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IBM System x3250 M3 Product Manual

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IBM System x3250 M3
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
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
to small to mid-sized businesses, as well as large enterprises, whether for general-purpose workloads or
specialized applications. The x3250 M3 is designed for infrastructure applications such as firewall,
security, disaster recovery, name server, authentication, credit card processing, email, domain controller,
and more. It leverages the latest dual-core and quad-core processor technology.
Suggested uses: Application Solution Providers and medium/large enterprises with space constrained
data centers, SMBs, custom apps, e-mail/collaboration, file/name/print, security, web serving, or branch
office solution.
Figure 1. IBM System x3250 M3
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The IBM System x3250 M3 is a single-socket rack-mounted 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.
The x3250 M3 helps you save on energy costs with features that support IBM Systems Director Active
Energy Manager™ to let you monitor and control power consumption in your IT environment. An option to
upgrade to a high-efficiency power supply is also available.
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  • Page 1 IBM System x3250 M3 IBM Redbooks Product Guide 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 to small to mid-sized businesses, as well as large enterprises, whether for general-purpose workloads or specialized applications.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    Key features The single-socket IBM System x3250 M3, incorporating IBM X-Architecture features, is an affordable, single-socket rack-mount server that offers more performance, configuration flexibility and availability features than many other servers in its class. From network infrastructure to distributed applications to front-end workloads, the x3250 M3 is designed to meet a wide range of business needs and help you adapt to changing business requirements.
  • Page 3 IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. IBM Systems Director comes  with a portfolio of tools, including IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager, IBM Service and Support Manager, and others. IBM Systems Director also offers extended systems management tools for additional server management and increased availability.

  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components

    Locations of key components Figure 2 shows the front of the server. Figure 2. IBM System x3250 M3 rack server (front view) Figure 3 shows the rear of the server. Figure 3. IBM System x3250 M3 rack server (rear view)
  • Page 5 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. IBM System x3250 M3 rack server (inside view) IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 6: Standard Specifications

    Two USB 2.0 ports on front. Four USB 2.0, one DB-15 video, one DB-9 serial, two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet network ports (1 is dedicated, 1 is shared with IMM) on rear. One internal USB port for embedded hypervisor. Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ with 5 fans and N+1 redundancy. IBM System x3250 M3...
  • Page 7 Minimum configuration: 11.0 kg (24.4 lb), maximum configuration: 12.7 kg (28 lb) * Effective October 12, 2012, or until supply is depleted, IBM will discontinue the shipment of IBM Systems Director DVDs with IBM System x servers and IBM BladeCenter chassis. IBM Systems Director Express Edition and IBM Systems Director Standard Edition, which include software subscription and support, continue to be available for IBM System x servers and IBM Blade Centers.

  • Page 8: Standard Models

    Intel Celeron G1101 2.26GHz 2C 2MB cache 1066 MHz 73W Memory options IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime.
  • Page 9 800 MHz when three single-rank or dual-rank RDIMMs or two quad-rank RDIMMs per channel are  installed Intel Celeron G, Pentium G, or Core i3  1066 MHz when one or two single-rank or dual-rank UDIMMs per channel are installed  IBM System x3250 M3...
  • Page 10 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 2Rx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC 1333 LP RDIMM 46C7448* 1701 4 GB (1x 4 GB, 4Rx8) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC 1066 LP RDIMM 46C7482* 1706 8 GB (1x 8 GB, 4Rx8) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC 1066 LP RDIMM * Withdrawn from marketing IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 11: Internal Disk Storage Options

    The intermixing of SAS and SATA drives is not supported. For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the internal storage category http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage For a comparison of drive technologies, see the IBM Redpaper, IBM System x Server Disk Drive Interface Technology http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redp4791.html?Open Table 5.
  • Page 12 A2XB IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 2.5-inch NL SAS hot-swap 81Y9690 A1P3 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 42D0707 5409 IBM 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 90Y8953 A2XE IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5"...
  • Page 13 49Y4731 9742 ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 42x, 52x, 62x 81Y4492 A1XL ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x 46M0831 0095 ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller 46M0832 9749 ServeRAID M1000 Series Advance Feature Key 46M0916 3877 ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller...

  • Page 14: Internal Backup Units

     Standard Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention  For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the RAID adapters category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=raid Internal backup units The server does not support internal tape drive options.

