IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1. The System x3400 M3 serverThis Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBMSystem x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379 server, instructions for installing optionaldevices, and instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic andtroubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide thatis on the IBM Documentation CD.The IBM ® System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379 server is a 5U 1-high high performanceserver. It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through amicroprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that requiresuperior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, andlarge amounts of reliable data storage.Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were keyconsiderations in the design of the server. These design features make it possiblefor you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provideflexible expansion capabilities for the future.The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of thewarranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Informationdocument that comes with the server.The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which helpincrease performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your serveroffers” on page 9 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 12.You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM serverproducts at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBMproducts that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribeto weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for informationand downloads, and access various administrative services.If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share informationabout your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build aprofessional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more informationabout the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/clientreference/.Some server models support up to four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard diskdrives, or up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives, sixteen oreight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in thisdocument might differ slightly from your model.Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them fromthe IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in thedocumentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updatedoccasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might1. 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 is1.75 inches tall.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 1