Chapter 1. Introducing The Xseries 336 Type 8837 Server; Related Documentation - IBM 8837 - eServer xSeries 336 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 336 Type 8837 server

The IBM
server for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance,
symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O)
flexibility, and high manageability.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For more information about the terms of
the warranty, see the warranty appendix in the Installation Guide.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see "What your server
offers" on page 4 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on page 5.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
For service or assistance information, see Appendix A, "Getting help and technical
assistance," on page 43.

Related documentation

This User's Guide provides general information about the server, including
information about features, how to configure the server, and how to get help. In
addition to this User's Guide, the following documentation comes with the server:
v Installation Guide
v Option Installation Guide
v Safety Information
v Rack Installation Instructions
v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a "U". A 1-U-high device
is 1.75 inches tall.
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Eserver
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xSeries
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains detailed instructions for installing, removing, and
connecting optional devices that the server supports.
This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
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336 Type 8837 server is a 1-U-high
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