IBM X3100 M3 User's Manual
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1. e DDS 6 internal USB or SATA e RDX Removable Disk Cartridge internal USB or SATA e IBM Half High 400 800GB LTO 3 SAS External tape backup support is available using the optional IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 controller Gigabit Ethernet Controller The x3100 M3 includes an integrated Intel WG82574T Gigabit Ethernet controller for up to 10X higher maximum throughput than a 10 100 Ethernet controller lt 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 Efficient Cooling A strategically located fan combined with efficient airflow paths provide highly effective system cooling for the x3100 M3 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 re2. Business Continuity S S o o E E Nice to Have Can do without Best w Better O Good Requirements Ayyiqeyeos SOURWJOLOd julod Hurjeo 4 indyBnowy BOURWIOLOd aGes0jS pue O Ayiqereay y6iHq yu w peuen Aywndes juewAo deq peinquisiq orex MD CW ereeccoeeoro tee ll cl occ ocoooreee core fll eN coococoooroo cose fit 10 Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server For More Information IBM System x Servers IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool Configuration and Options Guide ServerProven Program Technical Support Other Technical Support Resources Legal Information IBM Corporation 2010 IBM Systems and Technology Group Dept U2SA 3039 Cornwallis Road Research Triangle Park NC 27709 Produced in the USA March 2010 All rights reserved 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 Telephone support may be subject to additional charges For onsite labor IBM will attempt to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely before sending a technician IBM the IBM logo ibm com Calibrated Vectored Cooling
3. using the Preboot Execution Environment PXE Like Wake on LAN PXE is system firmware It enables software 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 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 M3 provides two way interleaving Hard Disk Drives IBM hard disk drives help you improve the transaction and cost Plea
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5. backup supported 1 RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive SATA or USB or IBM Half High 400 800GB LTO 3 SAS Disk drive technology Fixed SATA Il Integrated disk controller 4 port SATA II via chipset ServeRAID BR10il V2 no cache Integrated RAID controller RAID 0 1 1E D2x RAID 0 1 via chipset all other models Optional RAID controllers supported IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 no cache internal RAID 0 1 for SATA HDDs and SAS SATA tape drives external RAID 0 1 1E for SAS SATA HDDs and tape drives External disk drives supported N o of adapter slots total available e eee eee 1024 x 768 x 32 bit color at 85Hz x16 x8 Gen 2 slots can accept x1 x4 x8 or x16 Gen 1 or Gen 2 adapters running at x1 x4 x8 or x8 throughput respectively x8 x8 Gen 2 slots can accept x1 x4 or x8 Gen 1 or Gen 2 adapters running at x1 x4 or x8 throughput respectively x4 x4 Gen 1 slots can accept x1 or x4 Gen 1 adapters running at x1 or x4 throughput respectively Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server x3100 M3 Specifications Gigabit Ethernet controller Intel WG82574T of Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 rear of serial ports 1 rear of mouse ports None USB attached of keyboard ports None USB attached 6 external ports 2 front 4 rear plus 2 internal connectors for tape drive RDX of USB 2 0 ports Removab
6. large memory addressing when running with a 64 bit operating system This in turn lets individual software processes directly access more than 4GB of RAM which was the limit of 32 bit addressing This can result in much higher performance for certain kinds of programs such as database management and CAD Additional registers and instructions can further boost performance for applications written to use them Contact your software providers to determine their software support for EM64T 1333MHz memory access offers up to 25 higher throughput at the same processor clock speed than 1066MHz memory access 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 M3 ships with one DIMMs installed and supports up to 16GB of unbuffered DIMM UDIMM memory in 4 DIMM sockets It uses PC3 10600 double data rate II DDR3 memory operating at 1066 or 1333MHz depending on the processor type for fast access and provides ECC memory protection Notes Non ECC memory can be used as well but reduces system availability Mixing non ECC and ECC memory in the same system is supported but results in the server operating in non ECC mode The x3100 M3 supports either 1 2 or 4 DIMMs When 2 or
