Upgrading The System - Intergraph InterServe 800 SL System Reference Manual

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Upgrading the System

This chapter describes how to upgrade an InterServe 800 SL server by adding memory,

processors, and external SCSI drives.

Preparing to Upgrade the System ....................................................................................... 30

Adding Memory................................................................................................................. 30

Adding a Processor ............................................................................................................ 31

Adding Option Cards ......................................................................................................... 33

Option Card Slot Locations .................................................................................. 34

Upgrading Graphics Cards ................................................................................... 34

Installing Option Cards ........................................................................................ 34

Assigning System Resources ................................................................................ 35

Adding Devices ................................................................................................................. 35

Device Bays ......................................................................................................... 37

Installing Devices in the Drive Bays..................................................................... 38

Adding External SCSI Drives ............................................................................................ 40

SCSI Cable Length Guidelines ............................................................................. 41

SCSI Cable Quality Guidelines............................................................................. 41

SCSI ID Guidelines.............................................................................................. 42

SCSI Termination Guidelines for External Devices .............................................. 42

Connecting the External SCSI Drive .................................................................... 42

Changing SCSI Host Adapter or Device Settings.................................................. 43

Disabling SCSI Sync Negotiation......................................................................... 43

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