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The server uses the following features and technologies.

  • Integrated management module II (IMM2)

    The integrated management module II (IMM2) is the second generation of the IMM. The IMM2 is the common management controller for Lenovo System x hardware. The IMM2 consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board.

    Some of the features that are unique to the IMM2 are enhanced performance, expanded compatibility with blade servers, higher-resolution remote video, expanded security options, and Feature on Demand enablement for hardware and firmware options.

    For additional information, see Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) and the Integrated Management Module II Users Guide at the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide website.

  • UEFI-compliant server firmware

    The Lenovo System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) version 2.1 compliance, enhanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities, and basic input/output system (BIOS) compatibility support. UEFI replaces the legacy BIOS. UEFI defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware and external devices, and offers capabilities that far exceed that of the legacy BIOS.

    The server design combines the UEFI capabilities and features with legacy BIOS compatibility. The server is capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters.
    Note
    The server does not support DOS (Disk Operating System).

  • Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)

    Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. DSA collects the following information about the server:

    • Drive health information
    • Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
    • Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB information
    • Installed applications and hot fixes (available in DSA Portable only)
    • Kernel modules (available in DSA Portable only)
    • Light path diagnostics status
    • Network interfaces and settings
    • Performance data and details about processes that are running
    • RAID and controller configuration
    • Service processor (Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) status and configuration
    • System configuration
    • Vital product data and firmware information
    • IMM2 configuration information
    • IMM2 environmental information
    • Option card driver and firmware information

    DSA creates a DSA log, which is a chronologically ordered merge of the system-event log (as the IPMI event log), the integrated management module II (IMM2) event log (as the ASM event log), and the operating-system event logs. You can send the DSA log as a file to a support representative or view the information as a text file or HTML file.

  • VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

    An optional USB flash device with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available for purchase. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. Install the USB flash device in the USB embedded hypervisor flash device connectors on the system board (see System-board internal connectors). See Using the embedded hypervisor for additional information.

  • Features on Demand

    If a Features on Demand feature is integrated in the server or in an optional device that is installed in the server, you can purchase an activation key to activate the feature. For information about Features on Demand, see the Lenovo Features on Demand website.

  • High-performance graphics controller

    The server comes with an onboard high-performance graphics controller that supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for the operating-system environment.

  • Mobile access to Lenovo Service Information website

    The server provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information Web site. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support. For the QR code, see QR code information on page The Lenovo System x3100 M5 Type 5457 server.

  • Systems Director

    Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By using industry standards, Systems Director supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies for Lenovo and non-Lenovo x86 platforms. For more information, see the Systems Director Information Center at the IBM Systems Director website and Systems Director.

  • Enterprise X-Architecture technology

    X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative Lenovo designs to make your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable.

  • Lenovo ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

    The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the Web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.

  • Integrated network support

    The server comes with an integrated dual-port Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller.

  • PCI adapter capabilities

    The server has four PCI interface slots. The slots can support PCI Express or PCI-X adapters. See Replacing an adapter for detailed information.

  • Large system-memory capacity

    The server supports up to 32 GB of system memory when unbuffered DIMMs are installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) and non-error correcting code for up to 4 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), 1066 and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate) unbuffered synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

  • Redundant connection

    The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.

  • ServeRAID support

    The ServeRAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks (RAID) support to create configurations. The standard RAID adapter provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. An optional RAID adapter is available for purchase.

  • Dual-core or quad-core processing

    The server supports one Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core microprocessor.

  • Systems-management capabilities

    The server comes with an integrated management module II (IMM2). When the IMM2 is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The IMM2 also provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert capability.

  • TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support

    The Ethernet controller in the server support TOE, which is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessor and I/O subsystem to increase the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE. The Windows operating system requires that the Windows Scalable Network Pack (SNP) be installed for TOE support.

  • Lenovo XClarity Administrator

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized resource-management solution that enables administrators to deploy infrastructure faster and with less effort. The solution seamlessly integrates into System x, ThinkServer, and NeXtScale servers, as well as the Flex System converged infrastructure platform.

    Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides the following features:

    • Intuitive graphical user interface

    • Automated discovery and inventory

    • Firmware updates and compliance

    • Configuration patterns

    • Bare metal deployment

    • Security management

    • Upward integration

    • Representational state transfer (REST) application programming interfaces and Windows PowerShell

    • Simple network management protocol (SNMP), system log, and e-mail forwarding

    For more information, see Using Lenovo XClarity Administrator.