Key Features - IBM System x3250 M4 Product Manual

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Key Features

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• 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.)
Availability and Serviceability
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 warranty
(Machine Type 2583) helps give you peace of mind and greater investment protection than
a one-year warranty does.
Multicore Intel Processors
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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offered on standard models
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