Chapter 1. The Lenovo System x3500 M4 Type 7383 server
This
Installation and Service Guide
contains information and instructions for setting up your Lenovo 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, Business Partners
must also complete the steps in “Instructions for Lenovo Business Partners” on page 25.
The Lenovo 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
Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.
The server contains next generation technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. For more
information, see “What your server offers” on page 11 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability”
on page 15.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other server products at
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/ en/systems/. At http://www.lenovo.com/support, you can create a personalized
support page by identifying Lenovo products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you
can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for information and
downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the Lenovo 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 Lenovo client reference program, see
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/clientreference/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the Lenovo 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.lenovo.com/support.
Note:
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.
Record information about the server in the following table.
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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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