Lenovo System x3250 M6 (Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5, Core i3, Pentium/Celeron G Series Processors)

The Lenovo System x3250 M6 is an affordable, single-socket 1U rack solution for small and medium businesses that need optimized performance and flexibility for future growth, along with enterprise-class reliability, management, and security.

The System x3250 M6 offers a wide range of processors — from Intel Celeron to Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5. With support for a memory capacity of up to 64 GB and internal storage of up to 48 TB, the x3250 M6 is ideal for small- to medium-sized business, workgroups, distributed locations, and webscale workloads.

Flexible and scalable internal storage configurations include up to eight 2.5-inch or four 3.5-inch drives with a wide selection of drive sizes and types. Also, it features integrated 1 Gb Ethernet NICs and additional PCIe expansion slots for advanced RAID protection and network scalability.

The following figure shows the System x3250 M6.

Figure 1. Lenovo System x3250 M6

The System x3250 M6 offers enterprise-class reliability features such as error correcting code (ECC), hot-swap components, and advanced RAID protection with flexible storage options at an affordable price.

The Integrated Management Module 2.1 built into the System x3250 M6 offers easy-to-use, enterprise-class manageability to monitor server availability and perform remote management.

The System x3250 M6 has a mere 22.7-inch (576 mm) deep chassis, helping customers reduce their business footprint.

The System x3250 M6 leverages System x Trusted Platform Assurance, an exclusive set of System x features and practices (including a Trusted Platform Module) that establishes a solid security foundation for customer workloads.

The System x3250 M6 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor 1U rack server that has been optimized to provide enterprise-class features to small-to-medium-sized businesses, retail stores, or distributed enterprises.

Scalability and performance

The System x3250 M6 offers numerous features to boost performance and improve scalability:

• The Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v5 product family improves productivity by offering 4-core processors with up to 3.7 GHz core speeds and up to 8 MB of cache to provide affordable single-socket system performance.
  • Choice of processors with up to four cores and up to eight threads to enable the effective use of multithreaded applications.
  • Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows processor cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor thermal design power (TDP).
  • Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling simultaneous multithreading within each processor with up to two threads per core.
  • Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
• Up to four 2133 MHz DDR4 ECC UDIMMs provide speed, availability, and capacity of up to 64 GB.
• Flexible and scalable internal storage configurations provide up to 48 TB of storage capacity in a compact 1U form factor.
• The 12 Gbps SAS internal storage connectivity doubles the data transfer rate compared to 6 Gb SAS solutions to maximize the performance of storage I/O-intensive applications.
• The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning hard disk drives (HDDs) can significantly improve I/O performance.
• The server has two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports optional 10 Gb Ethernet PCIe adapters for high-speed network communications.
• The server offers two PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 I/O expansion slots that offer increased I/O bandwidth in a dense 1U rack form factor.
• With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v5 product family. Such integration reduces I/O latency and increases overall system performance.

Availability and serviceability

The System x3250 M6 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• The server supports UDIMM memory with ECC protection which provides error correction not available in PC-class "servers" that use parity memory. Avoiding system crashes (and data loss) due to soft memory errors means greater system uptime.
• Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as memory and adapters.
• A choice of affordable onboard SATA RAID or advanced hardware RAID redundancy, along with hot-swap drives (select models), offers data protection and greater system uptime.
• The server offers redundant hot-swap power supplies (select models) to provide availability for business-critical applications.
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) in the System x3250 M6 detects when system components (memory and battery) operate outside standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing uptime.
• 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:

• Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
• 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.
• Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
• 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs offer higher energy savings compared to 1.35 V and 1.5 V DDR3 DIMMs.

The following figure shows the front of the System x3250 M6 server with up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays.

Figure 2. Front view of the System x3250 M6: 8x 2.5-inch drive bays

The following figure shows the front of the System x3250 M6 server with four 3.5-inch drive bays.

The following figure shows the rear of the System x3250 M6 server.

Figure 4. Rear view of the System x3250 M6

The following table lists the system specifications.

The System x3250 M6 server supports one processor. The following table lists the specifications of the processors that are available for the System x3250 M6.

The following table lists feature codes for the processors that are available for the System x3250 M6.

Lenovo DDR4 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and reliability. Lenovo DDR4 memory has a unique signature programmed into the DIMM, which enables System x servers to verify whether the memory installed is qualified and supported. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.

The System x3250 M6 server has four DIMM slots, and it supports DDR4 UDIMMs with ECC memory protection. The processor has two memory channels and supports two DIMMs per channel.

