Lenovo System x3250 M5 User's Guide

System x3250 M5 1System x3250 M5Lenovo Press Product GuideThe System x3250 M5 single-socket 1U rack server is designed for small businesses and first-

System x3250 M5 10Table 3. Express models (Part 1: Models announced July 2014 continued)MTM* Intel processor†(1 maximum)Memory RAID Drivebays(std/max)

System x3250 M5 11Table 3. Express models (Part 2: Models announced October 2013)MTM* Intel processor†(1 maximum)Memory RAID Drivebays(std/max)Drives

System x3250 M5 12Table 3. Express models (Part 2: Models announced October 2013 continued)MTM* Intel processor†(1 maximum)Memory RAID DrivebaysDrives

System x3250 M5 13Table 3. Express models (Part 2: Models announced October 2013 continued)MTM* Intel processor†(1 maximum)Memory RAID DrivebaysDrives

System x3250 M5 14Processor optionsThe x3250 M5 server supports only one processor, which is already installed in all models. No additional processor

System x3250 M5 15Table 4. Processor options (Part 2)Feature code* Description Standard models where usedProcessors announced October 2013A4QU Intel C

System x3250 M5 16Memory optionsLenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x® performance and throughput. Lenovo memory s

System x3250 M5 17Internal storageThe x3250 M5 server supports the following internal storage configurations:Four 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) SAS

System x3250 M5 18Controllers for internal storageThe following table lists the internal RAID controllers, HBAs, and the additional options that are u

System x3250 M5 19The following table (Parts 1 and 2) lists drive types and internal drive bay configurations that are supported by the internal RAID

System x3250 M5 2Key featuresThe System x3250 M5 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor 1U rack server that has been optimized to prov

System x3250 M5 20Table 8. RAID controllers, drive types, and internal drive bays (Part 2: Redundant PSU models)RAID controller(Models with hot-swap p

System x3250 M5 21The ServeRAID H1110 adapter has the following specifications:Four internal 6 Gbps SAS/SATA portsOne x4 mini-SAS internal connector

System x3250 M5 22Internal drive optionsThe following table lists drive options for the internal storage of the x3250 M5 server. Table 9. Drive option

System x3250 M5 23Table 9. Drive options for internal storage (Part 2)Part numberFeature codeDescription Maximum supported2.5-inch SATA Hot-Swap Enter

System x3250 M5 24Table 9. Drive options for internal storage (Part 3)Part numberFeature codeDescription Maximum supported3.5-inch NL SATA Simple-Swap

System x3250 M5 25Internal backup unitsThe x3250 M5 server does not support internal tape drive options or other internal backup units. However, it ca

System x3250 M5 26I/O expansion optionsThe x3250 M5 server supports two PCIe slots that come standard with all models. The slot form factors are speci

System x3250 M5 27The following table lists additional supported network adapters.Table 11. Network adaptersPart numberFeature codeDescription Maximum

System x3250 M5 28Storage host bus adaptersThe following table lists the storage host bus adapters (HBAs) that are supported by the x3250 M5 server.Ta

System x3250 M5 29PCIe SSD adaptersThe x3250 M5 server does not support High IOPS SSD adapters.GPU adaptersThe x3250 M5 server does not support graphi

System x3250 M5 3Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.The server offe

System x3250 M5 30Systems managementThe server contains Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which provides advanced service-processor control, mon

System x3250 M5 31Thermal option kitThe thermal option kit allows clients to use x3250 M5 servers in environments with the temperature limits extended

System x3250 M5 32Physical and electrical specificationsDimensions and weight (approximate):Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.)Width: 435 mm (17.1 in.)Depth: 57

System x3250 M5 33Warranty optionsThe x3250 M5 server has a three-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next business day terms. Lenovo offers the warranty se

System x3250 M5 34Regulatory complianceThe server conforms to the following standards:Energy Star 2.0 FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the F

System x3250 M5 35Important: The ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller ships standard without a cache. One of the available cache upgrades (81Y4484, 81Y

System x3250 M5 36The controllers support connectivity to the external expansion enclosures that are listed in the following table. Up to nine expansi

System x3250 M5 37The following table lists the drives that are supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures.Table 21. Drive options for EXP2512

System x3250 M5 38External disk storage systemsThe following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the x3250 M5 server and ca

System x3250 M5 39External backup unitsThe x3250 M5 server can be attached to the external backup units that are listed in the following table.Table 2

System x3250 M5 4The optional thermal enhancement option kit allows the use of x3250 M5 servers in environments with temperature limits extended to 4

System x3250 M5 40Top-of-rack Ethernet switchesThe x3250 M5 server can be attached to the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from Lenovo that are listed in

System x3250 M5 41Uninterruptible power supply unitsThe x3250 M5 server can be attached to the uninterruptible power supply units that are listed in t

System x3250 M5 42Table 26. Uninterruptible power supply units (Part 2)Part number DescriptionRack-mounted UPS units53951AX 1500VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (10

System x3250 M5 43Power distribution unitsThe x3250 M5 server can be attached to the power distribution units (PDUs) that are listed in the following

System x3250 M5 44Table 27. Power distribution units (part 2)Part number DescriptionUniversal PDUs39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV lin

System x3250 M5 45Rack cabinetsThe x3250 M5 server can be installed in the rack cabinets that are listed in the following table. Table 28. Rack cabine

System x3250 M5 46Rack optionsThe x3250 M5 server can be attached to the rack console switches and monitor kits that are listed in the following table

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System x3250 M5 48Related publications and linksFor more information, see these resources:Lenovo Press product guides for System x servers, switches a

System x3250 M5 49NoticesLenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Leno

System x3250 M5 5The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3250 M5

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System x3250 M5 6Standard specificationsThe following table lists the standard specifications. Table 1. Standard specifications (part 1)Components Spe

System x3250 M5 7Table 1. Standard specifications (part 2)Components SpecificationPower supply Up to two redundant hot-swap 460 W AC power supplies (8

System x3250 M5 8Standard modelsThe following table lists the standard models.Table 2. Standard modelsMTM* Intel processor†(1 maximum)Memory RAID Driv

System x3250 M5 9Express modelsThe following table lists the express models.Table 3. Express models (Part 1: Models announced July 2014)MTM* Intel pro