Chapter 1. The System X3400 M3 Server - IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1. The System x3400 M3 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379 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
server. It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. It is 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 and reliability. For more information, see "What your server
offers" on page 9 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on page 12.
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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and downloads, and access various administrative services.
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about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
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about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
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Some server models support up to four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk
drives, or up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives, sixteen or
eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in this
document might differ slightly from your model.
Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. 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
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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