Chapter 4. Installing Options; System Reliability Considerations; Major Components Of The Ibm Eserver Xseries 205 Type 8480 - IBM 8480 - Eserver xSeries 205 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

Chapter 4. Installing options

This section provides instructions for installing options in an IBM Eserver xSeries
205 Type 8480.

System reliability considerations

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
v You have followed the instructions for cabling provided with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.

Major components of the IBM Eserver xSeries 205 Type 8480

The following illustration shows the locations of major components in the IBM
Eserver xSeries 205 Type 8480 server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might look slightly different from your
Memory modules
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compatibility (EMC) shield installed.
work properly. Leave approximately 51 mm (2 in.) of open space around the front
and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans.
hardware.
Rear adapter-
retaining bracket
Microprocessor
Cover
PCI extender
board
Front adapter-
support bracket
Frame-support bracket
EMC shields
Filler
panels
Drive cage
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