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Contents 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 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 iii

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Chapter 3. Using the ServerGuide CD
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Features at a glance
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IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
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Part 1 - General Terms
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