Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up the IBM® xSeries® 206m Machine Types 8485 and 8490 servers and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document contains information about:
vSetting up and cabling the server
vStarting and configuring the server
vInstalling some options
vSolving problems
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1.Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.
2.Under Search technical support, type 8485 or 8490 (depending on the machine type for your server model), and click Search.
The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
Important:: If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and software, you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system. This will overwrite the existing preload.
The server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain
Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this information when you register the server with IBM.
Product name | IBM Eserver xSeries 206m server |
Machine type | 8485 or 8490 |
Model number | _____________________________________________ |
Serial number | _____________________________________________ |
Key serial number | _____________________________________________ |
Key manufacturer | _____________________________________________ |
Key phone number | _____________________________________________ |
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