IBM Redboks System x3550 M4, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1. The System x3550 M4 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914 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.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 31
for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and
completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in
“Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 31.
The IBM
®
System x3550 M4 Type 7914 server is a 1-U-high
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rack model server for
high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, multi-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, 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
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
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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