  • Page 15: I/O Expansion Options

    IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading: CD-ROM 24X  CD-DA (DAE) 20X  CD-R 24X  CD-RW 24X  DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X  DVD-ROM (dual layer) 8X  DVD-R (4.7 GB) 6X ...

  • Page 16: Network Adapters

    NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter 42C1780 2995 NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Ethernet Adapter 42C1750 2975 PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter by Intel For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Networking adapters category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 17: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    QLogic iSCSI Dual-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x 46M0907 5982 IBM 6 Gb SAS HBA Controller 46M0912 3876 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=hba IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 18: Power Supplies

    The server supports one fixed 351 W AC power supply (standard models) or one fixed 351 W High Efficient AC power supply supported by IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager (via CTO). Standard models ship with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord.

  • Page 19: Supported Operating Systems

    Description Maximum number code supported 46C7527 5891 IBM Virtual Media Key For Entry Systems Supported operating systems Operating systems supported by the product are: IBM 4690 Operating System V6  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition  Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition ...

  • Page 20: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    200 - 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 3.0 A  Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):  Minimum configuration: 0.050 kVA  Maximum configuration: 0.550 kVA  Btu output:  Ship configuration: 171 Btu/hr (50 watts)  Full configuration: 1024 Btu/hr (300 watts)  IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 21: Warranty Options

    Warranty options The IBM System x3250 M3 has a 1-year (4251) or 3-year (4252) onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. IBM offers warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePacs. The IBM ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

  • Page 22: Regulatory Compliance

    EXP3000 Hot-Swap SATA 3.5" Hard Drives 43W7630 1000 GB Dual Port Hot Swap SATA 49Y1940 IBM 2 TB 7200 Dual Port SATA 3.5'' HS HDD EXP3000 Hot-Swap SAS 3.5" Hard Drives 44W2234 IBM 300 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" Hot-Swap HDD 44W2239 IBM 450 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5"...
  • Page 23  Supports connectivity to the EXP3000 storage expansion enclosures  For more information, see the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x at-a-glance guide: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open The external SAS cables listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures and M5025 RAID controllers.

  • Page 24: External Disk Storage Systems

    The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server and can be ordered through System x sales channel. The server may support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information, http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic.

  • Page 25: External Backup Units

    SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit Internal backup drives supported by external tape enclosures 46C5364 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - Internal USB 160 GB Bundle 46C5387 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - Internal USB 320 GB Bundle...
  • Page 26 LTO Ultrium 3 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled * Note: The external tape drives listed can be ordered through System x sales channel. Server may support other IBM tape drives that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information.

  • Page 27: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches

    IBM System Networking - 40 Gb top-of-rack switches 8036ARX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316R 8036AFX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316F For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Top-of-rack switches category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 28: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    IBM 1500VA LCD Tower UPS (120 V) 53962JX IBM 1500VA LCD Tower UPS (100 V) 53962KX IBM 1500VA LCD Tower UPS (230 V) For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 29: Power Distribution Units

    Switched and Monitored PDUs 46M4002 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU 46M4003 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4004 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI PDU 46M4005 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU...
  • Page 30 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4143 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3 Phase PDU For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 31: Racks Cabinets

    IBM 47U 1200mm Deep Static Rack 99564RX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack 99564XX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Expansion Rack For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack IBM System x3250 M3...

  • Page 32: Rack Options

    IBM Long KVM Conversion Option (4 Pack Long KCO) 46M5383 5341 IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) 46M5382 5340 IBM Serial Conversion Option (SCO) For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack IBM System x3250 M3...
  • Page 33 IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strategic investments and optimizing cash flow. Our Fair Market Value (FMV) lease helps ensure that you have the latest IBM technology and with our mid-lease upgrade capability, you can increase the capacity of the system with little to no change in monthly payments.

  • Page 34: Related Publications

    IBM System x3250 M3 product page  http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3250m3/index.html Installation and User's Guide - IBM System x3250 M3  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5082564 Problem Determination and Service Guide - IBM System x3250 M3 (4251, 4252, 4261)  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5082563 ServerProven® hardware compatibility page for the x3250 M3  http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/4251.html At-a-glance guides for IBM System x options ...
  • Page 35 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 36 Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. These and other IBM trademarked terms are US registered or common law trademarks owned by IBM at the time this information was published. Such trademarks may also be registered or common law trademarks in other countries. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the Web at http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml...

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