The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:

• The server supports memory configurations with 1, 2, 3, or 4 UDIMMs.
• The server supports up to 2133 MHz memory speeds for one DIMM per channel and two DIMMs per channel configurations, provided that the processors support this memory speed (see Processors for details).

The System x3250 M6 server supports the following internal drive bay configurations:

1. 4x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays
2. 4x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bay server models
3. 4x 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models that can be upgraded to 8x 2.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bays
4. 4x 3.5-inch SATA Simple Swap drive bay server models

The following figure shows these configurations.

Figure 6. Internal drive configurations

All server models of the System x3250 M6 support an optional optical drive.

Base drive kits are always factory installed in either standard or custom (CTO) models. Upgrade drive kits can be factory installed or can be installed as a field upgrade for supported standard or custom models.

The following table lists the storage controllers and the additional options used for the internal storage of the System x3250 M6 server.

# ServeRAID C110 is an onboard hardware-assist, software RAID feature (Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise [RSTe]) integrated into the Intel C232 Platform Controller Hub (PCH).
* Requires cache memory upgrade (47C8656, 47C8660, 47C8664, or 47C8668).
** One FoD upgrade enables the feature on all ServeRAID M5200 Series adapters (M5210, M5225) installed in the server.
*** One FoD upgrade enables the feature on all ServeRAID M1200 Series adapters (M1210, M1215) installed in the server.

Configuration notes:

• The onboard ServeRAID C110 controller does not consume a PCIe slot.
• The ServeRAID M1210 controller is supported only in the dedicated PCIe slot 1.
• Other controllers for internal storage (M1215, M5210, N2215) are supported only in the PCIe slot 2.
• The C110, M1210, M1215, M5210, and N2215 controllers are mutually exclusive, that is, only one of them can be selected in the configuration.
• Models of the System x3250 M6 that use the ServeRAID C110 controller do not support an upgrade to a hardware RAID controller.

The following tables list currently available drive options for internal storage of the System x3250 M6 server.

The System x3250 M6 server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table.

The System x3250 M6 server has two PCIe slots on the riser card that comes standard with all models. The slot form factors are as follows:

• Slot 1: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4-wired); dedicated slot for the M1210 adapter
• Slot 2: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8-wired), full-height, half-length

The System x3250 M6 supports two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. The integrated network interface controller (NIC) has the following features:

• An Intel I350-AM2 chip
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (one port is configured as a dedicated or shared management port)
• NIC Teaming (load balancing and failover)
• Ethernet features:
  • Compliant with 1 Gb Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab PHY specifications
  • Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps for multispeed, full, and half-duplex auto-negotiation
  • Automatic cross-over detection function (MDI/MDI-X)
  • IEEE 802.3x and 802.3z compliant flow control support with software-controllable Rx thresholds and Tx pause frames
  • IEEE 1588 protocol and 802.1AS time synchronization implementation
  • IEEE802.3az - Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
  • Full wake up support
    • Advanced Power Management (APM) support
    • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification v2.0c
    • Magic packet wake-up enable
• I/O Virtualization Features:
  • Eight transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) queue pairs per port
  • Flexible port partitioning: 16 virtual functions (VF) with two ports (8 VFs per port)
  • Rx/Tx round-robin scheduling
  • Traffic isolation and traffic steering
  • Virtual machine (VM) to VM packet forwarding (packet loopback)
  • MAC and VLAN anti-spoofing
  • Malicious driver detection
  • Storm control
  • Per-pool statistics, off loads, and jumbo support
  • Independent Function Level Reset (FLR) for physical and virtual functions
  • IEEE 802.1q Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) support with VLAN tag insertion, stripping, and advanced packet filtering for up to 4096 VLAN tags
  • Mirroring rules
  • Support for simple VEPA
  • VF promiscuous modes
• Stateless offload and performance features:
  • TCP/UDP, IPv4 checksum offloads (Rx/ Tx/Large-send); extended Tx descriptors
  • IPv6 support for IP/TCP and IP/UDP receive checksum offload
  • Tx TCP segmentation offload (IPv4, IPv6)
  • Transmit Segmentation Offloading (TSO)
  • Interrupt throttling control
  • Legacy and Message Signal Interrupt (MSI)
  • Message Signal Interrupt Extension (MSI-X)
  • Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for Windows
  • Scalable I/O for Linux environments (IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP)
  • Support for packets up to 9.5 KB (jumbo frames)
• Remote boot options
  • Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support
  • Intel iSCSI Remote Boot for Windows, Linux, and VMware

The following table lists additional supported network adapters.

