IBM System x3250 M2 User manual

IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement

ZG09-0272, dated May 12, 2009

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IBM System x3250 M2 server can help run your

business while helping lower your overall IT cost and

complexity

Table of contents

1At a glance 8Publications

1Overview 9Services

3Key prerequisites 9Technical information

3Planned availability date 17 Europe considerations

3Description 17 Terms and conditions

6Product positioning 20 Prices

7Product number 22 Announcement countries

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 GB1 maximum

• 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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• Maximize return on IT investments with low entry price, small form factor, and low

power consumption

• Manage risk with enhanced reliability features and full remote management

• Manage complexity of IT with greater flexibility to meet a wide range of stateless

infrastructure needs

The right choice for your diverse needs

The x3250 M2 is designed for infrastructure applications like firewall, security,

disaster recovery, name server, authentication, credit card processing, e-mail,

domain controller, and more. It leverages the latest dual-core and quad-core

processor technology, making it ideal for:

• Large enterprise specialized applications

• SMB infrastructure workloads

• Branch office general-purpose applications

• 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.

Dependable design

The x3250 M2 offers built-in reliability features such as hot-swap HDDs. Mini-

BMC and optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline to enable full remote

manageability from a single console.

Warranty: One- or three-year, customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site labor2,

limited warranty3; optional warranty service upgrades available.

1 When referring to GB, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may

vary depending on operating environments.

2 You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent.

3For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your IBM

representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

Additional notes

• The information in IBM announcement letters is subject to change without notice,

consult the IBM Sales Manual, or your IBM representative or reseller, for the most

current information.

• The Microsoft® Windows® Preinstallation Environment software included with the

ServerGuidetm contains a security feature that will cause an end user customer's

system to reboot without prior notification to the end user customer after 24

hours of continuous use of the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment.

During routine usage of ServerGuide, which does not usually require usage of the

Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software for such an extended time

period, this condition should not occur.

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Key prerequisites

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Rack

Planned availability date

June 19, 2009

IBM product availability is subject to general availability of the Intel processors

used in such IBM products. Accordingly, availability dates in this announcement are

subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives

only.

Description

Solid-performing server subsystems

This uniprocessor, entry rack server delivers a solid range of performance by

combining 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

Model Processor Cache Memory Interface HDD

4190-1Bx 2.00 GHz Ce440 512 KB 1 GB O/B SS SATA Open bay

4190-BDx 2.60 GHz E5300 2 MB 1 GB O/B SS SATA Open bay

4190-CDx 2.80 GHz E7400 3 MB 1 GB O/B SS SATA Open bay

4194-1Bx 2.00 GHz Ce440 512 KB 1 GB O/B SS SATA Open bay

4194-BDx 2.60 GHz E5300 2 MB 1 GB O/B SS SATA Open bay

4194-CDx 2.80 GHz E7400 3 MB 1 GB O/B SS SATA Open bay

EMEA part numbers x = G

Note: All models have 351-watt power supplies and include a combination optical

drive.

Additional features include:

• System board that supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB 800 MHz PC2-6400 CL6 ECC

DDR2 800 MHz DIMM memory

• HDD bays supporting:

– Simple-swap 3.5-inch SATA (with simple-swap tray)

– Hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS 10,000 or 15,000 rpm or SATA 7,200 rpm

– Hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS 10,000 rpm

• Dual full-duplex, Gigabit Ethernet PCI controllers that speed network

communications to LAN clients

Function and expansion capacity

The System x3250 M2 server with a 1U, 19-inch rack-optimized package supports

installation of adapters, memory, and HDD options. Functions such as SVGA video,

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SATA controller, and two Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet controllers are

integrated on the system board.

Features include:

• Rack-optimized design for 19-inch wide, industry-standard rack cabinets

• Two PCI-E adapter card x8 slots:

– One full-height three-quarter-length adapter in expansion slot 1

– One low-profile half-length adapter in expansion slot 2

Note: When the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline is installed in the

server, you can install only a half-length adapter in expansion slot 1. All models

are shipped with only half-length adapters.

• 351-watt, worldwide, voltage-sensing power supply with auto restart that

supports maximum configurations and minimizes operator intervention after a

temporary power outage

• Up to five speed-controlled fans plus another two in the power supply that cool:

– Power supply

– Drive bays

– Microprocessor and memory

– I/O

• 2 x 512 of 800 MHz PC2-6400 CL6 ECC DDR2 800 MHz DIMM memory standard

• Four DIMM sockets that support:

– Up to 8 GB system memory

– Mixing memory sizes

• One accessible 5-inch, Ultra slim enhanced optical drive

• Two internal 3.5-inch bays for HDDs

• SATA model with controller that supports standard simple-swap 160 GB, 250 GB,

500 GB, or 750 GB HDDs

• Integrated ATI ES1000 video with 16 MB of video memory

• Hardware support for IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline

Systems management and control

System x3250 M2 servers comply with the 2000 ATX Implementation Guidelines for

optimal control and manageability of your network.

