Chapter 1. The System X3650 M4 Server - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1. The System x3650 M4 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3650 M4 Type 7915 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and
instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and
troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that
is on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, "Installing optional devices," on page 31
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 31.
The IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 server is a 2-U
suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.
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 information about the terms of the
warranty, 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 10 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability features" on page 12.
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 server comes with either six 3.5-inch SATA or eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap
hard disk drive bays. Most models contain a ServeRAID SAS controller and the
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a "U". A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches
tall.
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