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Chapter 1. The IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 Compute Node Type
5455
The IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 Compute Node Type 5455 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 IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 Compute Node Type 5455 is supported in the IBM NeXtScale n1200
Enclosure 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.
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.
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.
You can download the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install
device drivers, and install the operating system.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us.
See the Rack Installation Instructions document on the IBM System x Documentation CD for complete
rack installation and removal instructions.
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/supportportal, 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.
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://publib.boulder.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.
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