Skip to main content

 
IBM Systems  > System x  > Hardware  > Rack-optimized  > 

IBM System x3250 M2

  
Product details Browse & buy
Overview   |   Features & benefits    |   Specifications

Feature Benefits
Choice of processor – Intel® Xeon® (quad-core or dual-core), Intel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Pentium® (dual-core) or Intel® Celeron®
  • Allows you to choose the level of computing power you need


  • Quad-core and dual-core models allow for substantial performance growth as application requirements increase, supporting peaks in performance requirements

Rack-optimised design and SFF
  • Allows more efficient use of existing data centre space and improved cable management

Flexible storage options
  • Two 3.5" simple-swap SATA, two 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA or four 2.5" hot-swap SAS HDDs offer flexibility to choose optimal price/performance storage solutions


  • Hot-swappable HDDs allow administrators to quickly install or replace HDDs with tool-free entry without removing the system from a rack

High-performance input/output (I/O)
  • PCI-Express helps provide greater I/O performance for added long-term investment protection

Combination optical drive
  • Combination CDROM/DVD provides maximum optical drive flexibility

Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
  • Provides increased network throughput and redundancy with efficient slot-saving integration

Integrated mini-BMC2
  • Base management controller provides systems management capabilities with IPMI 2.0 compliance

Integrated hardware RAID controller
  • Allows configuration of server with RAID-0 or -1


  • Optional upgrade to RAID-5 via optional PCI-Express adapter


  • Slotless RAID protects data without taking up valuable slots


  • Integration with mini-BMC enables more effective diagnosis and management

IBM RSA II SlimLine
  • Optional upgrade from base management controller


  • Helps save time and money through remote management – even when the server is powered down


  • Provides access and control to a remote server and receives system alerts in whatever form you choose

IBM X-Architecture technology
  • Integrated base management controller and RAID capability with the ability to upgrade to full systems management and more robust RAID protection


  • IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling helps keep internal components cool for optimum performance and greater longevity

Non-counter rotating fans
  • Non-counter rotating fans reduce noise and won’t disturb your office environment

One-year or three-year customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site limited warranty¹
  • Flexible warranty terms support a variety of customer needs




1 IBM hardware products are made from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts. Regardless, our warranty terms apply. For a copy of applicable product warranties, contact your local IBM sales representative or visit: ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties (US) IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Telephone support may be subject to additional charges. For on-site labour, IBM will attempt to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely before sending a technician.
 
We're here to help
Easy ways to get the answers you need.
  E-mail IBM

  Request a Quote
Tell us your specifications and we'll prepare a custom quote for you.
or call IBM at
0870 010 2508

Intel Inside. Xeon A new breakthrough
in 64-bit performance, featuring Intel® Xeon™ Processors

Learn more

Be prepared for all eventualities. Learn more