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System x3250 M5
Product Guide
The System x3250 M5 single-socket 1U rack server is designed for small businesses and first-time server
buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. It delivers several innovative features in a compact
1U form factor with a competitive price. The System x3250 M5 provides next-generation performance in an
innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options, built-in security, and systems management
capabilities. It leverages the next-generation quad-core Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 product family
technology.
Suggested use : Small-to-medium businesses looking for file and printer servers, web serving, and small
business infrastructure.
The following figure shows the System x3250 M5.
Figure 1. The System x3250 M5
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The x3250 M5 offers a flexible and scalable design and a simple upgrade path to eight HDDs plus an optical
drive at the same time. The flexible onboard Ethernet solution provides two standard integrated Gigabit Ethernet
ports and two additional integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with an optional software feature for an on-demand
upgrade without a need to buy additional hardware. Comprehensive systems management tools with the next-
generation Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) make it easy to deploy, integrate, service, and manage.
The x3250 M5 includes features not typically seen in this class of system, such as standard RAID-0, 1, and 10
with the ServeRAID C100 for simple-swap SATA models, remote control capabilities even when the machine is
powered off, and basic light path diagnostics on processor, memory, and hard drives. This flexible 1U rack-
mountable server is also highly upgradable and expandable, scaling from low-cost, fixed-function models to
feature-rich, highly available models.
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Page 1: Product Guide
System x3250 M5 Product Guide The System x3250 M5 single-socket 1U rack server is designed for small businesses and first-time server buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. It delivers several innovative features in a compact 1U form factor with a competitive price. The System x3250 M5 provides next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options, built-in security, and systems management capabilities. -
Page 2: Key Features
Key features The System x3250 M5 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor 1U rack server that has been optimized to provide outstanding availability, manageability, and performance features to small-to-medium- sized businesses, retail stores, or distributed enterprises. Scalability and performance The x3250 M5 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs: The Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 product family improves productivity by offering affordable single- socket system performance with four-core processors with up to 3.6 GHz core speeds, up to 8 MB of L3... - Page 3 Solid-state drives may consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs. The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system. System x3250 M5...
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Page 4: Components And Connectors
3.5-inch simple-swap or hot-swap drive bays are also available). Figure 2. Front view of the System x3250 M5 with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays The following figure shows the rear of the server with redundant hot-swap power supplies (models with fixed power supply are also available). -
Page 5: Standard Specifications
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3250 M5 Standard specifications The following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications Components Specification Machine type 5458 Form factor... - Page 6 Optional service upgrades (country-specific) are available through ServicePac® offerings: 4-hour support or 2-hour response time, 8 hours fix time, one-year or two-year warranty extension, remote technical support for Lenovo hardware and selected Lenovo and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software. Dimensions Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.), width: 435 mm (17.1 in.), depth: 576 mm (22.7 in.)
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Page 7: Standard Models
* x in the Model number represents a country-specific letter (for example, the EMEA Model number is 5458A2G, and the US Model number is 5458A2U). Ask a Lenovo or business partner representative for specifics. † Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, number of cores, TDP. -
Page 8: Express Models
2x GbE / 4 2 / 2 Multiburner 1x 460 W 8MB 1600MHz 4C (80W) 1600MHz HS / 8 HS / 2 † Processor detail: Processor quantity and model, number of cores, core speed, L3 cache, memory speed, TDP. System x3250 M5... - Page 9 1x Xeon E3-1270 v3 3.5GHz 1x 8GB M1115 8x 2.5" Open 2x GbE / 4 2 / 2 Multiburner 1x 460 W 8MB 1600MHz 4C (80W) 1600MHz HS / 8 HS / 2 Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) System x3250 M5...
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Page 10: Processor Options
F3x, F5x A5DN Intel Xeon Processor E3-1271 v3 3.6GHz 8MB cache 1600MHz 4C (80W) A5DR Intel Xeon Processor E3-1275L v3 2.7GHz 8MB cache 1600MHz 4C (45W) A5DM Intel Xeon Processor E3-1281 v3 3.7GHz 8MB cache 1600MHz 4C (82W) System x3250 M5... -
Page 11: Memory Options
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1285L v3 3.1GHz 8MB cache 1600MHz 4C (65W) Memory options Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x® performance and throughput. Lenovo memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics panel for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. -
Page 12: Internal Storage
A4GW 3.5" Simple Swap HDD Hardware RAID upgrade kit 00KC525 None System x3250 M5 Hot Swap HDD RAID 5 Upgrade Kit 00AL348 A4VN x3250 M5 HS 2.5" HDD 4 to 8 Upgrade Kit Option 46W6577 upgrades models with four 2.5-inch SFF simple-swap drive bays and ServeRAID C100 to hardware RAID models with four or eight SFF simple-swap drive bays. -
Page 13: Controllers For Internal Storage
The following table (Parts 1 and 2) lists drive types and internal drive bay configurations that are supported by the internal RAID controllers and HBAs (SAS HDDs include both SAS and near-line (NL) SAS HDDs, and SATA HDDs include both SATA and NL SATA HDDs). System x3250 M5... - Page 14 No support No support M5110 SATA HDD No support No support SATA SSD No support No support N2115 HBA SAS HDD No support No support SATA HDD No support No support SATA SSD No support No support System x3250 M5...
