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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
IBM System x3250 M4
Product Overview
CONTENTS
Product Overview
Selling Features
Key Features
Key Options
x3250 M4 Images
x3250 M4 Specifications 1
The Bottom Line 1
Server Comparison Chart
For More Information 1
Legal Information 1
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. The single-socket IBM® System x3250 M4, incorporating
IBM X-Architecture® features, is a cost-efficient, edge-of-network solution to that dilemma. It
supports, at the high end, the latest quad-core Intel® Xeon® E3 series processors, designed
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® i3 and
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 6TB1, or
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.
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® standards, demonstrating exceptional energy
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,
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.
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Selling Features
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GB equals 1,000,000,000 bytes and TB equals 1,000,000,000,000 bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible
capacity may be less.
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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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performance adapters, such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel cards, none of which will run in
older legacy PCI slots.
• Standard ServeRAID C100 for IBM System x provides integrated RAID-0/1 on SATA
models for no additional cost.
• Optional integrated hardware RAID-0/1/10/5/6 support offers improved performance and/or
redundancy, but doesn’t consume a valuable adapter slot.
• Support for two simple-swap 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives or up to four hot swap (HS)
or simple-swap (SS) 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (SS via CTO only) offers high-performance and
large capacity with high availability. The SAS/SATA controller provides full-duplex data
transfers for SAS drives.
• Up to two 3.5-inch enterprise-class SATA II or up to four 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives
(model-specific) offer terrific price/performance (incorporating up to 6Gbps throughput).
• The two integrated single-port Gigabit Ethernet controllers with IPMI 2.0 support provide
high-speed network communications.
• A high degree of device integration, including SATA, systems management, video, dual
Gigabit Ethernet, and optional RAID controllers, lowers costs and frees up valuable adapter
slots.
• Energy-efficient components, including DDR3 memory and power supplies, help keep your
energy bills down.
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.
• A choice of 20 or 65W dual-core or 45-95W quad-core processors.
• Up to 32GB of high-speed DDR3 system memory.
• Two adapter slots: one PCIe x8, plus one PCIe x4 (used by the ServeRAID-BR10il v2
controller, if installed) in all models.
• The seven USB 2.0 ports (two front, four rear, one internal) are up to 40X f aster2 than older
USB 1.1 ports. This provides speedy access to external HDDs (non-arrayed), optical drives,
tape drives, and other USB devices. The internal ports can be used for an optional USB key
with embedded hypervisor and an internal data backup device, such as a tape drive or RDX
Removable Disk Cartridge drive.
• Up to two internal 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA or four 2.5-inch hot swap or simple-swap
SAS HDDs (model dependant), can be installed. Support for up to four simple-swap 2.5-
inch SAS drives is available via CTO. This provides tremendous internal storage capability,
along with full data backup.
• Alternatively, external SAS, SATA, iSCSI or Fibre Channel-attached storage can be
attached using IBM System Storage® servers.
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Data transfer rates may be less than the maximum possible.
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Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3250
M4:
• The x3250 M4 includes an Integrated Management Module version 2 (IMM2) to monitor
server availability, perform Predictive Failure Analysis, etc., and trigger IBM Systems
Director alerts.
• Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) next-generation
BIOS. New capabilities include:
– Human readable event logs; no more beep codes
– Complete setup solution by allowing adapter c onfiguration function to be moved into
UEFI
– Complete out-of-band coverage by Advance Settings Utility to simplify remote setup
• Integrated IPMI 2.0 support alerts IBM Systems Director to anomalous environmental
factors, such as voltage and thermal conditions.
• The completely redesigned IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems
management. IBM Systems Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including Service and
Support Manager, and others. In addition, IBM Systems Director offers extended systems
management tools for additional server management and increased availability. W hen a
problem is encountered, IBM Systems Director can issue administrator alerts via e-mail,
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pager, and other methods.
• The x3250 M4 optionally supports remote presence/concurrent KVM (cKVM) and
concurrent media (cMedia) access by multiple administrators at once, via the IMM2. (This
feature requires an upgrade, via the Feature on Demand key, in 1H 2012.)
The x3250 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
• Server-class components, including the processor, memory, chipset, power supply, and
others, are built for the rigors of an “always-on” environment. This helps reduce the risk of
failure and life cycle costs, versus using a PC as a server.
• ECC memory provides error correction not available in PC-class “servers” that use parity
memory. Avoiding system crashes (and data loss) due to soft memory errors can mean
greater system uptime
• Toolless cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as
HDDs and memory. This means less time (and therefore less money) spent servicing the
x3250 M4.
