Introduction

The System x3250 M4 single-socket 1U rack 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 in a compact 1U form factor with a competitive price. The IBM System x3250 M4 provides next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options, built-in security, and systems management capabilities. This server is designed for infrastructure applications such as firewall, security, disaster recovery, name server, authentication, credit card processing, email, domain controller, and more. It leverages the next-generation dual-core and quad-core Intel Xeon processor technology.

Suggested uses: Small-to-medium businesses looking for file and printer servers, Web serving, and small business infrastructure.


Figure 1. IBM System x3250 M4

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The System x3250 M4 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor 1U rack 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, and Core i3 processors for applications that require lower cost.

The system includes features not typically seen in this class of system, such as standard RAID-0/1 for simple-swap SATA models, remote control capabilities even when the machine is powered off, and Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processor and memory. This flexible 1U rack-mountable server is also highly upgradable and expandable, scaling from low-cost, fixed-function models to feature-rich, highly available models.

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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 x3250 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 x3250 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

• The single-socket x3250 M4 supports the new quad-core Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 family of processors ("Ivy Bridge") in a compact 1U rack 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.
• Two internal 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA II drive bays or four 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays (model dependent) offer low-cost/high-capacity enterprise-class storage. Up to 6TB of internal storage. Configurations with four 2.5" simple-swap drive bays available via CTO.
• Integrated ServeRAID C100 software RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1 and 10. Some models offer ServeRAID BR10il V2 or H1110 hardware RAID controller standard. Other hardware RAID options available.
• Integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration.
• An optional optical drive for installing software or backing up data.
• Seven USB 2.0 ports, two on the front, four on the back, and one internal for a embedded hypervisor

Availability and serviceability

The x3250 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.
• Hot-swap drives supported on some models enable failed disk drives to be replaced without powering off the server.
• Hot-swap redundant power supplies available on some models maximizes system uptime even when one power supply fails.
• Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as CPU, memory, and adapter cards.
• 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 II (IMM2) with optional upgrade to Standard and Advanced levels, continuously monitors system parameters, 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.
• 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 x3250 M4:

• The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and, with IMM feature upgrades, perform remote management.
• 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 x3250 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.
• Efficient 300 W 80 PLUS certified power supply or 460 W hot-swap redundant power supply options
• 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 and connectors

Figure 2 shows the front of the server with two 3.5-inch simple-swap drives. Some models have up to four 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays.


Figure 2. IBM System x3250 M4 rack server (front view)

Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.


Figure 3. IBM System x3250 M4 rack server (rear view)

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


Figure 4. IBM System x3250 M4 rack server (inside view)

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Standard specifications

Table 1. Standard specifications

The x3250 M4 server ships with the following items:

• Statement of Limited Warranty
• Important Notices
• Rack installation instructions
• Documentation CD that contains the Installation and User's Guide
• IBM Systems Director 6.2 Base for x86 DVD-ROM
• Rack Mount Kit
• One 2.8 m C13 - C14 power 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

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

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 x3250 M4 or via CTO. If there is no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, then that processor is only available through the configure-to-order (CTO) process.

Table 4. Processor options

* No additional processor options are available. The server supports only one processor, which is already included in a standard, CTO or special bid 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 server 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

The IBM System x3250 M4 supports the following internal disk storage configurations:

• Two 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard drive bays
• Four 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays
• Four 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS/SATA drive bays (CTO only)

The following table lists the hard drive options available for internal disk storage in the x3250 M4 server. Intermixing SAS and SATA drives is not supported.

Table 6. Disk drive options

The following table lists the RAID controllers and additional options used for internal disk storage of x3250 M4 server.

Table 7. RAID controllers for internal storage

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:

• Onboard SATA controller with software RAID capabilities
• Supports 3 Gbps SATA ports
• RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 support
• 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

The ServeRAID BR10il v2 or H1110 is standard on some models and offers basic hardware-based RAID functionality. If either of these is used, it is installed in slot 1 (PCIe x4). Other RAID controllers are installed in slot 2 (PCIe x8) and the Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port Ethernet Compact Adapter can be installed in slot 1 instead, if desired. Only one RAID controller can be used with the server to support internal HDDs. Features of the supported RAID controllers are discussed below.

Note: Either a ServeRAID BR10il v2, H1110, M1015, M5014, or M5015 is required for models with 2.5" simple-swap SAS drive bays or 2.5" hot-swap SAS drive bays.

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)
• Support for MegaRAID Storage Manager management software

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 the LSI SAS2004 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
• PCIe 2.0 x4 host interface
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, and 10
• Connects to up to four SAS or SATA drives (SAS expanders are not supported.)

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller 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 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 RAID on Chip (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 tape drives

The server does not support internal tape drive options.

