Chapter 1. Introducing Your Netfinity 5000
We appreciate your decision to purchase an IBM Netfinity Server. Your Netfinity
5000 server is a high-performance server with the capability of microprocessor
upgrade to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. It is ideally suited for
networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance,
efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data
storage.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations during the design of your server. These design features make it
possible for you to customize the server hardware to meet your business needs of
today, while providing flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
Your IBM Netfinity Server comes with a three-year limited warranty and IBM
Netfinity Server Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you
can obtain up-to-date information about your Netfinity Server model and other IBM
Netfinity Server products at the following address:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/netfinity/
The
Server Library binder that comes with your server contains several compact
discs (CDs). These CDs provide menu-driven programs to help simplify your
operating system installation. The CDs also contain numerous application
programs (no software activation keys required) and many other features at no
additional cost. For more information, refer to the “ServerGuide and Netfinity
Manager Information” section of this
Server Library.
If you have not yet set up your server, refer to the “Express Setup and Installation”
section of this
Server Library for information on unpacking the server, attaching
cables, and installing the operating system.
This chapter contains an overview of the server features and components.
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