• Toolless rails ship with the server, which allow the rack server to easily slide into place
• A lighted LED beside each DIMM slot indicates a working DIMM. When a DIMM fails, the
LED goes out. This.quickly leads the technician to the failed DIMM and simplifies servicing,
speeds up problem resolution and helps increase server availability.
• IPMI 2.0 supports highly secure remote system power control using data encryption. This
allows an administrator to restart a server without having to visit it in person, saving travel
time and getting the server back up and running quickly and securely. It also adds new
features to those provided by IPMI 2.0, including VLAN support, Serial over LAN,
enhanced authentication and encryption algorithms (RMCP+ and AES) and a firmware
firewall.
• The three-year (parts and labor) limited onsite warranty3 offered on standard models
(Machine Type 2583) helps give you peace of mind and greater investment protection than
a one-year warranty does.
Key Features
The x3250 M4 supports one of the latest Intel Xeon E3 or Core i3 processors, allowing you to
choose the most appropriate processor for your business needs. The x3250 M4 offers a choice
of processor clock rates, cache sizes, and power draw:
• 80W quad-core Xeon E3 models 1270 or 1220, running at 3.4 or 3.1GHz (respectively),
with reduced power draw and excellent performance/watt (only 20W per core), 8MB of L3
processor cache, 1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost
technology
• 65W dual-core Intel Core i3 model 2100 running at 3.1GHz, with low power draw and good
performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, and 1333MHz
memory access
• 65W dual-core Intel Pentium model G850 running at 2.9GHz, with low power draw and
good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, and 1333MHz
memory access
Also available, via configure-to-order (CTO):
• 95W quad-core Xeon E3 model 1280, running at 3.5GHz, with reduced power draw and
excellent performance/watt (only 23.75W per core), 8MB of L3 processor cache, 1333MHz
memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology
• 80W quad-core Xeon E3 models 1240, or 1230, running at 3.3 or 3.2GHz (respectively),
with reduced power draw and excellent performance/watt (only 20W per core), 8MB of L3
processor cache, 1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost
technology
• 45W quad-core low-voltage Xeon E3 models 1260L, running at 2.4GHz, with excellent
power draw and performance/watt (only 11.25W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache,
1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology
• 20W dual-core low-voltage Xeon E3 models 1220L, running at 2.2GHz, with excellent
power draw and performance/watt (only 10W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache,
1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology
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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. International warranty service is available in any country in which this product is
sold.
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High
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DDR3 ECC Memory
Disk Controllers
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• 65W dual-core Intel Core i3 models 2130 or 2120 running at 3.4 or 3.3GHz, respectively,
with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3
processor cache, and 1333MHz memory access
• 65W dual-core Intel Pentium models G860 or G840 running at 3.0 or 2.8GHz, respectively,
with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3
processor cache, and 1333MHz memory access
• 65W dual-core Intel Pentium models G630 or G620 running at 2.7 or 2.6GHz, respectively,
with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3
processor cache, and 1066MHz memory access
The two-core processors contain two complete processor cores; four-core processors,
similarly, contain four cores. The processors also contain one shared cache. The shared
cache is dynamically allocated among cores as needed. The cores appear to software as
physical processors. The two-core processors offer considerably higher performance than a
same-speed Xeon processor with a single core. Likewise, four-core processors offer
considerably higher performance than a same-speed Xeon processor with two cores.
1333MHz memory access offers up to 9% higher throughput at the same processor clock
speed than 1066MHz memory access.
Note: Because of the integrated memory controllers the former front-side bus (FSB) no longer
exists.
Turbo Boost Technology increases performance by translating the temperature, power and
current head room into higher frequency. It will dynamically increase by 133MHz for short and
regular intervals until the upper limit is met or the maximum possible upside for the number of
active cores is reached. The maximum frequency is dependent on the number of active cores.
The amount of time the processor spends in the Turbo Boost Technology state depends on the
workload and operating environment, providing the performance you need, when and where
you need it.
In processors implementing Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, each core has two threads
capable of running an independent process. Thus, a 6-core processor can run 12 threads
concurrently.
Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
reduce power draw.
Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow
attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
The x3250 M4 ships with one DIMM installed and supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered DIMM
(UDIMM) memory in 4 DIMM sockets. It uses PC3-10600 double data rate III (DDR3) memory
operating at 1333MHz f or 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). The x3250 M4 supports both single- and dual-rank UDIMMs. RDIMMs and non-ECC
memory are not supported.
