Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

IBM
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 your customized server solution. These components
consist of two IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 system-board trays (dx360 M4
Type 7918 system-board tray) installed in an IBM System x iDataPlex 2U Flex
Chassis (Type 7919).
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 3, "Installing optional devices," on page 23
for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and
completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in
"Instructions for IBM Business Partners" on page 23.
The iDataPlex products come 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 X-Architecture
performance and reliability. For more information, see "What your server offers" on
page 7 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on page 9.
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
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
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 system-board tray serial number is on a label at the front of the system-board
tray. The system-board tray integrated management module II (IMM 2) media
access control (MAC) address is on a tab at the right side of the system-board tray.
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.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012
® ™ ™
System x iDataPlex products are ideally suited for data-center
®
technologies, which help increase
1