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IBM System x3100 M4

Highlights

Delivers robust performance at a competitive entry-server price
Offers flexibility in an optimized compact design
Combines reliability and simple installation with innovative management technology

Robust performance at an entry-level price

With support for the latest Intel Xeon and Core i3 processor technology, the IBM System x3100 M4 delivers strong performance for the price in a single-socket tower. Advanced features and functions, which come standard, include innovative integrated RAID capability, 1600 MHz dependable server-class memory, energy efficiency, low-cost tower-to-rack kit and high-capacity storage options for enhanced availability.

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Specifications

Server Features
Form factor/height	Intel Xeon E3-1200v2 series (quad-core) up to 3.6 GHz/8 MB/1600 MHz, Intel Core i3 2100 series (dual-core) up to 3.4 GHz/3 MB/1333 MHz, Pentium (dual-core) up to 3.0 GHz/3 MB/1333 MHz and low-cost Celeron
Number of processors (std/max)	1/1
Cache (max)	8 MB (processor and model dependent)
Memory (max)	1 × 4 GB standard, maximum 32 GB 1600 MHz DDR-3 UDIMMs via 4 DIMM slots
Expansion slots	4 PCIe slots (x16, x8, x4, x1)
Disk bays (total)	3.5" simple swap 4 Serial ATA (SATA) or 2.5" hot-swap 8 SAS/SATA
Maximum internal storage	16 TB 3.5" simple swap SATA or 8 TB 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA
Network interface	Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet
Power supply (std/max)	350 W fixed or 80-PLUS® certified 300 W fixed (4U model with 3.5" simple-swap HDDs, model dependent)/430 W hot-swap redundant power supply (5U model with 2.5" hot-swap HDDs)
RAID support	ServeRAID-C100 for System x supports integrated RAID-0, -1; supports hardware RAID-0, -1, -10, -5, -6 for advanced data protection
Systems management	IMM2 with optional upgrade key to Remote presence
Operating systems supported	Microsoft Windows Server 2012/Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2/Microsoft Windows Server 2008, SBS 2011, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux
Limited warranty	1-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty

Overview

Product features

Generous server-class memory offers greater performance per price point
Support for up to four high-capacity, low-cost Serial ATA hard disk drives or up to eight hot swap 2.5” SAS/ SATA hard disk drives that optimize implementation flexibility
PCI Gen 3-ready slot offer ample I/O speed and an easy upgrade path
Integrated Management Module 2 and full IBM toolbox simplify systems management
Embedded RAID support and optional advanced RAID upgrade facilitates enhanced availability and protection
Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet offers greater network bandwidth

Hardware summary

Single-processor, 4U / 5U tower server (model dependant)
Choice of processors—Intel Xeon E3-1200v2 series (quad-core) up to 3.6 GHz/8 MB/1333 MHz or Intel Core i3 2100 series (dual-core) up to 3.4 GHz/3 MB/1333 MHz
DDR-3 ECC server-class memory, up to 1600 MHz; max 32 GB UDIMM
Up to 16 TB via 4 × 3.5 in. simple-swap SATA HDDs or 8 TB via 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap HDDs
Standard ServeRAID-C100 for IBM System x® supports RAID-0 or -1 or hardware RAID-0,-1 for 2.5" hot-swap HDDs, redundant PSU model (model dependent)

Features and Benefits

Feature	Benefits
Choice of dual-core or quad-core processor. Support for quad-core Intel Xeon E3 1200v2 series processors or dual-core Intel Core i3 2100 series, Pentium and Celeron processors	Reliability with server-class processors Performance to support 64-bit applications and 1600 MHz DDR III memory Flexibility to serve a wide range of performance needs
Compact mini 4U design and flexible 5U for redundant power supply capability	Designed to be less intrusive in office environments by helping to generate less noise and heat. Newly designed tower-to-rack kit supports integration of servers. Facilitates energy efficiency with choice of 80-PLUS certified power supply for better energy efficiency.
Up to 32 GB 1600 MHz server class ECC DDR-3 memory	Time-tested quality and reliability Plenty of high-performance memory at an affordable price
Integrated ServeRAID-C100 for System x® support (SATA models)	Helps safeguard your valuable data and enhances availability with low cost of ownership Integrated hardware RAID-0, -1, -5,-6 controllers available for more advanced RAID
Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet	Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration Shares one port for system management.
Four PCIe slots	Higher bus speeds to optimize return on investment PCI Gen3-ready for ample I/O speed and easy upgrade path (selected slot)
Systems management and IBM tools	Enhanced Integrated Management Module 2 (IMM2) simplifies overall management Optional upgrade to remote presence and mobile interface* via FoD Help with configuration setup Support for diagnostics Optional upgrade available to enable remote keyboard, video and mouse for remote management
Support for Microsoft Windows or Linux server OS	Flexibility to choose operating system to meet varying small business server needs
ServerProven® compatibility program and IBM service and support	Optional upgrades have been tested and validated on the server for confidence and reduced business risk