Chapter 1. Starting the System

Thank you for selecting the RS/6000 7046 Model B50!
The RS/6000 7046 Model B50 servers combine PowerPC 604e microprocessor
performance and system expandability, ensuring that your server adapts to handle
ever-changing operating requirements. The RS/6000 7046 Model B50 servers are
specifically designed to support the demands of network environments.
The RS/6000 7046 Model B50 servers incorporate the new, advanced peripheral
component interconnect (PCI) bus, which is faster than the industry standard
architecture (ISA) bus.
This book helps you set up and use your server, install and remove options,
configure your system, and use the system programs that are provided. This book
also provides information to help you solve some of the simpler problems that might
occur, and how to obtain assistance and service. Appendix A, “System Records”
provides a section for you to record all the important information about your server.
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