Table of Contents
Advertisement
Chapter 4. Installing options
This chapter provides instructions to help you install options in the server. Some
option-removal instructions are provided in case you need to remove one option to
install another. For a list of supported options for the server, see the ServerProven
list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin to install options in the server, read the following information:
v Become familiar with the information provided in "Handling static-sensitive
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 Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where a you can grip t he
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
v For a list of supported options for the server, go to
Working inside the server with power on
The server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while
turned on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a
server that is turned on:
v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, and loose-fitting wrist
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens or pencils, that could fall into
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003
devices" on page 80, and "Safety information" on page 257. These guidelines will
help you work safely with the server and options.
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
server.
supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and
so on.
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the
server.
watches.
the server as you lean over it.
into the server.
®
79
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
