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x3250 M3
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ProcessorQuad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor X3440 (2.53 GHz/1333 MHz), 8MB L2 Cache
Memory4 GB PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3-1333 LP RDIMM
Hard Drive2 x IBM 146 GB 3.5in HS 15K SAS HDD
Disk BaysSAS/SATA controller with RAID 0,1
Warranty1-year limited warranty, 9x5
Part Number (P/N)425142A
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Highlights

  • Maximize performance with the latest Intel® technology in a robust, flexible platform
  • Achieve energy savings with built-in power management tools
  • Minimize risks with trouble-free serviceability and maintenance

The IBM® System x3250 M3 is a single-socket server that offers new levels of performance and flexibility to help you respond quickly to changing business demands. Cost-effective and compact, it is well-suited for small to mid-sized businesses as well as large enterprises, whether for general-purpose workloads or specialized applications

Amplify your performance

Built with the latest Intel® Xeon® 3400 Series processors, the x3250 M3 has industry-leading computing capabilities in a small, 1U footprint. It also offers substantial memory and storage capacity to help you manage your data efficiently.

Product featuresHardware summary
  • Innovative technology provides the latest processors and vast memory in a compact 1U footprint
  • Power-efficient design helps save on energy costs
  • Affordable price point and total cost of ownership
  • Integrated tools support easy deployment and management
  • IBM tested and certified for quality and reliability
  • Rich security features to meet today's security requirements
  • 22" depth, 1U form factor
  • Choice of processors-Intel® Xeon® 3400 Series quad-core
  • DDR-3 ECC memory, up to 1333 MHz; 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB UDIMMs, 16 GB UDIMM max1; 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB RDIMMs; 32 GB RDIMM max1
  • Two 3.5" simple-swap SATA or 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA or four 2.5" hot-swap SAS HDDs
FeatureBenefits
Choice of processor-Intel® Xeon® 3400 Series (quad-core)
  • Quad-core models enable substantial performance growth as application requirements increase
  • Enables you to choose the level of computing power you need
Vast memory capacity
  • Up to 32 GB memory, with DDR-3 ECC memory, up to 1333 MHz; 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB UDIMMs¹; 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB RDIMMs1
  • Offers four times the memory capacity of previous models for dramatically increased performance
Flexible storage options
  • Two 3.5" simple-swap SATA, two 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA or four 2.5" hot-swap SAS hard disk drives (HDDs) offer flexibility to choose optimal price/performance storage solutions
  • Hot-swappable HDDs enable administrators to quickly install or replace HDDs using tool-free entry without removing the system from a rack
Energy efficiency
  • Integrated IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager„¢ provides monitoring and control of energy consumption, power trending, thermal trending, PDU+ support and support for facility providers
  • IBM Systems Director can help increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via remote, group-based server management capabilities
  • Optional high-efficiency power supply available via configure-to-order (CTO) process to enable energy savings
  • Optional power efficiency and management package helps reduce unplanned downtime due to power supply or isolated power circuit failure
High-performance I/O
  • Two PCIe x8 Gen2, or optional one PCIe x8 plus PCI-X; dedicated PCIe x4 slot for RAID controller
Integrated Dual Gigabit Ethernet
  • Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration
Integrated Management Module (IMM)
  • Provides systems management capabilities with IPMI 2.0 compliance and Serial over LAN (SOL)
  • Supports a common management interface across your portfolio and offers server monitoring, alerting and remote control
  • Optional hardware Virtual Media Key for remote presence provides complete on-board systems management support
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
  • Enables your operating systems to take full advantage of the hardware for configuration capabilities, remote upgrade capabilities, enhanced networking and richer network authentication
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
  • Supports advanced security capabilities
  • TPM can support Windows Server 2008 to encrypt the operating system
IBM System x® Tool Center
  • Facilitates deployments, updates, diagnostics and configuration
  • ServerGuide assists with the installation of operating systems and drivers to get your server up and running fast
Integrated hardware RAID controller
  • Standard RAID-0 or -1 configurations in hot-swap models
  • Option for simple-swap hardware RAID-0, -1 (model dependent)
  • Optional support for RAID-5
  • Dedicated slot for RAID controller leaves other valuable slots free
  • Integration with IMM enables more effective diagnosis and management
IBM X-Architecture® technology
  • Integrated Management Controller and RAID capability with the ability to upgrade to remote systems management and more robust RAID protection
  • IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling„¢ helps keep internal components cool for optimum performance and greater longevity
Counter-rotating fans
  • Counter-rotating fans reduce noise and won't disturb your office environment
1-year or 3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty2
  • Flexible warranty terms support a variety of customer needs
IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager„¢
  • IBM Systems Director can help increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via remote, group-based server management capabilities
  • IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager provides monitoring functions such as power trending, thermal trending, PDU+ support and support for facility providers
  • IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager also provides management functions including power capping and power savings mode
IBM X-Architecture® technology
  • Integrated base management controller and RAID capability with the ability to upgrade to full systems management and more robust RAID protection
  • €¢ IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling„¢ helps keep internal components cool for optimum performance and greater longevity
  • IBM unique microcontroller performs power sequencing and power executive functions in conjunction with IMM functionality, plus other energy management tools optimizing the overall power efficiency
  • Outstanding research and development effort of thermal and noise management exceed industry standards of other competitors
Choice of standard models with 1-year or 3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty2
  • Flexible warranty terms support a variety of customer needs

Specifications

Form factor/heightRack/1U
Processor (CPU GHz/L2 cache/front-side bus MHz max)Intel® Xeon® 3400 Series (quad-core) up to 2.93 GHz/8 MB/1333 MHz
Number of processors (std/max)1/1
Cache (max)8 MB L2
Memory1 (max)Up to 32 GB DDR-3 ECC memory, up to 1333 MHz; 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB UDIMMs2 and 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB RDIMMs2
Expansion slots2 PCIe x8 Gen2, dedicated PCIe x4 for RAID-0, -1, optional PCI-X
Disk bays (total/hot-swap)Two 3.5" simple-swap SATA or 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA, or four 2.5" hot-swap SAS HDDs
Maximum internal storage1, 32.0 TB SATA or SAS
Network interfaceDual Gigabit Ethernet
Power supply (std/max)351 W 1/1; optional high-efficiency power supply
Hot-swap componentsTwo 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA or four 2.5" hot-swap SAS HDDs
RAID supportHot-swap hardware RAID-0, -1 (standard), simple swap hardware RAID-0, -1 (optional);optional RAID-5 and encryption RAID
PortsSeven USB (2 front/4 rear/1 internal), two Ethernet, one serial and video
Systems managementIntegrated Management Module (IMM) with IPMI 2.0 and Serial over LAN (SOL), IBM Systems Director, Alert Standard Format 2.0, IBM ServerGuide, Virtual Media Key (hardware key for optional remote presence), Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
Operating systems supportedMicrosoft® Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, Enterprise x64 Edition, Standard Edition, Standard x64 Edition, Datacenter Edition, Datacenter x64 Edition, Windows® Small Business Server 2008, Red Hat Linux®, SUSE Linux
Limited warranty41-year or 3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty
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