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Highlights
- Maximize performance with the latest Intel® technology in a robust, flexible platform
- Achieve energy savings with built-in power management tools
- Minimize risks with trouble-free serviceability and maintenance
The IBM® System x3250 M3 is a single-socket server that offers new levels of performance and flexibility to help you respond quickly to changing business demands. Cost effective and compact, it is well-suited for small to midsized businesses as well as large enterprises, whether for general-purpose workloads or specialized applications.
Amplify your performance
Built with the latest Intel® Xeon® 3400 Series or Celeron®, Pentium® or Core i3 dual-core processors, the x3250 M3 has industry-leading computing capabilities in a small, 1U footprint. It also offers substantial memory and storage capacity to help you manage your data efficiently.
Product features
- Innovative technology provides the latest processors and vast memory in a compact 1U footprint
- Power-efficient design helps save on energy costs
- Affordable price point and total cost of ownership
- Integrated tools support easy deployment and management
- IBM tested and certified for quality and reliability
- Rich security features to meet today’s security requirements
Hardware summary
- 22" depth, 1U form factor
- Choice of processors—Intel® Xeon® 3400 Series quad-core or Intel Celeron, Pentium or Core i3 dual-core
- DDR-3 ECC memory, up to 1333 MHz; 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB UDIMMs, 16 GB UDIMM max; 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB RDIMMs; 32 GB RDIMM max
- Two 3.5" simple-swap SATA or 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA or four 2.5" hot-swap SAS HDDs
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