Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server
This publication contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3550 M3 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, cabling
and configuring the server, removing and replacing devices, and diagnostics and
troubleshooting information.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page
35 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 35.
The IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944 server is a 1-U-high
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rack model
server for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance,
multi-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high
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, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM X-Architecture
®
technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers”
on page 10 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 14.
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
to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for
information and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them
from the IBM website. 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
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a “U”. A 1-U-high device
is approximately 1.75 inches tall.
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