IBM 7947E3U, User Manual

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Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
®
System x3650 M2 Types 4199 and 7947 servers, instructions for installing optional
devices, and instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and
troubleshooting information, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide that
is on the IBM Documentation CD.
The IBM System x3650 M2 server is a 2-U
1
-high server that is ideally suited for
networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient
memory management, and flexibility.
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 and Support
Information document on the IBM Documentation CD.
The server contains IBM Enterprise 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 features” 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
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
The server comes with eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Most
models contain a ServeRAID SAS controller and are capable of expansion to twelve
2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a “U”. A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches
tall.
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