System x 3100 M4 - Server IBM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Tower Server
Brand	IBM
Model	System x 3100 M4
Processor	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 series, up to 4 cores
Maximum Memory	32 GB DDR3 ECC Unbuffered (UDIMM)
Memory Slots	4 DIMM slots
Internal Storage	Up to 4 hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs
RAID Support	Integrated RAID 0,1,10; optional RAID 5
Network	Dual Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Power Supply	350 W or 460 W fixed, non-redundant
Dimensions (H x W x D)	17.5 x 6.9 x 18.5 in (445 x 175 x 470 mm)
Weight	Approximately 16 kg (35 lbs)
Form Factor	Tower (5U)
Remote Management	IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM) with IPMI 2.0
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x8, 2 PCIe 3.0 x4
Front I/O	2 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 serial
Rear I/O	2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 2 Ethernet, 1 serial
Cooling	Non-hot-swap fans, rear exhaust
Security	Lockable front bezel, TPM 1.2 module support
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Red Hat, SUSE, VMware ESXi
Power Consumption	Idle: 80 W, Load: 250 W typical
Noise Level	Audible, typical office environment
Spare Parts Availability	Common parts: HDDs, fans, PSU, memory, rails
Warranty	3-year limited, on-site service optional

Frequently Asked Questions - System x 3100 M4 IBM

What is the maximum RAM capacity of the IBM System x 3100 M4?

The IBM System x 3100 M4 supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 ECC Unbuffered memory across 4 DIMM slots.

Which processors are compatible with this server?

It supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 series processors, as well as Intel Core i3 and Pentium alternatives in the same socket.

Does the System x 3100 M4 support hot-swap hard drives?

Yes, the server supports up to 4 hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs.

What RAID levels are available?

Integrated RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 10. An optional add-in card is required for RAID 5.

Can I manage the server remotely?

Yes, it includes the IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM) with IPMI 2.0 for remote monitoring and management.

What operating systems are certified for this server?

Certified OS include Windows Server 2008/2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.

How many expansion slots are available?

It has 4 PCIe 3.0 slots: 1 x16, 1 x8, and 2 x4.

What is the typical power consumption?

Typical power consumption is around 80 W at idle and up to 250 W under load, depending on configuration.

Is the power supply redundant?

No, the power supply is fixed and non-redundant. Optional redundant supplies are not supported.

How do I perform a factory reset or restore defaults?

During boot, press F1 to enter Setup. Navigate to Load Default Settings and confirm. Save and exit.

USER MANUAL System x 3100 M4 IBM

Product Overview		Outstanding price/performance in a value tower serverSuggested uses: Retail/kiosks, and SMBs, looking for file and printer servers, Web serving, small business infrastructure, and virtual desktops for small workgroups.
CONTENTS		Often small-to-medium sized businesses have limited IT budget and resources, and rely on partners or multitalented employees to help manage the company's network. Business needs for efficiency improvement and retention of critical data require the use of a server that is easy to get up and running quickly and is dependable. You need to squeeze as much as possible out of your IT dollars, while saving cost on features not needed in an SMB environment. The IBM® System x3100 M4 is an ideal first server to meet those business needs. It was built for speed, yet eliminates costly design features found in general-purpose servers that are unnecessary for smaller businesses.
Product Overview	1
Selling Features	1
Key Features	3
Key Options	6	The single-socket x3100 M4 supports the latest quad-core Intel® Xeon®, dual-core Core i3®, and Pentium® processors, to offer impressive computing power in a minitower design that can fit under a desk. It offers up to 32GB of industry-standard enterprise-class 1333MHz DDR3 UDIMM memory with ECC (Error Checking and Correcting) protection—for high performance and reliability. Dual integrated high-speed Gigabit Ethernet controllers are standard, as are four high-performance/low-latency PCIe adapter slots.
x3100 M4 Images	6
x3100 M4 Specifications	7
The Bottom Line	9
Server Comparison	10	All models offer impressive scalability for an entry server, including an internal storage capacity of up to 12TB (via four enterprise-class 3.5-inch simple-swap 3TB SATA II HDDs). Optional IBM ServeRAID® adapters provide additional RAID support and greater performance for internal SATA HDDs, For data backup, the x3100 M4 supports internal or external tape drives or an RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive. Also, the minitower chassis is optionally convertible to a 4U rack server.The x3100 M4 is compliant with 80 PLUS® standards (model dependent), demonstrating exceptional energy efficiency.
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		Standard in the x3100 M4 is an Integrated Management Module version 2 (IMM2) that enables users to manage and control the server easily. The built-in, externally viewable light path diagnostics panel enables quick servicing of the system if a problem develops. These advanced features help maximize network availability by increasing uptime, as do temperature-controlled fan with Calibrated Vectored CoolingTM and industry-standard IPMI 2.0 support, including highly secure remote power control.Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is an evolutionary leap over legacy BIOS. UEFI provides a more intuitive user interface and understandable event logs and better management. This high level of manageability is designed to keep costs down and the system up—even when network usage increases.With the inclusion of unique IBM service and support features such as light path diagnostics, IBM Systems Director, IBM ServerGuideTM and the IMM, the x3100 M4 is designed for superior uptime.If you need single-socket, quad- or dual-core computing price/performance and vast internal storage in a budget tower/rack package, the x3100 M4 is the ideal system.
Selling Features		Price/PerformanceThe x3100 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance and reduce product and operating costs:The choice of a low-cost dual-core Core i3 processor or a robust server-class quad-core Xeon processor offers a range of performance at ultralow prices..Energy-efficient 20-65W processors draw less power and produce less waste heat than high-wattage processors, thus helping to reduce your energy costs.Ultra-fast server-class 1333MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory provides up to 50% higher memory throughput and lower latency than DDR2 memory, while consuming up to 15% less energy.Four high-performance/low-latency PCIe adapter slots offer investment protection by supporting high-performance adapters, such as 10Gb Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBandTM cards.Standard ServeRAID C100 for IBM System x provides integrated software RAID-0/1/10 for no

