IBM System x3755 M3 7164 Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 serverThis Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBMSystem x3755 M3 Type 7164 server, installing optional devices, and for starting andconfiguring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information andinstructions for removing and installing server components, see the ProblemDetermination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 19for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, andcompleting the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in“Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 19.The IBM System x3755 M3 server is a 2U 1-high, high-performance server. It isideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessorperformance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliabledata 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, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “Whatyour server offers” on page 7 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page10.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 email 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/.If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them fromthe IBM website. 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 mightbe available to provide additional information that is not included in the serverdocumentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.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 is1.75 inches tall.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 1