© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an IBM
®
xSeries 232. This
Installation Guide
provides the information needed to:
•
Set up and cable your server
•
Start and configure your server
•
Install your network operating system (NOS)
Packaged with the
Installation Guide
are software CDs that help you to configure
hardware, install device drivers, and install the network operating system (NOS).
Also included is an
xSeries Documentation
CD, which provides detailed information
about your server.
Your server comes with a three-year limited warranty and 90-Day IBM Start-Up
Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date
information about your server and other IBM products at the following World Wide
Web address:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries
For a rack model, refer to the
Rack Installation Instructions
provided with your server
for complete installation and removal instructions.
The server serial number is located on labels on the rear of the server and on the front
of the server below the bezel.
Note:
Your server keys cannot be duplicated by locksmiths. If you lose them, order
replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and
phone number of the manufacturer are on a tag attached to the keys.
Record your product information in this table.
Product name
_____________________________________________
Machine type
_____________________________________________
Model number
_____________________________________________
Serial number
_____________________________________________
Key serial number
(tower model only) __________________________
Key manufacturer
(tower model only) __________________________
Key phone number
(tower model only) __________________________
