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1Introduction
The PRIMERGY RX100 S3 server is an Intel-based server for small and 
medium-sized networks and can be mounted into both, rack systems of the 
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH and present rack systems from different 
manufacturers. 
The PRIMERGY RX100 S3 server offers a high level of reliability and availability 
through highly developed hardware and software components. These include 
the ServerView server management software, Prefailure Detection and 
Analyzing (PDA) and Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R).
Security functions in the BIOS Setup and on the system board protect the data 
on the server against manipulation. Additional security is provided by the 
lockable rack door.
The server occupies 1 height unit (HU) in the rack.
1.1 Overview of the Documentation
I PRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerBooks CD. 
The ServerBooks CD is part of the ServerView Suite delivered with each 
server system.
The PDF files for the manuals can also be downloaded free of charge 
from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation 
available on the Internet can be found via the URL:
http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com. For the documentation of the 
PRIMERGY servers choose the navigation point industry standard servers.
Concept and Target Group of this Manual
This operating manual describes how to install and how to operate your server.
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the 
hardware and operating the system. The manual contains all the information 
required for mounting and operating your PRIMERGY RX100 S3.
To understand the different expansion options, you need a knowledge of 
hardware and data transmission, as well as basic knowledge of the operating 
system used.