Chapter 2. Installing Options; Installation Guidelines; System Reliability Guidelines - IBM xSeries 455 Installation Manual

Chapter 2. Installing options

This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your
server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting
up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed information, see the Option
Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:
v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in "Handling
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap or hot-plug
v The orange color on components and labels identifies hot-swap or hot-plug
v The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where
v For a list of supported options for your server, go to the ServerProven
Note: Some preconfigured servers have a unique list of supported options. See the

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v The top cover is closed during normal operation.
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
v Each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed in it.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v If you replace a hot-swap drive, remove the defective drive and wait 15 seconds
v All microprocessor sockets always contain either a microprocessor baffle or a
v For redundant and hot-swappable operation, the power supplies are connected to
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static-sensitive devices" on page 8. These guidelines will help you work safely
with your server or options.
outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.
components or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
components. You can install or remove hot-swap and hot-plug components while
the server is running, provided that the server is configured to support this
capability. See the instructions in this chapter for more information about
removing and installing hot-swap and hot-plug components.
components can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
software documentation provided with those servers for more information.
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in.) of open space around the front
and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans.
before you install a new drive.
microprocessor and heat sink.
200-240 V ac.
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