The integrated SATA controller provides data transfer speeds of up to 3Gb per second4 across
the SATA bus for up to two 3.5-inch internal Serial ATA II (SATA II) or four 2.5-inch (via
CTO) SAS drives. In addition, the standard ServeRAID C100 for IBM system x provides
integrated RAID-0/1 on the planar at no additional cost, although without the performance
boost of hardware RAID.
Optional RAID controllers include:
The 6Gbps (x8 PCIe) ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA controller supports RAID-0/1/10 (no
cache) for up to 4 drives (system limit). The ServeRAID M1000 Series Advance Feature Key
adds RAID-5 support.
The 6Gbps (x8 PCIe) ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA controller offers enhanced performance
with 256MB of cache memory, and supports RAID-0/1/10/5/6 for up to 4 drives (system limit).
(Note RAID-5 requires at least three drives, and RAID-10 and 6 require at least 4 drives;
therefore these RAID levels are not supported in the models containing two 3.5-inch SATA
drive bays, only in models containing four 2.5-inch SAS drive bays. RAID-50/60 require more
drives than the server supports, and therefore are not supported in the x3250 M4)
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Data transfer rates depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.
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Drive Bays
Large HDD Storage Capacity
Internal Backup
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Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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Some x3250 M4 models (3.5-inch HDD models) contain 3 drive bays, while others (2.5-inch
HDD models) provide 5 drive bays. All models offer one 5.25-inch bay and either two 3.5-inch
simple-swap SATA HDD bays or four 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap SAS HDD bays
standard. Four 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS HDD bays are available via CTO.
The 5.25-inch bay supports an optional optical drive. No internal floppy drive is supported,
however an external USB floppy drive may be used, if needed.
Hot-swap and simple-swap drives may be inserted or removed through the front of the server.
Hot-swap drives do not require powering off the system. Simple-swap SATA drives do require
powering off the system first; however, no tools or jumpers are required for installation and
removal, allowing for faster, simpler servicing than fixed drives.
The x3250 M4 offers a choice of disk storage, supporting up to two 3.5-inch simple-swap
Serial ATA II (SATA II) drives, or two 2.5-inch hot-swap high-performance Serial-Attach SCSI
(SAS) drives; up to four 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS drives are supported via CTO.
3.5-inch Simple-Swap SATA (6Gbps)
• 7,200 RPMs — 250 or 500GB, 1, 2, or 3TB (6.0TB maximum)
2.5-inch Simple-Swap SAS (6Gbps)
• 10,000 RPMs — 300 or 600GB (2.4TB)
• 15,000 RPMs — 146.8GB (587.2GB)
2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS (6Gbps)
• 7,200 RPMs — 500GB (2.0TB)
• 10,000 RPMs — 300 or 600GB (2.4TB)
• 15,000 RPMs — 146.8GB (587.2GB)
Notes: Enterprise-class 500GB or higher SATA drives offer increased reliability compared to
lower-capacity SATA drives. Simple-swap SATA drives are not hot-swappable (the system
must first be powered off); however, no tools or jumpers are required for installation and
removal, allowing for faster, simpler servicing than fixed drives. Hot-swap SAS drives use the
Converged Tray for interchangeability with other IBM System x® systems.
If you need more storage space, terabyte capacities are possible with external direct-attach,
NAS, and SAN solutions.
The x3250 M4 supports 3.5-inch internal USB-attached half-high backup options. Supported
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The slot accepts x1 or x4 Gen 1 or Gen 2 adapters; however the slot provides a maximum of x1 Gen 2 throughput.
technologies include:
• IBM DDS Gen 6 (USB)
• IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System (USB)—external USB version also
available
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
electrical (8GBps), capable of supporting x1/x4/x8 Gen 1 or 2 adapters at their native speeds5.
The second PCIe slot, x4 PCIe Gen 2 low-profile slot, is dedicated for use with an IBM
ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2
The x3250 M4 includes two integrated single-port Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet controllers for
up to 10X higher maximum throughput than a 10/100 Ethernet controller. The controller
provides fully integrated Media Access Control (MAC) and Physical-Layer (PHY) capabilities
that can be configured for either 1000Mb/s or 10/100 Mb/s modes of operation. The first port
supports the IMM2 systems management functions.
The controller supports highly secure remote power management using IPMI 2.0, plus Wake
on LAN® and PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) flash interface. Optional PCI adapters
offering failover and load balancing between adapters are available for added throughput and
increased system availability.
