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2: Server Installation
Check all Cable Connections and Airflow
Check the Drive Bay Setup
Check the System Disk Drives
Check the Airflow
Supply Power to the System
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Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow.
Refer to
Chapter 3
for details on cable connections.
Next, you should check to make sure the system disk drives and disk drive backplane have been
properly installed and all connections have been made.
Depending upon your system configuration, your system may have one or more drives installed.
For detailed information about how to install disk drives, refer to
Setup."
Airflow is provided by three 8-cm fans. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in
such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans. An air shroud is also installed
to focus the airflow to areas where the most heat is generated.
If necessary, install the system in a rack (refer to
connect the power cord from the power supply module into a power strip or power distribution
unit (PDU). The PDU offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. SGI also
recommends that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) source.
Chapter 4, "Advanced Chassis
"Install the System into a Rack" on page
18), and
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