7. power control With the inclusion of these advanced features and unique IBM service features implemented in system management tools the x3100 M3 is designed for superior uptime If you need single socket quad or dual core computing price performance in a budget tower package the x3100 M3 is the ideal system Price Performance The x3100 M3 offers numerous features to boost performance and reduce product and operating costs e The choice of a low cost dual core Core i3 Pentium or Celeron processor or a robust server class quad core Xeon processor offers a range of performance at ultralow prices 64 bit extensions provide the flexibility to run 32 bit and 64 bit applications concurrently e Energy efficient 73W processors draw less power and produce less waste heat than high wattage processors thus helping to reduce your energy costs e Ultra fast server class 1333MHz PC3 10600 DDR3 ECC memory provides up to 50 higher Maximum memory and disk capacity may require the replacement of standard components with the largest supported component available Model specific GB equals 1 000 000 000 bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity Accessible capacity may be less Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server memory throughput and lower latency than DDR2 memory while consuming up to 30 less energy DDR3 mem
8. time Extensive System Support Features The IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world class consistent high quality service and support The x3100 M3 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 or xSeries servers get them running and keep them running long term These features include IBM ServerProven and extensive technical support offerings B The IBM ServerProven program provides the confidence that specific options and operating IBM Server a systems have been tested on the server and are officially supported to work together It is roven 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 and xSeries 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
9. 4 DIMMs are installed memory operates in two way interleaved mode for increased performance Memory is available in capacities of 1GB 2GB or 4GB DIMMs Drive Bays The x3100 M3 contains six drive bays in total including four 3 5 inch bays that support fixed SATA Il drives and two 5 25 inch bays that support optical drive or tape drives The HDD bays support slimline 1 0 drives totaling up to 4TB 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 Large HDD Storage Capacity The x3100 M3 supports up to four 3 5 inch fixed SATA drives e 7 200 RPMs 250 500 or 1TB 4TB maximum capacity Note Enterprise class 500GB SATA drives offer higher reliability and higher performance compared to lower capacity SATA drives Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server Disk Controllers All x3100 M3 models include an integrated SATA II controller It provides data transfer speeds of up to 3Gb per second across the SATA bus for up to four 3 5 inch internal Serial ATA SATA drives In addition the system chipset includes RAID 0 1 support in firmware This provides the advan
10. Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server Product Guide March 2010 Product Overview CONTENTS Product Overview 1 _s Selling Features Key Features 3 Key Options 5 x3100 M3 Images 6 x3100 M3 Specifications 7 The Bottom Line 9 Server Comparison 10 For More Information 11 Legal Information 11 Selling Features IBM System x3100 M3 Outstanding price performance in a value tower server Suggested uses Small and medium businesses looking for technology to help improve business efficiency 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 M3 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 The single socket x3100 M3 supports the latest quad core Intel Xeon and dual core Pentium Core i3 and Celeron processors to offer impressive computing power in a minitower design that can fit under a desk It offers up to 16GB
11. Serviceability The x3100 M3 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime e 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 e 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 e Toolless cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts Similarly adapters and memory can be installed and replaced without tools This can mean less time and therefore less money spent servicing the x3100 M3 e 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 Data transfer rates may be less than the maximum possible Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server Key Features High Performance Processors The x3100 M3 supports one high performance Intel Xeon Core i3 Pentium or Celeron processor as the performance n