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Hot-Swap/Redundant Components
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Other Features
Extensive System Support Features
computing in space-constrained environments
System availability is maximized through the use of hot-swap and redundant components,
including:
• Hot-swap/redundant hard disk drives (model-specific)
• Hot-swap/redundant power supplies (model-specific)
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.
This cooling scheme is important because newer, more powerful, processors generate a
significant amount of heat, and heat must be controlled for the system to function properly.
• High-efficiency power supply, achieving 80 Plus certification (model-specific)
• 22-inch depth — The small size offers greater back-of-rack airflow, promoting cooler rack
temperatures.
• Seven USB 2.0 ports — Provides flexibility to add high-speed external devices. The USB
2.0 specification supports up to 480Mbps transfer rates. (Note: Not all USB 2.0 devices are
capable of achieving this rate.) Two ports are provided on the front of the server, four are on
the back, and two are internal to support a hypervisor USB key and a USB-interface tape
drive or RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive.
• Toolless chassis — The cover can be opened without tools, and many components can be
installed or removed and replaced without tools, including the optical drive, simple-swap and
hot-swap HDDs, as well as PCIe adapters. This can save a servicer significant time.
The IBM services and technical support portf olio provides world-class, consistent, high-quality
service and support. The x3250 M4 server offers a number of tools and services designed to
make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for
customers to plan for, configure and purchase System x servers, get them running and keep
them running long-term. These features include IBM ServerProven®, the IBM Standalone
Solutions Configuration Tool, IBM ServerGuide, IBM Systems Director Service and Support
Manager, Product Customization Services, and extensive technical support offerings.
The IBM ServerProven program provides the confidence that specific options and operating
systems have been tested on the server and are officially supported to work together. It is
updated frequently to ensure that the latest compatibility information is always at your
customers’ fingertips.
The IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT) is a downloadable tool that
simplifies the often complex chore of configuring a full rack of servers (including blade servers)
and confirming that you have all the cables, power distribution units, KVM (keyboard, video and
mouse) switch boxes and other components you need, as well as the proper airflow
clearances, electrical circuits and other environmental conditions.
IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring
System x servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with the
automated installation of the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 and 2008 operating systems,
device drivers and other system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also
included for support of Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on
deployment helps customers reduce both their total cost of ownership and the complexity that
administrators and technical personnel face.
IBM Systems Director Service and Support Manager (previously called IBM Electronic
Service Agent™) is an innovative “call home” feature that allows System x and BladeCenter
servers to automatically report hardware problems to IBM support, which can even dispatch
onsite service if necessary to those customers entitled to onsite support under the terms of
their warranty or an IBM Maintenance Agreement. Service and Support Manager resides on a
server and provides electronic support and problem management capabilities through a highly
secure electronic dialogue between your systems and IBM. It monitors networked servers for
hardware errors and it can perform hardware and software inventories and report inventory
changes to IBM. All information sent to IBM is stored in a highly secure database and used for
improved problem determination.
Additional services include hardware warranty upgrades and factory-installed Product
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Advanced Systems Management Capabilities
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Customization Services (PCS), such as asset tagging, hardware integration, software
imaging and operating systems personalization.
IBM offers extensive technical support by phone and via the Web. Support options include
links to forums/newsgroups, problem submission, online shopping support, service offerings,
device drivers for all IBM product lines, software downloads and even upcoming technical
seminar worldwide schedules and registration. Also available are remote installation,
configuration and usage support for 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. For
more information on hardware maintenance, software support, solution support and managed
support, visit http://ibm.com/services/maintenance.
The x3250 M4 has a high level of systems management capabilities that are well-suited to
remote locations as well as to stand-alone environments. Features include IMM2, IBM
ToolsCenter, Automatic Server Restart, Wake on LAN® support, PXE support, UEFI, Predictive
Failure Analysis, and IBM Systems Director.
The IMM2 provides industry-standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0compliant systems management. It provides a number of important system functions, including:
• Monitoring of system and battery voltage, system temperature, fans, power supplies,
processor and DIMM status
• Fan speed control
• Product ID and Family ID detection
• Highly secure remote power on/off
• System reset control
• NMI/SMI detection and generation
• System diagnostic LED control (power, HDD, activity, alerts, heartbeat)
• IPMI over LAN
• Serial Over LAN
• Proxy server support
• LAN messaging and alerting
• Predictive Failure Analysis for system fans
• SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) support
• Enhanced authentication and encryption algorithms (RMCP+ and AES)
• VLAN support
• Local update of IMM firmware
• Firmware firewall
• Support for IPMI v2.0 compliant management software (e.g., xCAT)
• Other mandatory and optional IPMI functions
The IMM alerts IBM Systems Director to anomalous environmental factors, such as voltage
and thermal conditions—even if the server has failed.
