IBM System x3755 M3 3Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.Figure 4. Inside view of IBM System x3755 M3 (shown with the power-supply cage and air baffleremoved)

standard models

processor options

memory options

internal storage

network adapters

integrated virtualization

regulatory compliance

IBM x3755 M3 Product Manual

Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server

The IBM Documentation CD

Notices and statements in this document

What your server offers

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

IBM Systems Director

Front view

operator information panel

Rear view

Rear view LEDs

Server power features

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

Server components

System-board internal connectors

System-board DIMM connectors

System-board external connectors

System-board jumpers

System-board LEDs

PCI riser-card adapter connectors

A single-power-supply server operating at 100 V or 240 V ac

Handling static-sensitive devices

Internal cable routing and connectors

Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections

DVD drive cable connection

Front USB assembly cable connection

Power-supply distribution board cable connections

Removing the top cover

Removing the PCI riser-card assembly

Removing the air baffle

Installing a PCI adapter

Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller

Installing a ServeRAID controller battery on the remote battery tray

Installing an optional ServeRAID controller advanced feature key

Installing a hot-swap power supply

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Installing an optional DVD drive

Installing an optional tape drive enablement kit and tape drive

Installing an internal flash memory

Memory modules (DIMMs)

Installing a memory module

Installing a microprocessor

Thermal grease

Completing the installation

Installing the air baffle

Installing the top cover

Connecting the cables

Chapter 3. Configuring the server

Using the Setup utility

Passwords

Using the Boot Selection Menu program

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

Setup and configuration overview

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide

Obtaining the IP address for web interface access

Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features

Configuring RAID arrays

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

Using the documentation

Hardware service and support

Appendix B. Notices

Important notes

Battery return program

German Ordinance for Work gloss statement

Particulate contamination

Telecommunication regulatory statement

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement

VCCI Class A statement

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement

Index

System x3755 M3 7164

product guide

drive bays

disk controllers

light path diagnostics

for more information

internal disk storage options

optical drives

storage host bus adapters

rack options


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