IBM 84802AX User Guide - Page 13

Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server Thank you for selecting an IBM® server® xSeries™ 205 Type 8480 server. Your E server is a high-performance server, based on IBM X-Architecture™ technologies. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage. Performance, ease of use, 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 and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future. Your xSeries 205 server contains several IBM X-Architecture technologies, which provide increased performance, reliability, and availability. The X-Architecture technologies provided in your server include the recent advancements in XArchitecture features. For more information about the X-Architecture features, see "What your xSeries 205 Type 8480 server offers" on page 4 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability features" on page 5. You can obtain more information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture on the World Wide Web. If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web. For service, assistance, or information, see Appendix A, "Getting help and technical assistance" on page 27. The following illustration shows the locations of the server model and serial number labels. You will need these numbers to register your server with IBM. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Model number and serial number 1