IBM System x3100 M3

Highlights

Get great performance at an affordable price
Simplify installation and management with software-ready platform
Leverage proven reliability and quality of IBM tested and certified technology.

High value, low cost

For small and growing businesses looking to run business applications on a reliable platform, the IBM System x3100 M3 delivers cost-optimised performance. Supporting the latest Intel® processors - both dual - and quad-core - this high-volume single-socket server provides the stability and performance you need at an entry-level price point. Advanced memory technology and storage features offers double the storage capacity and performance than previous generations - and with less power consumption.

Easy for you

Easy to own and use and with intuitive industry-standard management capabilities, the x3100 M3 is ideal for transitioning business applications off your PC. The x3100 M3 is designed for quick setup and configuration and provides the server-level features you expect without unnecessary complexity. With a simplified approach, you can spend less time and money managing your server and more time growing your business.

Product features

Twice the memory capacity and bandwidth of previous generations delivers greater performance at a lower cost per watt
Support for up to four high-capacity, low-cost Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives (HDDs) optimises implementation flexibility
Easy upgrade path and pay-as-you-grow expansion through one PCI and three PCIe slots deliver greater investment protection
Hardware key available to enable remote keyboard, video and mouse provides greater ease of use and improved productivity
Embedded RAID support facilitates enhanced availability and protection
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) offers greater network bandwidth

Hardware summary

1-processor, 5U tower server
Choice of processor includes quad-core Intel Xeon x3400 series or dual-core i3-540 and select Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron
Maximum 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR 3 UDIMMs via 4 DIMM slots
Up to 4.0 TB via 4 x 3.5" fixed SATA HDDs