additional cost on the x3100 M4.

• Optional integrated hardware RAID-0/1/10/5/6 support offers improved performance and/or redundancy, but doesn't consume a valuable adapter slot.
• Up to four (model-specific) 3.5-inch enterprise-class SATA II hard disk drives offer terrific price/performance (incorporating up to 6Gbps throughput).
• The two integrated single-port Gigabit Ethernet controllers with IPMI 2.0 support provide high-speed network communications.
• A high degree of device integration—including the SATA, systems management, video, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and standard or optional RAID controllers, along with optional embedded hypervisor, lowers costs and frees up valuable adapter slots.
• Energy-efficient components, including DDR3 memory and power supplies that are up to 90% efficient (model-specific), help keep your energy bills down. Because of these features, the x3100 M4 achieved the 80 Plus Bronze standard for energy efficiency.

Flexibility

The x3100 M4 has the ability to grow with your application requirements, thanks to:

• A choice of quad- or dual-core processors, including 2.2 to 3.5GHz Xeon E3, or 3.1 or 3.3GHz Core i3, processor with 20 to 95W maximum power draw, and 1333MHz memory access.
• Up to 32GB of high-speed DDR3 system memory in four DIMM sockets.
• Up to four available high-performance PCIe slots (model-specific) in all models.
• Up to four internal 3.5-inch fixed SATA II HDDs offer low-cost/high-capacity enterprise-class storage. The 3.5-inch drives provide a maximum of 3TB apiece of internal storage.
• An available 5.25-inch drive bay supports either a half-high tape drive or an RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive, for cost-effective data backup. A dedicated 3.5-inch drive is reserved for an optical drive.
• The seven USB 2.0 ports are up to 40X faster ^1 than older USB 1.1 ports. This provides speedy access to external HDDs (non-arrayed), optical drives, tape drives, and other USB devices. Two ports are on the front of the unit and four are on the back. In addition, there are two internal USB 2.0 port for use with a tape drive, RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive, or USB flash drive containing a hypervisor.

Manageability / Security

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3100 M4:

• The x3100 M4 includes an Integrated Management Module version 2 (IMM2) to monitor server availability, perform Predictive Failure Analysis, etc., and trigger IBM Systems Director alerts.

• Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) next-generation BIOS. New capabilities include:

• Human readable event logs — no more beep codes

• Complete out-of-band coverage by the Advance Settings Utility to simplify remote setup
• A complete setup solution, allowing adapter configuration functions to be moved into UEFI
  – Consistent firmware management across an entire product line

- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support for increased security.

• IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. IBM Systems Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager, IBM Service and Support Manager, and others. In addition, IBM Systems Director offers extended systems management tools for additional server management and increased availability. When a problem is encountered, IBM Systems Director can issue administrator alerts via e-mail, pager, and other methods.
• IPMI 2.0 supports highly secure remote system power control using data encryption. This allows an administrator to restart a server without having to visit it in person, saving travel time and getting the server back up and running quickly and securely. It also adds new features beyond those provided by IPMI 1.5, including VLAN support. Serial over LAN, enhanced authentication and encryption algorithms (RMCP+ and AES) and a firmware firewall.

