Chapter 1. The System x3650 M3 serverThis Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM ®System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, or 7949 server, instructions for installingoptional devices, and instructions for starting and configuring the server. Fordiagnostic and troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination andService Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.The IBM System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, or 7949 server is a 2-U 1-high serverthat is ideally suited for networking environments that require superiormicroprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.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 on the IBM Documentation CD.The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture ® technologies, which helpincrease performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your serveroffers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page11.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/.The server comes with eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Mostmodels contain a ServeRAID SAS controller and are capable of expansion tosixteen 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays.1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a “U”. A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inchestall.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 1
