Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

The IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node Types 7917 and 2584 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 Flex System x440 Compute Node is supported in the IBM Flex System
Enterprise Chassis only.
This documentation provides the following information about setting up and
troubleshooting the compute node:
v Starting and configuring the compute node
v Installing the operating system
v Diagnosing problems
v 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 PureSystems, PureFlex System, Compute Node and
x440 Compute Node.
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 IBM
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://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/.
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 IBM 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.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012
1