Availability and Serviceability

The x3100 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• Server-class components, including the processor, memory, chipset, power supply, and others, are built for the rigors of an "always-on" environment. This helps reduce the risk of failure and life cycle costs, versus using a PC as a server.
• ECC memory provides error correction not available in PC-class "servers" that use parity memory. Avoiding system crashes (and data loss) due to soft memory errors can mean greater system uptime
• Toolless cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as HDDs and memory. Similarly, an optional ServeRAID controller can be installed and replaced without tools. This can mean less time (and therefore less money) spent servicing the x3100 M4.
• Temperature-controlled fan adjusts to compensate for changing thermal characteristics. At the lower speeds it draws less power and suffers less wear. Also important in an office environment, temperature-controlled fans produce less ambient noise than if they were constantly running at full speed.

Key Features

High-Performance Processors

The x3100 M4 supports a choice of one high-performance Intel Xeon E3 or Core i3 processor, as the performance needs of your business dictate. The x3100 M4 offers a choice of processor clock rates, cache sizes, and power draw:

• 80W quad-core Xeon E3 models 1270 or 1220, running at 3.4 or 3.1GHz (respectively), with reduced power draw and excellent performance/watt (only 20W per core), 8MB of L3 processor cache, 1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology
• 65W dual-core Intel Core i3 model 2100 running at 3.1GHz, with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, and 1333MHz memory access
• 65W dual-core Intel Pentium model G850 running at 2.9GHz, with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, and 1333MHz memory access

Also available, via configure-to-order (CTO):

- 95W quad-core Xeon E3 model 1280, running at 3.5GHz, with reduced power draw and excellent performance/watt (only 23.75W per core), 8MB of L3 processor cache, 1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology

- 80W quad-core Xeon E3 models 1240, or 1230, running at 3.3 or 3.2GHz (respectively), with reduced power draw and excellent performance/watt (only 20W per core), 8MB of L3 processor cache, 1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology

- 45W quad-core low-voltage Xeon E3 models 1260L, running at 2.4GHz, with excellent power draw and performance/watt (only 11.25W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, 1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology

- 20W dual-core low-voltage Xeon E3 models 1220L, running at 2.2GHz, with excellent power draw and performance/watt (only 10W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, 1333MHz memory access, 2 threads per core, and Intel Turbo Boost technology

- 65W dual-core Intel Core i3 models 2130 or 2120 running at 3.4 or 3.3GHz, respectively, with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, and 1333MHz memory access

- 65W dual-core Intel Pentium models G860 or G840 running at 3.0 or 2.8GHz, respectively, with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, and 1333MHz memory access

- 65W dual-core Intel Pentium models G630 or G620 running at 2.7 or 2.6GHz, respectively, with low power draw and good performance/watt (only 32.5W per core), 3MB of L3 processor cache, and 1066MHz memory access

The dual-core processors contain two complete processor cores; quad-core processors, similarly, contain four cores. The processors also contain one shared cache. The shared cache is dynamically allocated among cores as needed. The cores appear to software as physical processors. The two-core processors offer considerably higher performance than a same-speed processor with a single core. Likewise, four-core processors offer considerably higher performance than a same-speed processor with two cores.

1333MHz memory access offers up to 9% higher throughput at the same processor clock speed than 1066MHz memory access.

Turbo Boost Technology increases performance by translating the temperature, power and current head room into higher frequency. It will dynamically increase by 133MHz for short and regular intervals until the upper limit is met or the maximum possible upside for the number of active cores is reached. The maximum frequency is dependent on the number of active cores. The amount of time the processor

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spends in the Turbo Boost Technology state depends on the workload and operating environment, providing the performance you need, when and where you need it.

In processors implementing Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, each core has two threads capable of running an independent process. Thus, a 6-core processor can run 12 threads concurrently.

Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw.

Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.

High-Performance, Low-Latency DDR3 ECC Memory

The x3100 M4 ships with one DIMM installed and supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) memory in 4 sockets. It uses PC3-10600 double data rate III (DDR3) memory operating at 1333MHz for fast access, and provides ECC memory protection.

The x3100 M4 supports either 1, 2, or 4 UDIMMs. When 2 or 4 DIMMs are installed, memory operates in two-way interleaved mode for increased performance. UDIMMs are available in kits consisting of one 1GB DIMM or two 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB DIMMs. The x3100 M4 supports both single- and dual-rank UDIMMs. RDIMMs and non-ECC memory are not supported. The x3100 M4 supports both single- and dual-rank UDIMMs. RDIMMs and non-ECC memory are not supported.

