Chapter 2.Installing Options; Before You Begin; System Reliability Considerations - IBM eServer 220 xSeries Installation Manual

Chapter 2. Installing options

Before you begin

System reliability considerations

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000
This chapter provides the basic information that is needed to install hardware options
in your server. If you need more detailed installation information, refer to the User's
Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:
• Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines under "Handling static
sensitive devices" on page xi, and read the safety statements in "Safety" on page
v. These guidelines will help you work safely while working with your server or
options.
• Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.
• Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
• Have a small, flat-blade screwdriver available.
• For a list of supported options for your server, refer to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web.
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
• Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.
• The cover is in place during normal operation, or is removed for no longer than
30 minutes while the server is operating.
• There is space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work
properly. Leave about 127 mm (5 in.) of space around the front and rear of the
server.
• Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions that are
provided with the adapters.
• A failed fan is replaced within one hour.
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