Hardware options installation 39
Hardware options installation
In this section
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Processor options ................................................................................................................................... 39
SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines ....................................................................................................... 45
Redundant hot-plug power supply ............................................................................................................ 46
Battery-backed write cache...................................................................................................................... 48
DVD, diskette, and CD-RW drives ............................................................................................................ 51
Introduction
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options
and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Review "Electrostatic Discharge (on page
96
)" before installing hardware options into the server.
Processor options
The server supports up to four processors. Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must be populated at all
times or the server will not function properly.
Server PPMs provide the proper power to each processor. Each PPM must be installed in the slot adjacent
to its processor.
Removing the processor module
The processors are stored in a module at the front of the server. Access to the processor module is
provided through the front panel, eliminating the need to extend the server from the rack to install new or
replace existing processors.
To remove the processor module:
1.
Power down the server (on page
24
).