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Drive Bays

The x3100 M4 contains six drive bays in total, including four 3.5-inch bays that support fixed SATA II drives and two 5.25-inch bays that support optical or tape drives. The HDD bays support slimline (1.0") drives, totaling up to 12TB per system, respectively.

A 5.25-inch bay contains a half-height DVD-ROM drive, with a SATA interface, upgradeable to a DVD-RW drive. A second 5.25-inch bay is available for a half-height tape drive, or an RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive. An optional external USB floppy drive may be used, if needed.

Like hot-swap drives, simple-swap drives may be inserted or removed through the front of the server. Unlike hot-swap drives, simple-swap SATA drives do require powering off the system first; however, no tools or jumpers are required for installation and removal, allowing for faster, simpler servicing than fixed drives.

For still more storage, a direct-attach, iSCSI, or SAN external expansion option can be added, using an optional controller.

Large HDD Storage Capacity

The x3100 M4 supports up to four 3.5-inch fixed SATA II drives:

• 7,200 RPMs —250 or 500GB, 1 or 3TB (12TB maximum capacity)

Note: Enterprise-class 500GB+ SATA drives offer higher reliability and higher performance than lower-capacity SATA drives.

Disk Controllers

All x3100 M4 models include an integrated SATA II controller in the system chipset. It provides data transfer speeds of up to 3Gb per second ^2 across the SATA bus for up to four 3.5-inch internal Serial ATA (SATA) drives. In addition, the x3100 M4 includes RAID-0/1/10 support in software, via the ServeRAID C100 for System x. This provides the advantages of RAID at no additional cost, although without the performance boost of hardware RAID.

The serial design of the SATA bus allows maximum performance to be maintained as additional drives are added.

Optional RAID controllers include:

- The 6Gbps (x8 PCIe) ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA controller, which supports RAID-0/1/10 (no cache) for up to 4 drives (system limit). The IBM ServeRAID M1000 Series Advance Feature Key adds RAID-5/50 support.

- The 6Gbps (x8 PCIe) ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA controller, which offers enhanced performance with 256MB of cache memory, and supports RAID-0/1/10/5/6 for up to 4 drives (system limit).

High-Performance Adapter Slots

The x3100 M4 provides four PCIe Gen 2 adapter slots standard. PCI Express Gen 2 is the next generation of high-performance, low-latency, serial I/O bus. Slot 1 is a x16 ("by 16") physical / x8

electrical slot. This means that although the slot runs at x8 Gen 2 speeds (8GBps), it can accept a x16 Gen 1 or Gen 2 adapter in the slot. It is also capable of supporting x1/x4/x8 Gen 1 or Gen 2 adapters at full speed. Slot 2 is a x8/x8 (8GBps) slot. Slot 3 is a x4 (4GBps) slot and Slot 4 is a x1 (1GBps) slot. All slots are full-length/full-height. In addition,

Internal Backup

The x3100 M4 supports internal half-high backup options. Supported technologies include:

• DDS-6 (internal USB)
• RDX Removable Disk Cartridge (internal or external USB)
  • IBM Half-High 400/800GB LTO-3 (SAS)
  • IBM Half-High LTO-4 (SAS)

External tape backup support is available using the optional IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 controller.

Gigabit Ethernet Controller

The x3100 M4 includes two integrated single-port Broadcom BCM82574 Gigabit Ethernet controller for up to 10X higher maximum throughput than a 10/100 Ethernet controller.

It also supports Wake on LAN ^® and PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) flash interface. Optional PCI adapters offering failover and load balancing between adapters are available for added throughput and increased system availability.

Light Path Diagnostics

Light path diagnostics enables a technician to quickly identify and locate a failed or failing system component. This enables quick replacement of the component, which helps increase server uptime and lower operating costs.

The light path diagnostics LED on the front of the server alerts the administrator without the need to open the server cover (or remove the server from a rack). The LED tells the servicer that an internal component requires attention. In addition, many components have their own identifying LEDs. For example, each of the four memory modules has an LED next to the socket, as do all adapter slots, the fan, and the service processor, allowing the servicer to easily identify exactly which component needs servicing. By following the "light path," the component can be replaced quickly, and without guesswork. (Note: In the event of a failed DIMM, the system will restart and mark the DIMM as bad while offline, thus allowing the system to continue running, with reduced memory capacity, until serviced.)

