IBM xSeries 382, User Manual

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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM
Eserver
xSeries 382 Type
8834 server
The IBM
®
Eserver
xSeries 382 Type 8834 server is a 2-U
1
-high high-performance
server based on Intel Itanium 2 processors. It is symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
capable, if this feature is supported by your operating system. 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 in the design of your 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.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. For more information about the terms of
your warranty, see Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07
11/2002”, on page 17.
For service or assistance information, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical
assistance”, on page 15.
You can obtain up-to-date information about your server model and other IBM
server products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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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