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Optical drives

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

Table 8. Optical drives

IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading:

• CD-ROM 24X
• CD-DA (DAE) 20X
• CD-R 24X
• CD-RW 24X
• DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X
• DVD-ROM (dual layer) 8X
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) 6X
• DVD-R DL 4X
• DVD+R 6X
• DVD+R DL 4X
• DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 4X
• DVD+RW 4X
• DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 4X

IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (part number 46M0902) supports the same media and speeds for reading as DVD-ROM (46M0901). 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
• Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 16X
• DVD-R 8X
• DVD-R DL 6X
• DVD+R 8X
• DVD+R DL 6X
• DVD-RW 6X
• DVD+RW 8X
• DVD-RAM 5X

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I/O expansion options

The server offers two PCI Express slots (one x4 and one x8). The slot form-factors are:

• Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x4 (for use only by compact adapters such as the ServeRAID BR10il v2 or H1110 controllers or the Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port Ethernet Compact Adapter)
• Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x8, full-height, half-length (PCIe 2.0 in models with processors announced September 2011 - see Table 4)

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Network adapters

The x3250 M4 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. One port is shared with Integrated Management Module (IMM).

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 Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port Ethernet Compact Adapter, SBB 90Y5381, feature code A1R5, is designed to fit in Slot 1 of the x3250 M4 server, thereby freeing up the PCIe x8 slot for other purposes. Use this adapter when you don't have the ServeRAID BR10il v2 or H1110 controller configured as it occupies the same slot. The Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port Ethernet Compact Adapter is available CTO or special bid only and has these features:

• Broadcom 5718 ASIC
• Full-duplex (FDX) capability
• IEEE 802.3x FDX flow control
• I/O virtualization support for VMware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ
• Function Level Reset (FLR)
• IPv4/IPv6 offload: TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload
• Large send offload (LSO)
• TCP segmentation offload (TSO)
• Receive side scaling (RSS)
• Transmit-side scaling (TSS)
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
• VLAN insertion and extraction
• Jumbo frames up to 9,600 bytes
• NIC Teaming (Load Balancing and Failover) with other Broadcom NX or NX2 adapters
• Wake On LAN support
• Message Signal Interrupt (MSI-X) support

Note: TCP Offload Engine (TOE) is not supported by the Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port Ethernet Compact Adapter.

The following table lists additional supported network adapters. All adapters are supported only in Slot 2 with the exception of the Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port Ethernet Compact Adapter which is installed in Slot 1.

Table 9. Network adapters

* This adapter is available via CTO or special bid only

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 x3250 M4 server.

Table 10. Storage adapters

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 the High IOPS SSD adapters.

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Power supplies

Some models include one fixed 300 W AC 80 PLUS-certified power supply. This 300 W unit cannot be upgraded. Some models include one IBM 460W hot-swap power supply. With the addition of a second power supply, the two form a redundant pair. The following table lists the option for the second power supply.

Table 11. Power supply option

Both the 300W and 460W power supply units support maximum configurations and support auto restart that minimizes operator intervention after a temporary power outage.

One 2.8-m C13 - C14 power cord is shipped for each included power supply.

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Integrated virtualization

The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server. Table 15 lists the virtualization options.

Table 12. Virtualization options

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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
• Choice of a dedicated or 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.

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

The following table lists the remote management option.

Table 13. Remote management option

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Supported operating systems

Operating systems supported by the server are:

• IBM 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 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 ESXi 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:

• Height: 43 mm (1.7 in)
• Width: 439 mm (17.3 in)
• Depth: 576 mm (22.7 in)
• Weight:
  • Minimum configuration: 9.3 kg (20.4 lb)
  • Maximum configuration: 10.7 kg (23.5 lb)

Supported environment::

• Air temperature:
  
  • Server powered on
    • 10.0 to 35.0 °C (50 to 95 degrees F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3,000 ft)
    • 10.0 to 32.0 °C (50 to 89.6 degrees F); altitude: 914.4 m (3,000 ft) to 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft)
  • Server powered off
    • 10.0 to 43.0 °C (50 to 109.4 degrees F); maximum altitude: 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft)
  • Shipping
    • -40 to 60 °C (-40 to 140 degrees F)
    • Relative humidity: 8 to 80%
• Electrical
• • 300-watt power supply
    • 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 to 60 Hz; 6.0 A (maximum)
    • 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 to 60 Hz; 3.0 A (maximum)
  • Redundant 460-watt power supplies
    • 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 to 60 Hz; 5.3 A (maximum)
    • 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 to 60 Hz; 2.6 A (maximum)

• Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately)
  • Minimum configuration: 0.044 kVA
  • Maximum configuration: 0.416 kVA
• BTU output
  • Ship configuration: 267 Btu/hr (78 watts)
  • Full configuration: 1058 Btu/hr (310 watts)
• Acoustical noise emission level: Sound power levels
  • 6.5 bels (idling)
  • 6.5 bels (operating)

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Warranty options

The IBM System x3250 M4 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next-business-day 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 the following web page:

https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac

Warranty service definitions are explained in more detail in the following table.

Table 14. Warranty service definitions

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/next business day 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

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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 M5025 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 15. External storage expansion enclosures

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

Table 16. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures

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

Table 17. 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 18. 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 19. 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.

Internal tape drives are installed in a Half High Tape Drive Enclosure (up to one tape drive per enclosure) or in a 1U Tape Drive Enclosure (up to two tape drives). One USB Enclosure Adapter Kit is required per tape drive. (x3250 M4 only supports USB connections for internal USB tape drives in external tape enclosures.)

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 20. 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 21. 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 22. 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.

Table 23. 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 24. 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

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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.