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Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server

This Installation and User’s Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM

System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and

instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and

troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that

is on the IBM Documentation CD.

The IBM System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server is a 2-U

-high server that is ideally

suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor

performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.

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 on the IBM Documentation CD.

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture

technologies, which help

increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server

offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page

11.

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 e-mail 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/.

The server comes with eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Most

models contain a ServeRAID SAS controller and are capable of expansion to twelve

2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays.

1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a “U”. A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches

tall.

IBM x3650 - System M2 - 7947 User Manual

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