x3950 X6 4-socket to 8-socket upgrade kit

This topic provides information about installing the x3950 X6 upgrade kit.

The optional x3950 X6 4-socket to 8-socket upgrade kits includes only the base hardware required to upgrade your 4-socket (x3850 X6) system to an 8-socket (x3950 X6) system. All other options must be ordered in addition to the upgrade option (power supplies, compute books, storage devices, storage controllers, memory, etc.). For more system parts information, see Replaceable server components.

Note

The upgrade from a 4-socket to an 8-socket server must be performed by a Lenovo approved service technician.