Lenovo RD210 Server User Manual


 
Chapter 1. Introduction
The Lenovo
®
ThinkServer
RD210 Types 3795, 3796, 3818, and 819 server is a
1-U-high rack model server for-volume network transaction processing. The
high-performance, dual-core, or quad-core 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 and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other Lenovo server
products at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.
The server comes with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you configure the
hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
This server supports six 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk
drives. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name ThinkServer RD210
Machine types 3795, 3796, 3818, and 3819
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the ID label on the
bezel 1, as shown in the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
The server comes with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you configure the
hardware and install the operating system.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/
thinkserver.
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