Manage growth and risk with configuration flexibility, data protection and application performance
Manage complexity with integrated and remote management options
Standard features deliver high levels of system availability—at a value price
The IBM System x3200 M2 is a single-socket tower server that offers more performance, configuration flexibility and availability features than many servers in its class. It is designed to meet a wide range of business needs—and help you adapt to changing business requirements.
Product features
Hardware summary
Flexible storage options allow you to optimize storage capacity, protect critical data and maximize overall system performance
Support for legacy hardware protects your IT investment while providing configuration flexibility
Integrated and optional systems management offerings reduce system outages, enhance administrator productivity and help to maintain high end-user satisfaction
Availability features such as redundant power deliver maximum system and end-user productivity
Rack-mountable tower form factor
Choice of processor—Intel Xeon quad-core or dual-core
Up to 2 GB standard memory/8 GB DDR II 667 MHz or 800 MHz maximum memory
Flexible storage options—up to four 3.5" simple-swap or hot-swap SATA, four 2.5"/3.5" hot-swap SAS or eight 2.5" hot-swap SAS
Up to 1.17 TB maximum capacity via eight SAS 2.5" HDDs, or up to 4.0 TB maximum capacity via four 3.5" SATA HDDs
Models with hot-swap, redundant power supplies
Combination DVD-ROM/ CD-RW optical drive
Integrated slotless hardware RAID-0, -1 for enhanced data protection (model dependent)—optional upgrade to RAID-5 support
