IBM System X3100M5
The new single-socket System x3100 M5 server provides business-class reliability and performance in a compact tower, optimized for small to medium-sized businesses and distributed environments. Equipped with the latest Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 processors, USB 3.0 for fast data transfer, 1.35 V low-voltage memory for power savings, 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives (HDDs) for minimized downtime, and four levels of RAID for enhanced data protection, the x3100 M5 brings new levels of performance to your workloads while maximizing energy savings. This efficient tower meets your business needs today and offers upgrade potential when your requirements grow.
Reliability and performance in a flexible, compact tower server
Whether your workloads include basic infrastructure, web server, or file and print, the x3100 M5 delivers. Choose your storage preference from models with four 3.5-inch simple-swap HDD bays, or get the hot-swap versatility of eight 2.5-inch bays or four 3.5-inch hot-swap bays. Standard features include capacity for up to 32 GB of memory, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and two front-mounted fast USB 3.0 ports, plus multiple internal and external USB 2.0 connections. Business-class reliability features—such as standard RAID, basic light path diagnostics, and optional redundant power supplies and fans—protect your data and facilitate outstanding uptime for your business at great value. Select configurations of the x3100 M5 are part of the Express Portfolio™, designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses. Easy to manage, Express models vary by country.
Product features
- Generous business-class memory offers greater performance per price point
- Support for up to four 3.5-inch simple swap or hot- swap hard disk drives or up to eight hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid state drives (SSDs) that optimize implementation flexibility (model dependent)
Specifications IBM System X3100M5
Platform |
Single CPU Tower Server |
Processor Type |
Intel Xeon Processor |
#1 Processor Onboard |
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1220v3 (8M Cache, 3.10 GHz) |
Chipset |
Intel® C222 Series Chipset |
Standard Memory |
4GB (1x 4GB) PC3-12800 1600Mhz ECC DDR3 UDIMM |
Max. Memory |
32 GB (4 DIMMs) |
Video Type |
Integrated Matrox G200e 16 MB |
#1 Controller |
ServeRaid C100 (RAID -0, -1) |
#1 Hard Drive |
1TB HDD SATA Simple Swap |
#2 Hard Drive |
Optional |
#1 Optical Drive |
DVD-ROM |
Standard Bays |
4x 3.5″ Simple Swap Serial ATA (SATA) or 8x 2.5″ Hot-Swap SAS/SATA |
Slot Provided |
Up to four PCIe expansion slots |
Chassis Form Factor |
Tower Chassis |
Power Supply Type |
350w |
Keyboard Type |
IBM Keyboard |
Input Device Type |
IBM Mouse |
Monitor |
Optional |
System Management |
Integrated Management Module 2 (IMM2) standard with IMPI 2.0 and Serial over LAN, optional upgrade to remote presence via IBM Feature on Demand, IBM System Director |
O/S Provided |
Pre-sales Request Available |
Validated System |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2008/R2, SBS 2011, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
217 x 439 x 569 mm |
Standard Warranty |
3-years Limited Warranty, Parts, Labor, Onsite, 9×5 NBD response time limited |