IBM x3350 - System - 4192 User Manual

Also see for System x3350 Type 4192: Installation guide

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What your server offersThe server uses the following features and technologies:v Baseboard management controllerThe baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processorenvironmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds athreshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controllerlights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are included in theerror log. The BMC also provides Serial over LAN (SOL) connectivity.v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Pre-boot Diagnostic programThe IBM Dynamic System Analysis Pre-boot Diagnostic CD that comes with theserver provides a diagnostic program you can use to test the major componentsof the server. If the Dynamic System Analysis Pre-boot Diagnostic CD did notcome with the server you can download the latest version fromhttp://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-4JTS2T&brandind=5000008 .v Dual-core or quad-core processingThe server supports one dual-core or one quad-core Intel microprocessor.v IBM DirectorIBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use tocentrally manage System x servers. For more information, see the IBM Directordocumentation on the IBM Director CD.v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologyIBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to makeyour x86-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For moreinformation, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html.v Large system-memory capacityThe memory bus supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controllersupports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard PC2-5300,667 MHz, DDR2 (second-generation double-data-rate), unbuffered, synchronousdynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules(DIMMs).v IBM ServerGuide ™ Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server providesprograms to help you set up the server and install a Windows ® operating system.The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices andprovides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For moreinformation about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using theServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 49.v Integrated network supportThe server comes with two integrated dual-port Broadcom Gigabit Ethernetcontrollers, which support connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbpsnetwork. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernetcontroller” on page 66.v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilityThe 2.5-inch server models support up to four hot-swap disk drives. The 3.5-inchserver models support up to two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or Serial ATA(SATA) hot-swap hard disk drives. The simple-swap models support up to twoSATA simple swap hard disk drives.Chapter 1. The System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193 server 5