Introduction

The System x3100 M4 single socket tower 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 with a competitive price, either in a compact mini-tower form factor or standard tower form factor with hot-swap power supplies and disk drives. The IBM System x3100 M4 provides next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options, built-in security, and systems management capabilities. It leverages the next-generation dual-core and quad-core Intel Xeon processor technology.

Suggested uses: Retail/kiosks, and SMBs, looking for file and printer servers, Web serving, small business infrastructure, and virtual desktops for small workgroups.


Figure 1. The IBM System x3100 M4 (compact mini-tower shown)

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The System x3100 M4 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor tower or rack-mountable 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, as well as Core i3, Pentium and Celeron processors for applications that require lower cost.

The system includes features not typically seen in this class of system, such as standard, embedded RAID-0/1, remote control capabilities even when the machine is powered off, and Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processor and memory. Some models also support hot-swap redundant power supplies and hot-swap disk drives.

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Key features

Often small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) have limited IT budget and resources, and rely on partners or multitalented employees to help manage the company’s network. Business needs for efficiency improvement and retention of critical data require the use of a server that is easy to get up and running quickly and is dependable. 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 x3100 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.

Scalability and performance

The x3100 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

• The single-socket x3100 M4 supports the new quad-core Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 family of processors ("Ivy Bridge"), to offer impressive computing power in a space-saving mini-tower design.
• Choice of processors with up to 4 cores to enable the effective use of multi-threaded applications.
• Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 family supports Intel Hyer-Threading Technology (except the Xeon E3-1220L) and Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 to maximize performance.
• Up to 32GB of high-speed DDR3 system memory with four DIMM sockets.
• Memory speeds up to 1600 MHz supported on models with Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2.
• Four available high-performance PCI Express 3.0 or 2.0 slots, depending on the processor selected.
• Up to four internal 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA II HDDs on some models offer low-cost/high-capacity storage of up to 3 TB each.
• Up to eight internal 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs on some models offers maximum scalability and performance.
• Integrated ServeRAID-C100 software RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1 and 10. Hardware RAID options available.
• Integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration.
• An available 5.25-inch drive bay supports either a half-high tape drive or an RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive, for cost-effective data backup. A DVD-ROM drive is standard in a dedicated bay.
• Seven USB 2.0 ports, two on the front and four on the back. In addition, there is one internal port for use with a tape drive or RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive.

Availability and serviceability

The x3100 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• 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.
• Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as CPU, memory, and adapter cards.
• Hot-swap drive bays available on some models combined with RAID capabilities offer the potential of no downtime in the event of a drive failure.
• The Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (for example, processors, memory, hard disk drives) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates pro-active alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
• Built-in Integrated Management Module Version II (IMM2) continuously monitors system health, triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
• Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speeds up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
• A DVD-ROM drive is standard in a dedicated bay for easy software installation.
• Redundant hot-swap power supports on some models helps keep the server always running
• Three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5. Optional service upgrades available.

Manageability and security

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3100 M4:

• The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and perform remote management (some features require optional license upgrades).
• Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
• Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 family supports Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
• IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive systems management tools that help to increase up-time, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
• Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.

Energy efficiency

The x3100 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.
• Available 350 W power supply or 300 W 80 PLUS certified power supply.
• The Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v2 product family offers significantly better performance over the previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
• Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
• The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system.

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Locations of key components

Figures 2 and 3 show the front and rear of the server.


Figure 2. Front view of the System x3100 M4


Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3100 M4

Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.


Figure 4. Inside view of System x3100 M4 (photo is of system with fixed power supplies)

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Standard specifications

Table 1. Standard specifications

The x3100 M4 servers are shipped with the following items:

• Statement of Limited Warranty.
• Important Notices.
• Documentation CD that contains the Installation and User's Guide.
• IBM Systems Director 6.2 Base for x86 DVD-ROM.
• Country-specific models might have one country-specific line cord.

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Standard models

The following table lists the standard models.

Table 2. 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.

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Express models

Express models are preconfigured with additional components such as processors, memory, and disks with the purpose of making the ordering and installation process simpler. The following table lists the Express models that are available in certain regions.

Table 3. Express models

Processor detail: Processor quantity, processor model, core speed, number of cores, L3 cache, memory speed, thermal design power (TDP) rating

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Processor options

The server supports only one processor, which is already installed in all standard and Express models. No additional processor options are available. The following table lists all processors available in standard models of x3100 M4 or via configure-to-order (CTO). If there is no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, then that processor is only available through the CTO process or special bid.

Table 4. Processor options

* No additional processor options are available. The server supports only one processor, which is already included in a standard or custom configuration.
** Processor detail: Processor quantity, processor model, core speed, number of cores, L3 cache, memory speed, thermal design power (TDP) rating

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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.

