The Lenovo System x3650 M4 HD Type 5460 server
This publication contains information and instructions for setting up your Lenovo System x3650 M4 HD 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 HD server is a 2U-high1 rack model server for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, multicore server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, 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, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.
The server contains X-Architecture technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. For more information, see What your server offers and Reliability, availability, and serviceability.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other Lenovo server products at the Lenovo System x website. At the Support login website, you can create a personalized support page by identifying Lenovo 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.
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The server comes with either 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays nor 1.8-inch solid state drive bays. Some models come with two 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays on the rear of the server.
The following illustration shows a server with sixteen 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive bays and sixteen 1.8-inch solid state drive bays.
The drive ID for each bay is printed on the server front, above each bay.
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.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Four column table for documenting the system name, machine type, model, and serial number.
| Product name | Machine Type (s) | Model number | Serial number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo System x3650 M4 HD server | 5460 |
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 Lenovo Service Information website. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.
You can download an Lenovo 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 the Lenovo ServerProven website.