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Chapter 1. Introducing the Eserver 326 Type 8848 server
The IBM
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.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/opteron/. You can obtain information about 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 25.
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
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM Eserver Documentation CD.
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.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004
Eserver 326 Type 8848 server is a 1-U-high
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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 Eserver
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 Eserver 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 Eserver Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
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