The x3350 M4 also supports an optional IBM Virtual Media Key for additional systems
management capabilities, including:
• Latest OS failure screen capture
• Graphical console redirection over LAN
• Remote virtual floppy and CD-ROM
• High-speed remote redirection of PCI video, keyboard and mouse
IBM ToolsCenter consolidates 42 needed tools for managing servers individually into an
integrated suite of 8 tools. They are organized by function: deployment, updates, configuration
and diagnostics. Tools are now simpler to access and use with a single webpage for access, a
common look and feel and a common command line interface for the scripting tools. The
ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator offers significantly more functionality than past tools with
the ability to add more tools to the bootable image and to automatically download the bootable
environment if needed. Bootable Media Creator allows you to create bootable CDs, DVD, and
USB keys for updates customized to your s ystems.
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Automatic Server Restart (ASR) helps reduce downtime by restarting the server
automatically in the event of a system lockup. ASR technology is a combination of hardware
circuitry tied into the server’s system reset function and a device driver. As long as the server
continues running, the ASR watchdog timer will keep being reset, but if the operating system
crashes or the hardware freezes somehow the ASR software will be unable to reset the
hardware timer. If the timer is not reset within five minutes, it automatically triggers the ASR
hardware, which immediately restarts the server (and logs an ASR event). These features are
designed so that no more than five minutes can pass before the server is restarted.
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. Capabilities include:
• Human readable event logs — no more beep codes
• Complete out-of-band coverage by the Advance Settings Utility to simplify remote setup
• A complete setup solution, allowing adapter configuration functions to be moved into UEFI
• Consistent firmware management across an entire product line
Wake on LAN permits the server to be remotely powered on if it has been shut off. Once
powered up, the server can be controlled across the network, using the Preboot Execution
Environment (PXE).
Like Wake on LAN, PXE is system firmware. It enables software such as the optional IBM
Remote Deployment Manager to take control of a system before the BIOS, operating system
or applications are loaded (using Wake on LAN/PXE) and lets an administrator perform many
low-level tasks remotely that would otherwise require a visit to each system. These tasks may
include such things as formatting a hard disk drive, updating system firmware, or deploying a
Windows or Linux operating system.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) is designed to allow the system to detect impending failure
of supported components (processors, memory, HDDs, power supplies and fans) before actual
failure, and alert the administrator through IBM Systems Director. This gives you the ability to
replace the failing component before it fails, resulting in increased uptime.
IBM Systems Director software for advanced workgroup management is included with the
x3250 M4. IBM Systems Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including IBM Systems
Director Service and Support Manager, and others. Others are available as add-ons for
additional server management and increased availability. IBM Systems Director provides a
single uniform graphical interface for all of these systems management functions. IBM Systems
Director enables you to customize thresholds and monitor system components (f or things like
temperature, voltage regulation, etc.) to help maximize uptime.
Key Options
higher level
You rely on System x options to supply a complete solution for your business needs. Options
help you create an optimized server system to meet your data protection, storage and
availability needs. Every IBM option is designed and tested for peak performance and flexibility,
helping to maximize your return on investment. The combination of System x servers and
options lets you keep your fingers on the pulse of your business.
Memory — Memory is a significant factor in systems application performance. Adding more
memory to a System x server is one of the most effective ways to increase application
performance. For best performance in a server with a dual-core processor, there should be
twice as much memory available as for a single-core processor. A quad-core processor should
have twice as much memory as a dual-core processor.
Hard Disk Drives — IBM hard disk drives help customers improve the transaction and cost
performance of their System x servers. The choice of hard disk drives can be a critical aspect
of maximizing the I/O throughput of the system. Enterprise-class SATA hard disk drives (3.5inch) 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.
IBM ServeRAID Controllers — System x servers using ServeRAID technology allow
companies to build a reliable foundation for business-critical computing. IBM ServeRAID
technology allows an array consisting of multiple physical hard disk drives to be treated as one
logical drive. ServeRAID technology also allows data to be stored redundantly, across multiple
hard disk drives— enhancing both the integrity and the availability of the data. SAS and SATA
ServeRAID controllers offer enhanced perf ormance due to onboard processors and cache.