Efficient Cooling

A strategically located fan, combined with efficient airflow paths, provide highly effective system cooling for the x3100 M4, known as Calibrated Vectored Cooling. The server includes one non-hot-swap fan. In addition, the power supply contains a fan.

The fan automatically adjusts speeds in response to changing thermal requirements, from minimum RPMs to maximum RPMs, depending on the internal temperature. When the temperature inside the server increases, the fan speeds up to maintain the proper ambient temperature. When the temperature returns to a normal operating level, the fan returns to its default speed. Why not simply run the fan at 100% capacity all the time? For several good reasons: to reduce the ambient noise, reduce the wear-and-tear on the fan and reduce the server power draw. The reduction in ambient noise and power draw may be relatively minor for a single server, but put several in an office and it can make a significant difference.

In addition, the server uses hexagonal ventilation holes in the chassis. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing greater airflow through the system cover.

This cooling scheme is important because newer, more powerful processors generate a significant amount of heat, and heat must be controlled for the system to function properly.

Other Features

- Eight USB 2.0 ports — Provides flexibility to add high-speed external devices. The USB 2.0 specification supports up to 480Mbps transfer rates. (Note: Not all USB 2.0 devices are capable of achieving this rate.) Two ports are provided on the front of the server and four on the back. In addition, two internal ports are available to support a USB tape drive, RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive, or USB flash drive containing a hypervisor.

- Toolless chassis — The cover can be opened without tools and many components can be added, removed, and replaced without tools, including DIMMs, the processor, an optional ServeRAID controller, the optical drive and PCIe adapters. This can save significant servicing time.

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Extensive System Support Features

The IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world-class, consistent, high-quality service and support. The x3100 M4 server offers a number of tools and services designed to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for you to plan for, configure and purchase System x servers, get them running and keep them running long-term. These features include IBM ServerGuide, IBM ServerProven ^® and extensive technical support offerings.

IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System x servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with the automated installation of the Microsoft ^® Windows ^® Server 2003 and 2008 operating systems, device drivers and other system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also included for support of Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on deployment helps you reduce both you total cost of ownership and the complexity that administrators and technical personnel face.

The IBM ServerProven program provides the confidence that specific options and operating systems have been tested on the server and are officially supported to work together. It is updated frequently to ensure that the latest compatibility information is always at your customers' fingertips.

IBM offers extensive technical support by phone and via the Web. Support options include links to forums/newsgroups, problem submission, online shopping support, service offerings, device drivers for all IBM product lines, software downloads and even upcoming technical seminar worldwide schedules and registration. Also available are remote installation, configuration and usage support for System x hardware and software, as well as onsite custom services to provide the level of expertise you require.

IBM Maintenance and Technical Support solutions can help you get the most out of your IT investment by reducing support costs, increasing availability and simplifying management with integrated support for your multiproduct, multivendor hardware and software environment. For more information on hardware maintenance, software support, solution support and managed support, visit http://ibm.com/services/maintenance.

Advanced Systems Management Capabilities

The x3100 M4 has a high level of systems management capabilities that are well-suited to remote locations as well as to stand-alone environments. Features include UEFI, IMM, IBM ToolsCenter, Automatic Server Restart, Wake on LAN ^® support, PXE support, text console redirect, Predictive Failure Analysis, and IBM Systems Director.

The IMM2 provides industry-standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant systems management. It provides a number of important system functions, including:

• Monitoring of system and battery voltage, system temperature, fans, power supplies, processor and DIMM status
• Fan speed control
  • Product ID and Family ID detection
  • Highly secure remote power on/off
• System reset control
  • NMI/SMI detection and generation
• System diagnostic LED control (power, HDD, activity, alerts, heartbeat)
• IPMI over LAN
• Serial Over LAN
• Proxy server support
  • LAN messaging and alerting
  • Text console redirection over LAN
  • Predictive Failure Analysis for system fans
  • Enhanced authentication and encryption algorithms (RMCP+ and AES)
• VLAN support
• Local update of IMM2 firmware
• Firmware firewall
• Support for IPMI v2.0 compliant management software (e.g., xCAT)
• Other mandatory and optional IPMI functions

The IMM2 alerts IBM Systems Director to anomalous environmental factors, such as voltage and thermal conditions.

IBM ToolsCenter consolidates 42 needed tools for managing servers individually into an integrated suite of 8 tools. They are organized by function: deployment, updates, configuration and diagnostics.

Tools are now simpler to access and use with a single webpage for access, a common look and feel and a common command line interface for the scripting tools. The ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator offers significantly more functionality than past tools with the ability to add more tools to the bootable image and to automatically download the bootable environment if needed. Bootable Media Creator allows you to create bootable CDs, DVD, and USB keys for updates customized to your systems.

