IBM System x3100 M4 Product Manual
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IBM System x3100 M4
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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
in a compact mini 4U form factor with a competitive price. 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
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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.
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- Page 1 It delivers several IBM® innovative features in a compact mini 4U form factor with a competitive price. 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.
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Page 2: Key Features
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. - Page 3 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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Page 4: Locations Of Key Components
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 IBM System x3100 M4... - Page 5 Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of System x3100 M4 IBM System x3100 M4...
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Page 6: Standard Specifications
Systems management UEFI, IBM Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), Predictive Failure Analysis, Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™, IBM ServerGuide. Optional IMM2 Standard and IMM2 Advanced Upgrade via Feature on Demand (FoD) for additional management capabilities including remote presence (graphics, keyboard and mouse, virtual media). - Page 7 (NBD) response time. Service and support Optional service upgrades are available through IBM ServicePacs®: 24x7/NBD or four hours onsite repair, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for IBM hardware and selected IBM and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software.
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Page 8: 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. IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 9: Express Models
Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) 2582-K4G 1x Xeon E3-1220 3.1 GHz 1x 2 GB C100 4x 3.5" Open 2x GbE 4 / 4 Multi- 1x 350 W 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W PCIe 2.0 burner IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 10: 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 IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 11: Memory Options
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. -
Page 12: Internal Disk Storage Options
Internal disk storage options The IBM System x3100 M4 server supports 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 Part number Description Maximum quantity... - Page 13 512 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 IBM System x3100 M4...
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Page 14: Internal Backup Units
IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk System - Internal USB 320 GB Bundle 46C5388 IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk System - Internal USB 500 GB Bundle 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 Optical drives The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table. -
Page 15: I/O Expansion Options
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 IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 16: Network Adapters
Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual Port 10GbE Adapter for IBM System x 95Y3762 Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter III for IBM System x 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 IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 17: Storage Host Bus Adapters
IBM 6 Gb SAS HBA Controller * 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 PCIe SSD adapters The server does not support High IOPS SSD adapters. -
Page 18: Remote Management
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. -
Page 19: Supported Operating Systems
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T VMware ESX 4.1 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 IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 20: Physical And Electrical Specifications
Maximum configuration: 0.350 kVA Envrionmental data: BTU output Ship configuration: 119 Btu/hr (35 watts) Full configuration: 1194 Btu/hr (350 watts) Noise level 4.5 bels (idle) 4.8 bels (operating) IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 21: Warranty Options
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. -
Page 22: Regulatory Compliance
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 ... - Page 23 EXP3000 Hot-Swap SATA 3.5" Hard Drives 43W7630 1000 GB Dual Port Hot Swap SATA 49Y1940 IBM 2 TB 7200 Dual Port SATA 3.5'' HS HDD EXP3000 Hot-Swap SAS 3.5" Hard Drives 44W2234 IBM 300 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" Hot-Swap HDD 44W2239 IBM 450 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5"...
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Page 24: External Disk Storage Systems
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. -
Page 25: External Backup Units
IBM RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System - External USB 500 GB Bundle * 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. -
Page 26: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches
IBM System Networking - 40 Gb top-of-rack switches 8036ARX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316R 8036AFX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316F 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 IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 27: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
53956AX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V) 53956KX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230 V) 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 IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 28: Power Distribution Units
Switched and Monitored PDUs 46M4002 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU 46M4003 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4004 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI PDU 46M4005 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU... - Page 29 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4143 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3 Phase PDU 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 IBM System x3100 M4...
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Page 30: Racks Cabinets
93624EX IBM 47U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack 93624PX IBM 47U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack 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 IBM System x3100 M4... -
Page 31: Rack Options
19" 1U Flat Panel Console Kit 40K9584 IBM Preferred Pro Keyboard USB - US English 103P 40K5372 IBM Rack Mountable Keyboard & Pointing Device - 3m Cable - Black - USB - US English 103P Console switches 1754D2X IBM Global 4x2x32 Console Manager (GCM32) - Page 32 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.
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Page 33: Related Publications And Links
IBM System x3100 M4 product page http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/tower/x3100m4 IBM System x3100 M4 Installation and User's Guide http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5088765 IBM System x3100 M4 Problem Determination and Service Guide http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5088766 ServerProven® hardware compatibility page for the x3100 M4 http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/2582.html IBM Redbooks Product Guides for IBM System x options ... - Page 34 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
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