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IBM System x3100 M4

IBM Redbooks Product Guide

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

with a competitive price, either in a compact mini-tower form factor or standard tower form factor with

hot-swap power supplies and disk drives. 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 (compact mini-tower shown)

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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. Some models also support hot-swap redundant power

supplies and hot-swap disk drives.

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I BM ® IBM System x3100 M4 IBM Redbooks Product Guide 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 with a competitive price, either in a compact mini-tower form factor or standard tower form factor with hot-swap power supplies and disk drives.
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Key features Often small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) have limited IT budget and resources, and rely on partners or multitalented employees to help manage the company’s network. Business needs for efficiency improvement and retention of critical data require the use of a server that is easy to get up and running quickly and is dependable. You need to squeeze as much as possible out of your IT dollars, while saving cost on features not needed in an SMB environment.
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 Built-in Integrated Management Module Version II (IMM2) continuously monitors system health, triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.  Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speeds up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.  A DVD-ROM drive is standard in a dedicated bay for easy software installation.
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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.
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Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4.
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Standard specifications Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1) Components Specification Form factor Compact mini-tower which can be converted to a 4U rack form factor (models with fixed power supplies) or standard tower which can be converted to a 5U form factor (models with hot-swap power supplies), using an optional Tower-to-Rack conversion kit. Processor One quad-core Intel Xeon E3-1200 or Xeon E3-1200 v2 series processor (up to 3.
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Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2) Components Specification 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).
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Standard models The following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models Model Intel Processor* (one maximum) Memory RAID HDD bays Disks Network Slots Optical Power supply 1x 4 GB 1600 MHz M1015 8x 2.5" HS Open 2x GbE 4/4 2x PCIe 3.0 DVD 1x 430 W hot-swap Models announced July 2012 2582-F4x 1x Xeon E3-1270v2 3.5GHz 4C 8 MB 1600 MHz 69W Models announced May 2012 2582-A2x 1x Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W 1x 4 GB C100 (1333 MHz)† 4x 3.
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Express models Express models are preconfigured with additional components such as processors, memory, and disks with the purpose of making the ordering and installation process simpler. The following table lists the Express models that are available in certain regions. Table 3. Express models Model Intel Processor (one maximum) Memory RAID HDD bays Disks Network Slots Optical Power supply 1x Xeon E3-1220 3.1 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W 1x 4 GB C100 4x 3.
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Processor options The server supports only one processor, which is already installed in all standard and Express models. No additional processor options are available. The following table lists all processors available in standard models of x3100 M4 or via configure-to-order (CTO). If there is no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, then that processor is only available through the CTO process or special bid. Table 4.
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Table 4. Processor options (Part 2) Feature code* Description** Standard models where used Processors announced September 2011 A0W5 Intel Xeon E3-1220 3.1 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W 62x A158 Intel Xeon E3-1220L 2.2 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 20W - A0W1 Intel Xeon E3-1230 3.2 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W - A0W3 Intel Xeon E3-1240 3.3 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W - A157 Intel Xeon E3-1260L 2.4 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 45W - A0W2 Intel Xeon E3-1270 3.4 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W 82x A155 Intel Xeon E3-1280 3.
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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. The x3100 M4 has four DIMM slots, and only DDR3 ECC UDIMMs are supported.
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Internal drives Models of the x3100 M4 with either 300W or 350W fixed power supply support up to four 3.5" simple-swap SATA hard drives. The following table lists the supported 3.5-inch hard drive options. Table 6. 3.5" Simple-Swap SATA disk drive options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 49Y6190 A3WC IBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" SS HDD 4 81Y9778 A280 IBM 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" SS HDD 4 42D0787 5416 IBM 2TB 7200 NL SATA 3.5" SS HDD 4 43W7622 5559 IBM 1TB 7.
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The following table lists the supported 2.5-inch drive options. Hot-swap SATA HDDs and hot-swap SAS HDDs can be intermixed but not in the same array. Hot-swap HDDs cannot be intermixed with simple-swap HDDs. Table 7. 2.5-inch hot-swap disk drive options (Part 1) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch 10K SAS drives 00AD075 A48S IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS HDD 8 81Y9650 A282 IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8 90Y8872 A2XD IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.
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Table 7. 2.5-inch hot-swap disk drive options (Part 2) Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch Enterprise Value SSDs 00AJ015 A4KQ S3500 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8 00AJ010 A4KP S3500 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8 00AJ005 A4KN S3500 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8 00AJ000 A4KM S3500 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8 49Y5844 A3AU IBM 512GB SATA 2.
