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Safety ............................ix
Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server ........1
Related publications .......................2
Features and specifications.....................3
Notices and statements used in this book ...............4
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................6
Server controls and indicators ....................7
Front view ..........................7
Rear view ..........................9
Server power features ......................10
Turning on the server .....................10
Turning off the server .....................11
Standby mode ........................12
Chapter 2. Configuring your server ................13
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............14
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............14
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu .....14
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..........18
Using passwords .......................19
Power-on password .....................19
Administrator password....................19
Using the SCSISelect utility program .................20
Starting the SCSISelect utility program ...............20
Choices available from the SCSISelect menu.............21
Chapter 3. Using the ServerGuide CD ...............23
Features at a glance .......................24
Setup and configuration overview ..................25
System Partition ........................26
Typical NOS installation .....................26
Setting up or updating multiple servers ................26
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide ...............27
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........29
Before you call .........................29
Using the documentation .....................29
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........29
Software service and support ...................30
Hardware service and support ...................30
Appendix B. Warranty information .................31
Warranty period ........................31
Problem determination .....................31
Running diagnostics .....................31
Checking software .....................32
Warranty service and support ..................32
International Warranty Service ..................33
Purchasing additional services ..................33
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........34
Part 1 - General Terms .....................34
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