Temperature Checkout - IBM xSeries 200 Hardware Maintenance Manual

5. Reinstall the server cover and connect the cables.
6. Turn on the server.
7. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set
configuration parameters.
v Set the server date and time.
v Set the power-on password.
v Reconfigure your server.

Temperature checkout

Proper cooling of the server is important for proper
operation and server reliability. For a typical xSeries server,
you should make sure:
v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel
installed
v Each of the power supply bays has either a power
supply or a filler panel installed
v The server cover is in place during normal operation
v There is at least 50 mm (2 inches) of ventilated space at
the sides of the server and 100 mm (4 inches) at the
rear of the server
v The server cover is removed for no longer than 30
minutes while the server is operating
v The processor housing cover covering the processor
and memory area is removed for no longer that ten
minutes while the server is operating
v A removed hot-swap drive is replaced within two
minutes of removal
v Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the
instructions provided with the adapters (ensure that
cables are not restricting air flow)
v The fans are operating correctly and the air flow is good
v A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours
In addition, ensure that the environmental specifications for
the server are met. See "Features and specifications" on
page 3"Features and specifications" on page 3.
Note: The speed of the fans will increase if:
v One fan fails.
v Ambient temperature gets too high.
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Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 200