Because IBM ServeRAID controllers can help significantly improve data transfer rates, this
technology is extremely effective when implementing demanding, transaction-oriented
applications. By employing the advanced fault tolerance of IBM ServeRAID technology,
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Front View
Rear View
computing in space-constrained environments
companies can effectively implement networked business systems that require large amounts
of storage space for data and applications that must be available for their businesses to
continue operating.
The ServeRAID-M1015, x8 PCIe and 6Gbps, offers RAID-0/1/10; optionally RAID-5/50. The
ServeRAID-M5014, x8 PCIe and 6Gbps, provides 256MB cache and RAID-0/1/10/5/506;
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
Locator LED HDD LED
Power LED
Power Supply
Fan
Power Button
Video Port
Error LED
Reset Button
USB Ports
4 USB Ports
Simple-swap HDDs
Optical Drive
PCIe Slots Serial Port 2 Ethernet Ports
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Although the adapters support RAID-0/1/10/5/50/6/60, the system is limited by available drive bays to RAID-0/1/10/5/6. RAID-
10/5/6 require four bays, available via CTO. RAID-10, -5 and -6 are not available in two-drive models.
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Interior View
computing in space-constrained environments
Power Supply
Fan
2 Simple-swap
HDD Bays
4 DIMM Slots
Fan
Processor
Riser for 2
PCIe slots
Optical
x3250 M4 Specifications
Machine type 2583-32x, 42x, 62x, 72x (3 yr. warranty)
Form factor 1U rack
Quad-core Xeon E3
(12xx)
Processor type
Maximum processor power
draw
# of processors standard /
maximum
2.2GHz 1220L (CTO),
2.4GHz 1260L (CTO),
3.1GHz 1220 (62x),
3.2GHz 1230 (CTO),
3.3GHz 1240 (CTO),
3.4GHz 1270 (72x)
3.5GHz 1280 (CTO)
95W (1280
via CTO)
80W (62x, 72x,
and 1230/1240
via CTO)
Dual-core Core i3
(21xx)
3.1GHz 2100 (42x),
3.3GHz 2120 (CTO),
3.4GHz 2130 (CTO)
65W (32x, 42x, and
2120/2130/G620/
G630/G830/G840/
G860 via CTO)
1 / 1
45W (1260L
via CTO)
Dual-Core Pentium
(Gxxx)
2.6GHz G620 (CTO),
2.7GHz G630 (CTO),
2.7GHz G830 (CTO),
2.8GHz G840 (CTO),
2.9GHz G850 (32x),
3.0GHz G860 (CTO)
20W (1220L
via CTO)
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x3250 M4 Specifications
Internal L3 cache
Chipset Intel C202
Standard memory 2GB (1 x 2GB)
Maximum memory7 32GB (4 x 8GB UDIMMs)
Memory types supported Unbuffered PC3-10600 (1333MHz) DDR3 ECC (non-Chipkill)
Maximum memory access
speed
DIMM capacities supported 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB UDIMMs
# of DIMM sockets total /
available
# of DIMMs supported 1, 2, or 4 UDIMMs
Online spare memory
supported
Memory mirroring supported No
# of drive bays total / available 5 / 4 (2.5-inch models) 3 / 2 (3.5-inch models)
# of HDD drive bays total /
available
# of 5.25" bays total / available 1 / 1 (optical drive installed)
Maximum HDD capacity
standard
HDD capacities supported
8MB (shared)—62x, 72x, and
1230/1240/1280 via CTO
1333MHz (32x, 42x, 62x, 72x, and
1220L/1230/1240/1260L/1280/2120/2130/
G830/G840/G860 via CTO)
4 / 4 2.5-inch (SAS CTO)
6TB (2 x 3TB) 3.5-inch
simple-swap SATA II 6Gbps
(32x, 42x, 62x, 72x)
3.5-inch Simple-Swap
SATA
250, 500GB, 1, 2 or 3TB—
7.2K RPMs
2.4GB (4 x 600GB) 2.5-inch
hot-swap SAS 6Gbps (via
2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS
500GB—7.2K RPMs
300 or 600GB—10,000 RPMs
146.8GB—15,000 RPMs
4 / 4 UDIMMs
No
CTO)
3MB (shared)—32x, 42x, and
1220L/1260L/2120/2130/G620/G630/
G830/G840/G860 via CTO
1066MHz (G620/G630 via CTO)
2 / 2 3.5-inch (32x, 42x, 62x, 72x, SATA
CTO)
2.4GB (4 x 600GB) 2.5-inch
simple-swap SAS 6Gbps
(via CTO)
2.5-inch Simple-Swap SAS
300GB, 600GB---10K
RPMs; 146.8GB—15K
RPMs
# of HDDs standard None
Disk drive technology 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA (32x, 42x, 62x)
Integrated disk controller 4-port SATA II (via chipset)—all models
# of disk drives supported per
port
Optional RAID controllers
supported
Internal backup drives
supported
# of optical drives standard None
Optical drives optional DVD-ROM or Multiburner
# of diskette drives standard None (USB-attach)
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Maximum memory and disk capacity may require the replacement of standard components with the largest supported component
available.
