Chapter 1. The IBM System x3500 M4 Type 7383 server
This
Installation and Service Guide
contains information and instructions for setting
up yourIBM System x3500 M4 Type 7383 server, instructions for installing some
optional devices, cabling and configuring the server, removing and replacing
devices, and diagnostics and troubleshooting information.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page
25 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 26.
The IBM System x3500 M4 Type 7383 server is a 5U
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high performance server. It
can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that
require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management,
flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.
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 next generation technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers”
on page 9 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 13.
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/
supportportal, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
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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
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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
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is 1.75
inches tall
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