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Chapter 1. The System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 server
The IBM
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that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient asset management,
flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.
When they are available, you can purchase one or more SMP expansion kits to
interconnect System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 servers to create multi-node
configurations of two, three, or four nodes, for up to 16-socket operation.
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 Warranty and Support
Information document.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see "What your server
offers" on page 5 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on page 7.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.
Related documentation
This User's Guide contains general information about the server, including how to
install supported optional devices and how to configure the server. The following
documentation also comes with the server:
v Installation Guide
v Warranty and Support Information
v Safety Information
v Rack Installation Instructions
v Problem Determination and Service Guide
1. 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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System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141 server is a
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-high, high-performance server. It is ideally suited for networking environments
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some optional devices.
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x
Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and
getting service and assistance.
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
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