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IBM System x3200 M3

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The IBM System x3200 M3 offers enhanced features and performance to help you take on the dynamic challenges of running IT with an emphasis on security, simplicity, efficiency and reliability—delivered at the right price in a single-socket tower server.

Ideal applications include: Network infrastructure, file and print, distributed branch office applications, and e-mail and collaboration


Processor	Intel® Xeon® 3400 Series (quad-core) up to 2.93 GHz

Maximum processors	1

Maximum memory	DDR-3 ECC memory, up to 1333 MHz; up to 32 GB max¹

Maximum hard drives	8 (2.5" HDD cage will be available in January 2010 through sales configuration tool)

IBM System x3400 M2

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Designed for maximum flexibility and growth, this dual-socket tower server offers exceptional value that accommodates your expanding business needs.

Ideal applications include: file and print, network infrastructure, and distributed business applications


Processor	Intel® Xeon® E5540

Maximum processors	2

Maximum memory	2 GB/96 GB registered DDR-3 DIMMs

Maximum hard drives	4 or 8 (model dependent)

IBM System x3500 M2

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The x3500 M2 server delivers a long-life platform with outstanding performance and availability for mission-critical applications and virtualized environments.

Ideal applications include: Virtualization, e-mail and collaboration, distributed applications, enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), Web serving and remote branch office environments


Processor	Intel® Xeon® X5570 up to 2.93 GHz

Maximum processors	2

Maximum memory	2 GB/128 GB 1333 MHz DDR-3 registered DIMMs via 16 DIMM slots

Maximum hard drives	8 or 16 (8 standard with the option to add 8 additional drive bays)

IBM System x3200 M2

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The IBM System x3200 M2 is an affordable, single-socket tower server that offers more performance, configuration flexibility and availability features than many other servers in its class.

Ideal applications include: Retail, distributed applications, e-mail and collaboration, network infrastructure and file and print.


Processor	Intel® Xeon® (quad-core or dual-core)

Maximum processors	1

Maximum memory	Up to 8 GB DDR II 667 MHz

Maximum hard drives	8

IBM System x3400

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The x3400 provides the ultimate balance of flexibility, performance and configuration capabilities, priced right for small to mid-sized businesses and branch offices.

Ideal applications include: Messaging and collaboration, distributed ERP/CRM, Web serving and remote office.


Processor	Dual-Core or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon®

Maximum processors	2

Maximum memory	Up to 32 GB new-generation, high-performance memory via 8 DIMM slots

Maximum hard drives	8 (with optional 4-pack kit)

IBM System x3500

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The x3500 provides the ultimate balance of high performance, high availability and vast internal storage in a stable-life, distributed platform.

Ideal applications include: Virtualization, messaging and collaboration, distributed ERP/CRM, Web serving and remote office.


Processor	Quad-Core Intel® Xeon®

Maximum processors	2

Maximum memory	Up to 48GB new-generation, high-performance memory via 12 DIMM slots

Maximum hard drives	8 or 12 (SFF) standard