System-Board Optional Device Connectors; Installation Guidelines - IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Installation And User Manual

System-board optional device connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for
user-installable options.

Installation guidelines

Attention:
the server is powered-on might cause the system to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when removing or installing a hot-swap
device.
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of
v Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
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Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/
x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
"Working inside the server with the power on" on page 46, and "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 46. 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/support/fixcentral/.