Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM 8485E2U Installation Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up the IBM
Machine Types 8485 and 8490 servers and basic instructions for installing some
options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User's Guide on
the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document
contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling the server
v Starting and configuring the server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. 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.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated
documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.
2. Under Search technical support, type 8485 or 8490 (depending on the machine
The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you
configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
Important:: If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and software,
The server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information
about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/
xseries/.
Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.
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might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
type for your server model), and click Search.
you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD to install the operating system. This will overwrite the existing
preload.
Product name
Machine type
Model number
Serial number
Key serial number
Key manufacturer
Key phone number
IBM Eserver xSeries 206m server
8485 or 8490
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xSeries 206m
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