User Manual - Etilize

Chapter 1. The System x3200 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3200 M3 Types 7327 or 7328 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 Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System
x Documentation CD, which comes with the server.
The IBM ® System x3200 M3 Types 7327 or 7328 server is a 5u-high-high,
high-performance, self-contained server. It is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems
management, and flexible memory and data management.
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 Information
document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture ® technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What
your server offers” on page 10 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on
page 13.
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/
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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. The illustrations in this
document might differ slightly from your model.
The following illustration shows the simple-swap server model.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1u-high device is 1.75
inches tall.
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