Chapter 1. The System X3755 M3 Server - IBM System x3755 M3 7164 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3755 M3 Type 7164 server, installing optional devices, and for starting and
configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information and
instructions for removing and installing server components, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, "Installing optional devices," on page 19
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 19.
The IBM System x3755 M3 server is a 2U
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 Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see "What
your server offers" on page 7 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on page
10.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support 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/.
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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