Server Features And Specifications - Lenovo System x3250 M5 Installation And Service Manual

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Server features and specifications

Use this information for an overview of the server features and specifications.
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the
model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
Microprocessor (depending on the model):
• Supports one Intel dual-core or quad-core (Xeon E3-1200 v3 series) or dual-core (Pentium series,
or Core i3 series) processor
• Multi-chip Package processor architecture
• Designed for LGA 1150 socket
• Scalable up to four cores
• 32 KB instruction L1 cache, 32 KB data L1 cache, 256 KB instruction/data L2 cache, and up to 8
MB L3 cache that is shared among the cores
• Support for Intel Flex Memory Technology
Notes:
1. Use the Setup utility to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors in the server.
2. For a list of supported microprocessors, see
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/.
Memory:
• Minimum: 4 GB
• Maximum: 32 GB
• Types: PC3L-12800 (dual-rank), 1600 MHz, ECC, DDR3 unbuffered DIMMs only
• Connectors: Four dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved
Optical drives (optional):
• UltraSlim DVD-ROM combo
• Multi-burner
Hard disk drive expansion bays (depending on the model):
• Four 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive bays
• Four 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive bays
• Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive bays
• Eight 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive bays
• Four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive bays
• Four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drive bays
Attention: As a general consideration, do not mix standard 512-byte and advanced 4-KB format drives
in the same RAID array because it might lead to potential performance issues.
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