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The internal backup options require a 3.5-inch drive; therefore they are not available in models using 2.5-inch drives. Using a
backup option leaves only one 3.5-inch HDD bay. External backup options are also available.
3Gbps ServeRAID-BR10il
v2 (no cache)—RAID-0/1/1E
(all models)
1 half-high 3.5-inch tape drive, optical, or RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System8
6Gbps ServeRAID-M1015
(no cache)—RAID-0/1/10;
optional RAID-5/50 (all
models)
2.5-inch simple-swap or hot-swap SAS
(72x, CTO)
ServeRAID-BR10il v2 (72x, SAS CTO)
1
6Gbps ServeRAID-M5014
(256MB cache)—RAID-
0/1/10/5/50
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7; 6
ports (2 front, 4 rear); plus
1
connectors for tape drive, RDX Removable
computing in space-constrained environments
x3250 M4 Specifications
# of adapter slots total /
available
# of PCI-E x8/x8 Gen 2 slots
(8GBps)
# of PCI-E x4/x4 Gen 2 slots
(4GBps)
# of legacy 33MHz legacy PCI
slots
# of video ports 1
Video controller Matrox G200eV graphic controller integrated in IMM2
Video memory 16MB DDR2 standard (shared with IMM2)
Maximum video resolution at
32-bit color
Gigabit Ethernet controllers 2 single-port Broadcom BCM82574L
# of Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 (rear)—1 shared for systems management
# of RS485 ports None
# of serial ports 1 (rear)
# of parallel ports None
# of PS/2 mouse ports 1
# of PS/2 keyboard ports 1
# of USB 2.0 ports
2 / 1 (72x and SAS CTO) 2 / 2 (all other models and SATA CTO)
1 full-height/half-length
1 low-profile (dedicated to x4 ServeRAID-BR10il v2controller)
None
1600x1200 resolution with a color depth of 32 bits at 75Hz
external
Disk Cartridge drive, or USB flash drive containing a hypervisor drive
internal
Integrated systems
management controller
Optional systems management
adapter
Light path diagnostics support None (lighted LEDs next to DIMM sockets go out if DIMM fails)
Predictive Failure Analysis
support
Hot-swap/redundant power
supported
# of power supplies standard /
maximum
Power supply size
# of fans/blowers standard /
maximum
Hot-swap/redundant fans
supported
Heat emitted: minimum /
maximum BTUs per hour
Rack mount method Toolless rails (provided standard)
Maximum altitude 7,000 ft; 2,133 m
Operating temperature range
460W universal, high-efficiency power supply
Remote presence upgrade via Feature on Demand (1H 2012)
Processors, memory, HDDs
Yes / Yes (72x, CTO) No / No (32x/42x/62x/72x)
1 / 2 (72x, CTO) 1 / 1 (32x/42x/62x/72x)
(72x, CTO)
171 BTUs per hour (50 watts) / 1024 BTUs per hour (300 watts)
50 – 95º F; 10 – 35º C (up to 3,000 ft / 914.4 m);
50 – 90º F; 10 – 32º C (3,000 ft to 7,000 ft / 914.4m to 2,133m)
IMM2
300W universal, autoswitching (32x, 42x,
62x)
4 / 4
No
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x3250 M4 Specifications
Operating humidity range 8-80%
Height: 43 mm (1.69 inches);
Depth: 575.8 mm (22.67 inches);
Dimensions (HWD) / weight
Operating systems supported
Length of limited warranty 3 years (parts and labor)9
Width:439 mm (17.28 inches) without rack
brackets
Width: 478 mm (18.82 inches) with rack
brackets
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 & R2 (Standard/Enterprise Editions) 32-bit and 64-bit,
Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 Standard/Premium Edition 64-bit, RHEL 5 32-bit, RHEL
5 64-bit with or without Xen, RHEL 6 32-bit and 64-bit; SLES 10/11 32-bit, SLES 10/11 64-bit
with or without Xen, VMware vSphere Hypervisor 4.1
Maximum weight: 10.67 kg (23.53 lb),
depending on configuration
The Bottom Line
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426-2255. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services including those designated as
ServerProven or ClusterProven. 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. International warranty service is available in any country in
which this product is sold.
