Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

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environments that require high-performance, energy-efficient, cost-effective
hardware. The modular design of the iDataPlex components makes it possible for
you to order customized server solutions that meet the specific needs of your
current environment.
This User's Guide contains general information about how to use, upgrade, and
configure the components in the customized server solutions. These components
consist of the IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Type 6316, 6390, or 7833
system-board tray, the IBM System x iDataPlex Types 6313, 6385, or 7831 2U flex
chassis, and the IBM System x iDataPlex storage enclosure.
With the exception of the warranty period, the iDataPlex Types 6313, 6316, 6385,
6390, 7831, and 7833 products are functionally equivalent as follows:
v IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 system-board tray Types 6316, 6390, and 7833
v IBM System x iDataPlex 2U flex chassis Types 6313, 6385, and 7831 are
Depending on what you ordered, you received one or more of the following server
solutions:
v Two dx360 system-board trays installed in a 2U chassis
v One dx360 system-board tray and one storage enclosure installed in a 2U
See Chapter 2, "Components, features, and controls," on page 9 for detailed
information about the components in the customized server solutions.
The iDataPlex products come with a limited warranty. For information about the
terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and
Support Information document.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.
The system-board tray serial number is on a label at the front of the system-board
tray to the left of the operator panel. The system-board tray baseboard
management controller (BMC) media access control (MAC) address is on a label at
the front of the system-board tray to the left of the PCIe slot. The chassis machine
type and serial number are on a label on the front of the chassis at the right side.
Label locations are shown in the illustration following the table. This illustration
might differ slightly from your hardware.
Record information about the server in the following table.
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