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Chapter 1. The Lenovo System x3550 M3 server
This publication contains information and instructions for setting up your Lenovo System x3550 M3 server,
instructions for installing some optional devices, cabling and configuring the server, removing and replacing
devices, and diagnostics and troubleshooting information.
In addition to the instructions in
Chapter 2 "Installing optional devices" on page 33
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
33.
The Lenovo System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944 server is a 1-U-high
rack model server for high-volume
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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 IBMX-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
12.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server products at
http://
. At
, you can create a personalized support
www.ibm.com/systems/x/
http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/
page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly email 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/
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.
The hot-swap server models support up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives. The simple-
swap server models support up to four 2.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives. The following
illustration shows the hot-swap server model.
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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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