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Some models have the ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller standard and the onboard C100 is disabled. The M1015 has the following specifications:        Two Mini-SAS internal connectors Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key 6 Gbps throughput per port Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller PCI Express 2.
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Internal backup units The server supports the internal tape drive options listed in the following table. Internal tape drives are installed in a 5.25" HH bay. A maximum of one tape drive is supported. SAS tape drives require SAS HBA to be installed in server. USB tape drives are connected to the dedicated USB tape drive connector on the system board. Table 9.
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The Half-High SATA DVD-ROM supports the following media and speeds for reading:              CD-ROM 48X CD-DA (DAE) 40X CD-R 48X CD-RW 40X DVD-ROM (single layer) 16X DVD-ROM (dual layer) 12X DVD-R (4.7 GB) 16X DVD-R DL 12X DVD+R 16X DVD+R DL 12X DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 12X DVD+RW 12X DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 6X The Half-High SATA Multi-Burner supports the same media and speeds for reading as HH DVD-ROM.
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Network adapters The x3100 M4 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. One port is shared with Integrated Management Module II (IMM2). The integrated NICs have the following features:        Intel 82574L chip TCP/UDP, IPv4, and IPv6 checksum offloads TCP Segmentation/Transmit Segmentation Offloading (TSO) Wake on LAN support 802.
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Storage host bus adapters The following table lists the storage host bus adapters (HBAs) supported by x3100 M4 server. Table 12.
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Power supplies For models with a fixed 350 W AC power supply or one fixed 300 W AC 80 Plus Bronze power supply, as listed in Tables 2 and 3, there are no additional power supply options. For models with a hot-swap 430 W AC power supply, the part number to order a second power supply is listed in the following table. Table 13.
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  Remote power control User authentication using a secure connection to a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server IMM2 Advanced (as enabled using the Feature on Demand software license key using part number 90Y3901) adds the following features on top of those of IMM Standard:     Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel color depths, regardless of the system state Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse fro
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       SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T Toshiba 4690 Operating System V6 VMware ESX 4.1 VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi) VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi) VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi) 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.
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350 watt power supply:    100 - 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 7.0 A (maximum) 200 - 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 3.5 A (maximum) Input kilovolt-amperes:  Minimum configuration: 0.035 kVA  Maximum configuration: 0.350 kVA 300 watt power supply:    100 - 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 6.0 A (maximum) 200 - 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 - 60 Hz; 3.0 A (maximum) Input kilovolt-amperes:  Minimum configuration: 0.035 kVA  Maximum configuration: 0.
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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. IBM ServicePac offerings are country-specific.
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Regulatory compliance The server conforms to the following international standards:                  FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A UL/IEC 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 69950-1-07 NOM-019 Argentina IEC60950-1 Japan VCCI, Class A Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009, Class A IEC-60950-1:2001 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report) Taiwan BSMI CNS 13438, Class A; CNS 14336-1 China CCC (4943-2001), GB 9254-2008 Class A, GB 17625.
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The external disk storage expansion enclosures listed in the following table are available. Table 16. External storage expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one M5025 172701X IBM System Storage® EXP3000 18 (9 per port) The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion enclosures and the controller. Table 17.
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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. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information, http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic. Table 19.
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External backup units The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table. Table 20.
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Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the following table. Table 21.
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Uninterruptible power supply units The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in the following table. Table 22.
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Power distribution units The server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) listed in the following table. Table 23.
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Table 23.
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Racks cabinets The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table. One of the tower-to-rack conversion kit is required for the server to be installed in the rack. Table 24.
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Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table. Table 25. Rack options Part number Feature code Description Monitor kits and keyboard trays 17238BX 1723HC1 fc A3EK IBM 1U 18.5" Standard Console 17238EX 1723HC1 fc A3EL IBM 1U 18.
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Related publications and links For more information see the following documents:  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.
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Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
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