Overview - IBM System x3250 M5 Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Features of the new System x3250 M5 server include:

• 1U rack
• Choice of Intel processors
  • Xeon E3-1280 v3
  • Xeon E3-1270 v3
  • Xeon E3-1240 v3
  • Xeon E3-1230 v3
  • Xeon E3-1220 v3
  • Xeon E3-1265L v3
  • Xeon E3-1230L v3
  • Xeon E3-1220L v3
  • Xeon E3-1285 v3
  • Xeon E3-1285L v3
  • Core-i3 4340
  • Core-i3 4330
  • Core-i3 4130
  • Core-i3 4330T
  • Core-i3 4130T
  • Pentium G3430
  • Pentium G3420
  • Pentium G3220
  • Pentium G3420T
  • Pentium G3220T
• Integrated Serial-ATA (SATA) controller
• Two PCI Express I/O expansion slots
• Four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA, four 3.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA or up to eight 2.5-inch Hot-Swap or Simple-Swap SAS/SATA (model dependent; 2.5-inch Simple-SwapS is CTO only)
• 300 Wfixed auto-sensing or 460-watt redundant Hot-Swap power supply
• System-management support
• I/O ports
  • Seven USB ports; two USB 3.0 in front, four USB 2.0 in rear, and one USB 2.0 internal
  • Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet with RJ-45
  • One software-compatible serial port
  • One VGA port

The System x3250 M5 single-socket 1U rack server is designed for small businesses and first-time server buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. The x3250 M5 delivers several innovative features in a compact 1U form factor with a competitive price. The IBM System x3250 M5 provides next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options and built-in security and systems management capabilities.

Server-class features

• Latest Intel dual-core and quad-core Intel processors:
  • Xeon E3-1200 v3 series
  • Core i3 series
  • Pentium series
  • Optimized for EM64T to support 32-bit or 64-bit applications
• 4 GB, and 8 GB UDIMMPC3L-12800 CL11 ECC DDR3 1600 MHz LP UDIMM memory; 32 GB maximum
• Two PCI Express expansion slots:
  • One x8
  • One x8 (electrical x4) dedicated for IBM ServerRAID H1110 adapter
• Open bay models supporting 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA, 3.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA or 2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA hard drive
• Support for 80-PLUS certified 300 W fixed or 460 W redundant Hot-Swap power supply
• Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet ports as standard, and two additional Gigabit Ethernet ports activated via IBM Feature on Demand (FoD)
• Integrated ServeRAID C100 for System x that supports:
  • Integrated RAID-0 and RAID-1 standard
  • ServeRAID C100 RAID-5 upgrade via FoD

At your control

Manageability and serviceability features help diagnose problems quickly.

• Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) standard subsystems with IPMI 2.0 support, optional upgrade to web-based management and remote presence via Feature on Demand (FoD)
• IBM tools support
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support
• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 integrated systems management processor
• Monitoring of memory, thermal, and voltage faults
• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) and support for Wake on LAN
• Automatic server restart (ASR) to restart server after operating system failure

At your service

Worldwide support and services with IBM systems management tools, which help improve productivity and get your server up and running quickly.

• ServerGuide(2) utilities to assist loading of many popular network operating systems
• IBM Director
• Warranty: Three-year customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site labor(3), limited warranty (4); optional warranty service upgrades available

Note: Information being released represents IBM's current intent, is subject to change or withdrawal, and represents only goals and objectives.

Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse.

• Three years
• Optional features - One year

  Note: For configurations that support the RAID battery, the RAID battery will be warranted for 1 year effective on its "Date of Installation". All other product warranty terms for the machine remain unchanged.

• System unit carton: system unit
• System unit power cord
• Country kit
  • Publications/CD bag:
    • Important Notices Flyer
    • Warranty Flyer
    • Documentation CD
    • Operating System media

Approximate Shipping dimensions and weight:

• Single Pack Dimensions 557 x 500 x 330 mm (21.93 x 19.66 x 12.99 in)
  
• Single Pack Weight 12.87 kgs (28.37 lb)
• Quantity per Pallet 8
  
• Pallet Load Dimensions 1200 x 1000 x 1140 mm (47.24 x 39.37 x 44.88 in)
  
• Pallet Load Weight 167.65 kgs (369.60 lb) Estimated Safe Stacking 3 high

Air temperature:

• Server on
  • 10.0 to 35.0 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft)
  • 10.0 to 32.0 degrees C (50 to 89.6 degrees F); altitude: 914.4 m (3,000 ft) to 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft)
• Server off
  • 10.0 to 43.0 degrees C (50 to 109.4 degrees F); maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000 ft)
• Shipping
  • 40 to 60 degrees C (14 to 140 degrees F)

Relative humidity: 8% to 80%

Maximum altitude: 2,133.6 m (7,000 ft)

For attended installation of an operating system, this server requires a compatible:

• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• Hard disk drive
• Display

Unattended or remote installation can be performed without requiring some or all of these components. Review your unattended software installation program information for specific hardware configuration requirements.

For service, the server requires a compatible:

• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• Hard disk drive
• Display

When having the unit serviced, plan to have these components attached to your server either directly or indirectly using the console switch.

The following network operating systems are supported in the IBM System x3250 M4 Windows Server 2012:

• Microsoft
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2,
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012, RTM
• Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition, U9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition, U9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition, U9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition, U4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Edition, U4
• SUSE
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86, SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T, SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T, SP3
• VMware
  • VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)
  • VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi), U1

For additional support, certification, and version information on network operating systems, visit

http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/

The System x3250 M5 systems contain licensed system programs that include set configuration, set features, and test programs. System BIOS (flash BIOS modified to IBM specifications) is loaded from a "flash" EEPROM into system memory. This BIOS provides instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features of the server and to maintain compatibility with many current software programs.

To view detailed information about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with System x servers, visit

http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner, or refer to the IBM Sales Manual for information on the compatibility of hardware and software for xSeries servers. The Sales Manual is updated periodically as new features and options are announced that support these servers

• The 3.5-inch hard drive can only be supported with fixed PSU base since space limitation.
• The eight 2.5-inch hard drive can only be supported with redundant PSU base since power rating limitation.
• The ultraslim ODD can only be supported with 2.5-inch hard drive model since space limitation.
• Power supplies (Fixed 300W and RDN 460W) do not have power monitoring and capping features (AEM features).
• Only 2.5-inch hard drive base supports hardware RAID card remote battery with holder.
• VMware can only support Intel Xeon Processors.