IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225, Installation Manual

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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 10. 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 You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
supplies, hot-swap drives, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
v
The orange color on components and labels identifies hot-swap or hot-plug
components. You can install or remove hot-swap and hot-plug components while
the server is running, provided that the server is configured to support this
capability. See the instructions in this chapter for more information about
removing and installing hot-swap and hot-plug components.
v
The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points, where you can
grip a component, move a latch, and so on.
v When you need to access the inside of the server to install options, you might
find it easier to lay the server on its side.
v
For a list of supported options for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
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. For proper
cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server.
Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the
server cover removed might damage server components.
When installing the server in a rack, make sure that space is available around
the server to enable the server cooling system to work properly. See the
documentation that comes with the rack for additional information.
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 replace a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of its removal.
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