IBM xSeries 305 Type 8673 User Manual

Also see for eServer xSeries 305 Type 8673: Maintenance and troubleshooting guide Installation guide

Contents

Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries ™ 305 Type 8673 serverThe IBM® Eserver xSeries 305 Type 8673 server, which features IBMX-Architecture™ technology, is a high-performance server. It is ideally suited fornetworking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficientmemory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.Performance, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in thedesign of your server. These design features make it possible for you to customizethe system hardware to meet your needs today, while providing flexible expansioncapabilities for the future.If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain up-to-date information about yourserver and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on theWorld Wide Web.For service or assistance information, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technicalassistance” on page 21.The latest version of this publication is available from the IBM Web site. Go tohttp://www.ibm.com/ and click Support & downloads. In the Technical supportkeyword search field, type 8673 and click Go. A list of publications for your server isdisplayed.Related publicationsThe following documentation comes with your server:v User’s GuideThis publication is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeriesDocumentation CD. It contains general information about your server.v Installation GuideThis printed publication contains instructions for setting up your server and basicinstructions for installing some options.v Option Installation GuideThis publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It containsdetailed instructions for installing, removing, and connecting optional devices thatyour server supports.v Safety BookThis publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It containstranslated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statementthat appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate thecorresponding statement in your language in the Safety Book.v Rack Installation InstructionsThis printed publication contains instructions for installing your server in a rack.v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting GuideThis publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It containsinformation to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information forservice technicians.Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on theIBM xSeries Documentation CD.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1