Chapter 5. Parts listing, System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Types
3837 and 3839
This topic provides information about list of server replaceable components.
The following replaceable components are available for the System x3850 X6 and
x3950 X6 Types 3837 and 3839 server, except as specified otherwise in "Replaceable
server components." For an updated parts listing, go to http://www.ibm.com/
supportportal/.
Replaceable server components
This topic provides a list of parts and the part numbers for the replaceable server
components.
Replaceable components consist of consumable parts, structural parts, and field
replaceable units (FRUs):
v Consumables: Purchase and replacement of consumables (components, such as
v Structural parts: Purchase and replacement of structural parts (components, such
v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance,
see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server. For more
information about getting service and assistance, see Appendix D, "Getting help
and technical assistance," on page 1689.
The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The
illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. For a list
of consumable parts, see "Consumable parts" on page 214.
Note: All of the components are interchangeable between the 4-socket and the
8-socket server, except the chassis, midplane, shuttle, and some microprocessors.
The following is an illustration of the components in the front of the server:
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batteries and printer cartridges, that have depleting life) is your responsibility. If
IBM acquires or installs a consumable component at your request, you will be
charged for the service. See "Consumable parts" on page 214 for the list of
consumable parts.
as chassis assembly, top cover, and bezel) is your responsibility. If IBM acquires
or installs a structural component at your request, you will be charged for the
service.
technicians, unless they are classified as customer replaceable units (CRUs):
– Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be
charged for the installation.
– Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU
yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of
warranty service that is designated for your server.
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