occasionally 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, complete the following steps.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locatingfirmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in thisdocument.1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under Product support, click System x.3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide ™ Setup and Installation CD to help youconfigure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.The server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date informationabout the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.Record information about the server in the following table. You will need thisinformation when you register the server with IBM.Product name IBM System x3550 serverMachine type 7978Model number _____________________________________________Serial number _____________________________________________The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server,as shown in the following illustration.Note: This illustration shows a server with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive configuration.The location of the ID label is the same on servers with the 3.5-inch harddisk drive configuration. This illustration might differ slightly from yourhardware.ID labelFor a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
