Chapter
This
chapter
provides
detailed
instructions
for
installing
hardware
options
in
your
server.
Installation
guidelines
Before
you
begin
to
install
options
in
your
server,
read
the
following
information:
v
Read
the
safety
information
beginning
on
page
197
and
the
guidelines
in
“Handling
static-sensitive
devices”
on
page
78.
This
information
will
help
you
work
safely
with
your
server
or
options.
v
Make
sure
that
you
have
an
adequate
number
of
properly
grounded
electrical
outlets
for
your
server,
monitor,
and
any
other
devices
that
you
will
connect
to
the
server.
v
Back
up
all
important
data
before
you
make
changes
to
disk
drives.
v
For
a
list
of
supported
options
for
your
server,
go
to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
Note:
Some
preconfigured
servers
have
a
unique
list
of
supported
options.
See
the
software
documentation
provided
with
those
servers
for
more
information.
System
reliability
considerations
To
help
ensure
proper
cooling
and
system
reliability,
make
sure
that:
v
Each
of
the
drive
bays
has
either
a
drive
or
a
filler
panel
installed.
v
There
is
space
around
the
server
to
allow
the
cooling
system
to
work
properly.
v
Cables
for
optional
adapters
are
routed
according
to
the
instructions
that
are
provided
with
the
adapters.
v
All
microprocessors
have
the
same
cache
size
and
type
and
the
same
clock
speed.
v
For
proper
cooling,
do
not
leave
the
cover
open
for
more
than
15
minutes.
v
A
failed
fan
is
replaced
within
48
hours.
v
The
top
cover
is
closed
during
normal
operation.
v
Do
not
remove
a
defective
power
supply
until
a
replacement
is
available.
v
For
redundant
and
hot-swappable
operation,
the
power
supplies
are
connected
to
200-240
V
ac.
Working
inside
a
server
with
power
on
Your
server
supports
hot-swap
devices
and
is
designed
to
operate
safely
while
turned
on
with
the
cover
removed.
Follow
these
guidelines
when
you
work
inside
a
server
that
is
turned
on:
v
Avoid
loose-fitting
clothing
on
your
forearms.
Button
long-sleeved
shirts
before
working
inside
the
server;
do
not
wear
cuff
links
while
you
are
working
inside
the
server.
v
Do
not
allow
your
necktie
or
scarf
to
hang
inside
the
server.
v
Remove
jewelry,
such
as
bracelets,
rings,
necklaces,
and
loose-fitting
wrist
watches.
v
Remove
items
from
your
shirt
pocket
(such
as
pens
or
pencils)
that
could
fall
into
the
server
as
you
lean
over
it.
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Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2003
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