Automatic Server Restart (ASR) helps reduce downtime by restarting the server automatically in the event of a system lockup. ASR technology is a combination of hardware circuitry tied into the server's system reset function and a device driver. As long as the server continues running, the ASR watchdog timer will keep being reset, but if the operating system crashes or the hardware freezes somehow the ASR software will be unable to reset the hardware timer. If the timer is not reset within five minutes, it automatically triggers the ASR hardware, which immediately restarts the server (and logs an ASR event). These features are designed so that no more than five minutes can pass before the server is restarted.

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is an evolutionary leap over legacy BIOS. UEFI provides a more intuitive user interface and understandable event logs and better management. This high level of manageability is designed to keep costs down and the system up—even when network usage increases. Capabilities include:

• Human readable event logs — no more beep codes
- Complete out-of-band coverage by the Advance Settings Utility to simplify remote setup
- A complete setup solution, allowing adapter configuration functions to be moved into UEFI
- Consistent firmware management across an entire product line

Text Console Redirection support allows the administrator to remotely view x3100 M4 text messages over serial or LAN.

Wake on LAN permits the server to be remotely powered on if it has been shut off. Once powered up, the server can be controlled across the network, using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE).

Like Wake on LAN, PXE is system firmware. It enables software such as the optional IBM Remote Deployment Manager to take control of a system before the BIOS, operating system or applications are loaded (using Wake on LAN/PXE) and lets an administrator perform many low-level tasks remotely that would otherwise require a visit to each system. These tasks may include such things as formatting a hard disk drive, updating system firmware, or deploying a Windows or Linux operating system.

Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) is designed to allow the system to detect impending failure of supported components (processors, memory, HDDs, power supplies and fans) before actual failure, and alert the administrator through IBM Systems Director. This gives you the ability to replace the failing component before it fails, resulting in increased uptime. IBM Systems Director software for advanced workgroup management is included with the x3100 M4. IBM Systems Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including IBM Systems Director Service and Support Manager, and others. Others are available as add-ons for additional server management and increased availability. IBM Systems Director provides a single uniform graphical interface for all of these systems management functions.

IBM Systems Director enables you to customize thresholds and monitor system components (for things like temperature, voltage regulation, etc.) to help maximize uptime.

Key Options

IBM options for System x servers help you take your servers to a higher level

You can rely on System x options to supply a complete solution for your business needs. Options help create an optimized server system to meet your data protection, storage and availability needs. Every IBM option is designed and tested for peak performance and flexibility, helping to maximize your return on investment. The combination of System x servers and options lets you keep your fingers on the pulse of your e-business.

Memory — Memory is a significant factor in systems application performance. Adding more memory to a System x server is one of the most effective ways to increase application performance. For best performance in a server with a quad-core processor, there should be twice as much memory available as for a dual-core processor. The x3100 M4 provides two-way interleaving.

Hard Disk Drives — IBM hard disk drives help you improve the transaction and cost performance of your System x servers. The choice of hard disk drives can be a critical aspect of maximizing the I/O throughput of the system. SATA II hard disk drives are available for the x3100 M4 with capacities up to 3TB (3.5-inch) apiece at 7,200 RPMs.

IBM ServeRAID Controllers — System x servers using ServeRAID technology allow companies to build a reliable foundation for business-critical computing. IBM ServeRAID technology allows an array consisting of multiple physical hard disk drives to be treated as one logical drive. ServeRAID technology also allows data to be stored redundantly, across multiple hard disk drives—enhancing both the integrity and the availability of the data. SAS and SATA ServeRAID controllers offer enhanced performance due to onboard processors and cache. Because IBM ServeRAID controllers can help

significantly improve data transfer rates, this technology is extremely effective when implementing demanding, transaction-oriented applications. By employing the advanced fault tolerance of IBM ServeRAID technology, companies can effectively implement networked business systems that require large amounts of storage space for data and applications that must be available for their businesses to continue operating.

The ServeRAID-M1015, x8 PCIe and 6Gbps, offers RAID-0/1/10; optionally RAID-5. The ServeRAID-M5014, x8 PCIe and 6Gbps, provides 256MB cache and RAID-0/1/10/5/50 ^3 ; optionally RAID-6/60). The ServeRAID M1000 Advance Feature Key adds RAID-5/50 support to the ServeRAID-M1015.

