The use of SSDs can provide better reliability than the use of traditional HDDs, for greater uptime.
Built-in Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1) continuously monitors system parameters,
triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failure, to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostics using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot speed up troubleshooting to
reduce service time.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the System x3250 M6:
The server includes an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1) to monitor server availability and
perform remote management.
An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved
setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Lenovo offers ToolsCenter software tools at no additional cost that can help customers set up, use,
and maintain the server.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that can help
increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management
capabilities.
An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supports the enablement of advanced cryptographic
functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an exclusive set of System x security features and practices,
establishes a solid security foundation for workloads by delivering firmware that is securely built,
tested, digitally signed, and verified prior to execution.
Energy efficiency
The System x3250 M6 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational
costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:
80 PLUS Gold-certified power supplies enable greater energy savings while providing flexibility to
meet your business needs.
The Lenovo Power Planner tool provides information about the power consumption and electric
current calculation for the different configurations of servers and other devices, which helps plan
deployment of servers and devices in an efficient way.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
reduce power draw.
1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs offer higher energy savings compared to 1.35 V and 1.5 V DDR3
DIMMs.
Lenovo System x3250 M6 (Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6, Core i3, Pentium/Celeron G Series Processors)
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