IBM System x3755 M3 7164 Installation And User Manual page 27

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the
web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows
operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware
devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For
more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see "Using
the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 81.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with two integrated Broadcom 5709 dual Gigabit Ethernet
controllers, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
controller" on page 85.
v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private
and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support
the TCG specification, when the software is available.
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
The hot-swap models of the server support up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard
disk drives. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, and replace hard
disk drives without turning off the server.
The simple-swap models of the server support up to six simple-swap hard disk
drives with an optional tape drive.
v Light path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Problem
Determination and Service Guide.
v Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic programs
The DSA Preboot diagnostic programs are stored in integrated USB memory and
collect and analyze system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The
diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server:
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
– Hard disk drive health
– Installed hardware
– Light path diagnostics status
– Network interfaces and settings
– RAID controller configuration
– Service processor status and configuration
– System configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration
For additional information about DSA, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.
v Redundant power capabilities
The server supports up to three 1100-watt hot-swap power supplies. If the server
comes with only one power supply for a two-microprocessor configuration or two
power supplies for a four-microprocessor configuration, you can install an
additional power supply to add redundant power capabilities. If the maximum
load on the server is less than 1100 watts and a problem occurs with one of the
power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.
v ServeRAID support
The server supports ServeRAID controllers to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
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