12. al tape or RDX Removable Disk Cartridge backup storage High performance external expansion Six external 480Mbps USB 2 0 ports two front four rear plus two internal USB 2 0 ports 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 all models Four available adapter slots Q One physical x16 electrical x8 PCle Gen 2 high speed slot OY One physical x8 electrical x8 PCle Gen 2 high speed slot Q One physical x4 electrical x4 PCle Gen 1 high speed slot LJ One legacy 33MHz PCI slot Integrated DVD ROM drive Manageability Serviceability and Availability BMC Q IPMI 2 0 support Highly available RAID arrays 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 ry Key Workloads Cluster HPC Modeling amp Simulation High Performance DB Business Intelligence Search Web 2 0 Web 3D Communities Commerce a Ea Appl plications Jomorsae E Branch Ofico B _ sees z Seal E Collaboration e a O E EE Ea Business Virtualization Database Database Apaligations EmaColaboration fll ee Secu M wedseving E ia Fiespim i OO Virtualization
13. compat us http ibm com server support http ibm com servers eserver techsupport html operates IBM PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication may contain links to third party sites that are not under the control of or maintained by IBM Access to any such third party site is at the user s own risk and IBM is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information data opinions advice or statements made on these sites IBM provides these links merely as a convenience and the inclusion of such links does not imply an endorsement Information in this presentation concerning non IBM products was obtained from the suppliers of these products published announcement material or other publicly available sources IBM has not tested these products and cannot confirm the accuracy of performance compatibility or any other claims related to non IBM products Questions on the capabilities of non IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products MB GB and TB 1 000 000 1 000 000 000 and 1 000 000 000 000 bytes respectively when referring to storage capacity Accessible capacity is less up to 3GB is used in ser
14. duction 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 e 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 Data transfer rates depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server 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 e Toolless chassis The cover can be opened without tools and many components can be added removed and replaced without tools including DIMMs the processor the optical drive and PCle adapters This can save significant servicing
15. eeds of your business dictate The x3100 M3 offers a choice of processor clock rates power draw and cache sizes e 95W quad core Intel Xeon models X3430 or X3450 at 2 4 or 2 66Ghz respectively with 64 bit extensions 1333MHz memory access 8MB of shared L3 processor cache and low power draw 23 75W per core e 73W dual core Intel Core i3 model 540 at 3 06Ghz with 64 bit extensions 1333MHz memory access 4MB of shared L3 processor cache and reduced power draw 36 5W per core e 73W dual core Intel Pentium G6950 processor operating at 2 8GHz with 64 bit extensions 1066MHz memory access 3MB of shared L3 processor cache and reduced power draw 36 5W per core e 73W dual core Intel Celeron G1101 processor operating at 2 26GHz with 64 bit extensions 1066MHz memory access 2MB of shared L3 processor cache and reduced power draw 36 5W per core 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 between 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 Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology EM64T 64 bit extensions allow the Xeon processor to use
16. le Disk Cartridge drive or USB flash drive containing a hypervisor Integrated systems management controller Light path diagnostics support N of power supplies standard maximum of fans blowers standard maximum 1 1 fan plus one fan in the power supply Heat emitted minimum maximum BTUs per hour Maximum altitude 7 000 ft 2 133 m 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 17 25 438 2mm H Dimensions HWD weight 8 5 215 9mm W 21 25 539 8mm D 1 1 185 853 model specific Operating temperature range 30 9 minimum 37 5 Ib maximum 14 17 kg Microsoft Windows Server 2008 amp R2 Standard Enterprise Editions 64 bit Microsoft Operating systems supported Small Business Server 2008 Standard Premium Edition 64 bit RHEL 5 32 bit RHEL 5 64 bit with or without Xen SLES 10 11 32 bit SLES 10 11 64 bit with or without Xen Length of limited warranty 1 year parts and labor The Bottom Line The x3100 M3 is an extremely powerful value system incorporating leading edge industry standard features and adding IBM unique innovations Price Performance e Low cost high throughput processors A choice of one 2 4 or 2 66GHz quad core Xeon processor or 3 06GHz dual core Core i3 processor or 2 8GHz dual core Pentium processor or 2 26GHz dual core Celeron processor e Ge
