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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet |
- Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration
- Shares one port for system management.
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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)
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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
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Support for Microsoft Windows or Linux server OS |
- Flexibility to choose operating system to meet varying small business server needs
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ServerProven® compatibility program and IBM service and support |
- Optional upgrades have been tested and validated on the server for confidence and reduced business risk
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