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x3100 M4 Specifications
Machine type 2582-32x, 42x, 62x, 82x
Form factor Minitower (optional 4U Rack)
Processor type	Quad-core Xeon E3(12xx)2.2GHz 1220L (CTO),2.4GHz 1260L (CTO),3.1GHz 1220 (62x),3.2GHz 1230 (CTO),3.3GHz 1240 (CTO),3.4GHz 1270 (82x)3.5GHz 1280 (CTO)		Dual-core Core i3(21xx)3.1GHz 2100 (42x)3.3GHz 2120 (CTO),3.4GHz 2130 (CTO)		Dual-Core Pentium(Gxxx)2.6GHz G620 (CTO),2.7GHz G630 (CTO),2.7GHz G830 (CTO),2.8GHz G840 (CTO),2.9GHz G850 (32x),3.0GHz G860 (CTO)
Maximum processor power draw	95W (1280 via CTO)	80W (62x, 82x,and 1230/1240 via CTO)	65W (32x, 42x,and 2120/2130/G620/G630/G830/G840/G860 via CTO)	45W (1260L via CTO)	20W (1220L via CTO)
Front-side bus speed 1333MHz / 1066MHz
# of processors standard / maximum	1 / 1
Internal L3 cache	8MB (shared)—62x, 82x, and		3MB (shared)—32x, 42x, and

x3100 M4 Specifications
	1230/1240/1280 via CTO 1220L/1260L/2120/2130/G620/G630/G830/G840/G860 via CTO
Chipset Intel C202
Standard memory ^4	4GB (1 x 4GB)—82x		2GB (1 x 2GB)—32x, 42x, 62x
Maximum memory 32GB (4 x 8GB UDIMMs)
Standard memory type PC3-10600 (1333MHz) DDR3 ECC
Maximum memory access rate	1333MHz (32x, 42x, 62x, 82x, and 1220L/1230/1240/1260L/1280/2120/2130/G830/G840/G860 via CTO)		1066MHz (G620/G630 via CTO)
Memory interleaving Yes (two-way, with 2 or 4 DIMMs)
DIMM capacities supported 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB UDIMMs
# of DIMM sockets total / available 4 / 3
# of DIMMs supported 1, 2, or 4
Chipkill protection supported No
# of drive bays total / available 6 / 5 (optical drive installed) via CTO
# of 3.5-inch HDD drive bays total / available 4 / 4
# of 5.25-inch bays total / available 2 / 1 (optical drive installed)
Maximum HDD capacity 12TB (4 x 3TB)
HDD capacities supported	3.5-inch SATA II250 or 500GB, 1 or 3TB — 7,200 RPMs
# of HDDs standard	None
# of optical drives standard / optional	1 DVD-ROM (in dedicated 5.25" bay) / DVD multiburner
# of floppy drives standard	None (optional USB)
Data backup supported	1 half-high (5.25-inch or 3.5-inch) DDS-5 or DDS-6 tape drive (internal USB); or 1 RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive (internal or external USB); or IBM Half-High 400/800GB LTO-3 (internal SAS) ; or IBM Half-High LTO-4 (internal SAS)
Internal backup standard	None
Disk drive technology	Simple-swap SATA II
Integrated disk controller	4-port SATA II (via chipset)
Integrated RAID controller	ServeRAID C100 for System x
Optional RAID controllers supported	3Gbps ServeRAID-BR10ii V2 (no cache)—RAID-0/1/1E (42x, 82x)	6Gbps ServeRAID-M1015 (no cache)—RAID-0/1/10; optional RAID-5/50 (all models)	6Gbps ServeRAID-M5014 (256MB cache)—RAID-0/1/10/5/50
External disk drives supported	No
# of adapter slots total / available	4 / 4
# of PCIe x16/x8 Gen 2 slots (8GBps) ^5	1 full-height/half-length
# of PCIe x8/x8 Gen 2 slots (8GBps) ^6	1 full-height/full-length
# of PCIe x4/x4 Gen 2 slots (2GBps) ^7	1 full-height/full-length
# of PCIe x1/x1 Gen 2 slots (1GBps) ^8	1 full-height/full-length
# of video ports 1 (rear)
Video controller Matrox G200eV graphic controller integrated in IMM2
Video memory 16MB DDR2 SDRAM
Maximum video resolution at 32-bit color	1600 x 12008 x 32-bit color at 75Hz
Gigabit Ethernet controllers 2 x single-port Broadcom BCM82574L
# of Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 (rear)—1 shared for systems management
# of serial ports 1 (rear)
# of mouse ports None (USB-attached)
# of keyboard ports None (USB-attached)
# of USB 2.0 ports	8; 6 external ports (2 front, 4 rear); plus 2 internal connectors for tape drive, RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive, or USB flash drive containing a hypervisor
Integrated systems management controller	IMM2
Predictive Failure Analysis support Yes
# of power supplies standard / maximum	1 / 1
Power supply type standard 300W fixed 80 Plus Bronze (82x) 350W fixed (42x, 62x)
Hot-swap/redundant power supported	No
# of fans/blowers standard / maximum	1 / 1 fan
Hot-swap/redundant fans supported	No
Heat emitted: minimum / maximum BTUs/Watts per hour	324 / 1484 BTUs (model-specific);95 / 435 Watts
Maximum altitude 7,000 ft; 2,133 m
Operating temperature range	50 - 95° F; 10 - 35° C (up to 3,000 ft / 914.4 m);50 - 90° F; 10 - 32° C (3,000 ft to 7,000 ft / 914.4m to 2,133m)
Operating humidity range 8-80%
Dimensions (HWD) / weight	14.17" (260mm) H7.08" (180mm) W18.9" (480mm) D	22 (minimum) - 37.5 lb (maximum)13 - 28.7 kg
Operating systems supported	Microsoft Windows Server 2008 & R2 (Standard/Enterprise Editions) 32-bit and 64-bit, Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 Standard/Premium Edition 64-bit, RHEL 5 32-bit, RHEL
	5 64-bit with or without Xen, RHEL 6 32-bit and 64-bit; SLES 10/11 32-bit, SLES 10/11 64-bit with or without Xen, VMware vSphere Hypervisor 4.1
Length of limited warranty 1 year (parts and labor)	9

