
Chapter 1. Introduction
This document is intended to supplement the documentation provided with the IBM®
System x™iDataPlex™dx360. It contains answers to some frequently asked
questions about the components in the customized iDataPlex server solutions. For
the iDataPlex dx360 servers, these components consist of the IBM System x
iDataPlex dx360 Type 6316, 6390, or 7833 system-board tray, the IBM System x
iDataPlex Types 6313, 6385, or 7831 2U flex chassis, and the IBM System x
iDataPlex storage enclosure.
With the exception of the warranty period, the iDataPlex products are functionally
equivalent as follows:
vIBM System xiDataPlex dx360 system-board tray Types 6316, 6390, and 7833
are functionally equivalent
vIBM System xiDataPlex 2U flex chassis Types 6313, 6385, and 7831 are
functionally equivalent
For specific information about the warranty type or warranty duration, see the IBM
Machine Types 6313, 6316, 6385, 6386, 6388, 6389, 6390, 7825, 7831, 7832,
7833, 7834, and the Rear Door Heat eXchanger for the iDataPlex Rack Warranty
and Support Information document.
Related documentation
The following documentation is available for the IBM System xiDataPlex dx360
hardware configurations:
vIBM System xiDataPlex dx360 Types 6313, 6316, 6385, 6390, 7831, and 7833
User's Guide
This document contains general information about how to use, upgrade, and
configure the 2U chassis, the dx360 system-board tray, and the System x
iDataPlex storage enclosure.
vIBM System xiDataPlex dx360 Types 6313, 6316, 6385, 6390, 7831, and 7833
Problem Determination and Service Guide
This document contains information to help you solve problems yourself and
information for service technicians. It contains information about the POST beep
codes, error messages, and error logs; basic and advanced checkout
procedures; troubleshooting tables; and Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot
diagnostic programs.
vIBM iDataPlex Rack Type 7825 Installation and User's Guide
This document provides general information about the iDataPlex rack, including
information about planning and how to get help.
vIBM Rear Door Heat eXchanger for the iDataPlex Rack Installation and
Maintenance Guide
This document contains instructions and additional information for installing,
setting up, and maintaining the IBM Rear Door Heat eXchanger for the iDataPlex
Rack. Only professional movers, installers, or trained personnel may move,
install, replace, remove, or transport the heat exchanger.
vIBM System xiDataPlex Warranty and Support Information
This document contains information about the terms of the warranty and getting
service and assistance.
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