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Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server
The IBM
®
Eserver xSeries
™
255 Type 8685 server, which features IBM
X-Architecture
™
technology, is a high-performance server that can be upgraded to a
symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a microprocessor upgrade. It is
ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable
data storage.
Performance, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the
design of your server. These design features make it possible for you to customize
the system hardware to meet your needs today, while providing flexible expansion
capabilities for the future.
If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information
about your server model and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web.
The machine type and serial number are located on the identification label on the
front of the server. You will need these numbers when you register your server with
IBM.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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