Chapter 1. The System X3650 M3 Server - IBM x3650 M3 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1. The System x3650 M3 server

This contains instructions for setting up your IBM System x3650 M3 Types 4255,
7945, or 7949 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions
for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting
information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM
Documentation CD.
The IBM System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, or 7949 server is a 2-U
that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.
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
on the IBM Documentation CD.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see "What your server
offers" on page 10 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability features" on page
13.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
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
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about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
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The server comes with eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Most
models contain a ServeRAID SAS controller and are capable of expansion to
sixteen 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
The following illustration shows a server with eight SAS hard disk drive bays.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a "U". A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches
tall.
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