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System x3100 M5

Lenovo Press Product Guide

The System x3100 M5 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 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 System x3100 M5 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 System x3100 M5 (compact mini-tower shown)

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The System x3100 M5 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

Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 “Haswell” family of processors for applications that require performance and

stability, and Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors for applications that require lower cost.

The system includes features that are not typically seen in this class of system, such as standard,

embedded RAID 0 and RAID 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.

Summary of content (40 pages)

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System x3100 M5 Lenovo Press Product Guide The System x3100 M5 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 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 usage 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 costs on features that are not needed in an SMB environment.
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 The Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (for example, processors, memory, and hard disk drives) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates pro-active alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.  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.
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Locations of key components The x3100 M5 is available in two different tower designs: a compact tower with a fixed power supply and simple-swap drive bays, or a standard tower with hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap drive bays. Figures 2 and 3 show the front and rear of the x3100 M5. Figure 2. Front view of the System x3100 M5 - compact tower and standard tower Figure 3.
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Figures 4 and 5 show the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of System x3100 M5 - compact tower configuration Figure 5.
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Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1 of 2) Components Specification Form factor Two designs:  Compact tower (can be a 4U rack form factor using the optional Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit, 69Y5182).  Standard Tower (can be a 5U rack form factor using the optional Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit, 00J6353).
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Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2 of 2) Components Specification Ports Front: Two USB 3.0 ports. Rear: Four USB 2.0, one DB-15 video, one DB-9 serial, two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet network ports (one dedicated and one shared with the IMM2 management processor). Internal: One USB 2.0 port for internal USB tape drive. Cooling Compact tower: Up to two speed-controlled non-redundant fans. A second fan is required if two or more adapters are installed (Thermal Solution Fan kit, 46W9177, optional).
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Standard models The following table lists the standard models. Table 2. Standard models Model Intel Processor* (one maximum) Memory RAID controller Disk bays Disks Network Optical Power supply Fans Compact tower form factor - simple-swap drives and fixed power supply 5457-A3x Pentium G3440 3.3GHz 3MB 1600MHz 2C (54W) 1x 4 GB 1600 MHz ServeRAID C100 4x 3.5" SS Open 2x GbE DVD 1x 350W fixed 1/2 5457-B3x Xeon E3-1220 v3 3.1GHz 8MB 1600MHz 4C (80W) 1x 4 GB 1600 MHz ServeRAID C100 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 controller Disk bays Disks Network Optical Power supply Fans Compact tower form factor - simple-swap drives and fixed power supply 5457EAx Core i3 4150 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 that are available in standard models of x3100 M5 or through 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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Memory options Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. Lenovo memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide. The x3100 M5 has four DIMM slots, and only DDR3 ECC UDIMMs are supported.
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The following table lists the supported 3.5-inch hard disk drive options. For information about 512e Advanced Format drives, see the Lenovo Press paper, Advanced Format HDD Technology Overview, available from: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redp5119.html?Open Table 6. Simple-swap 3.5-inch SATA disk drive options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 512e Advanced Format drives 00FN118 A5VE 2TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2SS 512e HDD 4 00FN133 A5VG 3TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.
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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. Table 7. 2.5-inch hot-swap disk drive options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 2.5-inch 10K SAS HDDs 90Y8877 A2XC 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8 90Y8872 A2XD 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8 81Y9650 A282 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8 2.5-inch 15K SAS HDDs 90Y8926 A2XB 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.
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The following table lists the supported 3.5-inch hot-swap drives. Table 8. 3.5-inch hot-swap disk drive options Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 3.5-inch 15K SAS HDDs - 512-byte sector drives 49Y6092 A3DV 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 49Y6097 A3DW 450GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 49Y6102 A3DX 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 3.5-inch NL SATA HDDs - 512-byte sector drives 81Y9786 A22Y 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 3.5" G2HS HDD 4 81Y9790 A22P 1TB 7.
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Controllers for internal storage The Integrated ServeRAID C100 disk controller offers RAID 0, 1, and 10 standard. The ServeRAID C100 is an integrated SATA controller with software RAID capabilities. It is a cost-effective way to provide reliability, performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management to help safeguard your valuable data and enhance availability.
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The following table lists the supported upgrades to the internal RAID controllers and HBAs. Table 10.
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The following table lists chassis upgrades for RAID controllers. Table 11. Chassis upgrades Part number Feature Description code Maximum supported Models where used 00J6352 A49A System x3100 3.5" Simple Swap HDD Hardware RAID upgrade kit 1 For the compact tower chassis only (fixed power supply) to enable support of RAID controllers; if selected then one of the following controllers is required: ServeRAID M1115, ServeRAID H1110, or N2115 HBA. Not supported the standard tower chassis.
