IBM System x3100 M4, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1. The System x3100 M4 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 server, instructions for installing 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 x3100 M4 Type 2582 server is a 4U-high-high, high-performance,
self-contained server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible
memory and data management.
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 Enterprise X-Architecture
®
technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What
your server offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page
10.
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, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1u-high device is 1.75
inches tall.
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