IBM System x3250 M2 Manual
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IBM System x3250 M2 server can help run your
business while helping lower your overall IT cost and
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At a glance
The System x3250 M2 server includes:
• Ultrathin, rack-optimized, 1U high with 351-watt power supply
• Choice of Intel® processors:
- Intel Celeron® 440
- Pentium® dual-core E5300
- Core 2 Duo E7400
• Standard 1 GB of 800 MHz PC2-6400 CL6 ECC DDR2 800 MHz DIMM system
memory; 8 GB
• Serial-ATA (SATA) controllers that support high-speed, internal disk storage
solutions
• Two PCI-Express x8 slots
• Three drive bays: One slim SATA optical drive and two 3.5-inch HDDs
• 351-watt, voltage-sensing power supply
• Integrated, dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers; dual-channel SATA
• Four USB ports, two Ethernet ports, one serial port, and one video port
Overview
The IBM® System x3250 M2 is a 1U, single-socket server with low power
consumption, noise reduction, and space optimizations that make it perfect for
any business looking for a reliable, compact workgroup or departmental server. It
consumes low power, can be dedicated to a single application, and is priced right for
your budget now and in the future.
With the System x3250 M2, you can:
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Hardware Announcement ZG09-0272
ZG09-0272, dated May 12, 2009
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
• Four USB ports, two Ethernet ports, one serial port, and one video port Overview The IBM® System x3250 M2 is a 1U, single-socket server with low power consumption, noise reduction, and space optimizations that make it perfect for any business looking for a reliable, compact workgroup or departmental server. It consumes low power, can be dedicated to a single application, and is priced right for your budget now and in the future. - Page 2 • OEM appliance solutions Go green and save The x3250 M2 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. And since it plugs into a 110-volt outlet, you can deploy it anywhere.
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Page 3: Key Prerequisites
Intel Pentium dual-core, Core 2 Duo, and Xeon® processors with high- speed ECC memory and EM64T. The System x3250 M2 server uses the Intel chipset to optimize throughput from processors to memory and to the PCI-E bus. Standard System x3250 M2 configurations... - Page 4 The System x3250 M2 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 The System x3250 M2 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.
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Page 6: Product Positioning
Product positioning The all-new System x3250 M2 server is positioned as the entry 1U single-socket server of the System x rack-optimized product line - a solution designed to help reduce clients' operating costs and improve operational efficiency and business performance. -
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Page 8: Publications
The installation guide has easy-to-use text and pictorials to enable you to quickly set up your System x3250 M2 server. (The Installation Guide is a hardcopy publication. The other publications such as the User's Guide, Problem Determination and Service Guide, Warranty and Support Information, and Safety Information are on the Documentation CD.) -
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The System x3250 M2 Installation Guide and Problem Determination, Service Guide, User's Guide, Warranty and Support Information, and the Safety Information, in U.S. - Page 10 Ethernet controller x 1 Gb Optical drive (SATA) Combination Diskette drive Power supply 351 watt Number standard Hot-swap Redundant power Auto restart IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Hardware Announcement ZG09-0272...
- Page 11 – Maximum configuration: 0.550 kVA • Btu output: – Ship configuration: 341 Btu/hr (100 watts) – Full configuration: 1024 Btu/hr (300 watts) IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Hardware Announcement ZG09-0272...
- Page 12 All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296. System x3250 M2 servers are intended for use as rack-drawer servers and are tested and designed to operate in a horizontal position.
- Page 13 When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly via a console switch. Software requirements Programming requirements The following network operating systems are supported in the System x3250 M2 server: • Microsoft: – Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x86 Edition –...
- Page 14 • Mixing different-speed HDDs (10,000 rpm with 15,000 rpm) will impact storage performance. • Mixing SAS and SATA HDDs will impact storage performance. • To ensure proper air flow for cooling, the System x3250 M2 server requires a rack with a perforated door. • Processor upgrades are not supported.
- Page 15 – Diagnostics (CD) – ServerGuide (CD) – IBM Director (CD) – Contents flyer System x3250 M2 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 Intel Pentium dual-core, Core 2 Duo and Xeon processors with high-speed ECC memory, and EM64T. The System x3250 M2 server uses the Intel chipset to optimize throughput from processors to memory and to PCI-E bus. Additional standard features include integrated SATA controller, an SVGA video controller with 16 MB of video memory, Integrated Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet controllers, and optical drive.
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Page 17: Europe Considerations
– Two front, two rear USB ports Europe considerations NLS support is provided for many of the System x3250 M2 components in the following languages: U.S. English, Worldwide English (U.K.), French, and German. The NLS support includes national language keyboard support, multilingual nomenclature, and translated documentation as required by the individual countries. - Page 18 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 19 IBM provides with the machine. 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.
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IBM may release changes to the Machine Code. IBM plans to make the Machine Code changes available for download from the IBM System X technical support Web site http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/ If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved through your application of downloadable Machine Code, you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated Machine Code changes as IBM specifies. - Page 21 , South Africa, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK , and Ukraine. Except overseas territories. Except Russia. UK mainland only. IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Hardware Announcement ZG09-0272...
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Page 22: Announcement Countries
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 23 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.