* SFP+ based adapters require supported transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased for the adapter (See "10 Gb SFP+ transceivers and DAC cables" in the table above).
** The maximum number of transceivers or cables that are supported per adapter equals the quantity of the adapter ports. All adapter ports must have the same type of transceiver or DAC cable selected.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Ethernet adapters category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet

The following table lists SAS RAID controllers and HBAs for external storage attachments that are supported by the System x3250 M6 server.

* One FoD upgrade for the M5225 activates the feature on all M5200 series controllers (M5210, M5225) installed in a server.

For more information, see these resources:

• ServeRAID M5225-2GB: http://lenovopress.com/tips1258
• Host bus adapters: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba#rt=product-guide

The following table lists Fibre Channel HBAs supported by the System x3250 M6 server.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba

The System x3250 M6 server has four non-hot-swap system fans.

The optional thermal kit helps lower fan speeds depending on the environment's temperature to lower acoustic noise and energy use. The following table shows ordering information for the thermal kit option. The kit contains an additional thermal sensor and a sensor cable.

Note: The Thermal Kit does not extend the operating temperature range beyond 35 °C (95 °F).

The System x3250 M6 server supports one 300 W AC fixed power supply or up to two 460 W redundant hot-swap power supplies. The power supplies are 80 PLUS Gold certified. Standard and TopSeller models of the System x3250 M6 come with one fixed or hot-swap power supply (model dependent, see Standard models and TopSeller models for details).

The following table lists the hot-swap power supply option for models with one hot-swap power supply. A hot-swap power supply option ships standard with one 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, IEC 320-C13 to C14 rack power cable.

Important: It is highly recommended that customers validate the system configuration for specific power requirements by using the latest version of the Lenovo Power Planner, which is available at:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101155

The System x3250 M6 server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The USB memory key is installed in a USB socket inside the server.

The following table lists virtualization options.

* Factory-installed only; no field upgrade.

The System x3250 M6 server supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft:
  • Microsoft Windows Server, version 1709
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Red Hat:
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.10 Server x64 Edition
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 Server x64 Edition
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7 Server x64 Edition
• SUSE:
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T SP4
• VMware:
  • VMware vSphere 6.7 (ESXi) Update 1
  • VMware vSphere 6.7 (ESXi)
  • VMware vSphere 6.5 (ESXi) Update 2
  • VMware vSphere 6.5 (ESXi) Update 1
  • VMware vSphere 6.5 (ESXi)
  • VMware vSphere 6.0 (ESXi) Update 3
  • VMware vSphere 6.0 (ESXi) Update 1
  • VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi) Update 3

Important: VMware ESXi and other hypervisor support requires a hardware RAID controller or HBA: M1210, M1215, M5210, or N2215. The onboard ServeRAID C110 controller is not supported by VMware ESXi and other hypervisors.

For the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/redposig

The System x3250 M6 supports the following systems management tools:

• Integrated Management Module 2.1
• Lenovo ToolsCenter
• Lenovo XClarity Administrator
• Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager

Integrated Management Module 2.1

The System x3250 M6 server contains an Integrated Management Module II (IMM2.1), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2.1 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM2.1 also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.

The IMM2.1 provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:

• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3
• Common Information Model (CIM)
• Web browser

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM2.1 restarts the server when the IMM2.1 detects an operating system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to help determine the cause of the hang condition. The following table lists the remote management option.

The following table lists the geo-specific Lenovo XClarity software license options.

* NA = North America; AP = Asia Pacific
** EMEA = Europe, Middle East, Africa; LA = Latin America

Lenovo XClarity Integrators allow administrators to manage physical infrastructure from leading external virtualization management software tools from Microsoft and VMware. Lenovo XClarity Integrators offer the following additional features:

The System x3250 M6 server models listed in "Standard models" and "TopSeller models" come with the rail kit. In addition, an optional lockable front bezel listed in the following table can be ordered for the System x3250 M6, if needed.

