Chapter 1. Introduction - Lenovo Flex System x220 Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

The Lenovo Flex System x220 Compute Node Types 2585 and 7906 is a high-availability, scalable compute
node that is optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology and is ideally suited for
medium and large businesses.
The Flex System x220 Compute Node is supported in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis only.
This documentation provides the following information about setting up and troubleshooting the compute
node:
• Starting and configuring the compute node
• Installing the operating system
• Diagnosing problems
• Installing, removing, and replacing components
Packaged with the compute node are software CDs that help you configure hardware, install device drivers,
and install the operating system.
To download the latest firmware and device drivers, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ fixcentral and select
Flex System and Flex System x220.
The compute node comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and
getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document for your compute node. This
document is available on the Lenovo Documentation CD.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the compute node at http://www.ibm.com/systems.
The compute node might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the
compute node. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those
features. Technical updates might also be available to provide additional information that is not included
in the compute node documentation. To obtain the most up-to-date documentation for this product, go
to http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ flexsys/information/index.jsp.
You can subscribe to information updates that are specific to your compute node at
http://www.ibm.com/support/ mynotifications.
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel on the front of the compute node,
and on a label on the bottom of the compute node that is visible when the compute node is not in the Flex
System chassis. If the compute node comes with an RFID tag, the RFID tag covers the ID label on the bezel
on the front of the compute node, but you can open the RFID tag to see the ID label behind it.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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