The x3100 M4 has four DIMM slots, and only DDR3 ECC UDIMMs are supported. The CPU has two memory channels, and there are two DIMMs per channel.

Configuration rules:

• If more than one DIMM is planned to be installed, then DIMMs must be installed in a pair, and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size.
• The servers support 1.35V DIMMs but operate these DIMMs at 1.5V. 1.35 V and 1.5 V DIMMs cannot be intermixed.
• Models with Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 series processors support DIMMs operating at up to 1600 MHz provided the processors support this memory speed and all DIMMs installed are rated at 1600 MHz.

The following table lists the memory options supported by the server.

Table 5. Memory options

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Internal disk storage options

Models of the x3100 M4 with either 300W or 350W fixed power supply support up to four 3.5" simple-swap SATA hard drives. The following table lists the supported hard drive options.

Table 6. 3.5" Simple-Swap SATA disk drive options

Models of the x3100 M4 with hot-swap 430W power supplies support up to eight 2.5" hot-swap drives as shown in Figure 5.


Figure 5. Hot-swap drives supported in models with hot-swap power supplies

The following table lists the supported hard drive options. Hot-swap SATA HDDs and hot-swap SAS HDDs can be intermixed but not in the same array. Hot-swap HDDs cannot be intermixed with simple-swap HDDs.

Table 7. 2.5-inch hot-swap disk drive options

The Integrated ServeRAID C100 disk controller offers RAID 0, 1, and 10 standard. The following table lists the RAID controller additional options supported by the server.

Table 8. RAID controllers for internal storage

Part number	Feature code	Description	Maximum supported	Standard models where used
Integrated	None	ServeRAID C100 for System x	1	Other models
81Y4492	A1XL	ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller	1	-
49Y4731	3888	ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2	1	-
46M0831	0095	ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller	1	F4x
46M0832	9749	ServeRAID M1000 Series Advance Feature Key	1	-
46M0916	3877	ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller	1	-
46M0829	0093	ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller		-

The ServeRAID C100 is an integrated SATA controller with software RAID capabilities. It is a cost-effective way to provide reliability, performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management to help safeguard your valuable data and enhance availability. The ServeRAID C100 has the following specifications:

• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
• Onboard SATA controller with software RAID capabilities
• Supports 3 Gbps SATA ports
• Support for up to two virtual drives
• Support for virtual drive sizes greater than 2 TB
• Fixed stripe unit size of 64 KB
• Support for MegaRAID Storage Manager management software

Some models have the ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller standard and the onboard C100 is disabled. The M1015 has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
• Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Configurable stripe size up to 64 KB

The server supports an optional hardware RAID controller. When a hardware RAID controller is installed the ServeRAID C100 is disabled. Features of the supported RAID controllers are listed below.

The ServeRAID H1110 adapter has the following specifications:

• Four internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports
• One x4 mini-SAS internal connector (SFF-8087)
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• Based on LSI SAS2004 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
• PCIe x4 Gen 3 host interface
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, and 10
• Connects to up to four SAS or SATA drives

The ServeRAID BR10il v2 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• One Mini-SAS internal connector
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E
• 3 Gbps throughput per port
• Based on the LSI 1064E controller
• PCI Express 2.0 x4 host interface
• Stripe size: 64 KB (fixed)

The ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• 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 ROC controller
• 256 MB of onboard cache

The ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

• Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
• Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
• Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 512 MB of onboard cache
• 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

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Internal backup units

The server supports the internal tape drive options listed in the following table. Internal tape drives are installed in a 5.25" HH bay. A maximum of one tape drive is supported. SAS tape drives require SAS HBA to be installed in server. USB tape drives are connected to the dedicated USB tape drive connector on the system board.

Table 9. Internal tape drives

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape

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Optical drives

The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table.

Table 10. Optical drives

* This option is only available via CTO or is already installed in standard models.

The Half-High SATA DVD-ROM supports the following media and speeds for reading:

• CD-ROM 48X
• CD-DA (DAE) 40X
• CD-R 48X
• CD-RW 40X
• DVD-ROM (single layer) 16X
• DVD-ROM (dual layer) 12X
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) 16X
• DVD-R DL 12X
• DVD+R 16X
• DVD+R DL 12X
• DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 12X
• DVD+RW 12X
• DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 6X

The Half-High SATA Multi-Burner supports the same media and speeds for reading as HH DVD-ROM. In addition, this drive supports the following media and speeds for writing:

• CD-R 24X
• CD-RW 4X
• High Speed CD-RW 10X
• Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X
• DVD-R 8X
• DVD-R DL 8X
• DVD+R 8X
• DVD+R DL 8X
• DVD-RW 6X
• DVD+RW 8X
• DVD-RAM 3X

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I/O expansion options

The server offers four PCI Express expansion slots. The form-factors of available slots are:

• Slot 1, PCIe 3.0 x8, full-height, half-length (PCIe 2.0 in models with processors announced September 2011)
• Slot 2, PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 wired), full-height, half-length (PCIe 2.0 in models with processors announced September 2011)
• Slot 3, PCIe 2.0 x4, full-height, half-length
• Slot 4, PCIe 2.0 x1, full-height, half-length

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Network adapters

The x3100 M4 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. One port is shared with Integrated Management Module II (IMM2).

