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IBM System x3250 M2

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Feature Benefits
Choice of processor—Intel Xeon (quad-core or dual-core) or Intel Core 2 Duo 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-optimized design and small form factor
  • Allows more efficient use of existing data center 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 hard disk drives offer flexibility to choose optimal price/performance storage solutions


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

High-performance 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
  • 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 Remote Supervisor Adapter 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

1-year or 3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite 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, write to: Warranty Information, P.O. Box 12195, RTP, NC 27709, Attn: Dept. JDJA/B203. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services including those designated as ServerProven® or ClusterProven®.
 
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