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Installing options, Installation guidelines, System reliability guidelines

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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 instructions, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Installation guidelines Before you begin installing options in your server, read the following information: v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 8. This information will help you work safely with your server and options. v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for your server, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the server. v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. v The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on. v For a list of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ on the World Wide Web. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it. v If the server has redundant power, 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 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. 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 You do not remove the air baffle while the server is running. Operating the server without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat. v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. Working inside the server with the power on Your server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on: v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server. v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 7

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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 instructions, see the
Option
Installation Guide
on the IBM
xSeries Documentation
CD.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin installing options in your server, read the following information:
v
Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 8. This information will help you work safely with
your server and options.
v
Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your server, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
server.
v
Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v
Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v
The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a
component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.
v
For a list of supported options for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ on the World Wide Web.
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v
Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
v
If the server has redundant power, 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
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.
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
You do not remove the air baffle while the server is running. Operating the server
without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat.
v
Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a
microprocessor and heat sink.
Working inside the server with the power on
Your server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is
turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside
a server that is turned on:
v
Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
v
Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003
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