The IBM System x3250 is a single-socket server that is easy to deploy, manage and service. It provides outstanding performance and reliability at an entry-level price.The x3250 offers remote monitoring and alerting capabilities that provide strong systems management. In addition: simple-swap and hot-swap hard disk drives (HDDs) offer easy serviceability without removing the system from the rack; optional upgrade to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine for remote management even when the server is powered down; rack-optimized, 22" deep form factor with the ability to support up to four 2.5" SAS HDDs; performance, protection at entry-level price.Designed for high-performance, quad-core and dual-core 64-bit processors, the x3250 can optimize performance of your Web and network infrastructure. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HDDs and PCI-Express ensure even greater integrated I/O performance and compatibility with next-generation devices for added long-term investment protection.