IBM 8837 User Manual - Page 19
Installing, options
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Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the 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, 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 the server and options. v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices. v Back up all-important data before you make changes to disk drives. v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power supplies or hot-swap fans. v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped. Hot-swap 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. v For a list of supported options for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. System reliability guidelines To help make sure that the server has proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that you perform the following actions: 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 (2.0 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components. v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters. v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours. v When replacing a hot plug fan, you have 5 minutes to install the new fan or the server will shutdown. v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 7