IBM 79463AU, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1. The System x3550 M2 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3550 M2 Type 4198 or 7946 server, instructions for installing
some optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For
removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting
information, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System
x Documentation CD, which comes with the server.
The IBM
®
System x3550 M2 Type 4198 or 7946 server is a 1-U-high
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rack model
server for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance,
dual-core or quad-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that
require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high
manageability.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the
Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM X-Architecture
®
technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on
page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 11.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
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about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
The hot-swap server models support six 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) hard disk drives. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from
your model.
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a “U”. A 1-U-high device
is approximately 1.75 inches tall.
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