Lenovo 3724, 3836, 3809, 3826, 3824, 3808, 3815, 3817 manual Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation and User Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions for cabling and configuring the server. For removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting information, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual.

The ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server. This server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and manageability.

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.

Some server models support four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives, or four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives, or eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from http://www.lenovo.com. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and 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. To check for updates, do the following:

Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1.Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.

3.From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200, and click Continue.

4.Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name	ThinkServer TD200
Machine type	3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836
Model number	_____________________________________________
Serial number	_____________________________________________

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