The System x3250 M6 server has the following dimensions and weight (approximate):

• Height: 43 mm (1.7 in)
• Width: 435 mm (17.1 in)
• Depth: 576 mm (22.7 in)
• Weight:
  • Minimum configuration: 8.6 kg (19.0 lb)
  • Maximum configuration: 13.7 kg (30.1 lb)

The System x3250 M6 server is supported in the following environment:

• Air temperature:
  • Server on: 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)
  • Server off: 10 °C to 43 °C (50 °F to 109 °F)
  • Maximum altitude: 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
  • Shipment: -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) at up to 10,000 m (32,808 ft)

• Humidity:
  • Server on: 8% to 80%, maximum dew point 24 °C
  • Server off: 8% to 85%, maximum dew point 27 °C
  • Shipment: 5% to 100%, maximum dew point 29 °C
• Electrical:
  • Models with 300 W AC fixed power supply:
    • 100 - 127 V AC (nominal); 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 4 A
    • 200 - 240 V AC (nominal); 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 2 A
  • Models with 460 W AC hot-swap power supplies:

    • 100 - 127 V AC (nominal); 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 5.6 A
    • 200 - 240 V AC (nominal); 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 2.8 A

    Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximately):

    • Base configuration: 0.22 kVA
    • Maximum configuration: 0.35 kVA
• BTU output:
  • Base configuration: 759 Btu/hr (222 watts)
  • Maximum configuration: 1197 Btu/hr (351 watts)
• Noise level:
  • 5.4 bels (operating)
  • 5.4 bels (idle)

The System x3250 M6 has a one-year (Machine Type 3943) or three-year (Machine Type 3633) customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and onsite limited (for field-replaceable units [FRUs] only) warranty with standard call center support during normal business hours and 9x5 Next Business Day Parts Delivered.

Some countries might have different warranty terms and conditions than the standard warranty. This is due to local business practices or laws in the specific country. Local service teams can assist in explaining country-specific terms when needed. Examples of country-specific warranty terms are second or longer business day parts delivery or parts-only base warranty.

If warranty terms and conditions include onsite labor for repair or replacement of parts, Lenovo will dispatch a service technician to the customer site to perform the replacement. Onsite labor under base warranty is limited to labor for replacement of parts that have been determined to be field-replaceable units (FRUs). Parts that are determined to be customer-replaceable units (CRUs) do not include onsite labor under base warranty.

If warranty terms include parts-only base warranty, Lenovo is responsible for delivering only replacement parts that are under base warranty (including FRUs) that will be sent to a requested location for self-service. Parts-only service does not include a service technician being dispatched onsite. Parts must be changed at customer’s own cost and labor and defective parts must be returned following the instructions supplied with the spares parts.

Also available are Lenovo Services warranty upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements, with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

In general, the following Lenovo warranty service upgrades are available:

• Warranty and maintenance service upgrades:
  • 3, 4, or 5 years of warranty service coverage
  • 1-year or 2-year post-warranty extensions
  • Foundation Service: 9x5 service coverage with next business day onsite response
  • Essential Service: 24x7 service coverage with 4-hour onsite response or 24-hour committed repair (available only in select countries)
  • Advanced Service: 24x7 service coverage with 2-hour onsite response or 6-hour committed repair (available only in select countries)
• Premier Support

  Premier Support service offers single point of contact for end-to-end problem resolution and collaborative third-party software support with direct access to Lenovo’s most advanced technicians for faster troubleshooting.

• YourDrive YourData

  Lenovo’s YourDrive YourData service (where applicable) is a multi-drive retention offering that ensures your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a drive failure, you retain possession of your drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands. The YourDrive YourData service can be purchased in convenient bundles with Foundation, Essential, or Advanced Service upgrades and extensions.

• Enterprise Server Software Support

  Lenovo Enterprise Server Software Support can help you troubleshoot your entire server software stack. Choose support for server operating systems from Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE, and VMware; Microsoft server applications; or both operating systems and applications. Support staff can help answer troubleshooting and diagnostic questions, address product compatibility and interoperability issues, isolate causes of problems, report defects to software vendors, and more.

• Basic Hardware Installation Services

  Lenovo experts can seamlessly manage the physical installation of your server, storage, or networking hardware. Working at a time convenient for you (business hours or off shift), the technician will unpack and inspect the systems on your site, install options, mount in a rack cabinet, connect to power and network, check and update firmware to the latest levels, verify operation, and dispose of the packaging, allowing your team to focus on other priorities.

