System-Board Optional-Device Connectors; Installation Guidelines - IBM System x3250 User Manual

System-board optional-device connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable optional devices.
Riser-card
connector
The following illustration shows the location of the PCI Express slots on the
riser-card assembly.

Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
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IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User's Guide
DIMM 1
connector
DIMM 2
connector
DIMM 3
connector
DIMM 4
connector
PCI Express x8 slot 1
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 18. This information will help you
work safely.
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System
x3250 from the Hardware list, click Go, and then click the Download tab. For
additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying
firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http://
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
PCI Express x8 slot 2
Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine
connector
Other
systems-management
adapter connector
Battery connector
SAS/SATA controller
connector