System-Board Optional Device Connectors; Installation Guidelines - IBM 79463AU Installation And User Manual

System-board optional device connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for
user-installable options.
Power supply 2
connector
SAS/SATA RAID
riser card
connector

Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
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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Virtual media
key connector
PCI riser
connector 2
Microprocessor 2
Power supply 1
connector
"Working inside the server with the power on" on page 48, and "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 48. 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, complete the
following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click System x3550 M2 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.
DIMM 12 DIMM 13
DIMM 11 DIMM 14
DIMM 10 DIMM 15
Battery
DIMM 9
DIMM 8 DIMM 1
DIMM 7 DIMM 2
DIMM 6 DIMM 3
DIMM 5
DIMM 4
DIMM 16
PCI riser
connector 1
Optional two-port
Ethernet adapter
connector
Microprocessor 1
Optical drive
connector