IBM X3100 M3 Server User Manual


 
Outstanding value in a high-performance single-socket tower
server
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performance of your System x servers. The choice of hard disk drives can be a critical aspect of
maximizing the I/O throughput of the system. SATA II hard disk drives are available for the x3100
M3 with capacities up to 1TB (3.5-inch) apiece at 7,200 RPMs.
The optional x8 PCIe Gen 2 IBM 3Gbps SAS HBA v2 controller offers RAID-0/1/1E support for
internal SATA HDDs and SAS/SATA tape drives. It also supports external IBM System Storage
®
disk and tape drives.
x3100 M3 Images
Front View Rear View
DVD-ROM Drive
4 Fixed 3.5-inch
SATA HDD Bays
USB 2.0
Ports
Serial
Port
Video
Port
GB
Ethernet
Port
4
Adapter
Slots /
Riser
350W Fixed
Power
Supply Unit
4 USB
Ports
Lockable chassis to
protect your optical
drives, hard drives
and internal system
architecture