Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

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environments that require high-performance, energy-efficient, cost-effective
hardware. The modular design of the iDataPlex components makes it possible for
you to order customized server solutions that meet the specific needs of your
current environment.
This User's Guide contains general information about how to use, upgrade, and
configure the components in your customized server solution. These components
consist of the IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 system-board tray (dx360 M3
Type 6391 system-board tray), an IBM System x iDataPlex 2U Flex Chassis (Type
6313 and 6385 2U chassis) or an IBM System x iDataPlex 3U Chassis (Type 6386
3U chassis), the IBM System x iDataPlex Storage enclosure (storage enclosure),
and the IBM System x iDataPlex I/O enclosure (I/O enclosure).
Depending on what you ordered, you received one or more of the following server
solutions:
v Two dx360 M3 system-board trays installed in a 2U chassis
v One dx360 M3 system-board tray and one storage enclosure installed in a 2U
v One dx360 M3 system-board tray and one I/O enclosure installed in a 2U
v One dx360 M3 system-board tray installed in a 3U chassis
See Chapter 2, "Components, features, and controls," on page 11 for detailed
information about the components in the customized server solutions.
The iDataPlex products come with a limited warranty. For information about the
terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and
Support Information document.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the IBM iDataPlex products and other
IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.
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The system-board tray serial number is on a label at the front of the system-board
tray. The system-board tray integrated management module (IMM) media access
control (MAC) address is on a tab at the right side of the system-board tray. The
chassis machine type and serial number are on a label on the front of the chassis
at the right side.
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