Installing Memory Modules - IBM eServer 200 xSeries User Reference Manual

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 27.
1. Read the information in "Preinstallation steps (all bays)" on page 40 and "Safety
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
3. Remove the support-bracket assembly and disconnect the fan cable from the
4. Access the drive cage.
5. Touch the static-protective package containing the drive to any unpainted metal
6. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that
7. Attach the blue plastic guide rails to the sides of the drive using the screws and
8. Slide the drive into the drive cage until the plastic tabs on the guide rails lock into
9. Lift the drive cage up and press in on the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the
10. Connect the power and signal cables to the rear of each drive.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
12. Replace the support-bracket assembly and reconnect the fan cable to the
13. Reinstall the side cover. See "Installing the cover" on page 50 for details.
14. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

Installing memory modules

Adding memory to your server is an easy way to make programs run faster. You can
increase the amount of memory in your server by installing options called memory
modules. Your server uses a noninterleaved memory configuration.
information" on page 28.
power cords; then, remove the cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 33
for details).
connector (SYSFA3) on the system board. See "Removing the support-bracket
assembly" on page 34 for details. See "System board internal cable connectors"
on page 24 for the location of the fan cable connector.
a. If your server has hard disk drives installed in the drive cage, disconnect the
power and signal cables from the rear of the drives.
b. Rotate the drive cage out of the server until it locks into place over the drive
cage retention tab.
Note: Before you install a hard disk drive, ensure that the drive cage locks
into place over the drive cage retention tab by pressing on the side of
the drive cage.
surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a
static-protective surface.
comes with the drive.
guide rails provided in the drive cage.
place in the drive cage.
drive cage back into the server.
Note: Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the drive cage.
Note: Make sure to route the signal cable so that it does not block the air flow to
the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.
connector (SYSFA3) on the system board. See "Removing the support-bracket
assembly" on page 34 for details. See "System board internal cable connectors"
on page 24 for the location of the fan cable connector.
devices and the server.
Chapter 5. Installing options
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