Chapter 1. The IBM System x3100 M5 Type 5457 server
This Installation and Service Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3100 M5 Type 5457 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
27 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 28.
The IBM System x3100 M5 Type 5457 server
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includes 4U or 5U models. It is a
self-contained, high performance tower system, which is scalable in cost,
configuration and performance.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, manageability 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 IBM Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM next generation technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers”
on page 14 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 17.
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/
supportportal, 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
updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included
in the server documentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/
supportportal.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is 1.75
inches tall
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