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The Lenovo System x3650 M4 BDType 5466 server

This Installation and Service Guide contains information and instructions for setting up yourLenovo System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466 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 Installing optional devices for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, Business Partners must also complete the steps in Instructions for Business Partners.

The Lenovo System x3650 M4 BDType 5466 is a 2-U-high rack model, two-socket server for virtualization, database, and computational intensive computing. This high-performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for enterprise environments that require superior input/output (I/O) flexibility, scalability, 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 and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

The server contains Lenovo next generation technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. For more information, see What your server offers and Reliability, availability, and serviceability.

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The server supports up to fourteen 3.5-inch hot-swap drives (two of the 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives are located at the rear of the server) using the supported drive backplane configurations. It supports 3.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Note
Hard disk drive status reporting can be managed by ServeRAID software. See the RAID documentation on the ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers.

The following illustrations show the controls, connectors, and hard disk drive bays on the front of the server.

12 hot-swap hard-disk drive configuration:
Figure 1. 12 hot-swap hard-disk drive configuration
12 hot-swap hard-disk drive configuration

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the 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://datacentersupport.lenovo.com.

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 nameMachine Type (s)Model numberSerial number
Lenovo System x3650 M4 BDType 5466  

The model number and serial number can be found on the front of the server. Depending on your server model, their respective locations can be found either in the following two illustrations.

Note
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Figure 2. The model number and serial number
The model number and serial number

In addition, the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, 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 Service Information website. The 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 (http://ibm.co/18gSeXv):
Figure 3. QR code
QR code

You can download an ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml.

  • Server features and specifications
    The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
  • What your server offers
    The server uses the following features and technologies.
  • Reliability, availability, and serviceability
    Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
  • Systems Director
    Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By using industry standards, Systems Director supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies in x86 platforms.
  • Server controls, LEDs, and power
    This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off.
  • Server components
    The following illustration shows the major components in the server.
  • Safety
    Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
  • Notices
    Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.