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Chapter 1. The Lenovo System x3100 M4 Type 2582 server
This Installation and Service Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your Lenovo System
x3100 M4 Type 2582 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
hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business
Partners must also complete the steps in
The Lenovo System x3100 M4 Type 2582 includes 4U or 5U models.
upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a microprocessor upgrade. 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 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 IBM Warranty Information document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM next generation technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. For
more information, see
"What your server offers" on page 10
on page
13.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server products at
shop.lenovo.com/us/ en/systems/
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
.
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
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name
Machine type
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Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high
device is 1.75 inches tall
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