Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194
The IBM System x3250 M2 Type 4190 or 4194 server is a 1-U-high server that is
ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document.
The server contains IBM X-Architecture technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on
page 5 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page 6.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.
Related documentation
This User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to
install supported optional devices and how to configure the server. The following
documentation also comes with the server:
v Installation Guide
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some optional devices.
v Warranty and Support Information
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the System x™
Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and
getting service and assistance.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
v Problem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
The System x and xSeries® Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
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