Chapter 1. Introduction - IBM System x3200 Installation Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up the IBM System x3200
Machine Types 4362 and 4363 servers and basic instructions for installing some
optional devices. More detailed instructions for installing optional devices are in the
User's Guide on the IBM System x
server. This document contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling the server
v Starting and configuring the server
v Installing some optional devices
v Solving problems
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. 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/servers/eserver/
support/xseries/index.html, select System 4362 or 4363 from the Hardware list,
and click Go. For firmware updates, click the Download tab. For documentation
updates, click the Install and use tab, and click Product documentation.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
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.
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/systems/x/.
Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2008
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
Product name
Machine type
Model number
Serial number
Key serial number
Key manufacturer
Key phone number
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Documentation CD, which comes with the
IBM System x3200 server
4362 or 4363
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