. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing greater airflow through the system cover. - Page 7 System x hardware and software, as well as onsite custom services to give customers the level of expertise they require. IBM Maintenance and Technical Support solutions can help you get the most out of your IT investment by reducing support costs, increasing availability and simplifying management with integrated support for your multiproduct, multivendor hardware and software environment.
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Page 8: Key Options
I/O throughput of the system. Enterprise-class SATA hard disk drives (3.5- inch) are available for the x3250 M4 with capacities of up to 3TB at 7,200 RPMs. In addition, 2.5-inch SAS drives with capacities of 500GB at 7,200 RPMs, up to 600GB at 10,000 RPMs, and 146.8GB at 15,000 RPMs are supported in some models. -
Page 9: X3250 M4 Images
ServeRAID-M5014, x8 PCIe and 6Gbps, provides 256MB cache and RAID-0/1/10/5/50 optionally RAID-6/60). The ServeRAID M1000 Advance Feature Key adds RAID-5/50 to the ServeRAID-M1015. Power Supply — A redundant power supply is available for the x3250 M4 (2.5-inch HDD models only). x3250 M4 Images... -
Page 10: X3250 M4 Specifications
Power Supply 2 Simple-swap HDD Bays 4 DIMM Slots Processor Riser for 2 PCIe slots Optical Drive x3250 M4 Specifications Machine type 2583-32x, 42x, 62x, 72x (3 yr. warranty) Form factor 1U rack Quad-core Xeon E3 Dual-Core Pentium (12xx) (Gxxx) 2.2GHz 1220L (CTO),... - Page 11 A highly-affordable, ultradense, uniprocessor server for edge-of-network and Web-based computing in space-constrained environments x3250 M4 Specifications 3MB (shared)—32x, 42x, and 8MB (shared)—62x, 72x, and Internal L3 cache 1220L/1260L/2120/2130/G620/G630/ 1230/1240/1280 via CTO G830/G840/G860 via CTO Chipset Intel C202 Standard memory 2GB (1 x 2GB)
- Page 12 A highly-affordable, ultradense, uniprocessor server for edge-of-network and Web-based computing in space-constrained environments x3250 M4 Specifications # of adapter slots total / 2 / 1 (72x and SAS CTO) 2 / 2 (all other models and SATA CTO) available # of PCI-E x8/x8 Gen 2 slots...
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Page 13: The Bottom Line
• IBM ServerGuide For terms and conditions or copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-772-2227 in the U.S. In Canada call 800- 426-2255. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services including those designated as ServerProven or ClusterProven. -
Page 14: Server Comparison Chart
• PFA support for processors, memory, HDDs, power supplies and fans Server Comparison Chart The following table shows the suggested uses for the respective IBM System x rack-optimized servers, including comparisons of the uses for which each server is best suited:... -
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