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Optical drives The server supports the optical drive options that are listed in the following table. Table 13. Optical drives Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported Standard models where used None* 4154 Half-High SATA DVD-ROM 1 A3x, B3x, C3x, EAx 81Y6404 4155 Half-High SATA Multi-Burner 1 All other models * This option is only available through CTO or is already installed in standard models.
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Network adapters The x3100 M5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. One port is shared with Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), implementing Network Controller-Sideband Interface (NC-SI).
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For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Networking adapters category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters Storage host bus adapters The following table lists the storage host bus adapters (HBAs) supported by x3100 M5 server. Table 15.
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Power supplies Compact tower models either come with a single fixed 350 W ac power supply or a single fixed 80 PLUS Bronze 300 W ac power supply. There are no additional power supply options. Standard tower models offer one or two hot-swap 430 W ac power supplies, which are 80 PLUS Silver certified. For models with only one power supply, the part number to order a second power supply is listed in the following table. Two power supplies that are installed form a redundant pair. Table 16.
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Integrated virtualization The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options. Table 18. Hot-swap power supply option Part number Feature code Description Maximum supported 41Y8298 A2G0 Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads 1 41Y8385 A584 USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.
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Supported operating systems The server supports the following operating systems:             Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition SUSE Enterprise Linux Server (SLES) 12 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 with XEN Toshiba 4690 Operating System V6 VMware vSphere 5.
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Electrical: 430 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 (kVA) (approximately) o Minimum configuration: 0.100 kVA o Maximum configuration: 0.506 kVA 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: o Minimum configuration: 0.035 kVA o Maximum configuration: 0.
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Warranty options The x3100 M5 has a 1-year onsite warranty with 9x5/NBD terms. Lenovo offers warranty service upgrades through ServicePac offerings. The 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. ServicePac offerings are country-specific.
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Regulatory compliance The server conforms to the following international standards:                   ASHRAE A3 FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A Canada ICES003, issue 5, Class A UL/IEC 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 NOM-019 Argentina IEC60950-1 Japan VCCI, Class A Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A; AS/NZS 60950.1 IEC-60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report) China CCC GB4943.1, GB9254 Class A, and GB17625.
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External disk storage expansion The x3100 M5 supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures, such as the EXP2500 series, by using either the ServeRAID M5225 or ServeRAID M5120 RAID controllers. The server can also be attached to supported external storage systems by using a supported HBA. Table 21.
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The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:           Eight external 6 Gbps SAS/SATA ports Two external x4 mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8088) Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional M5100 Series RAID 5 upgrades Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5100 Series RAID 6 Upgrade Supports 512 MB battery-backed cache or 512 MB or 1 GB flash-backed cache 6 Gbps throughput per port PCIe x8 Gen 3 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2208 6
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The following table lists the drives that are supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures. Table 24. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one enclosure 3.5" NL SAS HS HDDs 00NC555 2TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 00NC557 3TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 00NC559 4TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12 The following table lists the hard disk drives that are supported by EXP2524 external expansion enclosures.
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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 disk systems that are not listed in this table. For more information, see the IBM System Storage Interoperability Center at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic. Table 26.
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External backup units The server supports the external backup attachment options that are listed in the following table. Table 27.
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Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from Lenovo that are listed in the following table. Table 28.
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For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Top-of-rack switches category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor Uninterruptible power supply units The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are listed in the following table. Table 29. Uninterruptible power supply units Part number Description Rack-mounted or tower UPS units 55941AX RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC) 55941KX RT1.
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Power distribution units The server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs) that are listed in the following table. Table 30.
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Table 30.
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Racks cabinets The server supports the rack cabinets that are listed in the following table. One of the tower-to-rack conversion kits is required for the server to be installed in the rack. Table 31.
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Rack options The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits that are listed in the following table. Table 32. Rack options Part number Feature code Description Monitor kits and keyboard trays 17238BX 1723HC1 fc A3EK 1U 18.5" Standard Console 17238EX 1723HC1 fc A3EL 1U 18.
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Related publications and links For more information, see the following documents:  U.S. Announcement letter http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS114-047  Lenovo Press Product Guides for System x options http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pgbycat  System x3100 M5 product page http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/tower/x3100m5  System x3100 M5 Installation and Service Guide http://ibm.
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Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
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