For service definitions, country-specific details, and service limitations, please refer to the following documents:

• Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty for Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) Servers and System Storage
  http://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht503310
• Lenovo Data Center Services Agreement
  http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht116628

The System x3250 M6 server conforms to the following regulations:

• AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A (Australia/New Zealand)
• BSMI CNS 13438, Class A; CNS 14336 (Taiwan)
• CCC GB 4943.1, GB 17625.1, GB 9254 Class A (China)
• CE Mark (European Union)
• CISPR 22, Class A
• EAC (Russia)
• EN55022, Class A
• EN55024
• EN61000-3-2
• EN61000-3-3
• Energy Star 2.0 (models with hot-swap power supplies)
• FCC Part 15, Class A (United States)
• GS/TUV (Germany)
• ICES-003/NMB-03, Class A (Canada)
• IEC/EN60950-1
• KC Mark (Korea)
• NOM-019 (Mexico)
• Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS)
• TUV S (Argentina)
• UL/CSA IEC 60950-1
• VCCI, Class A (Japan)

The following tables list the SAS external drive enclosures that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the System x3250 M6 for storage expansion.

Note: Information provided in this section is for ordering reference purposes only. For the operating system and adapter support details, refer to the interoperability matrix for a particular storage enclosure that can be found on the Lenovo Data Center Support web site:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com

For details about supported drives, adapters, and cables, see the following Lenovo Press Product Guides:

• Lenovo Storage E1012 and E1024
  http://lenovopress.com/lp0043
• Lenovo Storage D1212 and D1224
  http://lenovopress.com/lp0512
• Lenovo Storage D3284
  http://lenovopress.com/lp0513

The following table lists the external storage systems that are currently offered by Lenovo that can be used with the System x3250 M6 in IT solutions.

Note: Information provided in this section is for ordering reference purposes only. End-to-end storage configuration support must be verified through the interoperability matrix for a particular storage system that can be found on the Lenovo Data Center Support web site:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com

* Available only in EMEA.

^ Available only in PRC.
† Available worldwide except Latin America.
‡ Available only in Latin America.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the following categories:

• Lenovo DE Series, DM Series, DS Series, and V Series storage:
  http://lenovopress.com/storage/san/lenovo#rt=product-guide
• IBM Storwize for Lenovo storage:
  http://lenovopress.com/storage/san/ibm#rt=product-guide

The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the System x3250 M6 in backup solutions.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Backup units category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/backup

The following table lists the Ethernet LAN switches that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the System x3250 M6 server in IT solutions.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Top-of-rack Switches category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/switches#rt=product-guide

The following table lists currently available Fibre Channel SAN switches that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the System x3250 M6 in IT solutions.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Rack SAN Switches category:
http://lenovopress.com/storage/switches/rack#rt=product-guide

The following table lists the rack cabinets that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in System x3250 M6 solutions.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Rack cabinets category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks

The following table lists the KVM switches and consoles that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in System x3250 M6 solutions.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm

The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in System x3250 M6 solutions.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu

The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in System x3250 M6 solutions.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Uninterruptible Power Supply Units category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups#rt=product-guide

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We are dedicated to delivering a positive finance experience for customers like you who want to maximize your purchase power by obtaining the technology you need today, protect against technology obsolescence, and preserve your capital for other uses.

We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, governments and educational institutions to finance their entire technology solution. We focus on making it easy to do business with us. Our highly experienced team of finance professionals operates in a work culture that emphasizes the importance of providing outstanding customer service. Our systems, processes and flexible policies support our goal of providing customers with a positive experience.

We finance your entire solution. Unlike others, we allow you to bundle everything you need from hardware and software to service contracts, installation costs, training fees, and sales tax. If you decide weeks or months later to add to your solution, we can consolidate everything into a single invoice.

Our Premier Client services provide large accounts with special handling services to ensure these complex transactions are serviced properly. As a premier client, you have a dedicated finance specialist who manages your account through its life, from first invoice through asset return or purchase. This specialist develops an in-depth understanding of your invoice and payment requirements. For you, this dedication provides a high-quality, easy, and positive financing experience.

For your region specific offers please ask your Lenovo sales representative or your technology provider about the use of Lenovo Financial Services. For more information, see the following Lenovo website:
http://www.lenovofs.com

For more information, see these resources:

• Lenovo servers product page
  http://www.lenovo.com/systems/servers
• Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC):
  http://dcsc.lenovo.com
• ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the System x3250 M6
  http://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/xseries/3943.shtml
  http://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/xseries/3633.shtml
• xREF: System x Reference
  http://lenovopress.com/xref
• System x3250 M6 documentation
  http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/system-x/system-x3250-m6/documentation
• Lenovo Support - System x3250 M6
  http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/system-x/system-x3250-m6