IBM System X Rack Servers - x3250 M4

Features & benefits

Feature	Benefits
Choice of processor—Intel Xeon E3-1200 Series (quad-core) and Core i3 2100 series (dual-core) up to 3.4 GHz/3 MB/1333 MHz, Pentium (dual-core) up to 3.0 GHz/3 MB/1333 MHz	Quad-core models enable substantial performance growth as application requirements increase Enables you to choose the level of computing power you need
Large memory capacity	Up to 32 GB memory, with DDR-3 ECC memory, up to 1600 MHz Offers double the memory capacity of predecessor
Flexible storage options	Two 3.5 in. simple-swap SATA or four 2.5 in. hot-swap/simple-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives† (simple-swap is CTO only) offer flexibility to choose optimal price/performance storage solutions
Innovative RAID solution with advanced choices	Standard ServeRAID-C100 for IBM System x supports RAID-0 or -1 Hardware RAID-0, -1 is standard for SAS models (model dependent†) Integration with IMM v2 enables effective diagnosis and management.
High-performance I/O slots	One PCIe ×8 Gen 3 ready design, one PCIe ×4 Advanced hardware RAID -0, -1, -10, -5 upgrade
Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet	Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration Optional Compact Dual port NIC adapter dedicated for x4 slot provides better slots capability
Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)	Provides systems management capabilities with IPMI 2.0 compliance and Serial over LAN Supports a common management interface across your portfolio and offers server monitoring, alerting and remote control Optional upgrade to remote presence via Feature on Demand (FoD)
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)	Enables your operating systems to take full advantage of the hardware for configuration capabilities, remote upgrade capabilities, enhanced networking and richer network authentication
IBM System x® ToolsCenter	IBM Systems Director can help increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via remote, group-based server management capabilities Facilitates deployments, updates, diagnostics and configuration ServerGuide assists with the installation of operating systems and drivers to get your server up and running fast
IBM X-Architecture® technology	Integrated Management Controller and RAID capability with the ability to upgrade to remote systems management and more robust RAID protection
Limited warranty	3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9×5, service upgrades available

† When clients request SAS HDDs, hardware RAID is required.

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