The integrated NICs have the following features:

• Intel 82574L chip
• TCP/UDP, IPv4, and IPv6 checksum offloads
• TCP Segmentation/Transmit Segmentation Offloading (TSO)
• Wake on LAN support
• 802.1Q VLAN tagging support
• Support for jumbo frames up to 9 KBytes
• NIC Teaming (Load Balancing and Failover) with Intel PROSet software

The following table lists additional supported network adapters.

Table 11. Network adapters

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

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Storage host bus adapters

The following table lists the storage host bus adapters (HBAs) supported by x3100 M4 server.

Table 12. Storage adapters

* Note: Converged Network Adapters require SFP+ optical transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately.

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

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PCIe SSD adapters

The server does not support High IOPS SSD adapters.

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Power supplies

For models with a fixed 350 W AC power supply or one fixed 300 W AC 80 Plus Bronze power supply, as listed in Tables 2 and 3, there are no additional power supply options. For models with a hot-swap 430 W AC power supply, the part number to order a second power supply is listed in the following table.

Table 13. Power supply option

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Integrated virtualization

The x3100 M4 does not support VMware ESXi embedded virtualization.

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Remote management

The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. The server includes IMM2 Basic and can be upgraded to IMM2 Standard and IMM2 Advanced with Feature on Demand (FoD) licenses, however, you may need to upgrade system firmware to the latest levels (at least level 28n) to support these upgrades.

IMM2 Basic has the following features:

• Industry-standard interfaces and protocols
• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
• Common Information Model (CIM)
• Advanced Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) support
• Continuous health monitoring
• Shared Ethernet connection
• Domain Name System (DNS) server support
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support
• Embedded Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)
• LAN over USB for in-band communications to the IMM
• Serial over LAN
• Server console serial redirection

IMM2 Standard (as enabled using the Feature on Demand software license key using part number 90Y3900) has the following features in addition to the IMM2 Basic features

• Remote access via a secure Web console
• Access to server vital product data (VPD)
• Automatic notification and alerts
• Continuous health monitoring and control
• E-mail alerts
• Syslog logging support
• Enhanced user authority levels
• Event logs that are time stamped, saved on the IMM, and that can be attached to e-mail alerts
• OS watchdogs
• Remote configuration through Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)
• Remote firmware updating
• Remote power control
• User authentication using a secure connection to a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server

IMM2 Advanced (as enabled using the Feature on Demand software license key using part number 90Y3901) adds the following features on top of those of IMM Standard:

• Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel color depths, regardless of the system state
• Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
• Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
• Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.

The following table lists the remote management option.

Note: The IMM2 Advanced upgrade requires the IMM2 Standard upgrade.

Table 14. Remote management option

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Supported operating systems

The server supports the following operating systems:

• 4690 Operating System V6
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x86 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x86 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x86 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition with Xen
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Edition
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for x86
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
• VMware ESX 4.1
• VMware vSphere 5

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

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Physical and electrical specifications

Dimensions and weight - systems with a fixed power supply:

• Height: 360 mm (14.2 in)
• Width: 180 mm (7.1 in)
• Depth: 480 mm (18.9 in)
• Weight::
  • Minimum ship configuration: 10 kg (22.0 lb)
  • Maximum ship configuration: 13 kg (28.7 lb)

Dimensions and weight - systems with redundant hot-swap power supplies:

• Height: 438.60 mm (17.27 in)
• Width: 217.25 mm (8.56 in)
• Depth: 569.11 mm (22.41 in)
• Weight
  • Minimum ship configuration: 17.33 kg (38.21 lb)
  • Maximum ship configuration: 22.82 kg (50.31 lb)

Supported environment:

• Temperature
  • Server on
    • 10.0° to 35.0° C (50° to 95° F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3,000 ft)
    • 10.0° to 32.0° C (50° to 89.6° F); altitude: 914.4 m (3,000 ft) to 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft)
  • Server off
    • 10.0° to 43.0° C (50° to 109.4° F); maximum altitude: 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft)
  • Shipping
    • -40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F)
• Relative humidity: 8 to 80%
• Maximum altitude: 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft)

Electrical:

430 watt power supply:

• 100 - 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 6.0 A (maximum)
• 200 - 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 3.0 A (maximum)
• Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately)
  • Minimum configuration: 0.100 kVA
  • Maximum configuration: 0.506 kVA

