IBM 71453RU manual System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server

Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM System x3850 X5 or x3950 X5 Type 7145, 7146, 7143, or 7191 server, installing optional devices, and starting and configuring the server. This document also contains information and instructions for installing optional devices in the optional IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module (see “IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module” on page 21 for more information about the optional memory expansion module). For diagnostic and troubleshooting information and instructions for removing and installing server components, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.

Important: The IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module is an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed Accessory for use with the IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 servers only.

In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 29 for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 29.

The IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server is a 4U1-high, high-performance server. It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.

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.

For information about features that help increase performance, reliability, and availability, see “What your server offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 11.

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 11.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM® server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/ mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe

1.Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.

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