17. nerous cache 2MB 3MB 4MB or 8MB of L3 processor cache processor specific e 64 bit extensions e Fast memory 1333MHz PC3 10600 DDR3 ECC memory standard with two way interleaving e Fast memory access High speed 1333MHz access between the Xeon or Core i3 processor and memory 1066MHz memory access in the Pentium or Celeron models For terms and conditions or copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty call 800 772 2227 in the U S In Canada call 800 426 2255 IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third party products or services including those designated as ServerProven or ClusterProven Telephone support may be subject to additional charges For warranties including onsite labor a technician is sent after IBM attempts to resolve the problem remotely International warranty service is available in any country in which this product is sold Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server Fast disk technology Integrated high speed 3Gbps SATA II controller model specific and drives RAID support standard Fast communications Integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller Fast I O Three PCle adapter slots including two x8 slots Flexibility Large memory capacity Up to 16GB of DDR3 RDIMM memory using 4 DIMMs Large disk capacity Up to 4TB of internal SATA storage model specific Intern
18. of industry standard enterprise class 1333MHz DDR3 memory with ECC Error Checking and Correcting protection for high performance and reliability An integrated high speed Gigabit Ethernet controller is standard as are three high performance low latency PCle adapter slots as well as one legacy PCI slot All models offer impressive scalability for an entry server including an internal storage capacity of up to 4TB via four enterprise class 3 5 inch 1TB SATA II HDDs Selected models include the IBM ServeRAID BR10il V2 controller which provides internal SATA RAID 0 1 support Other models include RAID 0 1 in firmware Alternatively the optional IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 provides hardware based RAID 0 1 support for internal SATA HDDs as well as support for external SAS SATA HDDs and internal external tape storage For data backup the x3100 M3 supports internal or external tape drives or an RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive Standard in the x3100 M3 is a Baseboard Management Controller BMC that enables users to manage and control the server easily both locally and using an optional Virtual Media Key remotely This high level of manageability is designed to keep costs down and the system up even when network usage increases These advanced features help maximize network availability by increasing uptime as do temperature controlled fans with Calibrated Vectored Cooling and industry standard IPMI 2 0 support including highly secure remote
19. ory also consumes up to 30 less energy than DDR2 memory e Three high speed PCle adapter slots offer investment protection by supporting high performance adapters such as 10Gb Ethernet Fibre Channel and InfiniBand cards e Up to four model specific 3 5 inch enterprise class SATA Il hard disk drives offer terrific price performance incorporating up to 3Gbps throughput e The integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller provides high speed network communications e A high degree of device integration including the SATA and video controllers and Gigabit Ethernet lowers costs and frees up valuable adapter slots Flexibility The x3100 M3 has the ability to grow with your application requirements thanks to e A choice of quad core or dual core processors including 2 4 to 2 66GHz Xeon 3 06GHz Core i3 2 8GHz Pentium or 2 26GHz Celeron processor with 73 or 95W maximum power draw and 1333MHz or 1066MHz memory access e Up to 16GB of high speed DDR3 system memory in four DIMM sockets e Up to three available high performance PCle slots model specific and one available 32 bit PCI slots for legacy adapters in all models e 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 1TB apiece of internal storage e An available 5 25 inch drive bay supports either a half high tape drive or an RDX Removable Disk Cartridge drive for cost effective da
20. se see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server 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 M3 with capacities up to 1TB 3 5 inch apiece at 7 200 RPMs The optional x8 PCle Gen 2 IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 controller offers RAID 0 1 1E support for internal SATA HDDs and SAS SATA tape drives It also supports external IBM System Storage disk and tape drives x3100 M3 Images Front View Rear View USB 2 0 Ports DVD ROM Drive Lockable chassis to protect your optical drives hard drives and internal system architecture A Fixed 3 5 inch SATA HDD Bays Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server Interior View x3100 M3 Specifications Machine type 4253 22x 42x 62x B2x D2x rromtwcor Se Quad core Xeon X34xx Dual core Core i3 Dual core Dual core Celeron Processor type 2 4GHz X3430 540 Pentium G6950 G1101 B2x 2 66GHz 3 06GHz 62x 2 8GHz 42x 2 26GHZz 22x X3450 D2x Maximum processor power draw 95W B2x D2x 73W 22x 42x 62x Front side bus speed 1333MHz 62x B2x D2x 1066MHz 22x 42x of processors s
21. 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 M3 has a high level of systems management capabilities that are well suited to remote locations as well as to stand alone environments Features include the Automatic Server Restart Predictive Failure Analysis Wake on LAN support and PXE support 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 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
22. ta backup A dedicated 3 5 inch drive is reserved for an optical drive e The IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 controller provides RAID 0 1 support for internal SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0 1 1E for external SAS SATA and tape drives e The eight USB 2 0 ports are up to 40X faster 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 Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3100 M3 e An optional Virtual Media Key provides additional systems management capabilities including graphical console redirection over LAN and remote redirection of PCI video keyboard and mouse cKVM And it does all this without consuming a valuable adapter slot e 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 to 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
23. tages of RAID at no additional cost although without the performance boost of hardware RAID Selected models also include a ServeRAID controller for greater performance The IBM x4 PCle ServeRAID BR10il V2 controller offers hardware RAID 0 1 1E support The controller supports up to four 3 5 inch SATA drives at 6Gbps half duplex The serial design of the SATA bus allows maximum performance to be maintained as additional drives are added Optionally the x8 PCle Gen 2 IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 controller provides RAID O striping and RAID 1 mirroring support for internal SATA HDDs and SAS SATA tape drives For external storage this controller enables RAID 0 1 support as well as RAID 1E mirroring with an odd number of drives for external SAS SATA storage and tape drives High Performance Adapter Slots The x3100 M3 provides three PCle PCI Express adapter slots standard Slot 1 is a x16 by PCI p 16 Gen 2 16GBps slot Slot 2 is a x8 Gen 2 8GBps slot Slot 3 is a x4 Gen 1 2GBps slot A All slots are full length full height In addition Slot 4 is a 32 bit 33MHz PCI full length full EXPRESS height slot to support legacy adapters PCI Express Gen 2 is the next generation of high performance low latency serial I O bus The ServeRAID BR10il V2 controller if installed would be in Slot 3 Internal Backup The x3100 M3 supports internal half high backup options Supported technologies include e DDS 5 internal USB or SATA
24. tandard maximum of processors standard maximum standard maximum 8MB shared 4MB shared 3MB shared 2MB shared B2x D2x 62x 42x 22X Internal L3 cache Chipset Intel 3420 2GB 1 x 2GB 62x B2x D2x 1GB 1 x 1GB 22x 42x 16GB 4 x 4GB UDIMMs PC3 10600 1333MHz DDR3 ECC Maximum memory and disk capacity may require the replacement of standard components with the largest supported component available Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information Outstanding value in a high performance single socket tower server xX3100 M3 Specifications 1333MHz 62x B2x D2x Memory access rate spent 22x 42x Memory interleaving Yes two way with 2 or 4 DIMMs DIMM capacities supported 1GB 2GB 4GB UDIMMs of DIMM sockets total available of drive bays total available 6 3 optical 2 HDDs installed of 3 5 inch HDD drive bays total 4 3 22x B2x 4 2 42x 62x D2x available of 5 25 inch bays total available 2 1 optical drive installed Maximum HDD capacity 4TB 4x 1TB 3 5 inch SATA II 250 500 1TB 7 200 RPMs of HDDs standard 1 x 250GB 22x B2x 2 x 250GB 42x 62x D2x of optical drives standard optional 1 DVD ROM in dedicated 5 25 bay DVD RW of floppy drives standard None optional USB 1 half high 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch DDS 5 or DDS 6 tape drive SATA or USB or HDD capacities supported Internal
25. vice partition Actual storage capacity will vary based upon many factors and may be less than stated Performance is in Internal Throughput Rate ITR ratio based on measurements and projections using standard IBM benchmarks in a controlled environment The actual throughput that any user will experience will depend on considerations such as the amount of multiprogramming in the user s job stream the I O configuration the storage configuration and the workload processed Therefore no assurance can be given that an individual user will achieve throughput improvements equivalent to the performance ratios stated here Maximum internal hard disk and memory capacities may require the replacement of any standard hard drives and or memory and the population of all hard disk bays and memory slots with the largest currently supported drives available When referring to variable speed CD ROMs CD Rs CD RWs and DVDs actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible XSO003098 USEN 00 Please see the Legal Information section for important notices and information 11
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