Supported features include:

• Base Systems Management with IPMI 2.0

• Wake on LAN® supported on integrated Ethernet controllers

• Automatic server restart to help reduce downtime by restarting the server in the

event of system hang

• Flash EEPROM write protection

• SMBus isolation that isolates one bus section and required system components

during system power-down from other buses and components to prevent current

leakage into devices without power

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. It can help reduce costs

through potentially:

• Reduced downtime

• Increased productivity of IT personnel and end users

• Reduced service and support costs

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IT administrators can view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail

and monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as processors,

HDDs, and memory.

IBM Director includes a portfolio of server tools that integrates into the IBM Director

interface and works with systems management monitoring functions contained in

System x® servers, such as PFA enablement for HDDs.

The IT administrator can achieve comprehensive, virtual on-site control of System x

servers through the ability to remotely:

• Inventory and display detailed system and component information

• Reset or power cycle the server

• Monitor and set thresholds on server health, including:

– Voltage

– Temperature

• Set proactive alerts for critical server events, including:

– Fans

– Power supplies

• Define automated actions, such as:

– Send e-mail to an administrator

– Execute a command or program

– Pop up an error message to the IBM Director console

• Monitor and graph the usage of server resources, such as:

– Memory

– Processor

– HDDs

• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime

• Monitor, manage, and configure RAID subsystems, often without taking them

offline

IBM Director integrates into leading workgroup and enterprise systems management

environments through upward integration modules. The advanced management

capabilities built into System x servers can be accessed from:

• Tivoli® Enterprise and Tivoli NetView®

• Computer Associates Unicenter TNG Framework

• Microsoft SMS

• Intel LANDesk Management Suite

World-class support tools and programs

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.

• One-year (machine type 4190) or three-year (machine type 4194) customer

replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site limited warranty and next-business-day (NBD)

service, same-business-day service optionally available protects your investment if

a problem occurs.

•The ServerProven4 program lets you configure your server confidently with

various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides

compatibility information from actual testing of the System x3250 M2 server with

various adapters and devices.

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• The ServerGuide CD library includes online publications, utilities, and drivers that

assist you in loading of popular network operating systems.

4IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products and

services that are ServerProven®, including but not limited to the implied warranties

of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered

and warranted solely by third parties.

Accessibility by people with disabilities

A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing

details on accessibility compliance can be requested at

http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html

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.

As part of the IBM family of proven solutions that balance innovation, experience,

and energy for our clients' business prosperity, the x3250 M2 server has been

enhanced to more effectively help clients address and resolve issues around

business continuity, IT security and optimization, and infrastructure management

and growth.

Economically designed to help clients stretch their IT dollar further by cutting costs

and going green with a leadership combination of energy-efficiency, noise reduction,

and space optimization, the x3250 M2 server does more with less, offering:

• A budget-friendly entry price, small form factor, and reduced power consumption

• Reliability features and optional full remote management capabilities

• Flexibility to meet a wide range of general or dedicated infrastructure needs

At the same time, the x3250 M2 offers clients simplicity and value integration

in an easy-to-manage solution, with up-to-date industry standard technologies

that deliver the speed, agility, and flexibility essential to conducting today's online

business, at no risk now or in the company's future.

Available with high-performance, 64-bit processors, the System x3250 M2 server

can optimize investment decisions around managing and reducing business

complexity, increasing competitiveness, and improving the speed and efficiency of:

• General-purpose and specialized applications

• Infrastructure workloads

• Appliance solutions

Target markets include small, medium, and large businesses, including Internet and

Application Service Providers (OEMs) with constrained data center environments,

who are concerned about:

• Lowering total cost of ownership through the power, space, and cooling

characteristics

• Efficiently running infrastructure applications like firewall, security, disaster

recovery, name server, authentication, credit card processing, e-mail, domain

controller, and more

• Leveraging their consolidated IT expertise by extending senior staff's technical

knowledge to remote systems via long-distance and remote systems management

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Delivering performance and protection at the lowest price point, as well as remote

monitoring and alerting capabilities that provide strong systems management, the

System x3250 M2 solution offers:

• Intel Pentium dual-core, Core 2 Duo, and Xeon processors with EM64T and dual-

and quad-core models, for excellent 64-bit operation.

• With EM64T 64-bit extensions, the ability to run Intel-compatible software in

either 32- or 64-bit extension mode. These new extensions provide increased

productivity, performance, and reliability for applications that can take advantage

of 64-bit extensions by enabling them to address more memory and up to 1333

MHz FSB, which speeds up information access within the system.

• Simple-swap HDDs that offer easy serviceability without removing the system

from the rack.

• Integrated hardware RAID-0 or RAID-1 without using a slot.

• Rack-optimized, 1U form factor with the ability to support four 2.5-inch SAS

HDDs.

• Optional upgrade to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline for remote

management, often even when the server is powered down.

Product number

Note: LA and EMEA are GAV models.

Description Machine Models Part number

System x3250 M2 4190 1BG 41901BG

4190 BDG 4190BDG

4190 CDG 4190CDG

System x3250 M2 4194 1BG 41941BG

4194 BDG 4194BDG

4194 CDG 4194CDG

Remember a line cord has to be ordered separately for each model.

These previously announced options can be ordered with the systems.

Order

Description Number EAN Number