Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM 8670 - Eserver xSeries 345 Installation Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
xSeries
More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide
on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server. This
publication contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling your server
v Starting and configuring your server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems
Your server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. 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 your server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps
to check for updated documentation and technical updates:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Quick path to a product field, type 8670 and click Go.
3. On the left side of the "xSeries 345 8670 support" page, click Online
4. From the Online publications by category menu, select the category of
Your server comes with an IBM ServerGuide
you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information
about your server and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
Record information about your server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register your server with IBM.
The model number and serial number are located on labels on the bottom of the
server and on the lower corner of the bezel. The information label containing the
serial number, machine type, model number, and agency marks for your server is
located on the bottom of the server.
See the Rack Installation Instructions publication for complete rack installation and
removal instructions.
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