IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-226
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Rack installations
System x3250 M3 1U, rack-drawer models can be installed in a 48-cm (19-inch)
rack cabinet such as the IBM 42U Standard Rack or IBM 25U Standard Rack.
If you use a non-IBM rack, the cabinet must meet the EIA-310-D standards with
a depth of at least 71 cm (28 in). Also, adequate space (approximately two inches
for the front bezel and one inch for air flow) must be maintained from the slide
assembly to the front door of the rack cabinet to allow sufficient space for the door
to close and provide adequate air flow.
Power considerations
The System x3250 M3 server includes a standard 351 W power supply. This power
supply provides sufficient power to run the server fully configured with supported
devices.
Cable orders
The dual 10/100/1000 Mbps, full-duplex Ethernet controllers, standard with the
System x3250 M3 server, are connected directly to independent RJ-45 connectors.
The RJ-45 connectors provide a 10BaseT, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-TX interface
for connecting a twisted-pair cable to the Ethernet network. Cabling is not included
with the server. To connect the Ethernet controller to a repeater or switch, use a UTP
cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. For 100 Mbps or more operation, category
5 or better cabling must be used.
There are no additional cabling requirements, other than for system power,
keyboard, mouse, and monitor connections.
Installability
The System x3250 M3 server requires about 20 minutes for installation. Installation
includes unpacking, setting up, and powering on the system. Additional time is
required to install an operating system, additional adapters, or features.
Packaging
The system unit carton contains:
• System unit
• Rack kit
• One system unit power cord
• Country kit:
– System x3250 M3 Installation Guide
– Safety flyer
– Rack install instructions
– Documentation (CD)
– Diagnostics (CD)
– ServerGuide (CD)
– IBM Director (CD)
– Contents flyer
System x3250 M3 models are shipped as a single package. The country kit carton is
contained inside the top portion of the system unit carton.
Supplies
None
