The IBM System X3100 M5 single-socket tower server is designed for small businesses and first-time server buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. The IBM System X3100 M5 delivers several IBM innovative features in a compact mini 4U and 5U form factor with a competitive price.
Server-class features
- New Intel dual-core and quad-core Intel processors:
- Xeon E3-1200 v3 series
- Core i3-2100 series
- Pentium series
- Celeron G1840
- Optimized for EM64T to support 32-bit or 64-bit applications
- 4 1 GB, 8 GB PC3-12800 CL11 1600 MHz DDR3 LP ECC UDIMM memory; 32 GB maximum
- Four PCI Express expansion slots:
- One x16
- Two x8
- One x4
- Support for 300-watt, 350-watt, and 430-watt PSU with redundant option
- Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers
At your control
Manageability and serviceability features help diagnose problems quickly.
- Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) subsystems with IPMI 2.0 support
- Optional upgrade to remote presence by FoD
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support
- IBM tools supports
- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 integrated systems management processor
- Monitoring of memory, thermal, and voltage faults
- Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) and support for Wake on LAN
- Automatic server restart (ASR) to restart server after operating system failure
At your service
Worldwide support and services with IBM systems management tools, which help improve productivity and get your server up and running quickly.
- ServerGuide 2 utilities to assist loading of many popular network operating systems
- IBM Director
- Warranty: One-year customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site labor 3, limited warranty 4; optional warranty service upgrades available
IBM Express models
New System x® configurations are being added to the IBM Express Portfolio™, designed and priced to meet the needs of midsized businesses. Reliable and easy to manage, Express models and configurations vary by country. They further enhance the ease of doing business with IBM by offering a robust portfolio of products supported by aggressive pricing and simplified incentives.
The latest System x Express models consist of relevant system configurations for the System x3100 M5 servers.
System x Express servers deliver robust capabilities while taking into account limited resources and budgets. Find the right hardware for your business needs today, while helping to protect your investments with flexible, scalable products that can grow with your business.
- When referring to memory, HDD, or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
- The Microsoft™ Windows™ Preinstallation Environment software included as part of ServerGuide software, may be used for boot, diagnostic, setup, restoration, installation, configuration, test, or disaster recovery purposes only.
- The Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment software contains a security feature that will cause an end-user customer’s system to reboot without prior notification to the end-user customer after 24 hours of continuous use of the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment.
- You may be asked certain diagnostic questions before a technician is sent.
- For information on IBM’s Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
