IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement
ZG09-0272, dated May 12, 2009
IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hardware Announcement ZG09-0272
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IBM System x3250 M2 server can help run your
business while helping lower your overall IT cost and
complexity
Table of contents
1 At a glance 8 Publications
1 Overview 9 Services
3 Key prerequisites 9 Technical information
3 Planned availability date 17 Europe considerations
3 Description 17 Terms and conditions
6 Product positioning 20 Prices
7 Product number 22 Announcement countries
At a glance
The System x3250 M2 server includes:
• Ultrathin, rack-optimized, 1U high with 351-watt power supply
• Choice of Intel® processors:
– Intel Celeron® 440
– Pentium® dual-core E5300
– Core 2 Duo E7400
• Standard 1 GB of 800 MHz PC2-6400 CL6 ECC DDR2 800 MHz DIMM system
memory; 8 GB
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maximum
• Serial-ATA (SATA) controllers that support high-speed, internal disk storage
solutions
• Two PCI-Express x8 slots
• Three drive bays: One slim SATA optical drive and two 3.5-inch HDDs
• 351-watt, voltage-sensing power supply
• Integrated, dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers; dual-channel SATA
• Four USB ports, two Ethernet ports, one serial port, and one video port
Overview
The IBM® System x3250 M2 is a 1U, single-socket server with low power
consumption, noise reduction, and space optimizations that make it perfect for
any business looking for a reliable, compact workgroup or departmental server. It
consumes low power, can be dedicated to a single application, and is priced right for
your budget now and in the future.
With the System x3250 M2, you can: