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What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v Baseboard management controller
v Quad-core or dual-core processing
v System diagnostics CD
v IBM X-Architecture technology
v Large system-memory capacity
v Integrated network support
v RAID support
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and repair problems.
Your server has the following RAS features:
v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
v Automatic error retry or recovery
v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection
v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)
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System x3100 M3 Type 4253: Installation and User's Guide
The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processor
environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller
lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are also included in
the error log. When the optional Virtual Media Key is installed, BMC provides
advanced virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.
The server supports one Intel quad-core or dual-core microprocessor.
The server comes with a diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose
problems.
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
The memory bus supports up to 16 GB of memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard
PC3-10600-999, 1066 or 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate),
unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs).
The server comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which
supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more
information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 58.
Depending on the model, your server implements redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) through software or hardware.
The optional ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter provides hardware RAID and
supports provides RAID levels 0 and 1.
The server supports software RAID capability that provides RAID levels 0 and 1.
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