Lenovo 3100 M5 5457K2G Data Sheet

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5457K2G
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IBM Systems and Technology
Data Sheet
IBM System x3100 M5 
Business-class reliability, performance, and energy 
efficiency in a compact tower
Highlights
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Delivers new performance capabilities, 
powered by the latest Intel processors 
and energy-saving low-voltage memory
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Safeguards and boosts your growing  
business with Hard Drive hot-swap  
capabilities,
1
 40°C operating temperature 
enhancement kit,
2
 four PCIe slots, storage 
choices, and flexible options
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Offers built-in data protection with up to 
four RAID levels and reliability you expect 
from IBM
The new single-socket IBM® System x3100 M5 server provides business-
class reliability and performance in a compact tower, optimized for small 
to medium-sized businesses and distributed environments. Equipped with 
the latest Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 processors, USB 3.0 for fast data trans-
fer, 1.35 V low-voltage memory for power savings, 3.5-inch hot-swap 
SAS hard disk drives (HDDs) for minimized downtime, and four levels of 
RAID for enhanced data protection, the x3100 M5 brings new levels of 
performance to your workloads while maximizing energy savings. This 
efficient tower meets your business needs today and offers upgrade  
potential when your requirements grow.
Reliability and performance in a flexible, 
compact tower server
Whether your workloads include basic infrastructure, web server, or file 
and print, the x3100 M5 delivers. Choose your storage preference from 
models with four 3.5-inch simple-swap HDD bays, or get the hot-swap 
versatility of eight 2.5-inch bays or four 3.5-inch hot-swap bays. Standard 
features include capacity for up to 32 GB of memory, two Gigabit 
Ethernet ports, and two front-mounted fast USB 3.0 ports, plus multiple 
internal and external USB 2.0 connections. Business-class reliability  
features—such as standard RAID, basic light path diagnostics, and 
optional redundant power supplies and fans—protect your data and  
facilitate outstanding uptime for your business at great value. And no 
matter the model, every configuration incorporates IBM quality.
Select configurations of the x3100 M5 are part of the IBM Express 
Portfolio™, designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses. 
Easy to manage, Express models vary by country.