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The x4/x4 slot can accept x1 or x4 adapters running at x1 or x4 throughput, respectively.
The x3250 M4 is an extremely powerful entry system, incorporating leading-edge industrystandard features and adding IBM-unique innovations:
Price/Performance
• Low-cost/high-throughput processors — A choice of one 3.1 or 3.4GHz quad-core Xeon
processor, one 3.1GHz dual-core Core i3 processor, or one 2.9GHz dual-core Pentium
processor standard, or other Xeon, Core i3, or Pentium processors via CTO
• Generous cache —8MB or 3MB L3 processor cache (processor-specific)
• Fast memory — 1333MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory standard with two-way
interleaving. (1066MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory maximum with specific CTO
processors.)
• Fast storage access — Standard or optional integrated ServeRAID controllers offering RAID-
0/1/10/5/6 support (model-specific)
• High-performance external expansion — Seven 480Mbps USB 2.0 ports (two front, four
rear, one internal)
• High-performance communications — Two integrated single-port Gigabit Ethernet
controllers
• Fast I/O —Two PCIe Gen 2 adapter slots
Flexibility
• Large memory capacity — Up to 32GB of UDIMM ECC memory, using 4 DIMMs
• High-capacity disk storage — Up to 6TB of internal 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA II storage,
2.4TB of 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS storage,; also,2.4TB of 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS storage
(via CTO)
• Support for an optional optical drive, or RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System (in
addition to the HDDs)
• Optional hardware RAID-0/1/10/5/6 support
• Two available adapter slots:
One x8/x810 PCIe Gen 2 slot (8GBps)
One x4/x411 PCIe Gen 2 slot (4GBps)—reserved for x4 ServeRAID-BR10il v2 controller
Manageability, Serviceability and Availability
• IBM Systems Director systems management software, including:
IBM Service and Support Manager
• Integrated Management Module (IMM v2):
IPMI 2.0 compliance, including highly secure remote power control
• IBM Systems Director
• IBM ServerGuide
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x3250
x3550 M3x3620 M3x3630 M3x3650
x3690
x3755 M3x3850 X5x3950
computing in space-constrained environments
• IBM ToolsCenter
• LEDs to identify failed DIMMs
• ECC memory protection
• Support for highly available hardware RAID-1/10/5/6 arrays
• Rack slides standard, for quicker servicing
• Hot-swap SAS, simple-swap SAS (via CTO), or simple-swap SATA hard disk drives, for
quick and simple installation and replacement of drives
• Ultra-efficient cooling
• Toolless chassis
• 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:
Theme Key Workloads
Cluster / HPC
HPC
Web 2.0 /
Web 3D
Business
Applications
Infrastructure
Applications
Modeling & Simulation
High Performance DB
Business Intelligence
Search
Content
Communities
Commerce
Collaboration
ERP/SCM
CRM
Hosted Client
Point of Sale
Branch Office
Virtualization
Business Continuity
Database
Email/Collaboration
Security
Web Serving
File & Print
Important Nice to Have Can do without
1 2 3
Floating Point
Performance
Throughput
Scalability
3 1 1 2 2 1 3 3 3 3
2 1 1 1 3 1 3 2 3 3
2 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 3 3
2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 3
3 1 1 1 2 1 3 3 1 2
2 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 2 2
1 2 2 2 1 1 2 3 2 2
2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2
2 3 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 2
1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3
1 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2
3 3 3 2 1 3 1 1 1 1
2 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 2 1
1 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 3
2 3 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 2
2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 3
2 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2
2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 3
3 2 2 2 3 1 2 1 3 3
2 3 2 3 1 2 2 1 3 3
I/O and Storage
Performance
Memory
Integer
High Availability
Management
Systems
Density
Security
Best
Better
Good
Rack-Optimized ServersRequirements
Deployment
Distributed
M3/M4
M3
X5
X5
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IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator http://ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/powerconfig.html
IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool http://ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/configtools.html
IBM Configuration and Options Guide http://ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/configtools.html
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