Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM X 330 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an IBM
based on the X-Architecture™ technology; it features superior performance,
availability, and scalability.
This Installation Guide provides the information that is needed to:
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Packaged with the Installation Guide are software CDs that help you to configure
hardware, install device drivers, and install the network operating system.
Also included is an IBM xSeries 330 Type 8675 Documentation CD, which provides
detailed information about your server.
Important: Your server is Memory Xpansion Technology (MXT)-capable, but some
operating systems require a device driver to use MXT. See the User's Reference on
the IBM xSeries 330 Type 8675 Documentation CD for more information on MXT.
If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information
about your xSeries 330 server and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
The machine type and serial number are located on the ID label located on the right
edge of the bezel on the server as shown in the following illustration. You will need
these numbers when you register your server with IBM.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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Set up and cable your server
Start and configure your server
Install your network operating system (NOS)
Record your product information in this table.
Product name _________________________________________________
Machine type _________________________________________________
Model number _________________________________________________
Serial number _________________________________________________
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Eserver xSeries 330 Type 8675. Your server is
ID label
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