350 watt power supply:

• 100 - 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 7.0 A (maximum)
• 200 - 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 3.5 A (maximum)
• Input kilovolt-amperes:
  • Minimum configuration: 0.035 kVA
  • Maximum configuration: 0.350 kVA

300 watt power supply:

• 100 - 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 6.0 A (maximum)
• 200 - 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 3.0 A (maximum)
• Input kilovolt-amperes:
  • Minimum configuration: 0.035 kVA
  • Maximum configuration: 0.350 kVA

Environmental data:

• BTU output
  • Ship configuration: 341 Btu/hr (35 watts)
  • Full configuration: 1726 Btu/hr (350 watts)
• Noise level
  • Models with fixed power supply: 4.5 bels (idle), 4.8 bels (operating)
  • Models with hot-swap power supply: 5.0 bels (idle), 5.3 bels (operating)

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Warranty options

The x3100 M4 has a 1-year onsite warranty with 9x5/NBD 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.

IBM ServicePac offerings are country-specific. That is, each country might have its own service types, service levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePacs might be available in a particular country. For more information about IBM ServicePac offerings available in your country, see the IBM ServicePac Product Selector at:
https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac

In general, the types of IBM ServicePacs are:

• Warranty and maintenance service upgrades
  • One, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
  • Onsite repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours (selected areas)
  • One or two years of warranty extension
• Remote technical support services
  • One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5/NBD for all severities
  • Installation and startup support for System x® servers
  • Remote technical support for System x servers
  • Software support - Support Line
    • Microsoft or Linux software
    • VMware
    • IBM Director

The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.

Table 15. Warranty service definitions

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Regulatory compliance

The server conforms to the following international standards:

• FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
• Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A
• UL/IEC 60950-1
• CSA C22.2 No. 69950-1-07
• NOM-019
• Argentina IEC60950-1
• Japan VCCI, Class A
• Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009, Class A
• IEC-60950-1:2001 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
• Taiwan BSMI CNS 13438, Class A; CNS 14336-1
• China CCC (4943-2001), GB 9254-2008 Class A, GB 17625.1:2003
• Korea KN22, Class A; KN24
• 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)

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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
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
• Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
• Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
• 6 Gbps throughput per port
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
• Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
• 512 MB of onboard cache
• Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention

For more information about the M5025, see the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x Product Guide: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open

The ServeRAID M5025 supports connectivity to the IBM System Storage external expansion enclosures listed in the following table. Up to nine expansion enclosures can be daisy-chained per one controller external port. For better performance, distribute expansion enclosures evenly across both M5025 ports.

The external disk storage expansion enclosures listed in the following table are available.

Table 16. External storage expansion enclosures

The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion enclosures and the controller.

Table 17. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures

The following table lists the drives supported by EXP3000 external expansion enclosures.

Table 18. Hard drive options for external expansion enclosures

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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.

Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information, http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic.

Table 19. External disk storage systems

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the System Storage category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=externalstorage

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External backup units

The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.

Table 20. External backup options

* 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.

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape

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Top-of-rack Ethernet switches

The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the following table.

Table 21. IBM System Networking - Top-of-rack switches

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

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Uninterruptible power supply units

The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the following table.

Table 22. Uninterruptible power supply units

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

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Power distribution units

The server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table.

Table 23. Power distribution units

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

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Racks cabinets

The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. One of the tower-to-rack conversion kit is required for the server to be installed in the rack.

Table 24. Rack cabinets

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

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Rack options

The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table.

Table 25. Rack options

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

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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. At the end of the lease, take advantage of our flexible end-of-lease options to fit your changing business needs. IBM Global Financing has the breadth and depth of offerings, longevity, proven success and global reach to help you develop a robust financing and asset management strategy that provides you the opportunity to leverage new technologies and turn your ambitious vision into a tangible solution.

Here are some other reasons why working with us makes solid financial sense:

• Expand your purchasing power—Affordable monthly payments allow you to change the technology acquisition discussion from “what can I afford right now” to “what solution is really right for my business.” IBM Global Financing allows you to expand your purchase power to get you the right solution.
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Plus, we provide simple, easy-to-understand contracts and quick approvals. As the world’s largest IT financing provider, with an asset base of US$35.8 billion and over 125,000 customers, IBM Global Financing offers highly competitive rates that promote low total cost of ownership and low monthly payments.

IBM Global Financing operates in more than 50 countries. Go to http://ibm.com/financing for financing options in your country and to contact a local financing specialist.

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 clients. Rates and availability subject to client’s credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment and product type and options, and may vary by country. Non-hardware items must be one-time, non-recurring charges and are financed by means of loans. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice and may not be available in all countries. Please contact your local IBM Global Financing representative for additional detail.