Chapter 1. The System X3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, And 7192 Server - IBM System x3690 X5 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and
7192 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM
instructions for installing some optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and
configuring the server. This document also contains information and instructions
for installing options in the optional IBM MAX5 for System x (MAX5) memory
expansion module (see "IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module" on
page 25 for more information about the optional MAX5). For removing and
installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting information, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD, which comes
with the server.
Important: The IBM MAX5 for System x is a Listed Accessory for use with the IBM
System x3690 X5 only.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, "Installing optional devices," on page
33 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 34.
The IBM System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server is a 2-U-high
rack model server for virtualization, database, and computational intensive
computing. This high-performance, scalable server is ideally suited for enterprise
environments that require superior input/output (I/O) flexibility, scalability, 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 information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the IBM 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" on page 15.
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/
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