The Bottom Line

The x3100 M4 is an extremely powerful value system, incorporating leading-edge industry-standard features and adding IBM-unique innovations:

Price/Performance

• Low-cost/high-throughput processors — A choice of one 3.1 or 3.4GHz quad-core Xeon processor, 3.1GHz dual-core Core i3 processor, or 2.9GHz Pentium G850 processor standard, or other Xeon, Core i3, or Pentium processors via CTO
• Generous cache —8MB or 3MB of L3 processor cache (processor-specific)
• Fast memory — 1333MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 ECC memory standard with two-way interleaving
• Fast memory access — High-speed (1333MHz or 1066MHz—processor-specific) access between the processor and memory
• Integrated RAID support —ServeRAID-C100 (model-specific), offering software RAID-0/1support standard; optional hardware RAID controllers support RAID-0/1/10/5
• Fast disk technology — Integrated SATA II controller (model-specific) and drives
• Fast communications — Two integrated single-port Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Fast I/O — Four PCIe adapter slots, including two x8 slots

Flexibility

• Large memory capacity — Up to 32GB of DDR3 UDIMM memory, using 4 DIMMs
• Large disk capacity — Up to 12TB of internal SATA storage
- Internal tape or internal/external RDX Removable Disk Cartridge backup storage
- High-performance external expansion — Six external 480Mbps USB 2.0 ports (two front, four rear), plus one internal USB 2.0 port for tape or RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive, or USB flash drive containing a hypervisor
- Hardware RAID support standard in selected models; firmware RAID standard in other models

- Four available adapter slots:

☐ One physical x16/electrical x8 PCIe Gen 2 high-speed slot
☐ One physical x8/electrical x8 PCIe Gen 2 high-speed slot
☐ One physical x4/electrical x4 PCIe Gen 2 high-speed slot
☐ One physical x1/electrical x1 PCIe Gen 2 high-speed slot

- Integrated DVD-ROM drive

- Minitower, convertible to a 4U rack unit

Manageability, Serviceability and Availability

- IMM2

IPMI 2.0 support

• IBM Systems Director

- IBM ServerGuide

- IBM ToolsCenter

• Light path diagnostics

- TPM 1.2 support

• Support for highly available hardware-based RAID-1/10 arrays standard (model-specific)

- ECC memory protection

- PFA support

- Efficient cooling

- Toolless chassis

Server Comparison Chart

The following table shows the suggested uses for the respective IBM System x tower servers, including comparisons of the uses for which each server is best suited:

For More Information

IBM System x Servers	http://ibm.com/systems/x
IBM Systems Director Service and Support Manager	http://ibm.com/support/electronic
IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator	http://ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/powerconfig.html
IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool	http://ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/configtools.html
IBM Configuration and Options Guide	http://ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/configtools.html
IBM ServerProven Program	http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us
Technical Support http://ibm.com/server/support
Other Technical Support Resources	http://ibm.com/systems/support

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