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IBM System x3250 M4
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
The System x3250 M4 single-socket 1U rack server is designed for small businesses and first-time server
buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. It delivers several IBM® innovative features
in a compact 1U form factor with a competitive price. The IBM System x3250 M4 provides
next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options,
built-in security, and systems management capabilities. This server 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 next-generation dual-core and quad-core
Intel Xeon processor technology.
Suggested uses: Small-to-medium businesses looking for file and printer servers, Web serving, and small
business infrastructure.
Figure 1. IBM System x3250 M4
Did you know?
The System x3250 M4 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor 1U rack server that has been
optimized to provide outstanding availability, manageability, and performance features to
small-to-medium-sized businesses, retail stores, or distributed enterprises. It supports the latest Intel
Xeon E3-1200 v2 family of processors (formerly codenamed "Ivy Bridge") for applications that require
performance and stability, and Core i3 processors for applications that require lower cost.
The system includes features not typically seen in this class of system, such as standard RAID-0/1 for
simple-swap SATA models, remote control capabilities even when the machine is powered off, and
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processor and memory. This flexible 1U rack-mountable server is
also highly upgradable and expandable, scaling from low-cost, fixed-function models to feature-rich,
highly available models.
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  • Page 1 IBM System x3250 M4 IBM Redbooks Product Guide The System x3250 M4 single-socket 1U rack server is designed for small businesses and first-time server buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. It delivers several IBM® innovative features in a compact 1U form factor with a competitive price. The IBM System x3250 M4 provides next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options, built-in security, and systems management capabilities.

  • Page 2: Key Features

    You need to squeeze as much as possible out of your IT dollars, while saving cost on features not needed in an SMB environment. The IBM System x3250 M4 is an ideal first server to meet those business needs. It was built for speed, yet eliminates costly design features found in general-purpose servers that are unnecessary for smaller businesses.
  • Page 3 Energy efficiency The x3250 M4 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment: Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.

  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors

    Figure 2 shows the front of the server with two 3.5-inch simple-swap drives. Some models have up to four 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays. Figure 2. IBM System x3250 M4 rack server (front view) Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.
  • Page 5 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. IBM System x3250 M4 rack server (inside view) IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 6: Standard Specifications

    (one is dedicated, one is shared with IMM2) Internal: One USB 2.0 port for embedded hypervisor Cooling IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ with 4 fans and N+1 redundancy. Power supply One fixed 300 W AC power supply; or up to two redundant 460 W AC power supplies...
  • Page 7 Service and Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs®: 24x7/NBD or four Support hours onsite repair, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software. Dimensions Height: 43 mm (1.7 in), width: 439 mm (17.3 in), depth: 576 mm (22.7 in) Weight Minimum configuration: 9.3 kg (20.4 lb), maximum configuration: 10.7 kg (23.5 lb)

  • Page 8: Standard Models

    * Processor detail: Processor quantity, processor model, core speed, number of cores, L3 cache, memory speed, thermal design power (TDP) rating † For models A2x, the standard DIMM is rated at 1600 MHz, but operates at up to 1333 MHz to match the processor memory speed. IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 9: Express Models

    2x GbE Multiburner 1x 300 W 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 65W 2583-K1G 1x Pentium G850 2.9GHz 1x 2 GB C100 2x 3.5" SS 1x 250G 2x GbE Multiburner 1x 300 W 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 10: Processor Options

    The following table lists all processors available in standard models of x3250 M4 or via CTO. If there is no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, then that processor is only available through the configure-to-order (CTO) process.
  • Page 11 * No additional processor options are available. The server supports only one processor, which is already included in a standard, CTO or special bid configuration. ** Processor detail: Processor quantity, processor model, core speed, number of cores, L3 cache, memory speed, thermal design power (TDP) rating IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 12: Memory Options

    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. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide.

