Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation and User Guide contains information and instructions for setting up
your ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836
server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions for cabling and
configuring the server. For removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and
troubleshooting information, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual.
The ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836 is
a 5-U-high, high-performance server. This server is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O)
flexibility, and 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 and Support
Information document.
Some server models support four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives, or
four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives, or eight 2.5-inch hot-swap
SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly
from your model.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
http://www.lenovo.com. 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, do the following:
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. Procedures for
locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in
this document.
1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers
and Storage from the Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200, and click Continue.
4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name ThinkServer TD200
Machine type 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
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