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Chapter
4.
Installing
options
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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IBM
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