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IBM System x3250 M3 server can help run your
business while helping lower your overall IT cost and
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At a glance
The System x3250 M3 server includes:
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Ultrathin, rack-optimized, 1U-high form factor
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The latest Intel® Xeon® and Core i3 processors
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Standard system DDR-3 ECC memory including 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB UDIMMs
and 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB RDIMMs (support for UDIMM or RDIMM is
processor dependent)
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Latest 2 GB memory technology
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Integrated Serial-ATA (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controllers,
depending on model
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Two PCI-Express x8 slots
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Two PCI-e x8 Gen2 or optional one PCI-e x8 and one PCI-X (PCI-x for CTO/
special bid; one dedicated PCI-e x4 slot for RAID controller)
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Two 3.5-inch HDDs or four 2.5-inch HDDs
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Hardware-based RAID striping (RAID-0) and mirroring (RAID-1) standard without
consuming an I/O expansion slot, standard for hot-swap models, optional for
simple swap models (optional hardware RAID-5, depending on model)
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351-watt, voltage-sensing power supply; high-efficiency power supply (CTO only)
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Integrated, dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers; SATA controller
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Seven USB ports (two front, four rear, one internal), two Ethernet ports, one
serial port, and one video port
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Integrated Matrox graphics controller with 16 MB video memory
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Optional Hardware Key for remote presence
IBM Asia Pacific Hardware Announcement AG10-0236
IBM Asia Pacific Hardware Announcement
AG10-0236, dated October 7, 2010
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    IBM Asia Pacific Hardware Announcement AG10-0236, dated October 7, 2010 IBM System x3250 M3 server can help run your business while helping lower your overall IT cost and complexity Table of contents Overview Product number Key prerequisites Publications Planned availability date...

  • Page 2: Overview

    OEM appliance solutions Go green and save energy The System x3250 M3 is an excellent appliance box and occupies the same area as many Ethernet switches, enabling more efficient use of existing data center space. Quiet fans minimize noise in your office environment.

  • Page 3: Planned Availability Date

    This uniprocessor, entry rack server delivers a solid range of performance by combining the latest Intel Pentium® and Core i3 processors with high-speed DDR3 ECC memory. The System x3250 M3 server uses the Intel chipset to optimize throughput from processors to memory and to the PCI-E bus. Additional features include: •...
  • Page 4 The System x3250 M3 server also features IBM Director -- a powerful, highly integrated systems management software solution built on industry standards and designed for ease of use. Now you can take control of your IT environment and manage physically dispersed IT assets more efficiently.

  • Page 5: Product Positioning

    The System x3250 M3 server includes a number of tools and programs that make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM can help you purchase a server, get it running, and keep it running over the long haul. IBM can help your company maintain ownership of technology leadership servers.
  • Page 6 As part of the IBM family of proven solutions that balance innovation, experience, and energy for our clients' business prosperity, the System x3250 M3 server has been enhanced to more effectively help clients address and resolve issues around business continuity, IT security and optimization, and infrastructure management and growth.

  • Page 7: Product Number

    4252 4252B2E MTM Models Machine Part Description type Model number System x3250 M3 4251 4251A2C 4251 4251A2N System x3250 M3 4251 4251B2C 4251 4251B2N IBM Asia Pacific Hardware Announcement AG10-0236 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation...

  • Page 8: Publications

    The installation guide has easy-to-use text and pictorials to enable you to quickly set up your System x3250 M3 server. (The Installation Guide is a hardcopy publication. The other publications such as the User's Guide,...

  • Page 9: Technical Information

    Safety Information are on the Documentation CD.) • ServerGuide CD contains online publications and drivers to support the System x3250 M3 server. In addition, it includes a set of easy-to-use utilities for assisted installation via CD of several popular network operating systems. IBM Publications Center Portal http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order...
  • Page 10 8, 16 (must be supported in EDID) 1280 x 900 8, 16, 32 1280 x 1024 75, 85 8, 16 1280 x 1024 8, 16, 32 IBM Asia Pacific Hardware Announcement AG10-0236 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation...
  • Page 11 Weight: – Minimum configuration: 11.0 kg (24.4 lb) – Maximum configuration: 12.7 kg (28 lb) System x3250 M3 servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position. Standards These systems support or comply with the following standards: •...
  • Page 12 Display When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly via a console switch. Software requirements The following network operating systems are supported in the System x3250 M3 server: • Microsoft: –...
  • Page 13 Compatibility The System x3250 M3 systems contain licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. System BIOS (BIOS modified to IBM specifications) is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the server and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs.
  • Page 14 Designated as customer setup. Customer setup instructions are shipped with the system. Bay configuration The System x3250 M3 server contains three or five drive bays. One bay contains the standard optical drive. • Two 3.5-inch, slim-high bays located side-by-side on the lower front section of the server support installation of various SATA or SAS HDDs.
  • Page 15 – Diagnostics (CD) – ServerGuide (CD) – IBM Director (CD) – Contents flyer System x3250 M3 models are shipped as a single package. The country kit carton is contained inside the top portion of the system unit carton. Supplies None...

  • Page 16: Terms And Conditions

    IBM at any time on your request. A CRU is designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs, as specified in this announcement, is your responsibility.
  • Page 17 You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service designated for your machine. Based upon availability, a CRU will be shipped for next business day (NBD) delivery.

  • Page 18: Pricing

    Graduated program license charges apply Licensed Machine Code IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer.

  • Page 19: Ap Distribution

    IBM Global Financing organization or visit http://www.ibm.com/financing IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country.
  • Page 20 IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only.

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