System x3100 M5
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The Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (for example, processors,
memory, and hard disk drives) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates pro-active alerts
in advance of possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module Version II (IMM2) continuously monitors system health,
triggers alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostic tests using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speeds up troubleshooting
tasks to reduce service time.
A DVD-ROM drive is standard in a dedicated bay for easy software installation.
Redundant hot-swap power supports on some models helps keep the server always running
One-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, next business day 9x5. Optional
service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3100 M5:
The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) to monitor server availability and
perform remote management (some features require optional license upgrades).
Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,
configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functions,
such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v3 family supports Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive
systems management tools that help to increase up-time, reduce costs, and improve productivity
through advanced server management capabilities.
The Intel Execute Disable Bit function can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow
attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Energy efficiency
The x3100 M5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs,
increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:
Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
Available 350 W power supply, 300 W 80 PLUS Bronze certified power supply, or 430 W hot-swap 80
PLUS Silver certified power supply.
With the addition of the Operating Temperature Enhancement Kit, the server supports the ASHRAE
A3 standard, which means the server can operate in temperatures as high as 40°C. This means
potential savings in environmental cooling costs.
The Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 product family offers significantly better performance over the
previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally
constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
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.