  • Page 13: Internal Disk Storage Options

    Four 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS/SATA drive bays (CTO only)  The following table lists the hard drive options available for internal disk storage in the x3250 M4 server. Intermixing SAS and SATA drives is not supported. Table 6. Disk drive options (Part 1)
  • Page 14 A4G8 IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2SS Hybrid 2.5" Hot-swap NL SAS HDDs 90Y8953 A2XE IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 42D0707 5409 IBM 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 81Y9690 A1P3 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5"...
  • Page 15 Maximum code supported 2.5" Hot-swap SSDs - Enterprise Value 49Y5839 A3AS IBM 64GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 90Y8648 A2U4 IBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 90Y8643 A2U3 IBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD...
  • Page 16 Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50  6 Gbps throughput per port  PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface  Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller  256 MB of onboard cache  IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 17: Internal Tape Drives

     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 tape drives The server does not support internal tape drive options.

  • Page 18: Optical Drives

    46M0901 4161 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM 46M0902 4163 UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner 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 ...

  • Page 19: I/O Expansion Options

    The Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port Ethernet Compact Adapter, SBB 90Y5381, feature code A1R5, is designed to fit in Slot 1 of the x3250 M4 server, thereby freeing up the PCIe x8 slot for other purposes. Use this adapter when you don't have the ServeRAID BR10il v2 or H1110 controller configured as it occupies the same slot.
  • Page 20 Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for IBM System x * This adapter is available via CTO or special bid only 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 M4...

  • Page 21: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    QLogic 10 Gb Dual Port CNA for IBM System x 46M0907 5982 IBM 6 Gb SAS HBA Controller 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 PCIe SSD adapters The server does not support the High IOPS SSD adapters.

  • Page 22: Power Supplies

    Some models include one fixed 300 W AC 80 PLUS-certified power supply. This 300 W unit cannot be upgraded. Some models include one IBM 460W hot-swap power supply. With the addition of a second power supply, the two form a redundant pair. The following table lists the option for the second power supply.
  • Page 23 The following table lists the remote management option. Table 13. Remote management option Part number Feature Description Maximum code supported 90Y3900 A1MK IBM Integrated Management Module Standard Upgrade 90Y3901 A1ML IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade (requires Standard Upgrade, 90Y3900) IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 24: Supported Operating Systems

    VMware ESXi 4.1  VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)  VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)  See the IBM ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites: http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 25: Physical And Electrical Specifications

    Maximum configuration: 0.416 kVA  BTU output  Ship configuration: 267 Btu/hr (78 watts)  Full configuration: 1058 Btu/hr (310 watts)  Acoustical noise emission level: Sound power levels  6.5 bels (idling)  6.5 bels (operating)  IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 26: Warranty Options

    Warranty options The IBM System x3250 M4 has a 3-year 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 27: Regulatory Compliance

    Russia/GOST ME01, IEC-60950-1, GOST R 51318.22-99, GOST R 51318.24-99, GOST R  51317.3.2-2006, GOST R 51317.3.3-2008 IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)  CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)  CISPR 22, Class A  TUV-GS (EN60950-1 /IEC60950-1,EK1-ITB2000)  IBM System x3250 M4...

  • Page 28: External Disk Storage Expansion

    The server supports attachment to EXP3000 external storage expansion enclosures using the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller. The server can also be attached to supported external storage systems, such as the IBM System Storage® DS3500 series, as described in the next section below. The ServeRAID M5025 has the following specifications: Two Mini-SAS external connectors ...

  • Page 29: External Disk Storage Systems

    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.

  • Page 30: External Backup Units

    IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - External USB 500 GB Bundle * 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 31: 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 M4...

  • Page 32: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    53956AX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V) 53956KX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack 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 M4...

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 M4...

  • Page 35: Racks Cabinets

    14102RX IBM eServer Cluster 25U Rack 14104RX IBM Linux Cluster Rack 201886X IBM 11U Office Enablement Kit 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 M4...

  • Page 36: 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 M4...
  • Page 37 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 38: Related Publications

    IBM System x3250 M4 Problem Determination and Service Guide  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5088764 ServerProven® hardware compatibility page for the x3250 M4  http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/2583.html IBM Redbooks Product Guides for IBM System x servers and options  http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pgbycat Configuration and Option Guide  http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/ xREF - IBM x86 Server Reference ...
  • Page 39 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 40 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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