The HX Series Type 8689

HX Series Type 8689 is a 2-U¹-high 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.

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The HX Series Type 8689 supports up to twenty–four 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or SATA hard disk drives.

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the Lenovo 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 the Lenovo Support Portal.

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The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.

Record information about the server in the following table.

Table 1. Record of the system information.

Four column table for documenting the system name, machine type, model, and serial number.

Product name	Machine Type (s)	Model number	Serial number
HX Series Type 8689	Type 8689 and 5495

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server and the chassis, as shown in the following illustration.

Note

The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Figure 1. ID label on the front of the server

Figure 2. ID label on the front of the chassis

In addition, the system service label, which is on the top of the chassis, provides a QR code for mobile access to service information. You can scan the QR code using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device and get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information website. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.

The following illustration shows the QR code:

Figure 3. QR code

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see the Lenovo ServerProven website.

See the Rack Installation Instructions for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

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• Major components
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• Configuration information and instructions
  This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the configuration utilities.

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