- Page 15 Two x4 mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087) Supports connections to SAS/SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs Optimized for SSD performance No RAID support Up to 6 Gbps throughput per port PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface Based on the LSI SAS2308 6 Gbps controller System x3250 M5...
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Page 16: Internal Drive Options
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press product guides in the RAID adapters category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/raid Internal drive options The following table lists drive options for the internal storage of the x3250 M5 server. Table 9. Drive options for internal storage... -
Page 17: Internal Backup Units
DVD-ROM (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 8X DVD-R (4.7 GB) 8X DVD-R (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 8X DVD+R (4.7 GB) 8X DVD+R (dual layer, 8.5 GB) 8X DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 8X DVD+RW (4.7 GB) 8X DVD-RAM (4.7 GB) 5X System x3250 M5... -
Page 18: I/O Expansion Options
TCP, IP, and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) checksum offload TCP segmentation offload (TCO) Large Send Offload (LSO) Receive Side Scaling (RSS) and Transmit Side Scaling (TSS) Message Signal Interrupt (MSI) and Message Signal Interrupt Extension (MSI-X) support Support for jumbo frames up to 9600 bytes System x3250 M5... -
Page 19: Storage Host Bus Adapters
* These adapters require SFP+ optical transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately. ** Configure to order (CTO) only; not available as an option part number For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press product guides in the Ethernet and IB adapters category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/networkadapters... -
Page 20: Gpu Adapters
N2125 SAS/SATA HBA 00AE912 A5M0 N2225 SAS/SATA HBA For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press product guides in the Host bus adapters category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/hba PCIe SSD adapters The x3250 M5 server does not support High IOPS SSD adapters. -
Page 21: Systems Management
Part Feature Description Maximum number code supported 90Y3901 A1ML Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade For remote management, IMM2 uses Ethernet port 1. Ethernet port 1 is shared between the IMM2 and the operating system. Thermal option kit System x3250 M5... -
Page 22: Operating Systems
Server on: 10 °C - 32 °C (50 °F - 89.6 °F); altitude: 914 - 2,134 m (7,000 ft). Server off: 10 °C - 43 °C (50 °F - 109.4 °F). Shipment: -40 °C - 60 °C (-40 °F - 140 °F). System x3250 M5... -
Page 23: Warranty Options
Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings are country-specific. Not all warranty service upgrades are available in every country. For more information about Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings that are available in your country, visit the Lenovo Services Product Selector: https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac... -
Page 24: Regulatory Compliance
Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure, you retain possession of your hard drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands. The Hard Drive Retention service can be purchased in convenient bundles with our warranty upgrades and extensions. -
Page 25: External Disk Storage Expansion
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50 standard 2 GB flash-backed cache standard PCIe x8 3.0 host interface Based on the LSI SAS3108 12 Gbps ROC controller For more information about the ServeRAID M5225, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide at http://lenovopress.com/tips1258 System x3250 M5... - Page 26 EXP2512 Storage Enclosure 610024X EXP2524 Storage Enclosure Lenovo ThinkServer SA120 support For details about supported drives and cables for the Lenovo ThinkServer SA120, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide: http://lenovopress.com/tips1234 EXP2512 and EXP2524 support The external SAS cables that are listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion enclosures and the controller.
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Page 27: External Disk Storage Systems
600GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 00NC567 900GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 00NC569 1.2TB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD 2.5" SAS HS SSDs 00NC573 200GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD 00NC575 400GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD External disk storage systems System x3250 M5... -
Page 28: External Backup Units
External disk storage systems The following table lists the external storage systems that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3250 M5 solutions. Table 23. External disk storage systems Part number Description Lenovo Storage S2200 64112B1 Lenovo Storage S2200 LFF Chassis SAS Single Controller, Rack Kit, 9x5NBD... -
Page 29: Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches
External backup units The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3250 M5 solutions. Table 24. External backup options Part number Description External tape enclosures 61901UX IBM Multimedia Backup Enclosure... -
Page 30: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
Top-of-rack Ethernet switches The following table lists the top-of-rack Ethernet switches that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3250 M5 solutions. Table 25. Top-of-rack switches Part number Description 1 Gb Ethernet top-of-rack switches 7159BAX Lenovo RackSwitch G7028 (Rear to Front) -
Page 31: Power Distribution Units
Power distribution units The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in x3250 M5 solutions. Table 27. Power distribution units Description Part number 0U Basic PDUs 0U 24 C13 16A 3 Phase PDU with IEC 309 P+N+Gnd line cord... -
Page 32: Rack Cabinets
42U 1200mm Deep Dynamic Rack 93614PX 42U 1200mm Deep Static Rack 93084PX 42U Enterprise Rack 93084EX 42U Enterprise Expansion Rack For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press product guides in the Rack cabinets and options category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/rack Rack options System x3250 M5... -
Page 33: Lenovo Financial Services
Long KVM Conversion Option (4 Pack Long KCO) 46M5383 5341 Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2) 46M5382 5340 Serial Conversion Option (SCO) For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press product guides in the Rack cabinets and options category: http://lenovopress.com/systemx/rack Lenovo Financial Services System x3250 M5... -
Page 34: Related Publications And Links
For you, this dedication provides a high- quality, easy, and positive financing experience. For your region specific offers please ask your Lenovo sales representative or your technology provider about the use of Lenovo Financial Services. For more information, see the following Lenovo website: http://www.lenovofs.com... - Page 35 Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
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